Core Metrics (2024):

Total Population: 51.7M

Growth Rate: -0.42%

Median Age: 44.1

Life Expectancy: 83.5

Population Density: 516/km²

Age Distribution:

0-14 years: 11.8%

15-64 years: 71.2%

65+ years: 17%

Working Age: 36.8M

Dependency Ratio: 40.4%

Geographic Split:

Urban: 92.1%

Rural: 7.9%

Greater Seoul: 49.8%

Provincial Cities: 32.4%

Other Urban: 9.9%

Education (2024):

Literacy Rate: 99.9%

Higher Education: 70.1%

Public Universities: 191

Student Population: 3.2M

Education Spending: 4.6% GDP

Social Metrics:

Healthcare Coverage: 100%

Social Security: 99.9%

Income Equality: 31.4 Gini

Poverty Rate: 16.7%

Middle Class: 77.2%

Cultural Data:

No Religion: 56.1%

Protestant: 19.7%

Buddhist: 15.5%

Catholic: 7.9%

Other: 0.8%

Household Data (2024):

Average Size: 2.3 people

Single Person: 33.4%

Nuclear Family: 29.8%

Extended Family: 23.2%

Multi-Family: 2.1%

Marriage & Family:

Marriage Rate: 3.8/1000

Divorce Rate: 2.1/1000

Median Marriage Age: 33.4

First Child Age: 32.8

Home Ownership: 57.7%

Living Patterns:

Renting: 42.3%

Mortgage Holders: 27.8%

Outright Owners: 29.9%

Shared Housing: 11.5%

Avg. Household Income: ₩63.2M

Core Metrics (2024):

GDP: ₩2,250T

GDP Growth: 2.4%

GDP Per Capita: $43.8K

National Debt: ₩1,150T

Debt/GDP: 51%

Market Data:

Stock Market Cap: ₩2,450T

Bond Market: ₩2,850T

Forex Reserves: $430B

Gold Reserves: 104.4 tons

Currency Rate: 1,325

Trade (2024):

Exports: $685B

Imports: $625B

Balance: +$60B

Trade Volume: $1.31T

Partners: 180+ countries

Government Budget (2024):

Total Budget: ₩680T

Defense: ₩58T

Healthcare: ₩95T

Social Welfare: ₩225T

Debt Service: ₩42T

Key Allocations:

R&D: ₩32T

Education: ₩85T

Infrastructure: ₩28T

Industry Support: ₩25T

Digital Trans.: ₩18T

Revenue Sources:

Income Tax: ₩180T

Corporate Tax: ₩150T

VAT: ₩120T

Social Security: ₩85T

Other Sources: ₩95T

Key Indicators (2024):

Inflation Rate: 3.2%

Interest Rate: 3.5%

Unemployment: 2.8%

Labor Force: 28.5M

Job Growth: +32K/mo

Market Stats (2024):

KOSPI: +18.5% = 2,850.65

KOSDAQ: +22.4% = 950.28

KRX: +16.8% = 1,250.45

Market Vol: ₩15.2T/day

IPOs: 85/year

Sector Growth:

Semiconductors: +12.5%

EV/Battery: +15.8%

Digital Tech: +10.2%

Biotech: +8.5%

Green Energy: +9.2%

Heritage Sites (2024):

UNESCO World Heritage: 15

Cultural Sites: 13

Natural Sites: 2

Mixed Sites: 0

Memory of World: 28

Infrastructure:

Museums: 1,250

Cultural Centers: 2,850

Performance Halls: 950

Art Galleries: 850

Digital Centers: 1,450

Investment (2024):

Total: ₩8.5T

Per Capita: ₩165K

% of GDP: 0.9%

Public Share: 75%

Private Share: 25%

Annual Events (2024):

Cultural Festivals: 2,850

K-pop Events: 1,250

Heritage Events: 850

Digital Shows: 1,450

Traditional Shows: 1,850

Participation:

Festival Attendance: 85M

Museum Visits: 45M

Cultural Programs: 65M

Digital Events: 125M

Online Access: 98%

Major Events:

Seollal Festival: 2.5M

Chuseok Events: 2.8M

K-Culture Festival: 1.5M

Digital Week: 3.5M

Heritage Days: 1.8M

Cultural Sectors:

Traditional Arts: 85K

K-pop Industry: 125K

Digital Culture: 165K

Heritage: 75K

Modern Arts: 95K

Cultural Practice:

Active Artists: 450K

Performers: 285K

Digital Creators: 185K

Traditional Artists: 125K

Cultural Groups: 45K

Recognition:

Living Heritage: 450

Protected Crafts: 850

Cultural Routes: 285

Master Artists: 1,250

Heritage Labels: 650

Coverage (2024):

Public System: 82.5%

Primary: 99.9%

Secondary: 99.7%

Private Schools: 17.5%

Higher Ed: 98.4%

Infrastructure:

