South Korea Online Advertising Market Size & Outlook

The online advertising market in South Korea is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 41,294.8 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 17% is expected of South Korea online advertising market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$13,792.0
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$41,294.8
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
17%
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South Korea

South Korea online advertising market highlights

  • The South Korea online advertising market generated a revenue of USD 13,792.0 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 41,294.8 million by 2030.
  • The South Korea market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, display advertising was the largest revenue generating type in 2023.
  • Display Advertising is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Online advertising market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 13,792.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 41,294.8 million
Growth rate17% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentDisplay advertising
Fastest growing segmentDisplay Advertising
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationNative Advertising, Video Advertising, Display Advertising, Full-Screen Interstitials
Key market players worldwideAlphabet Inc Class A, Meta Platforms Inc Class A, Microsoft Corp, Amazon.com Inc, X (formerly Twitter), Tencent Holdings Ltd, Adobe Inc, AOL, Verizon Communications Inc, Baidu Inc ADR


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Korea accounted for 5.1% of the global online advertising market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China online advertising market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 21,914.6 million by 2030.

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Display advertising was the largest segment with a revenue share of 26.01% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Korea online advertising market based on native advertising, video advertising, display advertising, full-screen interstitials covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


South Korea has a tech-savvy population, making online advertising an essential tool for businesses to connect with consumers. Social media platforms such as Kakao Talk, Naver, and Instagram is immensely popular among advertisers. Companies often utilize sponsored content, display ads, and video advertising on these platforms to effectively engage with their target audience.

For instance, Kakao Talk, a widely used messaging app in South Korea, provides a platform for businesses to reach users through targeted messages and advertisements. The online advertising market has experienced a positive impact from the global popularity of K-pop, as the genre's influence extends beyond the music industry.

Brands often collaborate with K-pop groups and idols, utilizing their immense social media presence and influence to enhance brand visibility and connect with fans, thereby contributing to the growth and success of the online advertising market.

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