According to a survey conducted in South Korea in 2023, around 36 percent of adults in Jeju stated that they considered themselves obese. This was closely followed by Gangwon (Gangwon Province). The capital city of Seoul ranked second to last, with almost 29 percent.
Self-reported rate of obesity among adults in South Korea as of July 2023, by province
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KOSIS. (March 5, 2024). Self-reported rate of obesity among adults in South Korea as of July 2023, by province [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved October 10, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1434343/south-korea-adult-obesity-rates-by-province/
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