Statistics Korea

- In 2022, South Korea recorded a positive international net migration (Incoming migrants - Outgoing migrants) of 88 thousand persons. The international net migration of South Korea changed from a negative net migration in 2021 to a positive net migration in 2022. - The incoming and outgoing migration of Koreans rose by 1.7% and 28.3%, respectively. Koreans showed a negative international net migration for the past two years. - Compared to 2021, the incoming migration of foreigners grew by 87.2%. Whereas, the outgoing migration of foreigners fell by 7.1%. The international net migration of foreigners changed from a negative net migration in 2021 to a positive net migration in 2022. - The incoming migration of Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai nationals occupied 43.9% of the total incoming migration of foreigners. ※ For more information, refer to the attached file.