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Korean Fashion Industry Statistics

Post-pandemic growth drives Korea's fashion market toward a projected 62 trillion KRW by 2027.

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35% of Korean fashion consumers aged 18-24 shopped online weekly in 2023.

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62% of South Korean women prefer K-pop inspired fashion styles in 2023 surveys.

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Average annual fashion spending per capita was 1.2 million KRW in 2022.

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48% of consumers prioritize sustainability in fashion purchases, up from 32% in 2020.

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Streetwear preference among Gen Z reached 71% in 2023.

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55% of fashion purchases made via mobile apps in 2023.

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Luxury goods spending by millennials averaged 5.8 million KRW annually in 2022.

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42% of consumers returned to offline stores post-2022 for tactile experience.

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Oversized silhouettes chosen by 67% of young women in 2023 trend polls.

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Vegan leather demand rose 29% among urban consumers in 2023.

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51% of men aged 25-34 bought athleisure monthly in 2022.

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Social media influenced 76% of fashion buys in 2023.

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Second-hand fashion adoption at 28% of total purchases in 2023.

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Hanbok fusion worn by 15% during holidays in 2022 surveys.

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39% prefer domestic brands over international in 2023.

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Impulse buying in fashion apps averaged 3 times monthly for 45% users.

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Color trends: pastel shades selected by 58% women in spring 2023.

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66% of consumers aged 35+ value quality over price.

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Live commerce drove 22% of fashion sales in 2023.

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Gender-neutral fashion appeal at 34% in 2022 polls.

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27% increased spending on accessories post-pandemic.

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Seoul fashion week attendees 80% influenced buying decisions.

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Eco-labels sway 49% purchase decisions in 2023.

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Nightwear sales up 18% due to homewear trend.

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52% Gen Z seek personalized fashion via AI.

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Regional consumers outside Seoul spend 20% less on luxury.

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61% women buy makeup-matched outfits.

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Fashion industry employed 1.2 million workers in 2023.

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45% of fashion firms adopted recycled materials by 2023.

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R&D spending in fashion tech reached 1.5% of revenue avg.

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3D printing used in 28% of prototype development.

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Carbon emissions reduced 12% industry-wide in 2022.

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Female employment in fashion sector at 58% in 2023.

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AI-driven trend forecasting adopted by 35% brands.

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Zero-waste production in 15% factories by 2023.

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Export-oriented jobs totaled 450,000 in 2022.

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Blockchain for supply chain transparency in 22% firms.

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Average wage in fashion manufacturing 3.2 million KRW/month.

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67% brands certified for ethical labor practices.

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VR fitting rooms implemented in 40% department stores.

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Renewable energy use in factories rose to 25%.

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Youth apprenticeships in design: 50,000 slots filled.

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Biodegradable fabrics market penetration 18%.

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Digital twins for garment simulation in 30% workflows.

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Water usage reduced 20% via tech innovations.

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SME fashion firms: 95% of total 120,000 enterprises.

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NFT fashion collections launched by 12 major brands.

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Labor productivity up 8% with automation.

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Organic cotton usage tripled since 2020 to 10%.

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Metaverse fashion sales hit 100 billion KRW.

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Unionization rate in fashion retail 25%.

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Robot sewing lines in 18% large factories.

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South Korea's fashion exports to the US reached $2.8 billion in 2022, up 14.5% YoY.

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China imported $4.1 billion worth of Korean apparel in 2023.

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Korean fashion exports totaled $15.6 billion in 2022, with apparel at 68%.

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Exports to Japan grew 9.2% to $1.9 billion in 2023.

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Vietnam was the top destination for Korean fabric exports at $3.2 billion in 2022.

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K-fashion exports to Europe hit $1.4 billion in 2023, led by streetwear.

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Synthetic fiber apparel exports rose 12% to $2.3 billion in 2022.

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Korean knitwear exports to ASEAN reached $1.7 billion in 2023.

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Luxury K-brand exports grew 18.7% to $850 million in 2022.

