Indicators of poverty and inequality serve as a basis for assessing the scale of vulnerable populations and social policy beneficiaries, as well as the effectiveness of related policies. At the same time, they are essential for accurately understanding the state of income distribution in Korean society, diagnosing its problems, and exploring policy alternatives.
This study provides reliable statistics on key indicators of poverty and inequality, along with information that enables the identification of their trends over time. It is intended to serve as foundational data for research on poverty and inequality, benefiting not only researchers studying income and wealth distribution, but also policymakers, related experts, and students.