This statistics shows the leading metropolitan areas in the United States in 2023 with the highest percentage of Asian population. Among the 81 largest metropolitan areas, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii was ranked first with **** percent of residents reporting as Asian in 2023.

In 2023, the total number of people who emigrated from South Korea amounted to around *************. More than *** million lived in the United States, followed by China with around *** million.

In 1800, it is estimated that approximately 4.35 million people lived in the region of present-day North Korea. This figure would remain stagnant through much of the 19th century, increasing by just one million people over the next 110 years. The dissolution of the Joseon dynasty in the Korean peninsula in the late-1800s marked the end of centuries of Korean isolationism, and the new Korean Empire then opened itself to foreign trade and influence. By the start of the 20th century, the region of North Korea had a population of just over five million. This growth would increase dramatically following the annexation of the Korean peninsula by Japan in 1910, as extensive industrialization and modernization efforts would result in the population of North Korea doubling from just over five million at the turn of the century, to over ten and a half million by the start of the Korean War in 1950. The Korean War Following Japan's defeat in the Second World War, the Korean Peninsula was split along the 38th parallel, with a Soviet-backed totalitarian government established in the north, and a U.S.-backed authoritarian government in the south. Neither government recognized the legitimacy of the other, and an escalation of tensions saw the North invade the South in June 1950. By 1953, the North's population dropped below ten million. It is estimated that there were approximately three million total fatalities in the war, with North Korea having the largest share of fatalities of all forces involved; however, the North's isolationist and secretive policies have made it difficult to calculate the full impact of the war on the North's population. Most modern estimates suggest that more than 1.5 million North Koreans died or went missing over these three years. Following the establishment of an armistice between North and South Korea in 1953, the population of the newly-formed Democratic People's Republic of North Korea would begin to rise sharply, from 10 million at the time of armistice to almost 15 million in 1970, just twenty years later. North Korea today North Korea's population has increased in each year since the war's end, however, the rate of growth decreased in the late 1970s, as a severe economic crisis and a resulting lack of foreign technology would lead to a scaling back of many of social welfare programs for the country’s citizens. Growth would slow even further following the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, as the loss of Soviet foreign aid would send the North Korean economy into a sharp decline. In the 1990s, a series of flooding, droughts, famine and economic mismanagement led to the deaths of between 500,000 to 600,000* North Koreans. Recent years have seen an improvement in political relations between both the North and South, and even sporadic improvements with the U.S., which could lead to a less-isolated North Korea in the future; however, the continued testing of nuclear weapons and allegations of widespread human rights violations have drawn widespread criticism from the international community. In 2020, it is estimated that approximately 25.8 million people reside in North Korea.

Number of people belonging to a visible minority group as defined by the Employment Equity Act and, if so, the visible minority group to which the person belongs. The Employment Equity Act defines visible minorities as 'persons, other than Aboriginal peoples, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour.' The visible minority population consists mainly of the following groups: South Asian, Chinese, Black, Filipino, Latin American, Arab, Southeast Asian, West Asian, Korean and Japanese.

According to Cognitive Market Research, The Global Bamboo Salt market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0% from 2023 to 2030.

The demand for Bamboo Salt is rising due to growing interest in traditional remedies and increasing health-consciousness.
Demand for food-grade Bamboo Salt remains higher in the Bamboo Salt market.
The food type Bamboo Salt held the highest Bamboo Salt market revenue share in 2023.
North America will continue to lead, whereas the Asia Pacific Baby Sleeping Sacks market will experience the strongest growth until 2030.

Health and Wellness Trends to Provide Market Value

The prevalent trends in health and wellness primarily drive the market for bamboo salt. Consumer preferences have clearly shifted in recent years toward natural and healthier substitutes for conventional items. The importance of health and well-being is becoming more widely recognized, which is the main factor driving this change. In this context, bamboo salt has become more well-known because of its supposed health advantages. Bamboo salt is thought to possess special qualities, such as a higher mineral content than ordinary table salt. It is frequently promoted as a healthier choice, with possible advantages like better immune system support, cleansing, and improved digestion. Because of this, people who are concerned about their health are using bamboo salt to improve their diets and general wellness.

