Republic of Korea Midterm Review 2023-2027

Implementation of the Republic of Korea’s 2023–2027 action planAction plans are at the core of a government’s participation in OGP. They are the product of a co-creation process in which government and civil society jointly develop commitments to open government ... advanced across all commitments. During the first two years, commitments amended whistleblower legislationCreating and passing legislation is one of the most effective ways of ensuring open government reforms have long-lasting effects on government practices. Technical specifications: Act of creating or r..., launched an online one-stop-shop for administrative appeals, and released new government data. This steady progress is commendable given the political turmoil and change in government between 2024 and 2025. In December 2025, Korea refreshed its action plan following a year-long co-creation processCollaboration between government, civil society and other stakeholders (e.g., citizens, academics, private sector) is at the heart of the OGP process. Participating governments must ensure that a dive.... It did not introduce new commitments or significantly amend existing commitments. Rather, revisions focused on strengthening implementation of pending commitments. New milestones were added to strengthen the public participationGiving citizens opportunities to provide input into government decision-making leads to more effective governance, improved public service delivery, and more equitable outcomes. Technical specificatio... dimensions of Commitments 7 and 8. The refresh process suggests a need to continue widening participation during the remainder of the action plan period, raising awareness of open government.