Lifestyle
South Korea — Living: Major Cities
Seoul is South Korea's largest city with about 9.32 million people in the 1 November 2025 census, followed by Busan (3.24 million).
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceNational Statistical Office of Korea (2025 census) via CityPopulation.deLast reviewed: 2026-10-26
Key facts
- Seoul 9,315,066; Busan 3,235,362; Incheon 3,093,590.
- Daegu 2,363,643; Daejeon 1,469,299; Gwangju 1,431,903.
- Census dated 1 November 2025.
Steps
- Researching cities — Further research is needed to understand the specifics of each major city in South Korea.
- Deciding on a city — Uncertain factors such as cost of living, job opportunities, and quality of life should be considered.