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| South Korea at the 1993 East Asian Games | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IOC code | KOR |
| NOC | Korean Olympic Committee |
| in Shanghai | |
| Competitors | 202 in 12 sports |
| Medals Ranked 3rd |
|
| Officials | 64 |
| East Asian Games appearances | |
South Korea competed at the 1993 East Asian Games held in Shanghai, China PR from May 9, 1993 to May 18, 1993. South Korea finished third with 23 gold medals, 28 silver medals, and 40 bronze medals.
| Sport | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 16 |
 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12 |
 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 12 |
 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 14 |
 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Totals (12 sports) | 23 | 28 | 40 | 91 |
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