South Korea Technology
Korea High-Technology Exports
KR: High-Technology Exports data was reported at 118.365 USD bn in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 126.526 USD bn for 2015. KR: High-Technology Exports data is updated yearly, averaging 54.333 USD bn from Dec 1988 (Median) to 2016, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 133.447 USD bn in 2014 and a record low of 8.978 USD bn in 1988. KR: High-Technology Exports data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.World Bank.WDI: Technology. High-technology exports are products with high R&D intensity, such as in aerospace, computers, pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery. Data are in current U.S. dollars.; ; United Nations, Comtrade database through the WITS platform.; Sum;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 118,364.82 2016 | yearly | 1988 - 2016 |
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Korea High-Technology Exports: % of Manufactured Exports
KR: High-Technology Exports: % of Manufactured Exports data was reported at 26.583 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 26.842 % for 2015. KR: High-Technology Exports: % of Manufactured Exports data is updated yearly, averaging 26.881 % from Dec 1988 (Median) to 2016, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 35.066 % in 2000 and a record low of 15.943 % in 1988. KR: High-Technology Exports: % of Manufactured Exports data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.World Bank.WDI: Technology. High-technology exports are products with high R&D intensity, such as in aerospace, computers, pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery.; ; United Nations, Comtrade database through the WITS platform.; Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 26.58 2016 | yearly | 1988 - 2016 |
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Korea Industrial Design Applications: Nonresident
KR: Industrial Design Applications: Nonresident data was reported at 6,487.000 Unit in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6,567.000 Unit for 2015. KR: Industrial Design Applications: Nonresident data is updated yearly, averaging 3,368.000 Unit from Dec 1998 (Median) to 2016, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6,567.000 Unit in 2015 and a record low of 1,578.000 Unit in 1999. KR: Industrial Design Applications: Nonresident data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.World Bank.WDI: Technology. Industrial design applications are applications to register an industrial design with a national or regional Intellectual Property (IP) offices and designations received by relevant offices through the Hague System. Industrial designs are applied to a wide variety of industrial products and handicrafts. They refer to the ornamental or aesthetic aspects of a useful article, including compositions of lines or colors or any three-dimensional forms that give a special appearance to a product or handicraft. The holder of a registered industrial design has exclusive rights against unauthorized copying or imitation of the design by third parties. Industrial design registrations are valid for a limited period. The term of protection is usually 15 years for most jurisdictions. However, differences in legislation do exist, notably in China (which provides for a 10-year term from the application date). Non-resident application refers to an application filed with the IP office of or acting on behalf of a state or jurisdiction in which the first-named applicant in the application is not domiciled. Design count is used to render application data for industrial applications across offices comparable, as some offices follow a single-class/single-design filing system while other have a multiple class/design filing system.; ; World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Statistics Database at www.wipo.int/ipstats/. The International Bureau of WIPO assumes no responsibility with respect to the transformation of these data.; Sum;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 6,487.00 2016 | yearly | 1998 - 2016 |
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Korea Industrial Design Applications: Resident
KR: Industrial Design Applications: Resident data was reported at 62,633.000 Unit in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 65,891.000 Unit for 2015. KR: Industrial Design Applications: Resident data is updated yearly, averaging 52,055.000 Unit from Dec 1998 (Median) to 2016, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 65,891.000 Unit in 2015 and a record low of 23,524.000 Unit in 1998. KR: Industrial Design Applications: Resident data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.World Bank.WDI: Technology. Industrial design applications are applications to register an industrial design with a national or regional Intellectual Property (IP) offices and designations received by relevant offices through the Hague System. Industrial designs are applied to a wide variety of industrial products and handicrafts. They refer to the ornamental or aesthetic aspects of a useful article, including compositions of lines or colors or any three-dimensional forms that give a special appearance to a product or handicraft. The holder of a registered industrial design has exclusive rights against unauthorized copying or imitation of the design by third parties. Industrial design registrations are valid for a limited period. The term of protection is usually 15 years for most jurisdictions. However, differences in legislation do exist, notably in China (which provides for a 10-year term from the application date). Resident application refers to an application filed with the IP office of or acting on behalf of the state or jurisdiction in which the first-named applicant in the application has residence. Design count is used to render application data for industrial applications across offices comparable, as some offices follow a single-class/single-design filing system while other have a multiple class/design filing system.; ; World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Statistics Database at www.wipo.int/ipstats/. The International Bureau of WIPO assumes no responsibility with respect to the transformation of these data.; Sum;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 62,633.00 2016 | yearly | 1998 - 2016 |
