Consumer Lifestyles in South Korea

Consumer Lifestyles provides valuable insights into the key attitudes and current perspectives of consumers, and how these influence their purchasing and consumption behaviors. It quantifies consumer behaviors, preferences, and motivations, aligning them with broader trends.


Euromonitor's Consumer Lifestyles in South Korea report analyses factors influencing national consumer expenditure. Consumer lifestyles reports include coverage of: population, urban development, home ownership, household profiles, labour, income, consumer and family expenditure, health, education, eating habits, drinking habits, shopping habits, personal grooming, clothing, leisure habits, savings and investments, media, communication, transport and travel and tourism. Use this report to understand the factors influencing a nation's lifestyle choices.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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Scope
Consumer landscape in South Korea 2025
Personal traits and values
Respondents take health and safety precautions when they leave home
Older generations give back to those in need
Consumers in South Korea carry out in-depth studies on products and services they consume
Older generations anticipate less work than their present workload
Personal traits and values survey highlights
Home life and leisure time
Older generations prioritise cleaning and domestic chores as household activity
Consumers in South Korea pursue shopping as a pleasurable pastime
South Koreans seek high standard of cuisine or the dining experience when travelling
Home life and leisure time survey highlights
Eating and dietary habits
Younger generations keeping track of the amount of calories they consume
Younger generations prefer ordering for delivery based on convenience
Gen Z look for snacks that are convenient to eat outside home
Baby Boomers more likely to be diabetic
Consumers are ready to pay more for products with superior taste
Eating and dietary habits survey highlights
Working life
All generations desire to work with people who share their values
South Koreans seek to have a job that allows for work-life balance
Older generations prioritise job security
South Koreans would like to have flexible start and finish times
Working life survey highlights
Health and wellness
Respondents participate in walking or hiking
Sleep aids remains popular stress-reduction activity among younger generations
Respondents think health and nutritional properties is the most influential product feature
Gen Z frequently visit health-related or medical sites
Health and wellness survey highlights
Shopping and spending
Consumers love searching for discounts
Baby Boomers look for reputable or popular labels
Gen Z look for personalised shopping experiences
Older generations enjoy shopping at stores that are locally-owned
Consumers often share/swap items or services
Gen Z actively engage with a company’s social media feed or post
Consumers primarily trust friends and family recommendations
South Koreans set to increase spending on health and wellness the most
Older generations are secure in saving a portion of their incomes
Shopping and spending survey highlights

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