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Korea, Rep. (KOR)

Region: Asia
GovTech Data Year: 2022
A
GovTech Maturity Index
Very High
GovTech Maturity Index (GTMI)
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Very High
The simple average of the normalized scores of four components for the country.
Core Government Systems Index (17 indicators) captures the key aspects of a whole-of-government approach.
0.99
Public Service Delivery Index (9 indicators) presents the state of online portals, e-filing services, e-payment capabilities and more.
0.99
Digital Citizen Engagement Index (6 indicators) measures aspects of public participation platforms, citizen feedback, and open gov/data portals.
1.00
GovTech Enablers Index (16 indicators) captures strategy, institutions, and regulations, as well as digital skills and innovation programs.
0.99

Core Government Systems

KeyIndicatorSolution Details
I-1Is there a shared cloud platform available for all government entities?Yes (platform in use)
I-1.1Name of the Government Cloud platformG-Cloud (Government Cloud)
I-1.2Cloud platform / strategy URLhttp://www.nirs.go.kr/index.jsp
I-1.3Government Cloud was launched / will be launched in (year)2007
I-1.4Type of cloud platform establishedHybrid
I-1.5Official name of the entity operating the Government Cloud platformNational Information Resources Service
I-1.6Government Cloud data hosting policy?Keeping data inside the country
I-1.6.1If there is a cloud hosting policy > Supporting document (report / URL)https://www.mois.go.kr/frt/bbs/type001/commonSelectBoardArticle.do
I-1.7Cloud services providedPaaS
I-1.8Is there one shared Government Cloud platform or several?Several cloud platforms (Central/Local levels)
I-1.9Monitoring & publishing of cloud usage, security, savings, etc.?Yes (public published)
I-1.9.1If Yes > Supporting document (report / URL)https://www.law.go.kr/admRulLsInfoP.do
I-2Is there a government enterprise architecture framework?Yes
I-2.1Name of the GEA frameworkGEA Framework
I-2.2GEA framework / draft URLhttps://www.geap.go.kr/real/uat/uia/selectArticleView.do
I-2.3GEA was introduced / will be introduced in (year)2011
I-2.4GEA operational statusExtensively used
I-2.5GEA scope > Is there a shared GEA?Shared Central+Local (WoG)
I-2.6Which entity is maintaining/extending GEA?Ministry level Chief Information Officer 2= Government CIO
I-2.7Which entity is monitoring compliance with GEA?Ministry level Chief Information Officer 2= Government CIO
I-2.8Monitoring & publishing of GEA usage, compliance, benefits, etc.?Yes (public published)
I-2.8.1If Yes > Supporting document (report / URL)https://www.geap.go.kr/real/uat/uia/selectArticleView.do
I-3Is there a government interoperability framework?Yes
I-3.1Title of the GIF reportGuidelines for public information system development and operation / Standard codes for government organizations, eGovernment standard framework
I-3.2GIF report / draft URLhttps://law.go.kr/
I-3.3GIF was introduced / will be introduced in (year)2009
I-3.4GIF operational statusExtensively used
I-3.5GIF scope > Is there a shared GIF?Shared Central+Local (WoG)
I-3.6Is there a data quality framework?Yes
I-3.7Is there a system to monitor the 'uptime' of government information systems?Yes
I-3.8Is there guidance for replacing legacy government information systems?Yes
I-3.9Monitoring & publishing of GIF usage, compliance, benefits?Yes (public published)
I-3.9.1If Yes > Supporting document (report / URL)https://www.egovframe.go.kr/home/sub.do
I-4Is there a government service bus platform?Yes (platform in use)
I-4.1Name of the Government Service Bus platformPublic Information Sharing System
I-4.2GSB platform URLhttps://share.go.kr/main_www_2018.jsp
I-4.3GSB platform was launched / will be launched in (year)2002
I-4.4GSB operational statusExtensively used
I-4.5GSB scope > Is there a shared GSB platform?Shared Central+Local (WoG)
I-4.6Monitoring & publishing of GSB usage, security, savings?Yes (public published)
