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South Korea's Income Gap Surges Amid Political Turmoil

1/6/2025

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South Korea's income gap between the top and bottom 10% surpassed 200 million won, reaching 200.32 million won.
The top 10% averaged 210.51 million won, while the bottom 10% earned only 10.19 million won.
Asset inequality widened, with the top 10% holding 1.63 billion won, significantly more than the bottom 10%.
Political instability, including President Yoon's martial law declaration, has hindered efforts to address inequality.
Experts call for urgent safety nets and structural reforms to mitigate increasing polarization.

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South Korea's income gap between the top and bottom 10% surpassed 200 million won, reaching 200.32 million won.
The top 10% averaged 210.51 million won, while the bottom 10% earned only 10.19 million won.
Asset inequality widened, with the top 10% holding 1.63 billion won, significantly more than the bottom 10%.
Political instability, including President Yoon's martial law declaration, has hindered efforts to address inequality.
Experts call for urgent safety nets and structural reforms to mitigate increasing polarization.