The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST, Minister CHAE Hwi-young) announced the results of the “2025 Survey on Korea’s National Image,” conducted from October 1 to 31, 2025, across 26 countries with a total of 13,000 respondents. The results showed that 82.3% of respondents hold a favorable view of South Korea, marking a 3.3%p increase from the previous year and the highest since the survey was first launched in 2018.
South Korea’s Favorability Rating Reaches 82.3%—Which Country Likes Korea Most?
Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism, 21 January 2026 , Korea, Rep
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