Statement:
Ireland has a higher Human Development Index than South Korea

In the Human Development Index rating Ireland holds position #11 2021 out of 187 and South Korea is #23 out of 187 2021.
Position of Ireland is better than position of South Korea.

Referencies:

  1. The countries in the rating sorted by 'Human Development Index' in descending order.
    Ireland 'Human Development Index' value is 0.94
    South Korea 'Human Development Index' value is 0.92