South Korea: Judicial constraints on executive

The latest value from 2024 is 0.815 index points, a decline from 0.83 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.567 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for South Korea from 1960 to 2024 is 0.607 index points. The minimum value, 0.202 index points, was reached in 1973 while the maximum of 0.928 index points was recorded in 2017. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: The extent to which the executive branch respects the constitution and complies with court rulings and the extent to which the judiciary can act in an independent fashion.