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Korea Medium and High-Tech Exports: % Manufactured Exports
KR: Medium and High-Tech Exports: % Manufactured Exports data was reported at 76.172 % in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 72.416 % for 2014. KR: Medium and High-Tech Exports: % Manufactured Exports data is updated yearly, averaging 71.238 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2015, with 26 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 76.172 % in 2015 and a record low of 51.114 % in 1990. KR: Medium and High-Tech Exports: % Manufactured Exports data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.World Bank.WDI: Technology. Share of medium and high-tech manufactured exports in total manufactured exports.; ; United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Competitive Industrial Performance (CIP) database; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 76.17 2015 | yearly | 1990 - 2015 |
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Korea Patent Applications: Non-Residents
KR: Patent Applications: Non-Residents data was reported at 45,406.000 Unit in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 46,419.000 Unit for 2015. KR: Patent Applications: Non-Residents data is updated yearly, averaging 14,355.000 Unit from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 46,419.000 Unit in 2015 and a record low of 58.000 Unit in 1961. KR: Patent Applications: Non-Residents data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.World Bank.WDI: Technology. Patent applications are worldwide patent applications filed through the Patent Cooperation Treaty procedure or with a national patent office for exclusive rights for an invention--a product or process that provides a new way of doing something or offers a new technical solution to a problem. A patent provides protection for the invention to the owner of the patent for a limited period, generally 20 years.; ; World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), WIPO Patent Report: Statistics on Worldwide Patent Activity. The International Bureau of WIPO assumes no responsibility with respect to the transformation of these data.; Sum;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 45,406.00 2016 | yearly | 1960 - 2016 |
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Korea Patent Applications: Residents
KR: Patent Applications: Residents data was reported at 163,424.000 Unit in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 167,275.000 Unit for 2015. KR: Patent Applications: Residents data is updated yearly, averaging 5,696.000 Unit from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 167,275.000 Unit in 2015 and a record low of 545.000 Unit in 1960. KR: Patent Applications: Residents data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.World Bank.WDI: Technology. Patent applications are worldwide patent applications filed through the Patent Cooperation Treaty procedure or with a national patent office for exclusive rights for an invention--a product or process that provides a new way of doing something or offers a new technical solution to a problem. A patent provides protection for the invention to the owner of the patent for a limited period, generally 20 years.; ; World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), WIPO Patent Report: Statistics on Worldwide Patent Activity. The International Bureau of WIPO assumes no responsibility with respect to the transformation of these data.; Sum;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 163,424.00 2016 | yearly | 1960 - 2016 |
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Korea Research and Development Expenditure: % of GDP
KR: Research and Development Expenditure: % of GDP data was reported at 4.228 % in 2015. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.277 % for 2014. KR: Research and Development Expenditure: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 2.728 % from Dec 1996 (Median) to 2015, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.277 % in 2014 and a record low of 2.063 % in 1999. KR: Research and Development Expenditure: % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.World Bank.WDI: Technology. Gloss domestic expenditures on research and development (R&D), expressed as a percent of GDP. They include both capital and current expenditures in the four main sectors: Business enterprise, Government, Higher education and Private non-profit. R&D covers basic research, applied research, and experimental development.; ; UNESCO Institute for Statistics; Weighted average; Each economy is classified based on the classification of World Bank Group's fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018).