I-4.6.1If Yes > Supporting document (report / URL)https://share.go.kr/fa/fa010/newFa/infoPlace/RetrieveFA010ShMinStatisDataListCmd.laf
I-5Is there an operational FMIS in place to support core PFM functions?Yes (in use)
I-5.1Official name of Finance Ministry / Department operating FMISMinistry of Economy and Finance / Korea Public Finance Information Service
I-5.2Finance Ministry / Department home page URLhttps://www.moef.go.kr/
I-5.3Name of the FMIS platformDigital Budget Accounting System or "dBrain+"(nickname)
I-5.4FMIS platform URLhttps://www.fis.kr/en/main_biz/oper_of_dbrain_system
I-5.5FMIS was launched / will be launched in (year)2007
I-5.6FMIS functional capabilitiesT + B + Other
I-5.7Scope of FMIS (coverage of budgets)Central + Local gov
I-5.8Type of FMIS softwareCustom Software
I-5.9Name of FMIS software package: If custom software > Please enter LDSW (Locally Developed Software) If commercial package > Please enter the name of Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) package If hybrid > Please enter LDSW + COTS package nameLDSW > Oracle
I-5.10Is there a unified budget classification/chart of accounts?Yes (Both central and sub-national government)
I-5.11Does FMIS capture expenses linked to the SDGs and other strategic goals?Partially
I-5.12Does FMIS capture non-financial data (KPIs) on programs/projects?Extensively (KPIs captured for most of the programs)
I-5.13Does FMIS exchange data with other systems?Yes (via Government Service Bus)
I-5.14Governance of FMIS operations (compliance, security, audit trails, etc.)?Yes (public published)
I-5.14.1If Yes > Supporting document (report / URL)https://law.go.kr/admRulSc.do
I-6Is there a TSA supported by FMIS to automate payments and bank reconciliation?Yes (in use)
I-6.1Treasury home page URLhttps://www.moef.go.kr/
I-6.2Treasury was established / will be established in (year)1948
I-6.3TSA regulation / introduction website URLhttps://english.moef.go.kr/
I-6.4TSA was launched / will be launched in (year)2005
I-6.5Scope of TSA operationsExtensively used by all MDAs
I-6.6Type of electronic payment systems in placeRTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement)
I-6.7Is there a TSA interface linking FMIS with the Central Bank systems?Yes (in use)
I-6.8Governance of TSA operations (compliance, security, audit trails, etc.)?Yes (public published)
I-6.8.1If Yes > Supporting document (report / URL)http://www.bok.or.kr/portal/bbs/P0001790/view.do
I-7Is there a Tax Management Information System in place?Yes (in use)
I-7.1Tax Administration home page URLhttps://www.nts.go.kr/
I-7.2Tax Administration was established / will be established in (year)1966
I-7.3Name of the TMIS platformTIS > NTIS, HTS
I-7.4TMIS platform URLhttps://hometax.go.kr
I-7.5TMIS was launched / will be launched in (year)1997
I-7.6Type of TMIS softwareCustom Software
I-7.7Does TMIS exchange data with other systems?Yes (via Government Service Bus)
I-7.8Governance of TMIS operations (compliance, security, audit trails, etc.)?Yes (public published)
I-7.8.1If Yes > Supporting document (report / URL)https://www.law.go.kr/admRulLsInfoP.do
I-8Is there a Customs Management Information System in place?Yes (in use)
I-8.1Customs Administration home page URLhttps://www.customs.go.kr/english/main.do
I-8.2Customs Administration was established / will be established in (year)1907
I-8.3Name of the CMISUNIPASS - Electronic Customs Clearance System
I-8.4CMIS platform URLhttps://unipass.customs.go.kr/csp/index.do
I-8.5CMIS was launched / will be launched in (year)2003
I-8.6Type of CMIS softwareHybrid (Custom + COTS)
I-8.7Customs and Tax administrations merged?No
I-8.8Does CMIS exchange data with other systems?2
I-8.9Governance of CMIS operations (compliance, security, audit trails, etc.)?Yes (public published)
I-8.9.1If Yes > Supporting document (report / URL)https://www.law.go.kr/admRulLsInfoP.do
I-9Is there a Human Resources Management Information System with self-service portal?Yes (in use)
