Scrutinizing South Korea’s Code of Conduct for Public Officials 2022: Is It Enough

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South Korea's Code of Conduct for Public Officials 2022 aims to establish high ethical standards for public officials, rebuild public trust, and promote integrity, transparency, accountability, and professionalism. Although the code is comprehensive, it falls short in terms of clarity, with ambiguities that could be exploited, and lacks specificity on penalties for violating the code. Compared to similar codes in other countries, South Korea's code is less enforceable. To make the code effective, the government is recommended to clarify ambiguities and establish robust enforcement mechanisms.