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The World Inequality Report 2022 analyzes income, wealth, and gender inequality across different countries and regions. South Korea is one of the wealthiest Asian countries, with an average household wealth of €PPP179,700 (KRW209,317,180). However, wealth inequality is high, with the top 10% owning 59% of total household wealth. Female labor income share in Korea is 32%, which is higher than levels in Japan and India. The report also highlights that Korea is a high carbon emitter, with per capita greenhouse gas emissions equal to 14.7 tCO2e on average. The report emphasizes the need for policymakers to address these issues to ensure a more equitable society.