In 2023, there were over 966,000 food service providers in South Korea. The total number of food establishments that year stood at around 1.33 million, which was a slight increase compared to the previous year.
Number of establishments in the food industry in South Korea in 2023, by business type
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MFDS (South Korea). (December 30, 2024). Number of establishments in the food industry in South Korea in 2023, by business type [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 16, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/784097/south-korea-food-establishment-number-by-type/
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