Statistics Korea Completes 2020 Economic Census Field Survey... December Provisional Results Announcement

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Son Seon-hee] The Statistics Korea announced on the 1st that it has completed the field survey of the 2020 Economic Census, conducted from June 14 to July 30, targeting approximately 3.3 million business establishments nationwide.

For about 140,000 business establishments located in the Seoul metropolitan area, the field survey is scheduled to continue until the 13th of this month.

The Economic Census is conducted every five years targeting business establishments nationwide to grasp the overall economic activities of Korea. Since the first survey was conducted in 2011, this year marks the third time.

Statistics Korea plans to announce the preliminary results of this survey in December and finalize the complete results in June next year.

Ryu Geun-gwan, Commissioner of Statistics Korea, said, "Despite the COVID-19 situation, the successful completion of this year's Economic Census was possible not only because of the active participation of business establishments nationwide but also thanks to the survey personnel and local government officials who adhered to quarantine guidelines and worked diligently in the field." He added, "We will do our best in future statistical compilations so that the Economic Census, which forms the foundation of economic statistics, can be used as data to prepare for the future of the Republic of Korea."

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