Administrative reform using information and communication technologies (ICTS) in Korea

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explain govemment efforts for administrative reform using ICTs in Korea. Especially, this study focuses on how the government informs, consults with and engages citizens using ICTs through an analysis of OPEN system in Seoul. Firstly, the political backgrounds and the institutions for constructing the e-government have been analyzed. Secondly, the OPEN system in Seoul has been analyzed. The result of this study shows that constructuring the e-governrnent as a means of administrative reform strengthens public participation and transparency in policy making process in spite of a few obstacles such as digital divide, secrecy problem.