Reasons why people are doing sports South Korea 2023

Published by
Jang Seob Yoon,
Nov 12, 2024

According to a survey about sports participation in South Korea in 2023, around 78 percent of the respondents stated that they did sports or exercised to maintain their health. About another 46 percent said they worked out to control their weight. That year, about 62 percent of the respondents were taking part in regular sports activities at least once a week.

Reasons why people participate in sports activities in South Korea in 2023

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Release date

January 2024

Region

South Korea

Survey time period

August 29 to November 3, 2023

Number of respondents

9,000 respondents

Age group

10 years and older

Special properties

those that regularly participate in sports

Method of interview

Questionnaire and personal interview

Supplementary notes

Multiple answers were possible.

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