| Date | Value Value |
|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2015 | 39.74% GDP |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 38.39% GDP |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 36.67% GDP |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 33.88% GDP |
| Dec 31, 1997 | 8.87% GDP |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 7.00% GDP |
| Dec 31, 1995 | 7.35% GDP |
| Dec 31, 1994 | 8.32% GDP |
| Dec 31, 1993 | 9.35% GDP |
| Dec 31, 1992 | 10.15% GDP |
| Dec 31, 1991 | 10.40% GDP |
| Dec 31, 1990 | 7.55% GDP |
South Korea central government debt (percent of GDP).
Source: World Bank > South Korea > South Korea National Debt