Korea Has Made Progress in the Fight Against Corruption
Korea ranks close to the average of OECD countries in the 2023 Corruption Perception Index that was announced at the end of January.
South Korean Government focuses on finding scapegoats
Following the scandal around public sector employees engaging in property speculation, the government is focused on damage control.
Public Support for Corruption Investigation
Legacies of past corruption scandals have elevated South Korean public demand for government accountability, overriding long-standing political opposition.
Moon Vows to Become a “President of All People,” but Faces a Nation Divided
An unexpected early presidential election was held on May 9 in South Korea. This election was the result of the impeachment of President Park Geun-hye. The election was won by Moon Jae-In, who strongly argued for eradicating ‘deep rooted evils”’ in Korean society, referring to the turmoil from the former President Park.