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Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the stress and depression levels among adolescents during the COVID-19 period (2020-2022) using the raw data from the 8th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Methods: Utilizing the data from the 8th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 894 adolescents aged 12-18 residing in Korea were selected as participants. The characteristics of the participants were analyzed using complex sample frequency analysis. Differences in stress depending on the characteristics of the participants were analyzed using complex sample t-test and complex sample ANOVA. Differences in depression depending on the characteristics of the participants were analyzed using complex sample cross-tabulation analysis (Rao-Scott test). The effects on stress were analyzed using complex sample general linear model. Results: The study found that over the three years, female students showed higher levels of stress and depression than male students. Analysis of stress differences revealed significant differences depending on health status and survey year. Stress was higher in 2020 compared to 2021. Analysis of depression differences showed significant differences depending on the type of school, smoking status, health status, and survey year. Depression was higher in 2022 compared to 2021. Conclusion: The study confirmed increased stress and depression levels of Korean adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on these findings, it is considered necessary to develop mental health promotion programs that take into account the characteristics and gender differences of adolescents.