This document discusses corruption in government and business relations in South Korea. It provides background on the author and defines corruption. It then examines the causes of corruption in Korea, including organizational, social, cultural, and psychological factors. The document analyzes corruption issues during different presidential periods from 1948 to 2014. It concludes that corruption has persisted and eroded institutions in Korea due to the powerful role of large business conglomerates. The current actions taken by the Korean government to combat corruption are also outlined, such as the establishment of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission and new anti-corruption laws.