Prosecution efforts by the Korean government
Figure 4.1 indicates the number of prosecuted corruption cases since 1972
with a significant rise in corruption cases prosecuted during the Asian
financial crisis. While the figure indicates that anti-corruption measures
were effective in executing punitive measures against corrupt officials, it
also indicates the pervasiveness of corruption in Korean society.
Tracking awareness and integrity
Table 4.1 is an evaluation chart of the integrity systems in use in Korea
showing the growing awareness of the government and public of the
damage of corruption, as well as the policies and systems in place to eradicate
it. A close examination of Table 4.1 illustrates a significant increase in
anti-corruption programmes and transparency measures initiated by the
government from 1993, when the current democratic system of government
was introduced.