According to a survey conducted in South Korea in 2023, cremation burials were the most popular burial option across all age groups. Those aged 80 years and older were most likely to opt for a non-cremation burial.
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KOSIS. (November 8, 2023). Preferred burial options in South Korea as of May 2023, by age group [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 25, 2026, from /statistics/1613067/south-korea-preferred-funeral-types-by-age/
KOSIS. "Preferred burial options in South Korea as of May 2023, by age group." Chart. November 8, 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 25, 2026. /statistics/1613067/south-korea-preferred-funeral-types-by-age/
KOSIS. (2023). Preferred burial options in South Korea as of May 2023, by age group. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 25, 2026. /statistics/1613067/south-korea-preferred-funeral-types-by-age/
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Preferred burial options in South Korea as of May 2023, by age group [Graph], KOSIS, November 8, 2023. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1613067/south-korea-preferred-funeral-types-by-age/
