Statistics Korea

- In 2023, South Korea recorded a positive international net migration (Incoming migrants - Outgoing migrants) of 121 thousand persons, which grew by 33 thousand persons from 2022. - Compared to 2022, the incoming migration of Koreans rose by 13.2%. Whereas, the outgoing migration of Koreans fell by 5.6%. Koreans showed a negative international net migration for the past three years consecutively. - Compared to 2022, the incoming and outgoing migration of foreigners grew by 16.2% and 30.5%, respectively. Compared to 2022, the positive international net migration of foreigners dropped by 8 thousand persons. - The incoming migration of Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai nationals occupied 49.6% of the total incoming migration of foreigners. ※ For more information, refer to the attached file.