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South Korea Faces Crisis: Over 1 Million Businesses Close

7/6/2025

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In a historic turn for South Korea, 2024 saw a staggering milestone with over one million businesses closing their doors—1,008,282 to be exact. This marks a 21,795 increase from the previous year, pushing the closure rate to a concerning 9.04%. The economic landscape is shifting dramatically, leaving many to ponder the future of entrepreneurship in the nation.

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Story summary

In a historic turn for South Korea, 2024 saw a staggering milestone with over one million businesses closing their doors—1,008,282 to be exact. This marks a 21,795 increase from the previous year, pushing the closure rate to a concerning 9.04%. The economic landscape is shifting dramatically, leaving many to ponder the future of entrepreneurship in the nation.