Beer in South Korea
Small but powerful | With a population of 51.6 million in 2016 [1], South Korea is among the smaller countries in Asia, both in terms of population and geographical area. But it is one of the most vibrant beer markets in the continent. Dominated by two brewers for a long period, its beer market has become more interesting with the entry of a third brewer in 2014. Imports, which have started to play a significant role in the country’s overall beer market, have increased significantly in the last few years. BRAUWELT International presents an overview of the South Korean beer market and major stakeholders in this article.