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In 2023, the sales revenue of the South Korean comic book industry's online comic production and distribution sector amounted to around **** trillion South Korean won. It was the most successful sector, and was followed by the comic book publishing sector, which achieved sales of about  billion won. The total sales revenue of the South Korean comic book industry that year was approximately *** trillion won.

Printed vs digital comics

Korean comics have seen an increase in interest abroad, alongside their lasting popularity within South Korea. Most Koreans preferred reading comics online rather than through traditional print media. Surveys indicated that around ** percent of the population hardly ever read printed comics anymore. At the same time, digital comic consumption was a popular trend.

The rise of webtoons

Digitally published comics, also known as “w����ٴǴDzԲ�”, are becoming a popular format for both readers and creators. One of the leading comics and webtoon publishers in South Korea was D&C Media, which produces webtoons and web novels. Due to their easy accessibility, webtoons have become popular worldwide and their popularity is expected to continue to grow.