History of South Korea in Timeline
South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is an East Asian nation occupying the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It shares a border with North Korea along the Korean Demilitarized Zone and is flanked by the Yellow Sea and the Sea of Japan. South Korea asserts its claim as the sole legitimate government over the entire Korean Peninsula and its adjacent islands. Its population is 51.71 million, with approximately half residing in the Seoul Metropolitan Area, one of the world's largest metropolitan areas. Other prominent cities include Busan, Daegu, and Incheon.
1905: Korea Becomes a Japanese Protectorate
1905: Territories Colonized by Japan
In 1905, The Liancourt Rocks were the first Korean territories to be forcibly colonized by Japan.
1905: Introduction of Baseball
In 1905, baseball was first introduced to Korea.
1910: Annexation into the Empire of Japan
1919: March First Movement Protests
In 1919, the March First Movement protests occurred, leading to the foundation of resistance groups in exile.
1943: Cairo Declaration
Despite intentions to liberate a unified peninsula in the 1943 Cairo Declaration.
1945: Division of Korea
In 1945, the Korean peninsula was divided, leading to the development of distinct contemporary cultures in South and North Korea.
May 1948: Syngman Rhee Wins First Presidential Elections
In May 1948, Syngman Rhee won the first presidential elections of the newly declared Republic of Korea.
1948: First Promulgation of the Constitution and Direct Election
In 1948, South Korea's constitution was first promulgated at independence, and the first direct election was held.
1948: Division of Korea
In 1948, escalating tensions between the Soviet Union and the United States led to the division of Korea into two political entities: North Korea and South Korea.
June 25, 1950: North Korea Invades South Korea
On June 25, 1950, North Korea invaded South Korea, sparking the Korean War.
1950: North Korean Invasion and Start of Korean War
In 1950, a North Korean invasion triggered the Korean War, a major proxy conflict of the Cold War.
1950: Korean War and US forces
In 1950, with the onset of the Korean War, U.S. forces were sent to defend against an invasion from North Korea.
1951: Territories Returned
In 1951, the Liancourt Rocks were again returned to Korea along with the rest of its territory with the signing of the Treaty of San Francisco.
1953: End of the Korean War
In 1953 the Korean War, which started in 1950, came to an end.
1953: Korean Armistice Agreement
In 1953, an armistice was signed, splitting the Korean peninsula along the demilitarized zone; however, South Korea never signed a peace treaty, resulting in the two countries remaining technically at war.
1953: End of Korean War with Armistice
In 1953, the Korean War ended with an armistice but no peace treaty, leading to the ongoing Korean conflict.
1955: South Korea Population
In 1955 South Korea's population was 21.5 million.
1960: Rapid Decline in Birth Rates
A rapid decline in birth rates began in South Korea in 1960.
1960: April Revolution
In 1960, a student uprising (the "April Revolution") led to the resignation of President Syngman Rhee.
May 16, 1961: Park Chung Hee's Coup
On May 16, 1961, General Park Chung Hee led a coup, breaking a period of political instability.
1962: EU as Foreign Investor
Since 1962, the EU has been the single largest foreign investor in South Korea.
1967: Hosted Asian Basketball Championship
In 1967, Seoul hosted the Asian Basketball Championship.
1972: Park Extends Rule
In 1972, Park extended his rule by creating a new constitution, which gave the president dictatorial powers and permitted him to run for an unlimited number of six-year terms.
1979: Coup d'état of December Twelfth led by Chun Doo-hwan
In 1979, General Chun Doo-hwan led the coup d'état of December Twelfth.
1979: Assassination of Park Chung Hee
Park's 17-year tenure ended with his assassination in 1979.
1980: Martial Law Declared
In 1980, martial law was declared for the first time since the 1980 military coup d'état.
1980: Fastest Rise in Average GDP Per Capita Begins
Starting in 1980, South Korea recorded the fastest rise in average GDP per capita in the world between 1980 and 1990.
1982: Korea Professional Baseball League Established
In 1982, the Korea Professional Baseball league, consisting of 10 teams, was established. Also in 1982, at the Baseball Worldcup, Korea won the gold medal.
1986: Hosted the Asian Games
In 1986, South Korea hosted the Asian Games in Seoul.
1987: June Democratic Struggle and June 29 Declaration
In 1987, Chun's party announced the June 29 Declaration, including the direct election of the president.
