South Korea

444 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

444

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

75

Highest risk

Endangered

160

Very high risk

Vulnerable

209

High risk

Declining

35%

156 species

Category Breakdown
CR 75
EN 160
VU 209
CR: 75
EN: 160
VU: 209

Critically Endangered

7517%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

16036%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

20947%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 444 species

Species by Group
🐾

mammals

7

7 threatened

🐦

birds

43

43 threatened

🐢

reptiles

3

3 threatened

🐸

amphibians

9

9 threatened

🐟

fishes

75

75 threatened

🦗

insects

155

155 threatened

🌱

plants

75

75 threatened

Global Share

0.81%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#80

of 277 countries

Endemic Threatened

46

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting95 species
2.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources92 species
3.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)56 species
4.Annual & perennial non-timber crops55 species
5.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases55 species
6.Housing & urban areas49 species
7.Habitat shifting & alteration44 species
8.Marine & freshwater aquaculture42 species

How to Cite

IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS

GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org

This page: SpeciesRadar (2026). South Korea: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/KR

Species counts reflect IUCN Red List threatened categories (CR, EN, VU). · Full citation guide & data usage terms

Frequently asked questions

How many threatened species are in South Korea?
South Korea has 444 threatened species recorded in the SpeciesRadar database — 75 of those are Critically Endangered (CR), facing an extremely high risk of extinction. The figures combine IUCN Red List data with national red list assessments where available.
What is the most endangered species in South Korea?
Among the 75 Critically Endangered species in South Korea, tegelröd blombock (Nivellia sanguinosa) is one of the most at-risk — featured prominently on the country dashboard. The full list of CR species is filterable on the country page.
What protected areas exist in South Korea?
Protected area coverage for South Korea is summarised on the country dashboard, drawing on the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national park designations.