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Footwear exports totaled $1.1 billion in 2023, with sneakers at 55%.

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Exports to Southeast Asia surged 22% to $4.5 billion in 2022.

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Cotton garment exports declined 4.1% to $1.2 billion in 2023.

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K-streetwear exports to US millennials hit $900 million in 2022.

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Total fashion export growth rate was 11.3% in 2023.

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Exports to Australia reached $450 million in 2023, up 15%.

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Denim exports to North America were $650 million in 2022.

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Sustainable fashion exports grew 25% to $500 million in 2023.

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Activewear exports to EU at $300 million in 2022.

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Korean fashion trade surplus was $8.2 billion in 2023.

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Exports to Middle East hit $200 million in 2023.

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Woven apparel exports totaled $3.9 billion in 2022.

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K-fashion e-commerce exports via platforms like Musinsa reached $1.5 billion overseas in 2023.

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Exports to Canada grew 16% to $350 million in 2022.

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Handbag exports valued at $400 million in 2023.

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Total exports projected to hit $18 billion by 2025.

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LF Corp held 12.5% market share in apparel retail in 2023.

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Musinsa revenue reached 1.8 trillion KRW in 2023, up 28%.

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Hansae Co. exported $1.2 billion in fashion goods in 2022.

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8Seconds brand sales hit 450 billion KRW in 2023.

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SPAO operated 1,200 stores nationwide in 2023.

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Kolon Industries fashion division revenue 2.1 trillion KRW.

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Bean Pole luxury brand grew 15% to 300 billion KRW sales.

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Shinhan Card fashion affiliate processed 5 trillion KRW transactions.

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Trywhale (Musinsa subsidiary) valuation at 500 billion KRW in 2023.

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Samcheonri denim brand exported to 50 countries.

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F&F Co. market cap reached 3.2 trillion KRW in 2023.

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Nonagon brand launched 200 new styles in 2023.

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Lotte Shopping fashion revenue 4.5 trillion KRW.

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Hyosung TNC sustainable fabrics supplied 20% market.

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W Concept platform hosted 1,000 brands in 2023.

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Eland Retail (Topten) sales 1.9 trillion KRW.

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Covernat streetwear expanded to 300 outlets.

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Shinsegae International imported luxury brands revenue 2.8 trillion.

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Kye boutique chain grew 22% in high-end sales.

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Ad Hoc sustainable brand sales doubled to 150 billion KRW.

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Bosidenim held 8% domestic jeans market share.

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29CM platform user base hit 5 million in 2023.

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Youngone Corp apparel OEM for 40 global brands.

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System Co. wedding fashion leader with 15% share.

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Joules Korea licensed sales 200 billion KRW.

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In 2022, the South Korean fashion market was valued at 48.3 trillion KRW, marking a 6.2% year-over-year growth driven by post-pandemic recovery.

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The apparel segment accounted for 62% of the total Korean fashion industry revenue in 2023, totaling 32.1 trillion KRW.

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Korean fashion market CAGR from 2018 to 2022 stood at 4.8%, projected to reach 5.5% through 2027.

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Luxury fashion sales in South Korea grew by 12.4% in 2023 to 15.7 trillion KRW, fueled by high-net-worth individuals.

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Fast fashion segment in Korea expanded 8.1% YoY in 2022, reaching 18.9 trillion KRW due to online platforms.

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Footwear market within Korean fashion hit 9.2 trillion KRW in 2023, with athletic shoes comprising 45%.

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Streetwear fashion revenue in Seoul reached 5.4 trillion KRW in 2022, boosted by youth culture.

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Korean sustainable fashion market grew 15.3% in 2023 to 2.8 trillion KRW.

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E-commerce fashion sales constituted 38% of total market in 2023, valued at 19.1 trillion KRW.

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Hanbok modern fashion segment valued at 1.2 trillion KRW in 2022, up 9% YoY.

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Accessories market in Korean fashion reached 4.7 trillion KRW in 2023, growing 7.2%.

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Childrenswear segment expanded to 3.9 trillion KRW in 2022, with 5.1% growth.