1987: June Democratic Struggle
The June Democratic Struggle of 1987 ended authoritarian rule and led to the establishment of the current Sixth Republic in South Korea.
1987: Adoption of the 1987 Constitution
Under the 1987 constitution, South Korea maintains a unitary presidential republic.
1988: Hosted the Summer Olympics
In 1988, South Korea hosted the Summer Olympics in Seoul, finishing fourth with 12 gold medals, 10 silver medals, and 11 bronze medals.
1988: Seoul Olympics Impact on Architecture
In the aftermath of the 1988 Seoul Olympics, South Korea experienced a wide variation of styles in its architectural landscape as the market opened up to foreign architects.
1988: Olympic Sculpture Garden
The Olympic Sculpture Garden was established in Seoul in 1988.
1990: End of Fastest Rise in Average GDP Per Capita
Ending in 1990, South Korea recorded the fastest rise in average GDP per capita in the world between 1980 and 1990.
1991: Joined United Nations
In 1991, South Korea became a member of the United Nations at the same time as North Korea.
1991: South Korea Invited to Join the UN
South Korea was formally invited to become a member of the United Nations in 1991.
1992: Emergence of Seo Taiji and Boys
In 1992, the emergence of the pop group Seo Taiji and Boys marked a turning point for South Korean popular music, known as K-pop.
1992: First Satellite Sent Up
Since 1992, South Korea has sent up 10 satellites using foreign rockets and overseas launch pads.
1993: North Korean missile tests
In 1993, North Korea performed missile tests.
1993: Whitney Biennial in Seoul
The 1993 edition of the Whitney Biennial was transposed to Seoul.
1995: Hosted Asian Basketball Championship
In 1995, Seoul hosted the Asian Basketball Championship.
1995: Gwangju Biennale and Korean Pavilion
The Gwangju Biennale and the Korean Pavilion at the Venice Biennale were created in 1995.
1996: South Korea Joins OECD
In 1996, South Korea became a member of the OECD.
1997: Asian Financial Crisis
Although South Korea was severely harmed by the 1997 Asian financial crisis, the country managed a rapid recovery and subsequently tripled its GDP.
1997: Hosted the Winter Universiade
In 1997, South Korea hosted the Winter Universiade.
February 25, 1998: Kim Dae-jung Sworn in as President
On February 25, 1998, Kim Dae-jung was sworn in as the eighth president of South Korea.
1998: North Korean missile tests
In 1998, North Korea performed missile tests.
1999: Hosted the Asian Winter Games
In 1999, South Korea hosted the Asian Winter Games.
1999: Success of the film Shiri
Since the success of the film Shiri in 1999, the Korean film industry has grown substantially, gaining recognition both nation-wide and across the globe.
June 2000: North-South Summit in Pyongyang
In June 2000, a North-South summit took place in Pyongyang.
2000: Taekwondo as an Olympic Sport
In 2000, Taekwondo became an official Olympic sport.
2001: Troops deployed to the Middle East
Beginning in 2001, South Korea had deployed 24,000 troops in the Middle East region to support the war on terror.
2002: Economic Growth by 7.2%
In 2002, South Korea experienced significant economic growth by 7.2%.
2002: Hosted the Asian Games
In 2002, South Korea hosted the Asian Games in Busan.
2003: EU Trade growth
Between 2003 and 2013, EU trade with South Korea has enjoyed an annual average growth rate of 9.8%.
2003: Hosted the Summer Universiade
In 2003, South Korea hosted the Summer Universiade.
2003: Robotics Included in National R&D Projects
Since 2003, robotics has been included in the list of main national research and development projects.
2004: Korean Robot Game Festival
The Korean Robot Game Festival has been held every year since 2004 to promote science and robot technology.
2005: Development of HUBO
In 2005, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) developed the world's second walking humanoid robot, HUBO.
2005: Cloning of Snuppy
In 2005, the first successful cloning of a dog, Snuppy, occurred.
May 2006: Development of First Korean Android
A team in the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology developed the first Korean android, EveR-1 in May 2006.
2006: North Korean missile tests
In 2006, North Korea performed missile tests.
2006: FTA Partner
In 2006, South Korea was designated as a priority FTA partner with the EU.
