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South Korea was ranked 59th among 146 countries in a U.N.-sponsored world happiness index released Friday.
The Sustainable Development Solutions Network under the United Nations announced its 2022 World Happiness Report on Friday (local time).
Finland topped the list for the fifth consecutive year, followed by Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland.
South Korea climbed three places from last year to 59th, but was ranked lower than the United States (16th), Taiwan (25th) and Japan (54th). China stood at 72nd.
The index measures a country's level of happiness based on people's perception and data including gross domestic product per capita, life expectancy and sense of freedom to make life choices.
South Korea ranked relatively high in life expectancy and GDP but relatively lower in other categories such as generosity, social support and freedom, the report showed. (Yonhap)
