In 2023, nearly ** percent of women classified as overweight in South Korea stated that they had attempted to lose weight within the last year of their own accord. Among overweight men, this rate stood at around ** percent. While men have demonstrated a lower tendency to attempt to lose weight since 1998, the gap between the genders has widened in recent years.
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KWDI. (January 17, 2025). Overweight adults attempting to lose weight in South Korea in selected years from 1998 to 2023, by gender [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 04, 2026, from /statistics/1482808/south-korea-overweight-adults-weight-loss-by-gender/
KWDI. "Overweight adults attempting to lose weight in South Korea in selected years from 1998 to 2023, by gender." Chart. January 17, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 04, 2026. /statistics/1482808/south-korea-overweight-adults-weight-loss-by-gender/
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