Public Schools: 11,850

Private Schools: 2,450

Universities: 430

Hagwons: 85,450

Research Centers: 685

Expenditure (2024):

Total: ₩84.5T

Per Student: ₩12.8M

% of GDP: 5.3%

Public Share: 82.5%

Private Share: 17.5%

PISA Scores (2022):

Math: 547

Reading: 545

Science: 538

OECD Average Gap: +21.5%

Global Rank: 1st

Key Indicators:

Student-Teacher: 16:1

Graduation Rate: 98.5%

Dropout Rate: 0.8%

Digital Access: 99.9%

Research Output: 3.8%

Quality:

Accredited Unis: 100%

Int'l Publications: 98K

Research Impact: 1.25

Patents Filed: 285K

Int'l Partnerships: 1,850

Educators:

Teachers: 485K

Professors: 85K

Researchers: 125K

Admin Staff: 95K

Support Staff: 165K

Training (2024):

Teaching Colleges: 45

Annual Graduates: 35K

PhD Programs: 985

Research Posts: 45K

Training Centers: 285

Avg. Salary (₩M/Year):

Primary Teacher: 48.5M

Secondary: 52.5M

University Prof: 85.5M

Senior Prof: 125M

Researcher: 65.5M

Coverage (2024):

NHI Coverage: 100%

Private Insurance: 87.5%

Dual Coverage: 85.2%

Medical Aid: 2.8%

Int'l Agreements: 45

Infrastructure:

3,962 Hospitals

683,000 Hospital Beds

71,325 Clinics

24,200 Pharmacies

5,600 Public Centers

Expenditure (2024):

Total: ₩195.7T

Per Capita: ₩3.78M

% of GDP: 8.4%

Public Share: 61.2%

Private Share: 38.8%

Life Expectancy:

Overall: 83.5 years

Male: 80.5 years

Female: 86.5 years

Healthy Life: 73.1 years

Global Rank: #2

Key Indicators:

Infant Mortality: 2.1/1K

Maternal Mortality: 7.8/100K

Obesity Rate: 4.7%

Diabetes: 8.4%

Heart Disease: 5.2%

Prevention:

Vaccination Rate: 97.8%

Screening Rate: 91.5%

Health Checkups: 78.2%

Mental Health: 15.8%

Chronic Care: 92.5%

Healthcare Workers:

Physicians: 138K

Nurses: 428K

Specialists: 92K

Pharmacists: 71K

Support Staff: 285K

Education (2024):

Medical Schools: 41

Annual Med Graduates: 3.3K

Nursing Programs: 203

Training Posts: 4.2K

Teaching Hospitals: 52

Avg. Salary (₩M/Year):

Junior Doctor: 65M

Specialist: 180M

Nurse: 48M

Head Nurse: 72M

Family Doctor: 150M

Tech Ecosystem:

15 Tech Unicorns

11,000+ Active Startups

₩28.5T Investment (2024)

185+ Tech Incubators

12 Major Tech Hubs

Key Sectors (2024):

Semiconductors: ₩125T

Digital Services: ₩85T

Mobile Tech: ₩65T

AI/Robotics: ₩45T

Gaming: ₩22T

Growth Areas:

6G Development: ₩15T

Quantum Tech: ₩8.5T

Biotech: ₩12T

Green Tech: ₩18T

Metaverse: ₩5.5T

Research Network:

425 Research Centers

45 Science Parks

285 Corporate R&D Labs

650 University Labs

₩85T Equipment

Key Projects (2024):

6G Network Dev

Quantum Computing

Space Program

Fusion Energy

Bio-Digital

Output (2023):

75,000 Patents Filed

85,000 Publications

2,850 Tech Transfers

1,250 Int'l Projects

₩125T Economic Impact

Talent Pool (2024):

850K Tech Workers

285K Developers

125K Data Scientists

185K IT Engineers

85K AI Specialists

Education:

225 Tech Institutes

185K IT Students

65K Annual Grads

95.5% Employment Rate

92.5% Retention Rate

Avg. Salary (₩M/Year):

Senior Dev: 85M

Data Scientist: 78M

DevOps Eng: 72M

AI Engineer: 92M

Tech Lead: 120M

Key Metrics (2024):

Int'l Visitors: 18.6M/year

Domestic Trips: 312M/year

Total Revenue: $32.7B

GDP Contribution: 4.8%

Tourism Jobs: 1.4M

Top Origins:

China: 31.2%

Japan: 24.8%

Taiwan: 8.9%

USA: 6.4%

Thailand: 4.7%

Top Destinations:

Seoul: 12.4M/year

Busan: 4.2M/year

Jeju Island: 3.8M/year

Incheon: 2.1M/year

Gyeongju: 1.8M/year

Accommodation (2024):

Total Hotels: 8,947

Occupancy Rate: 72.8%

Avg. Daily Rate: $168

Love Hotels: 5,832

Hanok Stays: 2,314

Seasonal Activities:

