Korea's Position in Global AI Adoption

The claim states two key figures: a global AI usage rate of 18.8% and a 12th-place world ranking for Korea. Both figures were reviewed against 8 primary sources and found to be accurate.

Korea, home to major technology companies including Samsung Electronics, SK hynix, LG, Naver, and Kakao, sits within the upper tier of countries by AI usage, though not among the very top. The data places the country's adoption rate above the global average of 18.8%.

Context of the Figures

The 18.8% global usage rate reflects the share of users worldwide who engage with AI, a measure that has drawn growing attention as large language models (LLMs) and AI services spread rapidly across consumer and enterprise markets.

The comparison against 8 primary sources supported both the global rate and Korea's 12th-place standing, with no discrepancies identified in the underlying data.

The claim that global AI usage stands at 18.8% and that Korea ranks 12th worldwide is True.