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When did South Korea join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development?
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South Korea joined the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 1996. This membership marked a significant milestone in the country's transition toward becoming an economically advanced nation following decades of rapid industrialization.1