In 2023, there were about ** researchers employed in the field of research and development (R&D) in South Korea, up from around ** in the previous year. The number of researchers in South Korea has increased steadily in recent years.
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KOSIS. (April 10, 2025). Number of researchers employed in research and development (R&D) in South Korea from 1988 to 2023 (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 31, 2026, from /statistics/1327749/south-korea-number-of-researchers/
KOSIS. "Number of researchers employed in research and development (R&D) in South Korea from 1988 to 2023 (in 1,000s)." Chart. April 10, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 31, 2026. /statistics/1327749/south-korea-number-of-researchers/
KOSIS. (2025). Number of researchers employed in research and development (R&D) in South Korea from 1988 to 2023 (in 1,000s). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 31, 2026. /statistics/1327749/south-korea-number-of-researchers/
KOSIS. "Number of Researchers Employed in Research and Development (R&d) in South Korea from 1988 to 2023 (in 1,000s)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 10 Apr 2025, /statistics/1327749/south-korea-number-of-researchers/
KOSIS, Number of researchers employed in research and development (R&D) in South Korea from 1988 to 2023 (in 1,000s) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1327749/south-korea-number-of-researchers/ (last visited July 31, 2026)
Number of researchers employed in research and development (R&D) in South Korea from 1988 to 2023 (in 1,000s) [Graph], KOSIS, April 10, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1327749/south-korea-number-of-researchers/