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Menswear fashion market size was 14.5 trillion KRW in 2023.

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Womenswear dominated with 28.6 trillion KRW in 2023, 59% market share.

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Activewear sales surged to 6.8 trillion KRW in 2022, up 11%.

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Denim and casual wear valued at 7.3 trillion KRW in 2023.

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Korean fashion wholesale market turnover hit 22.4 trillion KRW in 2022.

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Retail fashion sales grew 4.9% to 35.2 trillion KRW in 2023.

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Projected fashion market size for 2027 is 62.1 trillion KRW.

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Offline fashion retail declined 2.1% in 2022 to 29.8 trillion KRW.

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Vintage and second-hand fashion market reached 1.1 trillion KRW in 2023.

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Sportswear segment CAGR 2019-2023 was 7.2%.

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Korean fashion industry GDP contribution was 1.8% in 2022.

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Premium denim market grew 10.4% to 1.9 trillion KRW in 2023.

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Kids fashion online sales hit 1.5 trillion KRW in 2022.

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Luxury resale fashion market valued at 0.8 trillion KRW in 2023.

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Formalwear segment contracted 3.2% to 2.1 trillion KRW in 2022.

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Korean fashion R&D investment reached 1.2 trillion KRW in 2023.

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Bag and leather goods market at 3.4 trillion KRW in 2023.

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Overall fashion import value was 12.7 trillion KRW in 2022.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 5, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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From Seoul's vibrant streets to global runways, Korea's fashion industry is booming, with the market soaring to 48.3 trillion KRW in 2022 and luxury sales alone surging by 12.4% last year, based on analysis from the AI workflow experts at Rawshot AI.

Key Takeaways

In 2022, the South Korean fashion market was valued at 48.3 trillion KRW, marking a 6.2% year-over-year growth driven by post-pandemic recovery.
The apparel segment accounted for 62% of the total Korean fashion industry revenue in 2023, totaling 32.1 trillion KRW.
Korean fashion market CAGR from 2018 to 2022 stood at 4.8%, projected to reach 5.5% through 2027.
South Korea's fashion exports to the US reached $2.8 billion in 2022, up 14.5% YoY.
China imported $4.1 billion worth of Korean apparel in 2023.
Korean fashion exports totaled $15.6 billion in 2022, with apparel at 68%.
35% of Korean fashion consumers aged 18-24 shopped online weekly in 2023.
62% of South Korean women prefer K-pop inspired fashion styles in 2023 surveys.
Average annual fashion spending per capita was 1.2 million KRW in 2022.
LF Corp held 12.5% market share in apparel retail in 2023.
Musinsa revenue reached 1.8 trillion KRW in 2023, up 28%.
Hansae Co. exported $1.2 billion in fashion goods in 2022.
Fashion industry employed 1.2 million workers in 2023.
45% of fashion firms adopted recycled materials by 2023.
R&D spending in fashion tech reached 1.5% of revenue avg.

Post-pandemic growth drives Korea's fashion market toward a projected 62 trillion KRW by 2027.

Consumer Trends

135% of Korean fashion consumers aged 18-24 shopped online weekly in 2023.

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262% of South Korean women prefer K-pop inspired fashion styles in 2023 surveys.

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3Average annual fashion spending per capita was 1.2 million KRW in 2022.

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448% of consumers prioritize sustainability in fashion purchases, up from 32% in 2020.

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5Streetwear preference among Gen Z reached 71% in 2023.

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655% of fashion purchases made via mobile apps in 2023.

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7Luxury goods spending by millennials averaged 5.8 million KRW annually in 2022.

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842% of consumers returned to offline stores post-2022 for tactile experience.

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9Oversized silhouettes chosen by 67% of young women in 2023 trend polls.

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10Vegan leather demand rose 29% among urban consumers in 2023.

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1151% of men aged 25-34 bought athleisure monthly in 2022.

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12Social media influenced 76% of fashion buys in 2023.

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13Second-hand fashion adoption at 28% of total purchases in 2023.

