South Korea
South Korea emerged as one of the countries with the most significant improvement in perceptions regarding its status as an ally over the past year, as reported in the Munich Security Report 2025.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 2 | 8.00 | 0.19% | +10% | 34,813,871 | 72,255 | $700,000 | 1,453$ |
| Australia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 17,126 | $1,380,000 | 927$ |
| Totals | 3 | 60,313,755 | 89,381 | $2,080,000 | 2,380$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Australia:
South Korea's sex ratio at birth has returned to normal after being 115.7 in 1990.
7
Saudi Arabia:
The South Korean national team secured their place in the 2026 World Cup after a significant victory over Iraq.
9
Saudi Arabia:
South Korea is close to qualifying and needs to avoid defeat against Iraq.
7
Cabo Verde:
South Korea condemned the launch of several short-range ballistic missiles by North Korea.
7
Australia:
South Korea is experiencing devastating bushfires that have led to numerous casualties and evacuations.
5
Liechtenstein:
South Korea is in first place in their group with 14 points.
8
North Macedonia:
South Korea is noted as part of the group of Asian Tigers that have shown significant economic development.
8
Bulgaria:
South Korea's military aircraft dropped bombs in a civilian area, injuring eight people.
5
Turkey:
South Korea is one of the countries where perceptions have shifted positively towards Turkey.
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