Provinces of South Korea

Provinces are the first-level division within South Korea. Governors for these provinces are elected every four years.
Types.
A province () is the highest-ranked administrative divisions in South Korea. Provinces have equal status to the Korean special cities.
A special autonomous province () is a province with more autonomy over its economy and more powers are given to the provincial government. Jeju is the only special autonomous province.
List of provinces.
Note: Daegu is excluded because it is the capital but is not legally part of the province.