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14Hanbok fusion worn by 15% during holidays in 2022 surveys.

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1539% prefer domestic brands over international in 2023.

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16Impulse buying in fashion apps averaged 3 times monthly for 45% users.

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17Color trends: pastel shades selected by 58% women in spring 2023.

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1866% of consumers aged 35+ value quality over price.

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19Live commerce drove 22% of fashion sales in 2023.

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20Gender-neutral fashion appeal at 34% in 2022 polls.

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2127% increased spending on accessories post-pandemic.

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22Seoul fashion week attendees 80% influenced buying decisions.

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23Eco-labels sway 49% purchase decisions in 2023.

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24Nightwear sales up 18% due to homewear trend.

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2552% Gen Z seek personalized fashion via AI.

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26Regional consumers outside Seoul spend 20% less on luxury.

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2761% women buy makeup-matched outfits.

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Consumer Trends Interpretation

While Korean youth are busy impulsively buying streetwear on their phones under the spell of K-pop and social media, the industry is simultaneously being reshaped by a serious, wallet-voting demand for sustainability, personalization, and tactile quality, proving the consumer is now a complex mix of trend-obsessed and ethically conscious.

Employment Sustainability Innovation

1Fashion industry employed 1.2 million workers in 2023.

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245% of fashion firms adopted recycled materials by 2023.

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3R&D spending in fashion tech reached 1.5% of revenue avg.

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43D printing used in 28% of prototype development.

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5Carbon emissions reduced 12% industry-wide in 2022.

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6Female employment in fashion sector at 58% in 2023.

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7AI-driven trend forecasting adopted by 35% brands.

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8Zero-waste production in 15% factories by 2023.

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9Export-oriented jobs totaled 450,000 in 2022.

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10Blockchain for supply chain transparency in 22% firms.

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11Average wage in fashion manufacturing 3.2 million KRW/month.

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1267% brands certified for ethical labor practices.

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13VR fitting rooms implemented in 40% department stores.

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14Renewable energy use in factories rose to 25%.

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15Youth apprenticeships in design: 50,000 slots filled.

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16Biodegradable fabrics market penetration 18%.

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17Digital twins for garment simulation in 30% workflows.

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18Water usage reduced 20% via tech innovations.

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19SME fashion firms: 95% of total 120,000 enterprises.

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20NFT fashion collections launched by 12 major brands.

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21Labor productivity up 8% with automation.

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22Organic cotton usage tripled since 2020 to 10%.

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23Metaverse fashion sales hit 100 billion KRW.

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24Unionization rate in fashion retail 25%.

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25Robot sewing lines in 18% large factories.

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Employment Sustainability Innovation Interpretation

Korea's fashion industry is striding toward a greener, tech-savvy future, where nearly half its firms are stitching recycled materials into their designs, a third are letting AI predict the next big trend, and robots are quietly sewing alongside a predominantly female workforce, all while the sector trims its carbon footprint and water usage with the precision of a master tailor.

Export Statistics

1South Korea's fashion exports to the US reached $2.8 billion in 2022, up 14.5% YoY.

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2China imported $4.1 billion worth of Korean apparel in 2023.

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3Korean fashion exports totaled $15.6 billion in 2022, with apparel at 68%.

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4Exports to Japan grew 9.2% to $1.9 billion in 2023.

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5Vietnam was the top destination for Korean fabric exports at $3.2 billion in 2022.

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6K-fashion exports to Europe hit $1.4 billion in 2023, led by streetwear.

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7Synthetic fiber apparel exports rose 12% to $2.3 billion in 2022.

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8Korean knitwear exports to ASEAN reached $1.7 billion in 2023.

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9Luxury K-brand exports grew 18.7% to $850 million in 2022.

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10Footwear exports totaled $1.1 billion in 2023, with sneakers at 55%.

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11Exports to Southeast Asia surged 22% to $4.5 billion in 2022.

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12Cotton garment exports declined 4.1% to $1.2 billion in 2023.

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13K-streetwear exports to US millennials hit $900 million in 2022.

