Jose Sanchez
Research expert covering society, economy, & politics for Latin America
Sports in South Korea - statistics and facts
The South Korean sports industry is recovering its pace having endured the pandemic. As the income level and leisure time of South Koreans has increased, having a healthy lifestyle has become more important. In addition, global sports stars such as soccer player Son Heung-min and figure skater Kim Yuna have boosted the public's interest in sports. As a result, the participation rate of regular sports activities to maintain health is increasing across all generations. The size of the sports industry has also steadily increased over the years.
