As of July 3, 2023, South Korea has confirmed a total of 32,256,154 cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) within the country, including 35,071 deaths. South Korea's handling of the coronavirus (COVID-19) was initially widely praised, though the government's handling of vaccine distribution has been criticized. After the first wave lasted till April, Seoul and the metropolitan areas were hit hard by a few group infections during the second wave in August 2020. This was followed by a fourth wave, driven by the delta variant and low vaccination rates, leading to rising figures. Though the country has since achieved high vaccination rates, the omicron variant led to record new daily cases in 2022.

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South Korea recorded 34610 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, South Korea reported 31415280 Coronavirus Cases. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Coronavirus Deaths.

South Korea recorded 147693 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, South Korea reported 4456 Coronavirus Deaths. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Coronavirus Recovered.

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As of August 1, 2021, over 11.7 million coronavirus (COVID-19) tests were conducted in South Korea. South Korea succeeded in flattening the infection curve by rapidly conducting extensive tests immediately in the early stages and exported medical products and hygiene products to other countries. However, from July 2021, Korea has been dealing with a fourth wave because of the spread of the delta variant and low vaccination numbers. As of August 13, 2021, South Korea confirmed 220,182 cases of infection including 2,144 deaths.

For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit our dedicated Facts and Figures page.

The number of COVID-19 vaccination doses administered per 100 people in South Korea rose to 250 as of Oct 27 2023. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for South Korea Coronavirus Vaccination Rate.

This data package includes the underlying data files to replicate the data, tables, and charts presented in How did Korea’s fiscal accounts fare during the COVID-19 pandemic? PIIE Policy Brief 23-8.

If you use the data, please cite as: Gagnon, Joseph E., and Asher Rose. 2023. How did Korea’s fiscal accounts fare during the COVID-19 pandemic? PIIE Policy Brief 23-8. Washington, DC: Peterson Institute for International Economics.

Covid positive rate in South Korea, June, 2022 The most recent value is 0.09 rate as of June 2022, a decline compared to the previous value of 0.23 rate. Historically, the average for South Korea from February 2020 to June 2022 is 0.06 rate. The minimum of 0 rate was recorded in May 2020, while the maximum of 0.53 rate was reached in April 2022. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

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Total people vaccinated against Covid in South Korea, March, 2023 The most recent value is 44800000 total people vaccinated as of March 2023, no change compared to the previous value of 44800000 total people vaccinated. Historically, the average for South Korea from February 2021 to March 2023 is 35049110 total people vaccinated. The minimum of 41959 total people vaccinated was recorded in February 2021, while the maximum of 44800000 total people vaccinated was reached in July 2022. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

South Korea KCDC: COVID-19: Patients: 0000H: Con: QDH: Gyeongnam data was reported at 0.000 Person in 07 Aug 2020. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 Person for 06 Aug 2020. South Korea KCDC: COVID-19: Patients: 0000H: Con: QDH: Gyeongnam data is updated daily, averaging 0.000 Person from Feb 2020 (Median) to 07 Aug 2020, with 166 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.000 Person in 07 Aug 2020 and a record low of 0.000 Person in 07 Aug 2020. South Korea KCDC: COVID-19: Patients: 0000H: Con: QDH: Gyeongnam data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency. The data is categorized under High Frequency Database’s Disease Outbreaks – Table KR.D001: Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-2019) (Discontinued).

Change in quality of life due to COVID-19.

As of August 28, 2023, the fatality rate of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in South Korea stood at around 1.7 percent among people aged 80 year and older. This made them the most vulnerable age group, followed by people in their seventies. After the first wave lasted till April and the second wave in August 2020, Korea faced a fourth wave fueled by the delta and omicron variants in 2022.

For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit our dedicated Facts and Figures page.

Total Covid cases per million people in South Korea, March, 2023 The most recent value is 594802 cases per million as of March 2023, an increase compared to the previous value of 589125 cases per million. Historically, the average for South Korea from February 2020 to March 2023 is 160055 cases per million. The minimum of 57 cases per million was recorded in February 2020, while the maximum of 594802 cases per million was reached in March 2023. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

KCDC: COVID-19: Patients: 0000H: Con: EOI: Gyeongbuk data was reported at 4.000 Person in 21 Apr 2021. This stayed constant from the previous number of 4.000 Person for 20 Apr 2021. KCDC: COVID-19: Patients: 0000H: Con: EOI: Gyeongbuk data is updated daily, averaging 0.000 Person from Feb 2020 (Median) to 21 Apr 2021, with 401 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.000 Person in 21 Apr 2021 and a record low of 0.000 Person in 30 Jan 2021. KCDC: COVID-19: Patients: 0000H: Con: EOI: Gyeongbuk data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency. The data is categorized under High Frequency Database’s Disease Outbreaks – Table KR.D001: Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-2019) (Discontinued).

Covid reproduction rate in South Korea, January, 2023 The most recent value is 0.96 rate as of January 2023, a decline compared to the previous value of 1.05 rate. Historically, the average for South Korea from February 2020 to January 2023 is 1.12 rate. The minimum of 0.53 rate was recorded in April 2020, while the maximum of 3.82 rate was reached in February 2020. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

GlobalData expects the construction industry’s growth to decline to -2.8% in 2020. Although there will be a recovery, construction output value in real terms will not return to the 2017 highs until 2023. Read More

South Korea KCDC: COVID-19: Patients: 0000H: Con: Gyeongnam data was reported at 2,075,970.000 Person in 31 Aug 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,073,323.000 Person for 30 Aug 2023. South Korea KCDC: COVID-19: Patients: 0000H: Con: Gyeongnam data is updated daily, averaging 13,555.000 Person from Jan 2020 (Median) to 31 Aug 2023, with 1320 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,075,970.000 Person in 31 Aug 2023 and a record low of 0.000 Person in 20 Feb 2020. South Korea KCDC: COVID-19: Patients: 0000H: Con: Gyeongnam data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency. The data is categorized under High Frequency Database’s Disease Outbreaks – Table KR.D001: Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-2019) (Discontinued).

Covid fully vaccinated people per hundred people in South Korea, March, 2023 The most recent value is 85.68 Covid fully vaccinated people per hundred people as of March 2023, an increase compared to the previous value of 85.67 Covid fully vaccinated people per hundred people. Historically, the average for South Korea from February 2021 to March 2023 is 62.51 Covid fully vaccinated people per hundred people. The minimum of 0.02 Covid fully vaccinated people per hundred people was recorded in February 2021, while the maximum of 85.68 Covid fully vaccinated people per hundred people was reached in March 2023. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

Change in physical activity due to COVID-19.