Yes, South Korea's GDP per capita (PPP) jumped from ~$2,000 in 1980 to ~$56,000 in 2023—a 28x real increase. Driven by export-led industrialization (tech, autos, shipbuilding), massive education/tech investments, and government policies turning it into a global powerhouse. From poverty post-war to OECD leader in under 50 years. Data from World Bank.
Yes, South Korea's GDP per capita (PPP) jumped from ~$2,000 in 1980 to ~$56,000 in 2023—a 28x real increase. Driven by export-led industrialization (tech, autos, shipbuilding), massive education/tech investments, and government policies turning it into a global powerhouse. From poverty post-war to OECD leader in under 50 years. Data from World Bank.