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14Total fashion export growth rate was 11.3% in 2023.

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15Exports to Australia reached $450 million in 2023, up 15%.

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16Denim exports to North America were $650 million in 2022.

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17Sustainable fashion exports grew 25% to $500 million in 2023.

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18Activewear exports to EU at $300 million in 2022.

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19Korean fashion trade surplus was $8.2 billion in 2023.

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20Exports to Middle East hit $200 million in 2023.

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21Woven apparel exports totaled $3.9 billion in 2022.

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22K-fashion e-commerce exports via platforms like Musinsa reached $1.5 billion overseas in 2023.

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23Exports to Canada grew 16% to $350 million in 2022.

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24Handbag exports valued at $400 million in 2023.

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25Total exports projected to hit $18 billion by 2025.

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Export Statistics Interpretation

While Korea's $15.6 billion fashion industry masterfully tailors its fabric in Vietnam and its streetwear for the U.S., it's cleverly sewing a luxury-lined, sustainable future to fit the whole world's wardrobe.

Major Players & Brands

1LF Corp held 12.5% market share in apparel retail in 2023.

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2Musinsa revenue reached 1.8 trillion KRW in 2023, up 28%.

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3Hansae Co. exported $1.2 billion in fashion goods in 2022.

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48Seconds brand sales hit 450 billion KRW in 2023.

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5SPAO operated 1,200 stores nationwide in 2023.

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6Kolon Industries fashion division revenue 2.1 trillion KRW.

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7Bean Pole luxury brand grew 15% to 300 billion KRW sales.

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8Shinhan Card fashion affiliate processed 5 trillion KRW transactions.

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9Trywhale (Musinsa subsidiary) valuation at 500 billion KRW in 2023.

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10Samcheonri denim brand exported to 50 countries.

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11F&F Co. market cap reached 3.2 trillion KRW in 2023.

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12Nonagon brand launched 200 new styles in 2023.

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13Lotte Shopping fashion revenue 4.5 trillion KRW.

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14Hyosung TNC sustainable fabrics supplied 20% market.

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15W Concept platform hosted 1,000 brands in 2023.

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16Eland Retail (Topten) sales 1.9 trillion KRW.

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17Covernat streetwear expanded to 300 outlets.

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18Shinsegae International imported luxury brands revenue 2.8 trillion.

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19Kye boutique chain grew 22% in high-end sales.

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20Ad Hoc sustainable brand sales doubled to 150 billion KRW.

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21Bosidenim held 8% domestic jeans market share.

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2229CM platform user base hit 5 million in 2023.

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23Youngone Corp apparel OEM for 40 global brands.

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24System Co. wedding fashion leader with 15% share.

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25Joules Korea licensed sales 200 billion KRW.

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Major Players & Brands Interpretation

The Korean fashion industry is a multi-trillion won behemoth where heritage giants like LF Corp hold steady, while agile players like Musinsa rocket ahead, proving that whether it’s a beanpole or a whale, there’s serious money to be made in both timeless luxury and next-day streetwear.

Market Size & Growth

1In 2022, the South Korean fashion market was valued at 48.3 trillion KRW, marking a 6.2% year-over-year growth driven by post-pandemic recovery.

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2The apparel segment accounted for 62% of the total Korean fashion industry revenue in 2023, totaling 32.1 trillion KRW.

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3Korean fashion market CAGR from 2018 to 2022 stood at 4.8%, projected to reach 5.5% through 2027.

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4Luxury fashion sales in South Korea grew by 12.4% in 2023 to 15.7 trillion KRW, fueled by high-net-worth individuals.

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5Fast fashion segment in Korea expanded 8.1% YoY in 2022, reaching 18.9 trillion KRW due to online platforms.

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6Footwear market within Korean fashion hit 9.2 trillion KRW in 2023, with athletic shoes comprising 45%.

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7Streetwear fashion revenue in Seoul reached 5.4 trillion KRW in 2022, boosted by youth culture.

