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Status of Korean SMEs

Economic Importance

Korean SMEs play a crucial role in the national economy, accounting for 99.9% of all enterprises, 88.4% of all
employees. They also contribute 50.8% of value added in manufacturing and 48.7% in output produced in
manufacturing.

  • No.of Companies - Total : 2,976,646 / SMEs : 2,974,185 (99.9%)
  • No.of Employees - Total : 12,612,692 / SMEs : 11,149,134 (88.4%)
  • Value added in Manufacturing - Total :  346,393 / SMEs : 175,967 (50.8%)
  • Output produced in Manufacturing - Total : 989,409 / SMEs : 481,621 (48.7%)
Source: National Statistical Office (2007)