I-9.1Name of the HRMIS platform (public sector)e-Saram - Electronic human resources management system
I-9.2HRMIS platform URLhttps://www.mpm.go.kr/english/system/eSaram/
I-9.3HRMIS was launched / will be launched in (year)2001
I-9.4Type of HRMIS softwareCustom Software
I-9.5HRMIS topologyShared
I-9.6Is there a HRMIS self-service portal for employees and managers?Yes (most of the services are online/digitized)
I-9.7Does HRMIS exchange data with other systems?Yes (via Government Service Bus)
I-9.8Does HRMIS use national ID as primary or secondary identifier?No
I-9.9Governance of HRMIS operations (registers, security, audit trails, etc.)?Yes (public published)
I-9.9.1If Yes > Supporting document (report / URL)https://www.mpm.go.kr/english/resources/public/
I-10Is there a Payroll System (MIS) linked with HRMIS?Yes (in use)
I-10.1Name of the Payroll System (public sector)e-Saram - Electronic human resources management system
I-10.2Payroll System (MIS) URLhttps://www.mpm.go.kr/english/system/eSaram/
I-10.3Payroll System was launched / will be launched in (year)2001
I-10.4Type of Payroll System softwareCustom Software
I-10.5Payroll System topologyShared
I-10.6Governance of Payroll System operations (registers, security, audit trails, etc.)?Yes (public published)
I-10.6.1If Yes > Supporting document (report / URL)https://www.mpm.go.kr/english/resources/public/
I-11Is there a Social Insurance system (non-health) providing pensions (including public sector) and other SI programs?Yes (in use)
I-11.1Official name of the main public entity operating SI / Pension program(s)National Pension Service(국민연금공단), Korea Workers compensation & welfare service(근로복지공단)
I-11.2Main SI / Pension entity's home page URLhttps://www.nps.or.kr/jsppage/english/main.jsp
I-11.3Main SI / Pension entity was established / will be established in (year)1987
I-11.4Name of the primary SI / Pension system (MIS) solutionNPIS(National Pension Information Service) comwel(Labor Insurance System)
I-11.5Primary SI / Pension MIS platform URLhttp://lis.comwel.or.kr
I-11.6Primary SI / Pension MIS was launched / will be launched in (year)2009
I-11.7Status of public sector SI / Pension MIS platformSeparate SI / Pension MIS for public employees
I-11.8Type of primary SI / Pension MIS platformCustom Software
I-11.9Is primary SI / Pension MIS exchanging data with other systems?Yes (via Government Service Bus)
I-11.10Does the primary SI / Pension MIS use national ID as primary or secondary identifier?No
I-11.11Are all SI / Pension beneficiary records fully digitized?Fully digitized
I-11.12Share of all SI / Pension benefit payments deposited digitally to individual bank accounts of beneficiaries (percentage)1
I-11.13Are all active insured public employee records fully digitized?Fully digitized
I-11.13.1If Digitized > In what year was digitization introduced for the contribution records? (year)2009
I-11.14Can a contribution report and payment be submitted online?Yes
I-11.15Governance of SI / Pension MIS operations (registers, security, audit trails, etc.)?Yes (public published)
I-11.15.1If Yes > Supporting document (report / URL)https://www.nps.or.kr/jsppage/app/common/download.jsp
I-12Is there an e-Procurement portal?Yes (in use)
I-12.1Name of eProcurement PortalKONEPS
I-12.2e-Procurement Portal URLhttps://www.g2b.go.kr/
I-12.3e-Procurement Portal was launched / will be launched in (year)2002
I-12.4e-Procurement Portal capabilitiesOT + C + Interfaces with other systems
I-12.5e-Procurement data published in line with OCDS?Yes
I-12.6Does eProcurement Portal exchange data with other systems?Yes (via Government Service Bus)
I-12.7Any innovative approach in e-Procurement?All public institutions' bidding information is open to the public through an e-procurement system that processes the entire procurement process online. The e-procurement system serves as a single window for public procurement that companies can participate in bidding of any public institution once registered in the system.
