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Economies - Republic of Korea

 

Korea-Itaewon-A foreigner on a motorcycle on a hill-01Income group: High

Registered Vehicles
Motorized 2- and 3-wheelers: 10%

National motorcycle helmet law: Yesc

Applies to all riders Yes
Helmet standards mandated Yes
Helmet wearing rate 85%c
Enforcementa 7
a Enforcement score represents consensus based on professional opinion of respondents, on a scale of 0 to 10 where 0 is not effective and 10 is highly effective.
c 2007, National Police Agency. Observational study in 33 cities, drivers and passengers.

 

Source: World Health Organization Profile for Republic of Korea [PDF]

 

 

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