In 2024, approximately 85.7Â percent of the total waste disposed was recycled in South Korea, while around 5.6 percent of waste disposed was incinerated. The share of recycling decreased marginally compared to the previous year.
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Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment. (December 31, 2025). Distribution of waste disposed in South Korea in 2024, by method [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 21, 2026, from /statistics/1017093/south-korea-waste-disposal-distribution-by-type-of-method/
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