According to a survey conducted among South Koreans in 2023, approximately ** percent of respondents expressed their intention to build significant wealth by starting a business. About **** percent stated that their motivation came from the scarcity of jobs in South Korea. Only *** percent of respondents aimed to make a difference in the world by starting a business, which was the lowest figure among the ** countries surveyed.
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GEM. (February 13, 2024). Motivation to start a business in South Korea in 2023 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 29, 2026, from /statistics/1323696/south-korea-motivation-to-start-a-business/
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