South Korea: Corruption perceptions - Transparency International

The latest value from 2024 is 64 points, an increase from 63 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 43 points, based on data from 177 countries. Historically, the average for South Korea from 2001 to 2024 is 54 points. The minimum value, 42 points, was reached in 2001 while the maximum of 64 points was recorded in 2024. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: The Corruption Perceptions Index is an indicator of perceptions of public sector corruption, i.e. administrative and political corruption. The indicator values are determined by using information from surveys and assessments of corruption, collected by a variety of reputable institutions.