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8Korean sustainable fashion market grew 15.3% in 2023 to 2.8 trillion KRW.

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9E-commerce fashion sales constituted 38% of total market in 2023, valued at 19.1 trillion KRW.

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10Hanbok modern fashion segment valued at 1.2 trillion KRW in 2022, up 9% YoY.

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11Accessories market in Korean fashion reached 4.7 trillion KRW in 2023, growing 7.2%.

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12Childrenswear segment expanded to 3.9 trillion KRW in 2022, with 5.1% growth.

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13Menswear fashion market size was 14.5 trillion KRW in 2023.

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14Womenswear dominated with 28.6 trillion KRW in 2023, 59% market share.

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15Activewear sales surged to 6.8 trillion KRW in 2022, up 11%.

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16Denim and casual wear valued at 7.3 trillion KRW in 2023.

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17Korean fashion wholesale market turnover hit 22.4 trillion KRW in 2022.

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18Retail fashion sales grew 4.9% to 35.2 trillion KRW in 2023.

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19Projected fashion market size for 2027 is 62.1 trillion KRW.

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20Offline fashion retail declined 2.1% in 2022 to 29.8 trillion KRW.

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21Vintage and second-hand fashion market reached 1.1 trillion KRW in 2023.

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22Sportswear segment CAGR 2019-2023 was 7.2%.

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23Korean fashion industry GDP contribution was 1.8% in 2022.

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24Premium denim market grew 10.4% to 1.9 trillion KRW in 2023.

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25Kids fashion online sales hit 1.5 trillion KRW in 2022.

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26Luxury resale fashion market valued at 0.8 trillion KRW in 2023.

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27Formalwear segment contracted 3.2% to 2.1 trillion KRW in 2022.

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28Korean fashion R&D investment reached 1.2 trillion KRW in 2023.

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29Bag and leather goods market at 3.4 trillion KRW in 2023.

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30Overall fashion import value was 12.7 trillion KRW in 2022.

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Market Size & Growth Interpretation

South Korea's fashion market is a dizzying, multi-trillion-won tango of roaring luxury sales, sustainable awakenings, and athletic shoes, all meticulously staged on a digital runway where tradition wears sneakers and even secondhand threads get a premium price tag.

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CUSTOMS
customs.go.kr
customs.go.kr

