In 2023, South Korea's research and development (R&D) expenditure accounted for **** percent of its gross domestic product (GDP). The share of R&D spending in GDP has increased steadily in recent years. South Korea's allocated R&D spending relative to its GDP ranked * among the countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in 2023.
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KOSIS. (February 20, 2025). Research and development expenditure as a share of gross domestic product (GDP) in South Korea from 1976 to 2023 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/1326558/south-korea-randd-spending-as-share-of-gdp/
KOSIS. "Research and development expenditure as a share of gross domestic product (GDP) in South Korea from 1976 to 2023." Chart. February 20, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 28, 2026. /statistics/1326558/south-korea-randd-spending-as-share-of-gdp/
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KOSIS. "Research and Development Expenditure as a Share of Gross Domestic Product (Gdp) in South Korea from 1976 to 2023." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 20 Feb 2025, /statistics/1326558/south-korea-randd-spending-as-share-of-gdp/
KOSIS, Research and development expenditure as a share of gross domestic product (GDP) in South Korea from 1976 to 2023 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1326558/south-korea-randd-spending-as-share-of-gdp/ (last visited July 28, 2026)
Research and development expenditure as a share of gross domestic product (GDP) in South Korea from 1976 to 2023 [Graph], KOSIS, February 20, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1326558/south-korea-randd-spending-as-share-of-gdp/
