Share of people with LGBTQ+ friends South Korea 2024

Published by
Won So,
Mar 21, 2025

According to a survey conducted in South Korea in 2024, about 12 percent of respondents reported having LGBTQ+ individuals among their acquaintances. Among different age and gender groups, women aged 18 to 29 had the highest response rate, with over 50 percent stating that they have LGBTQ+ friends.

Share of South Koreans who have LGBTQ+ acquaintances in South Korea as of June 2024

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Release date

December 2024

Region

Asia, South Korea

Survey time period

June 27 to July 1, 2024

Number of respondents

1,000 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Original question: "Are there any LGBTQ+ people among your acquaintances (family, relatives, friends, etc.)?"

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