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flag South Korea's foreign resident population reached a record 2.65 million in 2024, up 5.17% from 2019.

flag South Korea's foreign resident population hit a record 2.65 million in 2024, or 5.17% of the total population, up from 2.52 million in 2019. flag The majority of these residents are long-term, with Chinese nationals being the largest group, followed by Vietnamese and Thai nationals. flag The country saw a significant 50.9% increase in permanent immigration in 2023, attributed to efforts to address labor shortages and an aging population. flag The government plans to attract skilled workers and international students to boost growth.

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