I-12.8Governance of eProcurement operations (registers, security, audit trails, etc.)?Yes (public published)
I-12.8.1If Yes > Supporting document (report / URL)https://www.law.go.kr/
I-13Is there a Debt Management System (DMS) in place? (foreign and domestic debt)Yes (in use)
I-13.1Official name of Debt Management System (DMS) operatorMinistry of Economy and Finance
I-13.2DMS platform / operator home page URLhttps://ktb.moef.go.kr/eng/main.do
I-13.3DMS platform was launched / will be launched in (year)2007
I-13.4Type of DMS softwareCustom Software
I-13.5Abbreviation of DMS software solutionLDSW
I-14Is there a Public Investment Management System (PIMS) in place?Yes (in use)
I-14.1Name of PIMS solution (information system)dBrain - Digital Budget and Accounting System
I-14.2PIMS platform URLhttps://www.fis.kr/ko/major_biz/dbrain_oper/main_func
I-14.3PIMS was launched / will be launched in (year)2007
I-14.4Type of PIMS softwareCustom Software
I-14.5PIMS functional capabilitiesRegistry + PIM cycle + Project monitoring
I-14.6Does PIMS exchange data with other systems?Yes (via separate interfaces) 2= Yes (via Government Service Bus)
I-14.7Publishing of PIMS project database, results?Yes (public published)
I-14.7.1If Yes > Supporting document (report / URL)https://www.openfiscaldata.go.kr
I-15Is there a government Open Source Software policy/action plan for public sector?Yes (Mandatory)
I-15.1OSS policy URLhttps://www.msit.go.kr/bbs/view.do
I-15.2OSS policy was approved / will be approved in (year)2021
I-15.3Is there an entity taking decisions on adopting/procuring an OSS solution?2
I-15.4What is the level of adoption of OSS policy?Extensively adopted
I-15.4.1If adopted > Supporting document (report / URL)https://www.opm.go.kr/flexer/view.do
I-16UN Telecommunication Infrastructure Index (TII)0.9674
I-17Does government have a national strategy on disruptive / innovative technologies?Yes
I-17.1Title of the latest Disruptive Technology (DT) strategy documentKorean New Deal 2.0 - National Strategy for a Great transformation
I-17.2DT strategy URLhttps://digital.go.kr/front/main/eng.do
I-17.3DT strategy was approved / will be approved in (year)2020
I-17.4DT strategy focus area(s) [please select all that apply]AI/ML, Blockchain/DLT, IoT, Drones, Other (Smart Cities, Robotics, Virtual Reality, 3D printers, etc.)