2006: Largest FDI Inflows
In 2006, the EU accounted for almost 45% of all FDI inflows into Korea.
2006: World Baseball Classic
In 2006, the South Korea national team finished third in the World Baseball Classic.
January 1, 2007: Ban Ki-moon as UN Secretary-General
On January 1, 2007, Ban Ki-moon began his service as UN Secretary-General.
October 4, 2007: Peace Agreement Signed
On October 4, 2007, Roh Moo-Hyun and North Korean leader Kim Jong Il signed an eight-point agreement on issues of permanent peace.
2007: Conservative Government Elected
In 2007, a conservative government was elected led by President Lee Myung-bak.
2007: Free Trade Agreement Signed
In 2007, a free trade agreement known as the Republic of Korea-United States Free Trade Agreement was signed between South Korea and the United States.
2007: Cloning of Endangered Gray Wolves
In 2007, the cloning of two females of an endangered species of gray wolves by the Seoul National University took place.
2007: Global Financial Crisis Begins
South Korea avoided a recession during the global financial crisis of 2007–08.
April 2008: First Korean in Space
In April 2008, Yi So-yeon became the first Korean to fly in space, aboard the Russian Soyuz TMA-12.
2008: Economic Growth Rate of 2.3%
In 2008, South Korea's economic growth rates reached 2.3% during the Great Recession.
2008: Life Expectancy in South Korea
In 2008, South Korea's life expectancy was 79.10 years, ranking 34th in the world.
2008: Summer Olympics Gold Medal
In the 2008 Summer Olympics, South Korea won the gold medal in baseball.
June 2009: Completion of Naro Space Center
In June 2009, the first spaceport of South Korea, Naro Space Center, was completed at Goheung, South Jeolla Province.
November 2009: Joins OECD Development Assistance Committee
In November 2009, South Korea joined the OECD Development Assistance Committee.
2009: North Korean missile tests
In 2009, North Korea performed missile tests.
2009: Economic Growth Rate of 0.2%
In 2009, South Korea's economic growth rates reached 0.2% during the Great Recession.
2009: Plans to Build Robot-Themed Parks
In 2009, the government announced plans to build robot-themed parks in Incheon and Masan.
2009: World's Lowest Birth Rate
South Korea's birth rate became the world's lowest in 2009, at an annual rate of approximately 9 births per 1000 people.
2009: Cyberattacks Occurred
The South Korean government blamed North Korea for cyberattacks incidents that occurred in 2009, 2011 and 2012.
February 2010: Plans for English-Teaching Robot Assistants
Plans of creating English-teaching robot assistants to compensate for the shortage of teachers were announced in February 2010, with the robots being deployed to most preschools and kindergartens by 2013.
March 2010: Sinking of the ROKS Cheonan
In March 2010 the South Korean warship ROKS Cheonan was sunk killing 46 South Korean sailors.
March 2010: Asia League Ice Hockey Title
In March 2010, Anyang Halla won their first ever Asia League Ice Hockey title.
September 2010: Free Trade Agreement Approved
In September 2010, the free trade agreement between the European Union and South Korea was approved.
November 2010: November 2024 Increase
Data released in January 2025 show the number of births in November 2024 was 20,095, a 14.6% increase year-on-year, the highest growth rate since November 2010 (which recorded a 17.5% increase).
November 2010: Attack on Yeonpyeongdo
In November 2010 Yeonpyeongdo was attacked by a significant North Korean artillery barrage, with 4 people dying.
November 2010: Hosted G-20 Summit in Seoul
In November 2010, South Korea hosted the G-20 Summit in Seoul, and concluded a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union.
2010: South Korea's Nuclear Power Production
As of 2010, South Korea is the world's fifth-largest nuclear power producer and the third-largest in Asia, supplying 45% of its electricity production.
2010: South Korea Population
By 2010, South Korea's population reached 50 million.
2010: New Educational Program
In 2010, South Korea adopted a new educational program to increase the number of foreign students. The plan included doubling scholarships and reaching 100,000 foreign students.
2010: Hosted Formula One Race
In 2010, South Korea hosted its first Formula One race at the Korea International Circuit in Yeongam.
2010: Cost-Sharing Agreement with the U.S.
In 2010, South Korea spent ₩1.68 trillion in a cost-sharing agreement with the U.S. to provide budgetary support to the U.S. forces in Korea, on top of the ₩29.6 trillion budget for its own military.
