President Lee Jae-myung: “South Korea’s 31st Place in Integrity Ranking Is Shameful… Will Strive to Eradicate Corruption”
President Lee Jae-myung expressed strong concern over South Korea’s national integrity ranking at the first Anti-Corruption Policy Consultative Council meeting held recently. It was pointed out that South Korea’s current integrity ranking is 31st in the world, which is considered low compared to the size of its economy.
At the meeting, President Lee stated, “It is very shameful that South Korea’s integrity ranking remains at 31st,” and emphasized that increasing transparency in the public service sector is essential for national competitiveness.
Furthermore, President Lee mentioned that there is no ruling or opposition party when it comes to rooting out corruption. He made it clear that the political sphere must stop partisan strife and work together to restore trust in the public sector.
The government plans to strengthen transparency in the public sector and prepare concrete measures to prevent corruption in public service moving forward. Public attention is focused on whether this policy will be able to bring about tangible change.