The Connected Decade:

A Look at Consumer Demand for Interconnectivity over the Next 10 Years through Assurant's Research & Innovation Project

Assurant’s Connected Decade Study

Assurant's latest research explores consumer attitudes towards connected devices. In Korea, most households own an average of 6.7 connected devices and 68% of respondents agree that technology has a positive impact on lives.

Technology adoption is at a high level and respondents are keen to see more value-added services and tech support availability to move them from the considering phase to the buying stage.

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    7.4

    average number of connected devices South Koreans own.
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    83%

    of Koreans plan to purchase new smart technology in the next year.
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    86%

    of Koreans are interested in buying a refurbished device.
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    83%

    of South Koreans plan to purchase new smart technology in the next year.
  • equipment and lenders office icon

    7.4

    average number of connected devices South Koreans own.
  • global workforce icon

    83%

    of Koreans plan to purchase new smart technology in the next year.
  • suppliers icon

    86%

    of Koreans are interested in buying a refurbished device.
  • Business Development Analysis- Icons-14

    83%

    of South Koreans plan to purchase new smart technology in the next year.
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The 2025 Connected Decade Report

What's Driving Connected Consumer Behaviors?

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