2010: Economic Growth Rate Reaches 6.2%
In 2010, South Korea's economic growth rate reached 6.2%.
2010: Asian Games Gold Medal
In 2010, the Korean National Baseball team won the gold medal at the Asian Games.
2010: Foreign-Born Residents Obtain Citizenship
Since 2010, about 30,000 foreign-born residents have obtained South Korean citizenship every year.
July 1, 2011: Free Trade Agreement Takes Effect
On July 1, 2011, the free trade agreement between the European Union and South Korea took effect.
October 12, 2011: U.S. Congress Passes Trade Agreement
On October 12, 2011, the U.S. Congress passed the long-stalled trade agreement with South Korea.
2011: Hosted IAAF World Championships in Athletics
In 2011, the South Korean city of Daegu hosted the IAAF World Championships in Athletics.
2011: Cyberattacks Occurred
The South Korean government blamed North Korea for cyberattacks incidents that occurred in 2009, 2011 and 2012.
March 15, 2012: Trade Agreement Goes Into Effect
On March 15, 2012, the Republic of Korea-United States Free Trade Agreement went into effect.
2012: Religious Affiliation Survey
According to a 2012 survey, 52% of South Koreans identified as "religious," 31% as "not religious," and 15% as "convinced atheists."
2012: Quarterly Increase
Government policy, along with a rebound in marriages delayed by COVID-19, may account for the Korean birth rate increasing in late 2024; total births in the third quarter were up 8% from the same period last year, marking the largest quarterly increase since the third quarter of 2012.
2012: Global Success of "Gangnam Style"
In 2012, K-pop began to make its mark outside of Continental and East Asia following the success of Psy's international music sensation, "Gangnam Style".
2012: First Female President Elected
In 2012, South Korea elected its first female President, Park Geun-hye.
2012: Cyberattacks Occurred
The South Korean government blamed North Korea for cyberattacks incidents that occurred in 2009, 2011 and 2012.
2012: Start of Renewable Portfolio Standard Program
The renewable portfolio standard program with renewable energy certificates runs from 2012 to 2022.
January 2013: Successful Launch of Naro-1
In January 2013, the launch of Naro-1 was a success, after two previous failed attempts.
2013: EU Trade growth
Between 2003 and 2013, EU trade with South Korea has enjoyed an annual average growth rate of 9.8%.
2013: Cybersecurity Training Initiative
Following cyberattacks in the first half of 2013, the South Korean government committed to training 5,000 new cybersecurity experts by 2017.
2013: North Korean missile tests
In 2013, North Korea performed missile tests.
2013: R&D Spending at 3.9% of GDP
In 2013, South Korea's total spending for research and development grew to about 3.9% of gross domestic product (GDP).
2013: Deployment of English-Teaching Robots
Plans of creating English-teaching robot assistants to compensate for the shortage of teachers were announced in February 2010, with the robots being deployed to most preschools and kindergartens by 2013.
2014: Alcohol Consumption Study
A 2014 Euromonitor study found that South Koreans consume the most alcohol on a weekly basis compared to the rest of the world.
2014: Ranked First in Innovation
From 2014 to 2019, South Korea ranked first among the most innovative countries in the Bloomberg Innovation Index.
2014: Hosted the Asian Games
In 2014, South Korea hosted the Asian Games in Incheon.
2014: South Korea's International Trade Ranking
In 2014, South Korea was the fifth-largest exporter and seventh-largest importer in the world.
2015: Religious Affiliation
Between 2015 and 2024, Christianity rose from 27.6% to 31%, Buddhism rose from 15.5% to 17%, and the unaffiliated population declined from 56.9% to 51%.
2015: Annual Rise in Total Fertility
Government policy, along with a rebound in marriages delayed by COVID-19, may account for the Korean birth rate increasing in late 2024; total births in the third quarter were up 8% from the same period last year, marking the largest quarterly increase since the third quarter of 2012 and the first annual rise in total fertility since 2015.
2015: Trade with EU
In 2015, EU trade with South Korea exceeded €90 billion.
2015: Hosted the Summer Universiade
In 2015, South Korea hosted the Summer Universiade.
2015: Free Trade Agreement with New Zealand
In 2015, South Korea signed a Free Trade Agreement with New Zealand.
