South Korean media: 2nd place for South Korea, 3rd place for Japan in the 2025 international IQ test, what about China? On May 28, South Korean media "Today's News" published an article stating that South Korea ranked second in the world with an average score of 106.43 in the 2025 international IQ test results. According to a recent report released by the official website of the international IQ test, over 1.35 million people worldwide took the IQ test on the platform in 2024. Among them, 23,727 South Koreans participated. South Korea's average IQ is 106.43 points, much higher than the global average of 100 points, and also higher than Japan (106.4 points), Singapore (105.14 points), and other countries. South Korea's IQ decreased by 0.99 points compared to last year's 107.42 points, but despite this, South Korea's IQ index remains at the forefront of the world, consolidating its position as an "intellectual powerhouse." One of the most striking points in this survey is that the top positions are mostly occupied by Asian countries. China ranks first with an average score of 107.19 points, and more than 200,000 Chinese people participated in the test, enhancing the reliability of the data. Japan ranks third with an average score of 106.4 points, and 145,459 Japanese people participated in the test. Iran ranks fourth, and Singapore ranks fifth, highlighting the strength of Asian countries. These results once again confirm the so-called "East Asian intelligence belt" phenomenon. It is particularly noteworthy that the average IQ of three East Asian countries - South Korea, China, and Japan - all exceed 106 points. At the same time, the report also pointed out the rapid rise trend of some countries. Russia ranks sixth with an average score of 103.16 points, up 2.69 points from the previous year. More surprisingly, Armenia ranks eighth with an average score of 102.58 points, up 2.86 points from the previous year. Australia ranks ninth with an average score of 102.57 points, up 0.97 points. The result of the international IQ test is not just a number. It can be interpreted as the result of various factors such as the education system, information access channels, and cultural background of each country. In particular, South Korea's high ranking shows the enthusiasm for education, the systematic education system, and the social atmosphere that values problem-solving ability. [Image: //p3-sign.toutiaoimg.com/tos-cn-i-ezhpy3drpa/63d99e6b37b04830abe4289d48dbd8f0~tplv-obj:1920:1080.image?_iz=97245&bid=15&from=post&gid=1833329871023111&lk3s=06827d14&x-expires=1756166400&x-signature=01nIS%2BNaHVunQ3y%2BPogB4CU%2FlLE%3D] Original source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1833329871023111/ Disclaimer: The article represents the views of the author.