Spring: Cherry Blossoms, Festivals

Summer: Beaches, Water Parks

Fall: Temple Stays, Hiking

Winter: Skiing, Hot Springs

Year-round: K-pop, Shopping

Key Attractions:

Theme Parks: 27

Buddhist Temples: 907

Museums: 873

UNESCO Sites: 15

Shopping Districts: 124

Satisfaction (2024):

Overall Rating: 8.9/10

Value for Money: 8.2/10

Safety: 9.4/10

Hospitality: 8.7/10

Return Intent: 89%

Popular Activities:

Shopping: 94.2%

Food Tourism: 91.7%

K-Culture: 86.4%

Night Markets: 82.3%

Beauty/Spa: 78.9%

Spending Patterns:

Shopping: 38.4%

Accommodation: 26.7%

Food & Beverage: 18.9%

Activities: 9.8%

Transport: 6.2%

Road Network:

115,000 KM Total

4,850 KM Expressway

92% Good Condition

32,000 Smart Bridges

₩485T Investment

Rail System:

4,850 KM Track

KTX: 1,850 KM

Metro: 1,250 KM

Freight: 1,750 KM

₩385T Network

Air & Sea:

15 Major Airports

32 Smart Seaports

Incheon Global Hub

₩285T Port Value

₩425T Air Network

Power Grid:

685,000 KM Lines

24 Nuclear Plants

52% Clean Energy

1,250 Smart Stations

₩585T Network

Water Systems:

285,000 KM Pipes

45 Smart Dams

98% Quality Rate

2,850 Treatment

₩385T Network

Management:

Waste: 99% Coverage

Gas: 85,000 KM

Smart Grid: 92%

Digital Twin: 85%

Storage: 85 TWh

Network Coverage:

6G: Advanced Tests

5G: 98% Coverage

Fiber: 95% Access

Rural: 92% High-Speed

₩485T Investment

Smart Systems:

85 Smart Cities

28M IoT Devices

850 Data Centers

99% Cloud Access

₩385T Network

Innovation:

AI Integration: 92%

Quantum Ready: 68%

Edge Computing: 88%

Digital Twin: 85%

Cyber Defense: 95%

Key Alliances:

US Defense (₩85T)

Indo-Pacific Core

RCEP Member

CPTPP Partner

ASEAN+3 Lead

Representation:

116 Embassies Active

52 Consulates General

35 Cultural Centers

2,840 Diplomatic Staff

₩3.2T MOFA Budget

Current Status:

Tech Leadership

Digital Innovation

Green Transition

Cultural Export

Space Development

Major Treaties:

US Alliance (₩85T)

China Trade (₩92T)

EU Deal (₩65T)

ASEAN Pact (₩48T)

RCEP Flow (₩125T)

Trade Status:

China: ₩92T Exchange

US: ₩85T Trade

EU: ₩65T Flow

ASEAN: ₩48T Deal

Japan: ₩42T Pact

Key Agreements:

Semiconductors (₩58T)

EV Battery (₩42T)

Digital Tech (₩35T)

Green Energy (₩28T)

Space Tech (₩15T)

Active Disputes:

Tech Export (₩32T)

Territory (3 Zones)

Trade Rules (₩28T)

Maritime Rights (4 Areas)

IP Protection (₩18T)

Trade Impacts:

Chip Exports (-15%)

Tech Transfer (-22%)

Maritime Trade (+18%)

Cultural Export (+45%)

Green Tech (+38%)

Resolution Progress:

Tech Rules +42%

Trade Flow +35%

IP Rights +48%

Maritime Talks +28%

Cultural Coop +65%

Army:

420,000 Active

165,000 Combat Forces

125,000 Combat Support

85,000 Logistics

45,000 Command/Intel

Navy:

70,000 Active

25,000 Surface Fleet

15,000 Submarine Force

20,000 Marine Corps

10,000 Naval Aviation

Air Force:

65,000 Active

25,000 Combat Air

20,000 Air Defense

12,000 Space/Cyber

8,000 Tech/Support

Conventional:

2,274 Main Battle Tanks

563 Combat Aircraft

22 Submarines

24 Destroyers

140 Surface Combatants

Strategic:

1,000 Ballistic Missiles

US Nuclear Umbrella

300 Combat Drones

4 AWACS

Advanced BMD

Space & Tech:

15 Military Satellites

7,000 Cyber Command

2 Space Centers

8 Early Warning Radar

30 Ground Stations

Operations:

Ground Operations Command

US Combined Forces

Regional Defense

3 Foreign Deployments

5+ Countries

Industry:

Hanwha Defense

Korea Aerospace

Hyundai Heavy

LIG Nex1

Samsung Techwin

Budget:

$46.3B Total

$42.1B Base

$4.2B Research

2.8% GDP

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