South Korea Action Plan Review 2021–2023 – For Public Comment

In 2022, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM)The Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) is OGP’s accountability arm and the main means of tracking progress in participating countries. The IRM provides independent, evidence-based, and objective ... published the 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 governmen... Review for the Republic of Korea’s fifth action plan. The report provides a technical review of the action plan’s characteristics and the strengths and challenges the IRM identifies to inform a stronger implementation process.

In the Republic of Korea, the IRM’s findings are summarized below:

This action plan was developed through online engagement and mostly reflects government-proposed initiatives. While overall ambitionAccording to OGP’s Articles of Governance, OGP commitments should “stretch government practice beyond its current baseline with respect to key areas of open government.” Ambition captures the po... is limited, the plan includes new policy areas such as participatory budgeting and social and digital inclusionPrioritizing digital inclusion — such as by expanding broadband access to remote areas or removing barriers to affordable internet — helps ensure all citizens have the opportunity to participate. .... Effective implementation will require leadership by implementing agencies and strengthened CSO participation.

The report is available in English and in Korean. The public comment period closed 15 June 2022.