South Korea’s services sector has steadily grown, reflecting the country’s economic diversification from manufacturing to high-value services. Starting at in 1990, the sector expanded to by 1997, aided by the country’s rapid modernization. The 1997 Asian Financial Crisis briefly reduced services’ share, but recovery efforts soon boosted it to by 2003. Growth continued, with the sector reaching by 2019, driven by digital services, finance, and education. The COVID-19 pandemic caused a slight contraction, yet the services sector remained resilient, peaking at by 2022. The steady increase reflects South Korea’s focus on high-tech services, healthcare, and online platforms, supporting economic stability and job creation amidst a rapidly evolving global economy.
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