Reference 26
JETRO
jetro.go.jp
jetro.go.jp
Reference 27
TEXTILEWORLD
textileworld.com
textileworld.com
Reference 28
EURONEWS
euronews.com
euronews.com
Reference 29
ASEANTEXTILE
aseantextile.org
aseantextile.org
Reference 30
LUXURYDAILY
luxurydaily.com
luxurydaily.com
Reference 31
KITA
kita.net
kita.net
Reference 32
AUSTRADE
austrade.gov.au
austrade.gov.au
Reference 33
DENIMHUNTERS
denimhunters.com
denimhunters.com
Reference 34
GREENBIZ
greenbiz.com
greenbiz.com
Reference 35
EUROTEXTILE
eurotextile.org
eurotextile.org
Reference 36
GULFBUSINESS
gulfbusiness.com
gulfbusiness.com
Reference 37
ITMF
itmf.org
itmf.org
Reference 38
MUSINSA-GLOBAL
musinsa-global.com
musinsa-global.com
Reference 39
INTERNATIONAL
international.gc.ca
international.gc.ca
Reference 40
ACCESSORYREPORT
accessoryreport.com
accessoryreport.com
Reference 41
APPANNIE
appannie.com
appannie.com
Reference 42
RETAILASIA
retailasia.com
retailasia.com
Reference 43
VOGUE
vogue.co.kr
vogue.co.kr
Reference 44
GREENPEACE
greenpeace.org
greenpeace.org
Reference 45
NIKE
nike.com
nike.com
Reference 46
WEARESOCIAL
wearesocial.com
wearesocial.com
Reference 47
THREDUP
thredup.com
thredup.com
Reference 48
KOCIS
kocis.go.kr
kocis.go.kr
Reference 49
KBINSIGHT
kbinsight.co.kr
kbinsight.co.kr
Reference 50
SENSOR-TOWER
sensor-tower.com
sensor-tower.com
Reference 51
WGSN
wgsn.com
wgsn.com
Reference 52
PWC
pwc.com
pwc.com
Reference 53
COUPANG
coupang.com
coupang.com
Reference 54
ELLE
elle.co.kr
elle.co.kr
Reference 55
ACCESSORIZE
accessorize.com
accessorize.com
Reference 56
SEOULFASHIONWEEK
seoulfashionweek.kr
seoulfashionweek.kr
Reference 57
KFRI
kfri.re.kr
kfri.re.kr
Reference 58
PAJAMAJOURNAL
pajamajournal.com
pajamajournal.com
Reference 59
TECHNOLOGYREVIEW
technologyreview.com
technologyreview.com
Reference 60
REGIONALINSIGHT
regionalinsight.kr
regionalinsight.kr
Reference 61
KBEAUTYWORLD
kbeautyworld.com
kbeautyworld.com
Reference 62
LFCORP
lfcorp.com
lfcorp.com
Reference 63
HANSAE
hansae.com
hansae.com
Reference 64
SPAO
spao.co.kr
spao.co.kr
Reference 65
KOLONIND
kolonind.com
kolonind.com
Reference 66
BEANPOLE
beanpole.com
beanpole.com
Reference 67
SHINHANCARD
shinhancard.com
shinhancard.com
Reference 68
TRYWHALE
trywhale.com
trywhale.com
Reference 69
SAMCHEONRI
samcheonri.com
samcheonri.com
Reference 70
FINANCE
finance.naver.com
finance.naver.com
Reference 71
NONAGON
nonagon.co.kr
nonagon.co.kr
Reference 72
LOTTESHOPPING
lotteshopping.com
lotteshopping.com
Reference 73
HYOSUNGTNC
hyosungtnc.com
hyosungtnc.com
Reference 74
WCONCEPT
wconcept.com
wconcept.com
Reference 75
ELAND
eland.co.kr
eland.co.kr
Reference 76
COVERNATUS
covernatus.com
covernatus.com
Reference 77
SHINSEGAE
shinsegae.com
shinsegae.com
Reference 78
KYE
kye.co.kr
kye.co.kr
Reference 79
ADHOC
adhoc.kr
adhoc.kr
Reference 80
BOSIDENIM
bosidenim.com
bosidenim.com
Reference 81
29CM
29cm.co.kr
29cm.co.kr
Reference 82
YOUNGONE
youngone.com
youngone.com
Reference 83
SYSTEM
system.co.kr
system.co.kr
Reference 84
JOULES
joules.com
joules.com
Reference 85
3DFASHION
3dfashion.kr
3dfashion.kr
Reference 86
MOEL
moel.go.kr
moel.go.kr
Reference 87
AIHUB
aihub.or.kr
aihub.or.kr
Reference 88
ZEROWASTEKOREA
zerowastekorea.org
zerowastekorea.org
Reference 89
BLOCKCHAINKOREA
blockchainkorea.com
blockchainkorea.com
Reference 90
KLI
kli.re.kr
kli.re.kr
Reference 91
FAIRTRADEKOREA
fairtradekorea.or.kr
fairtradekorea.or.kr
Reference 92
VRKOREA
vrkorea.com
vrkorea.com
Reference 93
GREENPEACE
greenpeace.kr
greenpeace.kr
Reference 94
MOE
moe.go.kr
moe.go.kr
Reference 95
BIOFASHION
biofashion.kr
biofashion.kr
Reference 96
DIGITALFASHION
digitalfashion.com
digitalfashion.com
Reference 97
WATERFOOTPRINT
waterfootprint.org
waterfootprint.org
Reference 98
KBIZ
kbiz.or.kr
kbiz.or.kr
Reference 99
NFTKOREA
nftkorea.com
nftkorea.com
Reference 100
ORGANICTRADE
organictrade.or.kr
organictrade.or.kr

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