I-17.5Is there a ministry/department responsible for implementing the DT strategy?Yes
I-17.5.1If Yes > Official name (and URL) of the responsible entityMinistry of Science and ICT
I-17.6Does the DT strategy have committed funding?Yes
I-17.7Publishing of use cases on DT applications?Yes (public published)

Public Service Delivery Index

KeyIndicatorSolution Details
I-18UN Online Service Index (OSI)0.9826
I-19Is there an online public service portal? (also called "One-Stop Shop" or similar)Yes (Transactional: Level 3 or 4)
I-19.1Online service (e-Service) portal URLhttps://www.gov.kr
I-19.2Are citizens / businesses involved in the design of e-Services (user-centric design)?Yes
I-19.3Universal accessibility (omnichannel access)?Yes
I-19.4Has the government released any mobile app for the citizens' access to public services?Yes
I-19.5Can residents start a business through online service portal?Yes
I-19.6Can individuals establish an e-residency through online service portal?Yes
I-19.7Publishing of online service delivery performance/user experience?Yes (public published)
I-19.7.1If Yes > Supporting document (report / URL)https://www.gov.kr/portal/dataviewgov
I-20Is there a Tax online service portal?Yes (in use)
I-20.1Tax System service portal URLhttps://www.hometax.go.kr
I-20.2Available Tax online transactional servicesR + F + P + Other
I-20.3Electronic InvoicingPartially implemented
I-20.4Are citizens/businesses involved in the design of tax online services?Yes
I-20.5Universal accessibility (omnichannel access)?Yes
I-21Is e-Filing available for tax and/or customs declarations?Yes (in use)
I-21.1e-Filing service URL (or explanation / report)https://www.nts.go.kr/nts/cm/cntnts/cntntsView.do
I-21.2Type of e-Filing serviceOnline e-Filing + e-Payments
I-21.3Available for all tax types and customs declarations?Yes
I-21.4Available services for interconnectivity with business information systems?Yes
I-21.5Available pre-populated returns?Yes
I-22Are e-Payment services available?Yes (in use)
I-22.1e-Payment service URL (or explanation / report)https://www.kftc.or.kr/kftcEn/business/EgovEnGiroIntInfo.do
I-22.2Type of e-Payment serviceCentralized shared platform
I-22.3Available e-Payment methods?BT + CC + M + Others
I-22.4e-Payment service for government / treasury payments?Yes
I-23Is there a Customs online service portal (single window)?Yes (in use)
I-23.1Customs System service portal URLhttps://unipass.customs.go.kr
I-23.2Available Customs online transactional servicesR + D + P + Other
I-23.3Are citizens/businesses involved in the design of customs online services?Yes
I-23.4Universal accessibility (omnichannel access)?Yes
I-24Is there a Social Insurance/Pension online service portal?Yes (in use)
I-24.1Social Insurance/Pension online service portal URLhttps://www.nps.or.kr/
I-24.2Available SI / Pension online transactional servicesR + B + P + Other
I-24.3Are citizens involved in the design of SI / Pension services/portal?Yes
I-24.4Does the Gov provide any incentives for citizens to join an insurance scheme?No
I-24.5Universal accessibility (omnichannel access)?Yes
I-25Is there a Job portal?Yes (in use)
I-25.1Job portal URLhttps://www.work.go.kr/
I-25.2Available online transactional Job portal servicesR + S + A + Other
I-25.3Inclusion of public sector positions in the Job portal?Primary job portal is used for public employees as well
I-25.4Are citizens/employees involved in the design of services/portal?Yes
I-25.5Universal accessibility (omnichannel access)?Yes

Digital Citizen Engagement Index

KeyIndicatorSolution Details
I-27UN E-Participation Index (EPI)0.9432
I-28Is there an Open Government portal?Yes
I-28.1Open Government portal URLhttps://www.innogov.go.kr/
I-28.2Update frequency of Open Gov portalWeekly / Daily
I-28.3Contents / maturity of Open Gov portalComprehensive data catalog
I-29Is there an Open Data portal?Yes
I-29.1Open Data portal URLhttps://www.data.go.kr/en/index.do
