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**South Korea's Influenza Death Rate Projected to Hit 355 by 2028** South Korea's influenza death rate is expected to climb to 355 fatalities by 2028, up from 330 deaths in 2023, marking a 1.2% year-on-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). This comes despite a long-term decline in influenza-related deaths, with a 14.5% annual decrease observed since 1990. In the global context, South Korea ranked 14th in influenza deaths in 2023, with Portugal surpassing it by recording 330 deaths. Leading the rankings were Germany, Japan, and Canada, placed second, third, and fourth, respectively. These figures underscore the ongoing public health challenge posed by influenza in South Korea and the broader international landscape.