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Scoring 180 countries around the world, the Corruption Perceptions Index is the leading global indicator of public sector corruption.
North Korea has a score of 17 this year, with a change of 0 since last year, meaning it ranks 172 out of 180 countries.
Find out about key corruption issues in North Korea in CPI 2023 for Asia Pacific: Regional stagnation marked by inadequate delivery of anti-corruption commitments
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For five years in a row, the Asia Pacific region has shown little to no progress in the fight against corruption due to failure to deliver on anti-corruption agendas.
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As authoritarianism grows and restrictions on civic space and basic freedoms imposed during the pandemic remain in place, the region stagnates for the fourth year in a row.
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Asia has witnessed 10 years of mass movements calling for action against corruption, but much of this public outrage has been co-opted by populist leaders and…
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The Asia Pacific region struggles to combat corruption and tackle the profound health and economic impact of COVID-19.
