South Korea leads world with over 10% of workforce replaced by robots

South Korea has become the first country to have over 10% of its industrial workforce replaced by robots, with 1,102 robots per 10,000 employees. This marks a significant increase in robot adoption compared to other countries. The country has invested heavily in robotics to counter a declining working-age population due to low birth rates. The government plans to invest $2.4 billion in the robotics sector by 2030, focusing on various industries. Robot density in South Korea has grown by 5% annually since 2018. The country leads globally, with Singapore following at 770 robots per 10,000 employees.