South Korea

Edition of Wednesday, October 7, 2026

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South Korea by the numbers

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Population: 51,684,564; South Korea; World Bank, 2025
Change over 5 years: -0.3%; South Korea; World Bank, 2020 to 2025
GDP per person: $36,227; South Korea; World Bank, 2025
Unemployment rate: 2.7%; South Korea; World Bank, 2025
Living in urban areas: 81.2%; South Korea; World Bank, 2025
Life expectancy at birth: 83.6years; South Korea; World Bank, 2024

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Staffing shortages worsen the crisis at regional hospitals across Korea

The issue of staffing shortages is reportedly worsening the existing difficulties within the region's hospital system in South Korea. This suggests ongoing strain on healthcare resources.

Health & WellnessPublished Oct 7, 12:00 AM

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koreaherald.comOct 7, 12:00 AM

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