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type: Region
title: South Korea
resource: https://zota.com/region/east-asia/korea-dem-peoples-rep/
timestamp: 2026-03-09T14:46:23+00:00
---

# South Korea

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Main industries

Electronics, Automobiles, Telecommunications, Shipbuilding, Chemicals, and Steel

![Group 427321247](/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Group-427321247.svg)

Main imports

Refined & Crude** **Petroleum, Petroleum Gas, Integrated Circuits, and Cars

![Group 427321248](/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Group-427321248.svg)

Main exports

Integrated Circuits, Cars, Refined Petroleum, Passenger and Cargo Ships, and Motor Vehicles (parts and accessories)

### GDP stats

$34,997.8

Per capita (USD)

4.1%

Growth annually

12

World ranking

Internet usage

98%

Smartphone usage

97.4%

Credit/debit card usage

55%

Population transacting electronically

74%

Cash Usage

12%

![Group 427321245 1](/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Group-427321245-1.svg)

Total volume of digital payments projected to reach

$190.40B (USD)

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