More than half of all water supply capacity in South Korea came from dams, followed by water sourced from rivers with about 36 percent of total capacity. With few natural resources for water, the country relies heavily on dams to collect rainwater for its water supply.
Distribution of water supply capacity in South Korea in 2022, by water type
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ME (South Korea). (June 30, 2023). Distribution of water supply capacity in South Korea in 2022, by water type [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1023456/south-korea-water-resource-distribution-by-water-type/
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