2015: GDP Spending on Education
In 2015, South Korea spent 5.1% of its GDP on all levels of education, which is roughly 0.8 percentage points above the OECD average of 4.3%.
November 2016: Public Demonstrations and Impeachment Proceedings Against President Park Geun-hye
Starting in November 2016, a series of massive public demonstrations occurred due to accusations of corruption against President Park Geun-hye.
2016: Ban Ki-moon tenure ends
In 2016, Ban Ki-moon's tenure as UN Secretary-General ended.
2016: Incheon International Airport Passenger Traffic
In 2016, Incheon International Airport served 58 million passengers.
2016: Foreign Residents in South Korea
In 2016, South Korea had approximately 1.4 million foreign residents, representing roughly 2.75 percent of the population.
May 10, 2017: Moon Jae-in Assumes Presidency
On May 10, 2017, Moon Jae-in of the Democratic Party assumed the presidency.
2017: Cybersecurity Experts Training Completion
Following cyberattacks in the first half of 2013, the South Korean government committed to training 5,000 new cybersecurity experts by 2017.
2017: South Korea Carbon Emmisions
In 2017, South Korea was the world's seventh largest emitter of carbon emissions and the fifth largest emitter per capita.
2017: New Global Low in Fertility
South Korea dropped to a new global low in fertility in 2017, with fewer than 30,000 births per month.
February 9, 2018: Summit Held
On February 9, 2018, a summit between the nations' leaders was held during the Korean held Winter Olympics.
April 2018: Park Geun-hye Sentenced to Jail
In April 2018, Park Geun-hye was sentenced to 24 years in jail because of abuse of power and corruption.
June 28, 2018: Constitutional Court Ruling on Military Service Act
On June 28, 2018, the South Korean Constitutional Court ruled the Military Service Act unconstitutional and ordered the government to accommodate civilian forms of military service for conscientious objectors.
November 1, 2018: Legalization of Conscientious Objection
On November 1, 2018, the South Korean Supreme Court legalized conscientious objection as a basis for rejecting compulsory military service.
2018: Hosted the Winter Olympics
In 2018, Pyeongchang hosted the Winter Olympics.
2018: Less Than One Child Per Woman
In 2018, South Korea had less than one child per woman.
2019: Ranked First in Innovation
From 2014 to 2019, South Korea ranked first among the most innovative countries in the Bloomberg Innovation Index.
2019: Forest Landscape Integrity Index
In 2019, South Korea had a Forest Landscape Integrity Index mean score of 6.02/10, ranking it 87th globally out of 172 countries.
2019: Foreign Tourists Visit South Korea
In 2019, more than 17 million foreign tourists visited South Korea.
2019: Parasite wins Best Picture
In 2019, the film Parasite, directed by Bong Joon-ho, became the highest-grossing film in South Korea as well as the first non-English language film to win Best Picture at the United States-based Academy Awards.
2020: Population Decline
In 2020, South Korea recorded more deaths than births, resulting in a population decline for the first time on record.
2020: SK Bioscience Produces Vaxzevria Vaccine
Since late 2020, SK Bioscience Inc. has been producing a major proportion of the Vaxzevria vaccine for worldwide distribution.
October 21, 2021: Successful Launch of KSLV-2 Nuri
On October 21, 2021, the KSLV-2 Nuri was successfully launched, and South Korea became a country with its own space projectile technology.
2021: World's Best Healthcare System
According to the Health Care Index ranking, South Korea was recognized as having the world's best healthcare system as of 2021.
2021: Fertility Rate
By 2021, the fertility rate stood at just 0.81 children per woman, well below the replacement rate of 2.1.
2021: Success of Squid Game
In 2021, the survival drama Squid Game received critical acclaim and widespread international attention, becoming Netflix's most-watched series at launch.
March 2022: Yoon Suk Yeol wins Election
In March 2022, Yoon Suk Yeol won a close election.
May 10, 2022: Yoon Suk Yeol Sworn In
On May 10, 2022, Yoon Suk Yeol was sworn in as president.
2022: Agreement with Novavax
A recent agreement with Novavax expands its production for a second vaccine to 40 million doses in 2022, with a $450 million investment in domestic and overseas facilities.
2022: Fertility Rate Decline
In 2022, South Korea's fertility rate declined to 0.78 children per woman.