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 4.23 2015 | yearly | 1996 - 2015 |
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Korea Researchers in R&D: per Million People
KR: Researchers in R&D: per Million People data was reported at 7,087.352 Ratio in 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 6,899.003 Ratio for 2014. KR: Researchers in R&D: per Million People data is updated yearly, averaging 3,976.060 Ratio from Dec 1996 (Median) to 2015, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,087.352 Ratio in 2015 and a record low of 2,029.427 Ratio in 1998. KR: Researchers in R&D: per Million People data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.World Bank.WDI: Technology. The number of researchers engaged in Research &Development (R&D), expressed as per million. Researchers are professionals who conduct research and improve or develop concepts, theories, models techniques instrumentation, software of operational methods. R&D covers basic research, applied research, and experimental development.; ; United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.; Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 7,087.35 2015 | yearly | 1996 - 2015 |
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Korea Scientific and Technical Journal Articles
KR: Scientific and Technical Journal Articles data was reported at 63,063.000 Unit in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 64,523.100 Unit for 2015. KR: Scientific and Technical Journal Articles data is updated yearly, averaging 48,477.850 Unit from Dec 2003 (Median) to 2016, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 64,523.100 Unit in 2015 and a record low of 23,201.100 Unit in 2003. KR: Scientific and Technical Journal Articles data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.World Bank.WDI: Technology. Scientific and technical journal articles refer to the number of scientific and engineering articles published in the following fields: physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, clinical medicine, biomedical research, engineering and technology, and earth and space sciences.; ; National Science Foundation, Science and Engineering Indicators.; Gap-filled total;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 63,063.00 2016 | yearly | 2003 - 2016 |
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Korea Technicians in R&D: per Million People
KR: Technicians in R&D: per Million People data was reported at 1,224.892 Ratio in 2015. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,241.255 Ratio for 2014. KR: Technicians in R&D: per Million People data is updated yearly, averaging 610.971 Ratio from Dec 1996 (Median) to 2015, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,241.255 Ratio in 2014 and a record low of 458.441 Ratio in 2001. KR: Technicians in R&D: per Million People data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.World Bank.WDI: Technology. The number of technicians participated in Research & Development (R&D), expressed as per million. Technicians and equivalent staff are people who perform scientific and technical tasks involving the application of concepts and operational methods, normally under the supervision of researchers. R&D covers basic research, applied research, and experimental development.; ; United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.; Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1,224.89 2015 | yearly | 1996 - 2015 |
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Korea Trademark Applications: Direct Nonresident
KR: Trademark Applications: Direct Nonresident data was reported at 24,756.000 Unit in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 22,972.000 Unit for 2015. KR: Trademark Applications: Direct Nonresident data is updated yearly, averaging 10,480.000 Unit from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 28,394.000 Unit in 2008 and a record low of 293.000 Unit in 1960. KR: Trademark Applications: Direct Nonresident data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s South Korea – Table KR.World Bank.WDI: Technology. Trademark applications filed are applications to register a trademark with a national or regional Intellectual Property (IP) office. A trademark is a distinctive sign which identifies certain goods or services as those produced or provided by a specific person or enterprise. A trademark provides protection to the owner of the mark by ensuring the exclusive right to use it to identify goods or services, or to authorize another to use it in return for payment. The period of protection varies, but a trademark can be renewed indefinitely beyond the time limit on payment of additional fees. Direct nonresident trademark applications are those filed by applicants from abroad directly at a given national IP office.; ; World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), WIPO Patent Report: Statistics on Worldwide Patent Activity. The International Bureau of WIPO assumes no responsibility with respect to the transformation of these data.; Sum;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 24,756.00 2016 | yearly | 1960 - 2016 |
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Korea Trademark Applications: Direct Resident
KR: Trademark Applications: Direct Resident data was reported at 157,113.000 Unit in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 160,026.000 Unit for 2015. KR: Trademark Applications: Direct Resident data is updated yearly, averaging 24,201.000 Unit from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 160,026.000 Unit in 2015 and a record low of 916.000 Unit in 1960. KR: Trademark Applications: Direct Resident data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Korea – Table KR.World Bank: Technology. Trademark applications filed are applications to register a trademark with a national or regional Intellectual Property (IP) office. A trademark is a distinctive sign which identifies certain goods or services as those produced or provided by a specific person or enterprise. A trademark provides protection to the owner of the mark by ensuring the exclusive right to use it to identify goods or services, or to authorize another to use it in return for payment. The period of protection varies, but a trademark can be renewed indefinitely beyond the time limit on payment of additional fees. Direct resident trademark applications are those filed by domestic applicants directly at a given national IP office.; ; World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), WIPO Patent Report: Statistics on Worldwide Patent Activity. The International Bureau of WIPO assumes no responsibility with respect to the transformation of these data.; Sum;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 157,113.00 2016 | yearly | 1960 - 2016 |