Focus on Cutting Operating Expenses and Their Carbon Impact to Increase the Provide Market Precedence

The market for bamboo salt is also driven by its broad range of applications in different sectors. In contrast to regular table salt, bamboo salt is useful in a variety of industries, such as the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical sectors. Bamboo salt is used as a seasoning and flavor enhancer in cooking, particularly in Korean cuisine. It's a sought-after ingredient in the kitchen because of its distinct flavor and alleged health advantages. Its application in gourmet goods and specialty foods has further increased consumer demand for it. The use of bamboo salt is not limited to the beauty sector. Because it is purifying and exfoliating, it is used in skincare products. Because of its natural and environmentally favorable reputation, bamboo salt is used in cosmetics, which appeals to consumers who are becoming more interested in organic and sustainable products.

Incresed Used in Cosmetic Product Fuels the Bamboo Salt Market

The increasing incorporation of bamboo salt in cosmetic products is substantially driving the growth of the market, propelled by a rising demand for natural and functional ingredients in skincare and personal care. Renowned for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and detoxifying attributes, bamboo salt is now extensively utilized in facial masks, body scrubs, soaps, and oral care formulations. The clean-label movement and the growing consumer inclination towards eco-friendly and mineral-rich beauty solutions have established bamboo salt as a significant component in the cosmetic sector. Consequently, the bamboo salt market is anticipated to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) exceeding 10% from 2024 to 2030.

Market Dynamics Of The Bamboo Salt

Regulatory Challenges to Lower Market Growth

Strict laws control the health claims and labeling of food and dietary supplements in a number of countries, including the US and the EU. Bamboo salt producers have to follow certain rules in order to include some health-related claims on their product labels. Adhering to these requirements can be an arduous and expensive undertaking, frequently necessitating the presentation of scientific proof to support these assertions. Another regulatory challenge is guaranteeing the safety and quality of items made with bamboo salt. Regulations often require compliance with particular quality standards, which may include limitations on pollutants like microbes and heavy metals. To fulfill these criteria, manufacturers have to invest in stringent quality control procedures, which might raise the cost of production.

Trends for Bamboo Salt

Several emerging trends in the bamboo salt market are mainly fueled by eco-conscious and health-conscious customers. One significant trend is the greater incorporation of bamboo salt into skincare and personal care items due to its natural anti-inflammatory and detoxifying pro...

This statistic shows the leading countries with the highest projected median age in 2050. By 2050, the Republic of Korea is projected to have the population with the highest median age, at 56.5 years.

In 2024, an estimated ******* people in South Korea owned financial assets worth one billion South Korean won or more. This was a year-on-year increase of around one percent. The rise in stock prices was, among other things, the key reason for the jump in the wealth of these millionaires. High-net-worth-individuals (HNWIs) in South Korea High-net-worth individuals (HNWI) refer to persons with a net worth of over *********** U.S. dollars including their primary residence. The number of HNWIs in South Korea has risen steadily in recent years. While there were about *** thousand HNWIs in 2016, the number exceeded ******* in 2021 and is expected to double the 2015 figure by 2026. South Korea was among the top 15 countries with the most ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs), whose net assets, including their homes, exceed ** million U.S. dollars. Who are the wealthiest people in South Korea? In recent years, South Korea has also seen an increase in the number of billionaires, with the capital Seoul being one of the leading cities in the world with the most resident billionaires. With a net worth of around **** billion U.S dollars, Lee Jae-yong (Jay Y. Lee), executive chairman of Samsung Electronics and son of the late Samsung chairman Lee Kun-hee, was the wealthiest person in South Korea as of 2024. Seo Jung-jin, the founder of South Korea's biopharmaceutical company Celltrion, followed and led the wealth ranking along with Samsung boss Lee.

In 2023, around 43.37 million people in the United States spoke Spanish at home. In comparison, approximately 998,179 people were speaking Russian at home during the same year. The distribution of the U.S. population by ethnicity can be accessed here. A ranking of the most spoken languages across the world can be accessed here.

In 2023, the suicide rate in South Korea was particularly high among the elderly population over the age of **, with **** deaths per 100,000 population. The overall suicide rate among people aged 10 to 79 years increased compared to the previous year. Suicide was the leading cause of death among people aged 10 to 39 years. Suicide among the elderlySouth Korea has the highest suicide rate in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). One driving factor for suicide among the elderly is poverty. Almost half of the senior citizens in the country live with less than half the median disposable income. Many do not want to become a financial burden for their families and end up committing suicide as a result of not being able to support themselves.Suicide prevention Since the South Korean government implemented its initial suicide prevention program in 2004, numerous measures have been put in place to address the alarmingly high suicide rate. However, these efforts have not been very successful. Despite an increase in the annual budget for suicide prevention, it still remains significantly lower compared to international standards. If you are having suicidal thoughts, or you know someone who is, it is essential to seek help. Many countries have suicide crisis or prevention lines that offer free advice and support in such situations. If you live in the United States, you can reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by simply calling *** to receive free and confidential support ****. If you live in South Korea you can call the suicide prevention hotline ***.

