Communications
South Korea
Internet users
percent of population
97% (2023 est.)
Broadcast media
numerous national television networks exist, including 2 of the 3 major networks that are publicly operated; the largest privately held network, Seoul Broadcasting Service (SBS), maintains connections with various commercial television networks; subscription services for cable and satellite television are accessible; there are publicly funded radio broadcasting networks alongside many privately owned radio stations, each featuring several affiliates and independent local outlets.
Internet country code
.kr
Telephones - fixed lines
total subscriptions
22.155 million (2023 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants
43 (2023 est.)
Telephones - mobile cellular
total subscriptions
89.2 million (2024 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants
173 (2024 est.)
Broadband - fixed subscriptions
total
24.1 million (2023 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants
47 (2023 est.)