Live mpox (monkeypox) statistics for South Korea, updated automatically from World Health Organization surveillance data.
First case 22 Jun 2022 · latest WHO report 3 Aug 2026 · updates automatically
As of 27 September 2026, South Korea has reported 208 confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases and 0 deaths to the World Health Organization, with the first confirmed case recorded on 22 June 2022. That is the 51st highest total worldwide and the 8th in Asia. The rate is 4.0 cases per million people (below the world average of 23.6). 3 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, up from 2 in the previous 90 days (+50%).
Total confirmed cases: South Korea
Cumulative confirmed cases by report date
South Korea: 208 confirmed cases.
New confirmed cases: South Korea
By month of report to WHO
South Korea: 3 cases in the last 90 days.
Latest reports: South Korea
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Mpox in South Korea: frequently asked questions
How many mpox cases are there in South Korea?
South Korea has reported 208 laboratory-confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases to WHO as of 27 September 2026, the 51st highest total of 145 countries with cases.
How many people have died from mpox in South Korea?
No mpox deaths have been confirmed in South Korea in the data reported to WHO.
Are mpox cases rising in South Korea?
3 new cases were reported in the last 90 days, up from 2 in the previous 90 days (+50%). The latest report to WHO is dated 3 August 2026.
Has clade Ib mpox been found in South Korea?
Clade Ib has not been reported for South Korea in WHO situation reports so far. Cases there have been clade II or clade Ia. The worldwide list of clade Ib countries is on the main tracker page.
When was the first mpox case in South Korea?
The first confirmed case in WHO data for South Korea was recorded on 22 June 2022.
How does South Korea compare with other countries?
South Korea has 4.0 confirmed cases per million people, against a world average of 23.6. It ranks 8th in Asia by total cases.
How can I protect myself from mpox?
Avoid close, skin-to-skin contact with people who have a rash that looks like mpox, do not share bedding, towels or utensils with someone who is sick, and wash hands often. Vaccination with MVA-BN is recommended for people at higher risk; check with local health services in South Korea for availability.