Number of licensed grade 2 bodybuilding instructors South Korea 2014-2022
In 2022, there were around 7.5 thousand newly certified grade 2 instructors for bodybuilding in South Korea. This was a decrease from the previous year, with a sharp decrease recorded in 2020. Anyone over the age of 18 is eligible to apply for a grade 2 leisure sports instructor certification, which entails a written and practical exam. Licensed bodybuilding instructors are able to work as personal trainers at fitness studios.