30.1 million (2012)
country comparison to the world: 11
53.625 million (2012)
country comparison to the world: 25
multiple national TV networks with 2 of the 3 largest networks publicly operated; the largest privately owned network, Seoul Broadcasting Service (SBS), has ties with other commercial TV networks; cable and satellite TV subscription services available; pu
39.4 million (2009)
country comparison to the world: 11
total: 3,381 km
country comparison to the world: 52
standard gauge: 3,381 km 1.435-m gauge (1,843 km electrified) (2008)
total: 104,983 km
country comparison to the world: 44
paved: 83,199 km (includes 3,779 km of expressways)
unpaved: 21,784 km (2009)
1,600 km (most navigable only by small craft) (2011)
country comparison to the world: 51
major seaport(s): Incheon, Pohang, Busan, Ulsan, Yeosu
container port(s) (TEUs): Busan (16,163,842), Kwangyang (2,061,958), Incheon (1,924,644)
total: 786
country comparison to the world: 14
by type: bulk carrier 191, cargo 235, carrier 8,
chemical tanker 130, container 72, liquefied gas 44,
passenger 5, passenger/cargo 15, petroleum
tanker 55, refrigerated cargo 15, r
111 (2013)
country comparison to the world: 53
