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In 2023, the average height of South Korean women in their thirties was * centimeters, with women in their twenties having a similar average height. On average, South Korean women were * centimeters tall, and older women tended to be shorter.

Average height increases slowly

The average height of women in South Korea has seen a noticeable increase over the past decade. In 2013, women in their twenties were 161.61 centimeters on average. The average height grew by around **** centimeters in the past ten years. The change could be attributed to improvements in overall nutrition, healthcare, and living conditions in the country.

The South Korean beauty standard

In a survey, South Korean women were asked about their preferred height range, and their answers fell between *** to *** centimeters. Women not only have a preferred height for themselves but also for their future spouses. Single women’s ideal height for their potential husbands was at around centimeters, while single men wished for their potential wives to be *** centimeters tall.