As of August 2024, the executive chairman of Samsung Electronics Lee Jae-yong (Jay Y. Lee) was the wealthiest person in South Korea, with a net worth of about **** billion U.S. dollars. His net worth increased from *** billion U.S. dollars from the previous year when he rose from second to first place. Seo Jung-jin, the co-founder of Celltrion, followed with about *** billion dollars. Turbulent times for the wealthy Despite the country's economic recovery from the impact of COVID-19, South Korea’s wealthiest people lost a significant amount of their net worth because of the poorly performing stock market and a weakened currency. Lee Jae-yong overcame the shrinking demand for tech goods and ranked as the wealthiest South Korean, although his net worth the year before was more than *** billion dollars higher. The founder of Kakao, Kim Beom-su, had the same net worth as Lee Jae-yong in 2022. However, he only placed fourth in 2023, losing more than **** billion dollars in net worth within the year. In October 2022, Kakao faced public outrage and criticism because of a service outage. Conglomerates’ dominating position in the South Korean economy   Although the collective wealth of the ** wealthiest people in South Korea fell by about ** percent, conglomerates dominated the market. Samsung Electronics had the highest market capitalization among business groups listed in South Korea, amounting to about *** trillion South Korean won. The position of the largest businesses represented a significant hurdle for start-ups. South Korea had a low survival rate for new companies compared to the OECD average, discouraging the emergence of new businesses. When asked about the most critical challenges, small- and medium-sized business owners answered that increasing revenue and attracting customers were the most difficult.

The statistic shows gross domestic product (GDP) of South Korea from 1987 to 2024, with projections up until 2029. GDP or gross domestic product is the sum of all goods and services produced in a country in a year; it is a strong indicator of economic strength. In 2024, South Korea's GDP was around 1.87 trillion U.S. dollars. See global GDP for a global comparison. South Korea’s economy South Korea is doing quite well economically. It is among the leading export countries worldwide, it mainly exports electronics, automobiles and machinery. South Korea is also one of the leading import countries worldwide. Additionally, it is one of the leading countries with the largest proportion of global domestic product / GDP based on Purchasing Power Parity (PPP). Its GDP has been increasing for the last few years, while the gross domestic product / GDP growth in South Korea has not been steady but increasing since 2009. South Korea is an OECD member and a member of the G20 states. Among the latter, its GDP growth was higher than that of the United States or the European Union in 2013. South Korea is one of the fastest-growing economies worldwide. Its standard of living is also considered to be quite high, the unemployment rate, which is one key factor, has been at around 3 percent, give or take a few percentage points, for the past decade. As a comparison, the United States’ unemployment rate was almost twice, sometimes three times as high as in South Korea during the same period. As for employment, South Korea’s rate is almost the same as that of the United States or France, with more than 60 percent of employed persons in the population.

According to data on K-pop popularity based on YouTube views, only **** percent of the total number of views came from South Korea, the homeland of K-pop. In terms of audience share, the country was followed by Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the United States. K-pop's popularity in the global music market was led by BTS, Blackpink, TWICE, Momoland, and EXO, and these five artists accounted for **** percent of all K-pop YouTube views. K-pop popularity world mapIn terms of total YouTube views, Asia and America are evenly distributed in the top 10 rankings. However, K-pop is more popular in Asia when comparing the countries by population. According to data analyzed by K-pop experts, Korea has generated the most video views compared by population, followed by Asian countries such as Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Vietnam. When analyzed by city, people in Ho Chi Minh and Bangkok were watching Korean pop music videos more than people in Seoul. Also, BTS' popularity in the Americas and Europe is high, followed by Black Pink. In Asia, Black Pink, BTS and TWICE have gained popularity. K-pop consumption around the worldAs users can easily access music content online, such as YouTube and Facebook, more and more people are enjoying Korean music content. Accordingly, the amount of money spent per month on K-pop content over the world has also doubled and stood at *** U.S. dollars per person in 2019. People in the United Arab Emirates particularly spent the highest amount of money on K-pop content, an average of **** U.S. dollars per month which is far higher than in other countries. On the other hand, in the world an average of **** hours was spent monthly watching K-pop content. People in Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam spent more time enjoying the same content.

