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flag South Korea's single-person households hit a record 8.045 million in 2024, accounting for 36.1% of all homes.

flag In 2024, single-person households in South Korea reached 8.045 million, making up 36.1% of all households—the highest share ever—up from 35.5% in 2023, driven by aging, delayed marriage, and high living costs. flag Gyeonggi Province had the highest concentration at 22.1%, followed by Seoul at 20.6%. flag Average income for these households rose 6.2% to 34.23 million won ($23,270), though still below the national average. flag Nearly half reported feeling lonely, and 51.1% said they were satisfied with their relationships, below the national average.

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