I-29.2Update frequency of Open Data portalWeekly / Daily
I-29.3Contents / maturity of Open Data portalComprehensive data catalog
I-29.4Is the portal dynamically updated (via APIs)?Yes (automated updates via APIs)
I-30Are there national platforms that allow citizens to participate in policy decision-making?Yes
I-30.1Citizen participation portal URLhttps://epeople.go.kr
I-30.2Is it possible to submit petitions?Yes (the same citizen participation portal for petitions as well)
I-30.2.1If Yes (separate) > URL of the separate portal for submitting petitions-
I-30.3Can citizens / businesses participate in policy decision-making through this platform?Yes
I-30.4Can citizens / businesses provide anonymous feedback?Yes
I-30.5Universal accessibility (omnichannel access)?Yes
I-30.6Are government's responses to citizens / businesses publicly available?Yes (public published)
I-30.6.1If Yes > Supporting document (report / URL)https://idea.epeople.go.kr/nep/thk/change/ThinkBoxChange.npaid
I-31Are there government platforms that allow citizens to provide feedback (e.g., complements, complaints, suggestions, info requests) on service delivery?Yes
I-31.1Citizen feedback / GRM portal URLhttps://www.epeople.go.kr/petition/pps/pps.npaid
I-31.2Does the government make the service standards (e.g., response times and procedures) available to the public?Yes
I-31.3Are these platforms universally accessible or provide support for users with disabilities (e.g., e-services, availability of voice commands)?Yes
I-31.4Is there any advanced technology (e.g., chatbots or AI-enabled discussion forums) used to improve citizen engagement?Yes
I-31.5Universal accessibility (omnichannel access)?Yes
I-31.6Does the Gov respond to citizen feedback? (how the Gov has updated their services in response to citizen feedback)Yes (public published)
I-31.6.1If Yes > Supporting document (report / URL)https://www.epeople.go.kr/petition/pttn/myPttn.npaid
I-32Does the government publish its citizen engagement statistics and performance regularly?Yes
I-32.1Government response portal URLhttps://www.epeople.go.kr/index.jsp
I-32.2Are there standards or indicators to measure the performance of service delivery (and compliance)?Yes
I-32.3Does the government publish its citizen engagement performance/results?Yes
I-32.4Any government initiative to improve the representation of vulnerable groups?Yes

GovTech Enablers Index

KeyIndicatorSolution Details
I-33Is there a government entity focused on GovTech (digital transformation, WoG, online services, etc.)?Yes (Established)
I-33.1Official name of the main GovTech institutionMinistry of the Interior and Safety
I-33.2Main GovTech institution URLhttps://www.mois.go.kr/eng/a01/engMain.do
I-33.3Main GovTech institution was established / will be established in (year)1948
I-33.4Type of main GovTech organizationGovernment
I-33.5Institutional responsibility for GovTechMoPS / Pub Adm
I-33.6GovTech roles & responsibilities [please select all that apply]Policy / Strategy, eGovernment / eServices, Private Sector / PPP, Digital skills, KS&L, Innovation, OSS, DT, Other
I-33.7Other relevant GovTech institution linkshttps://eng.nia.or.kr/site/nia_eng/main.do
I-33.8Is there a Coordination Body (SC, Council) leading GovTech initiatives?Yes
I-33.8.1If Yes > Name and/or URL of the coordination bodyDigital Government Promotion Committee
I-33.9Is there an entity to monitor & report Digital/GovTech spending for the whole government?Yes
I-33.9.1If Yes > Name and/or URL of the public entityThe Board of Audit and Inspection of Korea
I-33.10Publishing of the GovTech institution's annual progress report (results / spending)?Yes (public published)
I-33.10.1If Yes > Supporting document (report / URL)https://www.bai.go.kr/bai/board/base/list
I-34Is there a dedicated government entity in charge of data governance or data management?Yes (Established)
