In 2023, South Korea ranked **** out of 38 OECD countries in the corruption perceptions index (CPI). South Korea's corruption perception index score was ** out of 100 points. The index shows the perceived level of corruption in the public sector in *** countries and territories. South Korea has improved steadily in recent years, partly due to the government's anti-corruption efforts. Nevertheless, corruption in business and the public sector remains a major problem in this society.
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