In 2022, the largest group of foster children in South Korea, at 3,311 children, were aged 18 years and older. Most foster kids lived in regular foster care. The total number of foster children has declined steadily over the past few years.
Number of children in foster care in South Korea in 2022, by age group
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MOHW (South Korea). (December 20, 2023). Number of children in foster care in South Korea in 2022, by age group [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1416950/south-korea-foster-kids-by-age/
MOHW (South Korea). "Number of children in foster care in South Korea in 2022, by age group." Chart. December 20, 2023. Statista. Accessed November 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1416950/south-korea-foster-kids-by-age/
MOHW (South Korea). (2023). Number of children in foster care in South Korea in 2022, by age group. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1416950/south-korea-foster-kids-by-age/
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MOHW (South Korea), Number of children in foster care in South Korea in 2022, by age group Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1416950/south-korea-foster-kids-by-age/ (last visited November 21, 2024)
Number of children in foster care in South Korea in 2022, by age group [Graph], MOHW (South Korea), December 20, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1416950/south-korea-foster-kids-by-age/