I-34.1Name of Data Governance (DG) institutionMinistry of the Interior and Safety
I-34.2Data Governance institution URLhttps://www.mois.go.kr/eng/a01/engMain.do
I-34.3Data Governance institution was established / will be established in (year)1948
I-34.4Type of Data Governance institutionPart of another institution
I-34.5Data Governance implementation arrangementsHolistic DG approach
I-34.6Is there a Data Governance strategy / policy?Yes (Approved)
I-34.6.1If Yes > Supporting document (report / URL)https://www.odsc.go.kr/files/boards/2856/admin_20220225100405_20.pdf
I-34.7Publishing of the Data Governance institution's progress report (results/spending)?Yes (public published)
I-34.7.1If Yes > Supporting document (report / URL)https://www.odsc.go.kr/archive/2853
I-35Is there a GovTech / Digital Transformation strategy?Yes (new/current)
I-35.1GovTech / digital transformation strategy URL (approved / drafted)https://www.mois.go.kr/frt/sub/a06/b04/egovVision/screen.do
I-35.2GovTech strategy was approved / will be approved in (year)2021
I-36Is there a whole-of-government approach to public sector digital transformation?Yes (Institutionalized)
I-36.1Whole of Government (WoG) > Relevant policy/strategy URLhttps://www.mois.go.kr/frt/sub/a06/b04/egovVision/screen.do
I-36.2Is there a Ministry / Dept leading the public sector digital transformation / cultural change / WoG approach?Yes
I-36.2.1If Yes > Name and/or URL of the relevant public entityhttps://www.mois.go.kr/eng/a01/engMain.do
I-36.3Is there a cross government forum where strategic WoG topics (digital, data, technology, capacity) can be addressed by senior digital officials across government?Yes
I-36.3.1If Yes > Name and/or URL of the relevant platform/forum / entityDigital Government Promotion Committee / Digital Government Innovation TF
I-36.4Publishing of the progress in WoG approach / digital transformation (results, spending)?Yes (public published)
I-36.4.1If Yes > Supporting document (report / URL)https://www.mois.go.kr/cmm/fms/FileDown.do
I-37Are there RTI Laws to make data/info available to the public online or digitally?Yes (Effective)
I-37.1Right to Information (RTI) Law URLhttps://law.go.kr/
I-37.2RTI Law was approved / will be approved in (year)2013
I-37.3Is there an entity monitoring implementation/compliance?Yes
I-37.4Publishing of the progress in implementing RTI laws (RTI requests received, granted, etc.)?Yes (public published)
I-37.4.1If Yes > Supporting document (report / URL)https://www.odsc.go.kr/archive/2858
I-38Is there a Data Protection / Privacy law?Yes (Effective)
I-38.1Official title of the Data Protection / Privacy LawPersonal Information Protection Act
I-38.2Data Protection / Privacy Law URLhttps://law.go.kr/
I-38.3Data Protection / Privacy Law was approved / will be approved in (year)2020
I-38.4Is there an entity monitoring implementation/compliance?Yes
I-38.5Publishing of the data protection/privacy complaints and feedback?Yes (public published)
I-38.5.1If Yes > Supporting document (report / URL)https://privacy.go.kr
I-39Is there a Data Protection Authority?Yes
I-39.1Name of the Data Protection AuthorityPersonal Information Protection Commission
I-39.2Data Protection Authority URLhttps://www.pipc.go.kr
I-39.3Data Protection Authority was established / will be established in (year)2011
I-39.4Publishing of the Data Protection Authority performance/results?Yes (public published)
I-39.4.1If Yes > Supporting document (report / URL)https://www.pipc.go.kr/np/cop/bbs/selectBoardList.do
I-40Is there a national ID (or similar foundational ID) system?Yes
I-41Are records in the national ID system stored in a digitized (electronic) format?Yes
I-42Is there a digital signature regulation and PKI to support service delivery?Operational. Used in practice for e-Services
I-42.1Digital Signature URLhttps://www.law.go.kr/LSW/lsInfoP.do
I-42.2Digital Signature was launched / will be launched in (year)1999