2022: Population Density
In 2022, South Korea's population density was estimated at 514.6 per square kilometer, which is more than 10 times the global average.
2022: R&D Spending at 4.9% of GDP
In 2022, South Korea's total spending for research and development grew to more than 4.9% of gross domestic product (GDP).
2022: Democracy Index Ranking
In 2022, The Economist Democracy Index classified South Korea as a "full democracy", ranking at 24th out of 167 countries.
2022: Military Personnel Strength
In 2022, the ROK Armed Forces has a reported personnel strength of 3,600,000.
2022: Estimated Population of South Korea
South Korea had an estimated population of roughly 51.7 million in 2022.
2022: End of Renewable Portfolio Standard Program
The renewable portfolio standard program with renewable energy certificates runs from 2012 to 2022.
October 2023: Trade Agreement Extended
In October 2023, South Korea and Britain agreed to extend a period of low or zero tariffs on bilateral trade of products with parts from the European Union.
November 2023: Increase in Foreign Residents
As of November 2023, South Korea reached an all-time high of 2.46 million foreign residents, accounting for nearly 5 percent of the total population.
2023: V-Dem Democracy Indices Ranking
As of 2023, according to the V-Dem Democracy indices South Korea is the 3rd most electoral democratic country in Asia.
2023: Government Announces Spending Cut
In 2023 the government announced a spending cut by about 11% for 2024 and the intention to shift resources to new initiatives, such as efforts to build rockets, pursue biomedical research, and develop US-style biotech innovation.
2023: Life Expectancy Ranking
In 2023, South Korea ranked 6th in the world for life expectancy at 83.5 years.
2023: Lowest Fertility Rate in the World
In 2023, South Korea's fertility rate declined to 0.72 children per woman—the lowest in the world.
2023: Increase in Foreigners Acquiring Korean Nationality
In 2023, the number of foreigners who acquired Korean nationality was 234,506, which is a 4.8 percent increase from the prior year.
May 2024: Creation of New Ministry
In May 2024 dedicated to reversing the trend and addressing issues related to aging, immigration, and the workforce.
November 2024: Birth Rate Increase
Government policy, along with a rebound in marriages delayed by COVID-19, may account for the Korean birth rate increasing in late 2024; total births in the third quarter were up 8% from the same period last year, marking the largest quarterly increase since the third quarter of 2012 and the first annual rise in total fertility since 2015.
December 3, 2024: Yoon Declares Martial Law
On December 3, 2024, Yoon declared martial law accusing the opposition of being pro-North Korean.
December 14, 2024: Yoon's Impeachment
On December 14, 2024, Yoon's actions resulted in his impeachment.
2024: UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritages
As of 2024, South Korea has 24 UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritages of Humanity, along with 16 World Heritage Sites.
2024: Trends in Religious Affiliation
Between 2015 and 2024, South Korea saw a slight increase in Christianity (from 27.6% to 31%), a slow rise in Buddhism (from 15.5% to 17%), and a decline in the unaffiliated population (from 56.9% to 51%).
2024: Government Intention to Shift Resources
In 2023 the government announced a spending cut by about 11% for 2024 and the intention to shift resources to new initiatives, such as efforts to build rockets, pursue biomedical research, and develop US-style biotech innovation.
2024: Global Innovation Index Ranking
In 2024, South Korea was ranked 6th in the Global Innovation Index.
2024: South Korea's Life Expectancy Ranking
In 2024, South Korea's life expectancy reached 83.53 years, which is the fifth highest globally.
2024: Religion in South Korea
In 2024, religion in South Korea continues to be a diverse landscape.
2024: Projected Peak Population
The population of South Korea is expected to peak at 52 million in 2024.
January 2025: Number of Births in November 2024
Data released in January 2025 show the number of births in November 2024 was 20,095, a 14.6% increase year-on-year, the highest growth rate since November 2010.
2025: Proportion of People Aged 65 Years and Over
The proportion of people aged 65 years and over is slated to reach over 20% by 2025.
2050: Pledge to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emmisions to Zero
President Moon Jae-in pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to zero in 2050.
2050: Proportion of People Aged 65 Years and Over
The proportion of people aged 65 years and over is slated to close to 45% by 2050.
2072: Projected Population
The population of South Korea is projected to decline to 36 million in 2072.