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Korea Trademark Applications: Nonresident
KR: Trademark Applications: Nonresident data was reported at 48,358.000 Unit in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 44,600.000 Unit for 2015. KR: Trademark Applications: Nonresident data is updated yearly, averaging 43,141.000 Unit from Dec 2004 (Median) to 2016, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 52,425.000 Unit in 2008 and a record low of 38,878.000 Unit in 2011. KR: Trademark Applications: Nonresident data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Korea – Table KR.World Bank: Technology. Trademark applications filed are applications to register a trademark with a national or regional Intellectual Property (IP) offices and designations received by relevant offices through the Madrid System. A trademark is a distinctive sign which identifies certain goods or services as those produced or provided by a specific person or enterprise. A trademark provides protection to the owner of the mark by ensuring the exclusive right to use it to identify goods or services, or to authorize another to use it in return for payment. The period of protection varies, but a trademark can be renewed indefinitely beyond the time limit on payment of additional fees. Non-resident application refers to an application filed with the IP office of or acting on behalf of a state or jurisdiction in which the first-named applicant in the application is not domiciled. Class count is used to render application data for trademark applications across offices comparable, as some offices follow a single-class/single-design filing system while other have a multiple class/design filing system.; ; World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Statistics Database at www.wipo.int/ipstats/. The International Bureau of WIPO assumes no responsibility with respect to the transformation of these data.; Sum;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 48,358.00 2016 | yearly | 2004 - 2016 |
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Korea Trademark Applications: Resident
KR: Trademark Applications: Resident data was reported at 183,620.000 Unit in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 191,470.000 Unit for 2015. KR: Trademark Applications: Resident data is updated yearly, averaging 140,908.000 Unit from Dec 2004 (Median) to 2016, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 191,470.000 Unit in 2015 and a record low of 119,839.000 Unit in 2004. KR: Trademark Applications: Resident data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Korea – Table KR.World Bank: Technology. Trademark applications filed are applications to register a trademark with a national or regional Intellectual Property (IP) offices and designations received by relevant offices through the Madrid System. A trademark is a distinctive sign which identifies certain goods or services as those produced or provided by a specific person or enterprise. A trademark provides protection to the owner of the mark by ensuring the exclusive right to use it to identify goods or services, or to authorize another to use it in return for payment. The period of protection varies, but a trademark can be renewed indefinitely beyond the time limit on payment of additional fees. Resident application refers to an application filed with the IP office of or acting on behalf of the state or jurisdiction in which the first-named applicant in the application has residence. Class count is used to render application data for trademark applications across offices comparable, as some offices follow a single-class/single-design filing system while other have a multiple class/design filing system.; ; World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Statistics Database at www.wipo.int/ipstats/. The International Bureau of WIPO assumes no responsibility with respect to the transformation of these data.; Sum;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 183,620.00 2016 | yearly | 2004 - 2016 |
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Korea Trademark Applications: Total
KR: Trademark Applications: Total data was reported at 181,869.000 Unit in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 182,998.000 Unit for 2015. KR: Trademark Applications: Total data is updated yearly, averaging 34,681.000 Unit from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 182,998.000 Unit in 2015 and a record low of 1,209.000 Unit in 1960. KR: Trademark Applications: Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Korea – Table KR.World Bank: Technology. Trademark applications filed are applications to register a trademark with a national or regional Intellectual Property (IP) office. A trademark is a distinctive sign which identifies certain goods or services as those produced or provided by a specific person or enterprise. A trademark provides protection to the owner of the mark by ensuring the exclusive right to use it to identify goods or services, or to authorize another to use it in return for payment. The period of protection varies, but a trademark can be renewed indefinitely beyond the time limit on payment of additional fees.; ; World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), World Intellectual Property Indicators and www.wipo.int/econ_stat. The International Bureau of WIPO assumes no responsibility with respect to the transformation of these data.; Sum;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 181,869.00 2016 | yearly | 1960 - 2016 |