🇰🇷 South Korea
Defense spending overview · 2023 data
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Defense Spending
$47.9B
Rank #10 globally
% of GDP
2.8%
Rank #11 globally
Active Personnel
500,000
GDP
$1,710B
South Korea Military Budget at a Glance
In 2023, South Korea allocated $47.9B to defense, representing 2.8% of its $1,710 billion GDP. This places South Korea at rank #10 worldwide in absolute military spending and rank #11 by share of GDP dedicated to defense.
South Korea maintains an active military force of 500,000 personnel. Defense expenditure covers a range of capabilities including personnel costs, equipment procurement, research and development, and operational readiness across land, sea, air, and cyber domains.
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