South Korea
Work hard. Save hard. Trade harder.
South Korea, Heading to the 2026 World Cup — Key Facts
- Son Heung-min. Their crown jewel is valued at $27M — about 13% of the entire South Korea squad.
- $1.8T Economy. South Korea's total economy is worth $1.8T — that's the financial muscle behind their World Cup campaign.
- Squad Worth $216M. South Korea's 2026 squad is valued at $216M — #29 of 48 nations, about 13% of the world's most valuable squad (England).
- $93K Median Wealth. Median household wealth in South Korea is $93K — ranked #16 of 48 WC nations.
- Most-Streamed K-Pop Football Anthem. BTS members publicly support the national team — and Korean football anthems regularly chart on global streaming platforms.
- Tactical Park Ji-Sung. Park Ji-sung became the first Asian to win the Champions League (Man United, 2008) — and famously ran more than any teammate.
- Beat Germany 2-0 in 2018. South Korea knocked defending champions Germany out of the 2018 World Cup with a stunning 2-0 win.
- Son: Premier League Golden Boot. Son Heung-min became the first Asian player to win the Premier League Golden Boot (2021–22) — sharing it with Mohamed Salah.
- FIFA World #22. South Korea enters the 2026 World Cup ranked #22 in the world by FIFA, coached by H. Myung-bo.
- Only Asian Semifinalist Ever. South Korea is the only Asian nation to ever reach a World Cup semifinal — at the 2002 tournament they co-hosted.
🇰🇷 South Korea — Heading to the 2026 World Cup
Significant Football Achievements
South Korea's World Cup squad
Son Heung-min
Premier League Golden Boot 2022. Korea's captain and Tottenham's all-time legend.
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Meet the nation
Korea combines extreme savings discipline with one of the world's most active retail trading cultures. Home prices in Seoul rival Manhattan. Football culture is rising fast.
Over 14 million Koreans (≈27% of population) actively trade stocks — among the highest in Asia.
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South Korea FAQ
What is South Korea's financial personality?
South Korea is "The Ambitious Achiever". Korea combines extreme savings discipline with one of the world's most active retail trading cultures. Home prices in Seoul rival Manhattan. Football culture is rising fast.
How wealthy is South Korea?
South Korea has a GDP per capita of $34K, a total economy of $1.8T, and median household wealth of $93K. It ranks #16 of 48 World Cup nations on wealth.
What is South Korea's savings rate?
Households in South Korea save about 9.4% of disposable income, and 30% of adults participate in the stock market.
How strong is South Korea at the 2026 World Cup?
South Korea enters the 2026 World Cup ranked #22 by FIFA, coached by H. Myung-bo, with Son Heung-min as their star player (market value $27M). Their full squad is valued at $216M.
Which group is South Korea in at the 2026 World Cup?
South Korea is drawn in Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.
What are South Korea's biggest football achievements?
South Korea's honours include: WC best: SF 2002, AFC Asian Cup × 2.