I-42.3Use of Digital Signature in public sector?Both back- and front-office transactions
I-42.4Is Digital Signature linked with Digital ID/Mobile devices?Yes
I-42.5Which entities provide Digital Signature services?Both government and commercial entities
I-42.6Publishing of the Digital Signature issuance/utilization?Yes (public published)
I-42.6.1If Yes > Supporting document (report / URL)https://www.kisa.or.kr/1040701
I-43ITU Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI)0.985213561489441
I-44UN Human Capital Index (HCI)0.9087
I-45Is there a government strategy / program to improve digital skills in the public sector?Yes (Both strategy and program)
I-45.1Title of Digital Skills (DS) strategye-Govenment 2025 Plan
I-45.2Digital Skills strategy URLhttps://www.mois.go.kr/frt/sub/a06/b04/egovVision/screen.do
I-45.3Digital Skills strategy was approved / will be approved in (year)2021
I-45.4Focus areas of the DS strategyAdvanced DS + DL
I-45.5Is there a DS program?Yes
I-45.5.1If Yes > Type of primary DS program(s)Public sector program
I-45.5.2If Yes > DS program URLhttp://e-learning.nhi.go.kr/crs/apply/elrnAllApplyListByCl.do
I-45.5.3If Yes > DS program mandatory for new public employees?Mandatory
I-45.6Are there digital skills programs offered by governments for citizens/schools?Yes (freely available programs)
I-45.7Publishing of the results/progress in DS programs?Yes (public published)
I-45.7.1If Yes > Supporting document (report / URL)https://www.msit.go.kr/bbs/view.do
I-46Is there a strategy and/or program to improve public sector innovation?Yes (Both strategy and program)
I-46.1Title of Public Sector Innovation strategyGovernment Innovation Strategy
I-46.2PSI strategy URLhttps://www.innogov.go.kr/static/ucms/file/2022_innogov_promotion_plan.pdf
I-46.3PSI strategy was approved / will be approved in (year)2022
I-46.4Is there a PSI program?Yes
I-46.4.1If Yes > Type of primary PSI program(s)Public sector program
I-46.4.2If Yes > PSI program URLhttps://www.innogov.go.kr/ucms/bbs/B0000043/list.do
I-46.4.3If Yes > PSI program mandatory for new public employees?Mandatory
I-46.5Publishing of the results/progress in PSI programs?Yes (internal not published)
I-46.5.1If Yes > Supporting document (report / URL)-
I-47Is there a government entity focused on public sector innovation?Yes (Established)
I-47.1Name of the PSI institutionMinistry of the Interior and Safety
I-47.2PSI institution URLhttps://www.mois.go.kr/eng/a01/engMain.do
I-47.3PSI institution was established / will be established in (year)1948
I-47.4Focus areas of PSI institution (Innovation Lab)Digital Skills + PS Innovation
I-47.5Is there any collaboration on PSI with the private sector?Yes
I-47.5.1If Yes > Is there any financial support/incentive for private GovTech entitiesYes
I-47.6Publishing the PSI institution annual performance/results?Yes (public published)
I-47.6.1If Yes > Supporting document (report / URL)https://www.mois.go.kr/frt/bbs/type010/commonSelectBoardArticle.do
I-48Is there a government policy to support GovTech startups and private sector investments?Yes
I-48.1National policy/strategy to support GovTech startups/investments (SMEs)6th National Informatization MasterPlan
I-48.2National policy/strategy URLhttps://www.msit.go.kr/publicinfo/view.do
I-48.3National policy/strategy was approved / will be approved in (year)2018
I-48.4Does the Government provide financing to startups/SMEs for innovation?Yes
I-48.5Capacity of Government to deliver online services via PPPsYes PPP arrangements exist for online service delivery
I-48.6Is there a procurement policy aimed at prioritizing bids from startups/SMEs? (e.g., having a quota for SMEs)Yes
I-48.6.1If Yes > Supporting document (report / URL)https://www.law.go.kr/
I-48.7Publishing of the results/progress in supporting startups/SMEs for innovation?Yes (public published)
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