Republic of Korea
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World Bank Group Launches Global Digital Knowledge Center in Korea
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World Bank Group Launches Global Digital Knowledge Center in Korea
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2025/12/01/world-bank-group-launches-global-digital-knowledge-center-in-korea-to-drive-ai-powered-digital-transformation

New Korea-based center to promote innovation, job creation and inclusive digital growth

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Regional Cooperation Driving a Resilient Digital Future in Asia
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Regional Cooperation Driving a Resilient Digital Future in Asia
https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/kodi/brief/regional-cooperation-driving-a-resilient-digital-future-in-asia
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What Countries Can Learn from Korea’s Universal Health Coverage Journey
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What Countries Can Learn from Korea’s Universal Health Coverage Journey
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KOR

BY THE NUMBERS: REPUBLIC OF KOREA

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OVERVIEW:
REPUBLIC OF KOREA
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About
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THE LATEST FROM REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Learn more about our work and engagements in the Republic of Korea to support development in the region and around the world.

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RESEARCH
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More Research & Publications
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Report
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Jobs | East Asia and Pacific Economic Update October 2025
Jobs | East Asia and Pacific Economic Update October 2025
Download the report to learn how reforms can expand economic opportunities and improve human capacities to generate better jobs.
https://www.worldbank.org/en/publication/east-asia-and-pacific-economic-update
Read Full Report
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Future Jobs: Robots, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Platforms in East Asia and Pacific
https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/eap/publication/future-jobs
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Firm Foundations of Growth: Productivity and Technology in East Asia and Pacific
https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/eap/publication/firm-foundations
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Green Technologies: Decarbonizing Development in East Asia and Pacific
https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/eap/publication/green-technologies
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Mara K. Warwick
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Division Director for China and Mongolia, and Director for the Republic of Korea
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Jason Allford
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World Bank Group Country Manager for the Republic of Korea
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37F. Boo Young Songdo Tower 2, 241, Incheon tower-daero, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, Korea

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OUR PARTNERS
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