Social Development in South Korea
9 indicators covering social development for South Korea.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy | 4,407 | 2025 | up 202.9% | 107th |
| Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori | 117 | 2025 | down 66.2% | 147th |
| Physical Integrity Rights Score | 1.85 | 2019 | up 29.1% | 59th |
| Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin | 629 | 2025 | up 149.6% | 120th |
| Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum | 39,106 | 2025 | up 620.7% | 27th |
| Forcibly displaced people | 43,513 | 2025 | up 532.4% | 102nd |
| Press freedom | 1 | 2016 | down 50.0% | 61st |
| Self-reported life satisfaction | 6.04 | 2025 | up 3.5% | 66th |
| Share of people agreeing with the statement "most people can be trusted" | 32.9% | 2022 | up 17.6% | 17th |