In 2023, there were around *** million employees in the manufacturing industry in South Korea. The wholesale and retail sector followed, with about 3.5 million employees.
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Statistics Korea. (September 27, 2024). Number of employees in South Korea in 2023, by industry (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 29, 2026, from /statistics/1124965/south-korea-number-of-workers-by-industry/
Statistics Korea. "Number of employees in South Korea in 2023, by industry (in 1,000s)." Chart. September 27, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 29, 2026. /statistics/1124965/south-korea-number-of-workers-by-industry/
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Number of employees in South Korea in 2023, by industry (in 1,000s) [Graph], Statistics Korea, September 27, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1124965/south-korea-number-of-workers-by-industry/
