In 2023, the foreign population in South Korea grew across all provinces compared to the previous year. Jeonnam saw the largest increase at ** percent, while Seoul saw the smallest at *** percent. Previously, most regions had experienced a negative growth rate.
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Statistics Korea. (July 29, 2024). Foreign nationals growth rate in South Korea in 2023, by province [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 30, 2026, from /statistics/958300/south-korea-foreign-nationals-growth-rate-by-province/
Statistics Korea. "Foreign nationals growth rate in South Korea in 2023, by province." Chart. July 29, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 30, 2026. /statistics/958300/south-korea-foreign-nationals-growth-rate-by-province/
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