In 2021, at 0.0089 South Korea had the highest number of plastic surgery per capita, this was followed by Argentina. In third place was Brazil with 7.62 plastic surgeries per 1,000 population. Even though the United States was the country with the highest number of surgical cosmetic procedures in total in 2021, the U.S. only ranked sixth in terms of number of plastic surgery per capita worldwide. In 2022, Brazil has overtaken the U.S. for the highest number of surgical cosmetic procedures worldwide.

In 1890, the average person born in the area of present-day North Korea could expect to live to 26 years old, a rate which would see only marginal change until the annexation of the Korean peninsula by the Empire of Japan in 1910. As Japanese large scale industrialization and modernization reforms would begin in the peninsula (building on the Gwangmu reforms of the previous administration), life expectancy would begin to increase rapidly as standards of living rose across the region. As a result, life expectancy would rise by twenty years between 1920 and 1940, however this growth would slow during the 1940s, as Korea lost approximately half a million people (or 2% of its population) during the Second World War. Following the war, the peninsula was split into two separate states, with the north and south each administered by the Soviet Union and the U.S. respectively (although both militaries had largely left the peninsula within a few years). In 1950, as tensions grew between the two governments regarding the legitimate rulers of the peninsula, North Korea invaded the South and set in motion the Korean War. The war would last for three years, and result in the deaths of approximately three million Koreans (with the North suffering heavier losses than the South); this caused the life expectancy in North Korea to plummet from over 49 years to less than 38 years in the first half of the 1950s.

Life expectancy in North Korea would quickly recover in the post-war years, as the Soviet Union would provide significant economic aid to the country. As a result, life expectancy would return to pre-war levels by the end of the decade and resume its steady rise until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. After peaking at 70 years in the early 1990s, it is estimated that life expectancy fell by nearly seven years in the early 1990s as the country would face extreme medical and food shortages following the end of Soviet aid. U.S. estimates put the death toll of these famines at more than half a million people in the 1990s. In the past two decades, life expectancy has slowly increased once more in North Korea, returning to pre-famine levels once more in 2015, and it is now estimated that the life expectancy from birth in North Korea in 2020 is approximately 72 years old.

As of December 2024, the top South Korean earner of prize money in League of Legends tournaments was Sang Hyeok Lee, also known as "Faker", who has earned around *** million U.S. dollars. The follower-up was Ho Seong Lee, going by the player ID "Duke", with a total of about ******* dollars. As of December 2024, Faker was the top earner of League of Legends prize money worldwide. League of Legends League of Legends, often referred to as LoL, is a free-to-play MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) game developed by Riot Games. Even though the game is more than a decade old, it is still enjoying major popularity among South Koreans. As of July 2024, about **** percent of the total playtime in so-called PC bangs was accumulated by League of Legends. Due to the game’s popularity, South Korea has been holding its own League of Legends championships called "League of Legend Champions Korea" since 2012. Between 2013 and 2017, South Korean teams consecutively won the League of Legends World Championship. Even though the winning streak has been broken, teams from the country have won an additional three times since. PC bangs In the early 2000s, PC bangs, a type of LAN gaming center, formed from regular internet cafés and became a hotspot for gamers. PC gamers use those spaces to meet with their peers and use the high-end computers provided to play games. PC bangs usually take an hourly fee and are open all day. While casual players might just stay a short amount of time, more competitive players stay there for more much longer hours. Due to a high rate of gaming addiction in the country, the government introduced a law prohibiting minors from playing online games during the night. As of 2023, people who visited PC bangs at least once a week stated that they visited those facilities for around *** times per month and stay for an average of nearly three hours.

According to a 2024 survey conducted across 28 countries, over ** percent of respondents stated that the genre K-pop was “very popular” in their country. The popularity was at the point where K-pop was known to the general public and related products were being sold. The survey found that the popularity of K-pop reaches far beyond South Korean borders. K-pop industryK-pop is a genre of South Korean popular music. Although the term includes music of a variety of stylistic origins, it is often associated with so-called K-pop idols. Idols are usually young individuals, who are known for being good-looking, fashionable, highly trained in singing and dancing, as well as having an almost perfect image. They often make their debut in boy or girl groups, who promote their songs with music videos that feature intense choreographies. The most successful groups are often signed under South Koreas biggest agencies, were they undertake strict training before they make their debut. The K-pop entertainment company with the highest sales revenue in 2024 was HYBE, who manage multiple successful idols and labels, including global stars BTS. K-pop is constantly growingWhile the majority in Western countries have not heard about K-pop before PSY’s ‘Gangnam Style’ in 2012, Korean pop idols started to become famous in Asian countries in 2003. Singer BoA and boy group TVXQ became the first K-pop idols to successfully break into the Japanese market. With the support of the South Korean government, who saw the industries economic potential, the so-called Korean wave (hallyu) started to spread even further, and K-pop gained a global audience. Girl group BLACKPINK was the first K-pop band to headline the famous U.S. music festival Coachella in 2019. With BTS currently on hiatus due to military obligations, and album sales exploding, SEVENTEEN and Stray Kids have pulled ahead to become the biggest active boy groups in South Korea currently.

