leprosy

In the past decade, new leprosy cases in Korea have been stably managed at under 10 per year.
Globally, 172,717 new leprosy cases were reported in 2024, a 5.5% decrease from 2023, while Korea saw 3 new cases in 2025 (1 Korean, 2 foreigners).
The government continues efforts in early detection, treatment, and welfare support, focusing on reducing social stigma and improving living conditions for patients.