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Queries related to OPEN API from KOSIS
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- WriterTriandi
- Date2026-09-29
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Hi I am Triandi from ISI Markets. We’ve raised question # 1199 regarding contact person for meeting arrangements. From your feedback, it is mentioned that “KOSIS OpenAPI (Application Programming Interface) of the Ministry of Data and Statistics allows statistical users including individuals and institutions to access and utilize statistical data. It enables the integration of statistical information from KOSIS into their own websites by utilizing relatively basic web technologies such as XML and JavaScript.ons and users by leveraging standard web technologies like XML and JavaScript. In the meantime, KOSIS OpenAPI can be exclusively used after signing up. I’m sorry, but to get a membership, authentication is required via the mobile phone by domestic service providers. ” We have additional queries related to KOSIS OpenAPI and we want to make sure we comply with the KOSIS terms and conditions. • Our use of the OpenAPI is for company use and for commercial purpose. Could we register/get membership using company instead individual? • If the membership should be using individual, do we allowed to use it for company purposes and for commercial use? • Is there any lag time between data release through OpenAPI with the data published in the Kosis website? • Please advise if you can share contact person from KOSIS to set discussion (online or offline) for this matter. Thank you and looking forward for your reply.
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Ministry of Data and Statistics/2026-10-08
Dear Triandi,
Thank you for visiting the KOSIS website.
1. The membership for the use of the KOSIS OpenAPI can be obtained only by individuals.
The membership is not permitted to company users.
2. Individuals obtaining the membership are allowed to use it for company purposes and for commercial use,
when complying with the following guidelines and terms.
- Data location: Korean-version KOSIS website (https://kosis.kr/index/index.do) > Introduction to the KOSIS > Service Policy >
Guidelines on the use of statistical information
- Data location: Korean-version KOSIS website (https://kosis.kr/index/index.do) > Introduction to the KOSIS > Service Policy >
Terms on he use of statistical information
3. There’s no lag time between data release through OpenAPI and data uploaded on the KOSIS website.
4. Please post your inquiry concerning the OpenAPI service on the following data sharing service website.
Webpage: OpenAPI-related website in Korean (https://kosis.kr/openapi/) > Community > Q&A
Best regards,
Ministry of Data and Statistics