In June 2025, around ***** percent of the total playtime of games played in PC bangs in South Korea was spent playing League of Legends. This was followed by FIFA Online, with *** percent of total usage time. PC bang culture A PC bang is a LAN gaming center that emerged from internet cafés. Nowadays, it provides high-end gaming equipment as well as a fast internet connection and serves as a hotspot for South Korean gamers. Furthermore, due to its open spatial structure, PC bangs have a role as a social venue for Koreans to spend time with friends or colleagues. Other reasons to visit PC bangs included spending one's spare time there, as well as having access to high-end PCs.The sales revenue of PC bangs in South Korea has continuously grown. Moreover, it is estimated to improve over the years by earning not only usage fees but also additional revenue from food and beverage services offered in PC bangs. Accordingly, the average length of stays in PC bangs has been on the rise since 2018. South Korean gaming industry in the global market The gaming market in South Korea has grown sharply for over a decade. Moreover, the country accounted for the fourth-largest gaming market worldwide, after China, the U.S., and Japan. In particular, PC games and mobile games are currently the main industries in the global market, led by the top three Korean gaming companies, the so-called 3N: Nexon, Netmarble, and NCsoft. Following the rise of the industry, these leading companies are competing fiercely with each other. For example, offered salaries have risen dramatically to secure valuable game developers. In addition, as the mobile game market quickly grows due to its accessibility and portability, companies are releasing mobile versions of their successful PC games.

As of the first quarter of 2024, the transaction value of online food and beverage sales amounted to approximately 8.28 trillion South Korean won. The transaction value steadily increased over the past years.

In 2023, services contributed around 58.42 percent to South Korea's gross domestic product (GDP), while 31.59 percent came from South Korea’s industry sector, and a little less than two percent of South Korea’s GDP was generated by the country’s agriculture sector. South Korea’s services sector employed over 70 percent of the South Koreans workforce in 2018 . South Korea’s workforce Much of the over 51 million inhabitants of South Korea are employed, and the unemployment rate is expected to remain under four percent through 2024. South Korea is experiencing the effects of an aging labor force, with a decrease in population share of people entering the work force, and a simultaneous increase of the number of those aged 65 years and above. Despite that, the country’s economy has remained a powerhouse, growing at around 2.5 percent from 2018 to 2019. The South Korean economy South Korea is known as an economic success story; it rose from one of the poorest countries before the 1960’s to a developed country with a high income level. Overall, South Korea’s total GDP was estimated to be approximately 1.7 trillion U.S. dollars in 2019, and is expected to continue to increase through 2024. South Korea is considered to be one of the core economies driving the next generation of economic growth, alongside the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India, and China).

In 2023, around ******* foreign patients were at plastic and cosmetic surgery departments in South Korea. This represents a significant increase compared to the previous year, and it also shows it recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to 2020, the number of foreigners traveling to South Korea in order to access medical services related to plastic and cosmetic surgery had been steadily increasing, after international patients were first allowed in 2009.International patients travelling to South KoreaPatients from Japan and China made up the largest proportion of all foreign medical tourists to Korea, followed largely by patients from the United States and other parts of Asia or Eurasia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Mongolia. Among Japanese patients, who accounted for around ** percent of all foreign patients, the share of female patients in their twenties and thirties visiting plastic surgery departments or dermatologists was high.K-beauty worldwideIn South Korea, the beauty-related industry developed greatly, with people generally very interested in beauty regardless of gender. According to a global survey, K-beauty was one of the most popular emerging trends of South Korea behind K-pop, food, IT industry, and drama. People in Southeast Asia and the Middle East were especially interested in Korean beauty products, while Chinese people had a lot of interest in beauty services such as plastic surgery. Additionally, a significant number of respondents stated that good quality was the biggest factor in using Korean beauty products.