In 2023, about ** researchers in South Korea had an engineering or technology degree, making up over ** percent of all researchers working in research and development (R&D) in the country. In comparison, the number of researchers in social science and humanities was significantly lower, with about * researchers combined.
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KOSIS. (February 20, 2025). Number of researchers in South Korea from 2007 to 2023, by field of science (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 03, 2026, from /statistics/1620690/south-korea-number-of-researchers-by-field/
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