In this study, I conducted a comparative study on the anti-corruption system between Korea and Singapore. To do this, I used a comparative research method for the country and tried to derive implications for the anti-corruption system in Korea.
The an...
In this study, I conducted a comparative study on the anti-corruption system between Korea and Singapore. To do this, I used a comparative research method for the country and tried to derive implications for the anti-corruption system in Korea.
The analysis framework of this study is as follows. First, by analyzing the corruption perception index of each country, I analyzed the difference between countries that effectively controlled corruption. Second, I analyzed the difference of the consciousness of the political parties constituting the anti-corruption system on the premise that the system is most effective in the prevention of corruption. Third, I analyzed institutional differences between countries that implemented effective anti-corruption through institutional comparison. Finally, I analyzed the differences of anti-corruption institutions in each country.
The results of the analysis are as follows. First, in Singapore and Korea, the anti-corruption system has a common point in that it has continuously developed anti-corruption system. However, it shows that anti-corruption system is mixed and Singapore's punishment is relatively weak. Second, Singapore's politicians continue to reflect strong willingness to defeat corruption, while in Korea, political attitudes toward corruption are weak due to lukewarm attitudes toward corruption and persistent political corruption. Third, anti-corruption organizations in Singapore and South Korea have common functions such as monitoring and improving corrupt practices in order to prevent corruption. However, the anti-corruption organizations in Singapore are independent and strong, The National Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission was found to be relatively limited in anti-corruption activities. Fourth, when comparing the corruption perception index of Korea and Singapore, Korea was rated lower than Singapore. However, it can be confirmed that it is showing upward trend continuously compared with the past. In the internal integrity evaluation of Korea, it was confirmed that the level of perception of corruption is not high because the index of perception of corruption is lowered.
Based on the above analysis, implications for the anti-corruption system can be derived as follows. First, Korea's anti-corruption legislation needs to be developed. In other words, it is possible to unify existing legislation and to specify strong punishment for corruption in the Anti-Corruption Act. Second, the political consciousness needs to be improved. In other words, it is necessary to remove the link of widespread corruption and reflect the will to resolve corruption in the policy. Third, there is a need to expand the functions of anti-corruption organizations. As the anti-corruption organization, the National Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission need to take measures to maximize the capacity of anti-corruption organizations by granting additional investigation authority on corruption crimes. Finally, in order to increase the perception of corruption, it is necessary to continue efforts to prevent corruption, and effective anti-corruption policy is needed to improve the public's perception
As mentioned above, this study analyzed the anti-corruption system of the two countries based on the consciousness, institution, anti- corruption agency and the public's perception. Although Singapore's anti-corruption policy can not be defined as an unconditional direction for Korea to move forward, it is important to understand the significance of this study in deriving implications from comparative analysis with countries that are effectively implementing anti-corruption policies, However, this study has limitations of national comparative studies, and further research is needed based on many cases.