In 2023, approximately 86 percent of the total waste disposed was recycled in South Korea, while around 5.6 percent of waste disposed was incinerated. The share of recycling decreased marginally compared to the previous year.
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Distribution of waste disposed in South Korea in 2023, by method
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ME (South Korea). (December 30, 2024). Distribution of waste disposed in South Korea in 2023, by method [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved October 19, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1017093/south-korea-waste-disposal-distribution-by-type-of-method/
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