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Historical Overview of Military Personnel in South Korea (1990-2016)

Historical Overview of Military Personnel in South Korea (1990-2016)

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TGM StatBox. (2024). Historical Overview of Military Personnel in South Korea (1990-2016). TGM StatBox.
Chart Details
Data Source: Our World in Data
Timeframe: 1990-2016
Country: South Korea
Published date: 2024
Note: Military personnel data, according to Our World in Data, refers to the total number of individuals actively serving in a country's armed forces, including both regular and reserve forces.
Key Takeaways
South Korea maintained a large and consistent military force throughout 1990–2016 due to its geopolitical situation. Personnel numbers surged from 650,000 in 1990 to 750,000 by 1991, reflecting heightened tensions with North Korea. After remaining stable for several years, numbers began declining to 670,000 by 1996, reflecting the beginning of force optimization.

By 2016, the military size reduced to 628,000, driven by demographic changes and a shift toward technology-driven defense strategies. Despite the reduction, South Korea’s armed forces remain one of the most formidable in the region.

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