South Korea Ranks 3rd in UN E-Government Survey... Praised for Online Services and Communication Environment

Denmark, Finland, and Now Ranked 3rd Worldwide

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced that South Korea ranked 3rd among 193 member countries in this year's e-Government Survey released by the United Nations (UN) at its New York headquarters on the 28th local time.

Since 2002, the UN has evaluated the ‘e-Government Development Index (EGDI)’ of all 193 member countries every two years in odd-numbered years and announced the results in even-numbered years. The evaluation criteria consist of three areas: ▲online service level ▲telecommunication infrastructure ▲human capital level, and the e-Government Development Index is calculated by combining the results of each area.

South Korea scored 0.9529 out of 1 point in the e-Government Development Index evaluation, ranking 3rd in the world after Denmark (0.9717) and Finland (0.9533). While it received similar or better evaluations than the 1st and 2nd ranked countries in online service level and telecommunication infrastructure, it was rated relatively lower in human capital level, resulting in an overall 3rd place.

The Ministry of the Interior and Safety plans to thoroughly analyze this evaluation result and use it as an opportunity to further develop South Korea’s digital government by strengthening cooperation with leading countries and international organizations.

Minister Lee Sang-min stated, “We expect the Digital Platform Government to further elevate South Korea’s international status,” adding, “We will create new exemplary cases leading the international community through proactive customized public service provision, data-driven scientific governance, and fostering an innovative public-private cooperation ecosystem.”

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