[GLOBAL ECONOMIC TIMES]  Corruption occurring throughout Korean society is eating away at the entire society like a cancer. In particular, the prosecution, police, judiciary, executive branch, Board of Audit and Inspection, National Assembly members, and corrupt media who step up to protect and protect criminals are causing great disappointment to the public and deep skepticism about the future of the Republic of Korea.

It is shocking that the institutions that should exist to create a just society are instead at the center of corruption. As law enforcement agencies, prosecutors and police have an obligation to take responsibility for the safety of the people and eradicate corruption. But the reality is just the opposite. They are abusing their power to protect certain groups, concealing the truth, and even abusing the law.

The same goes for the judiciary, executive branch and politicians. Public officials who are supposed to serve the people distort the law for their own benefit and try to maintain power through corrupt methods. The corrupt media, which tries to defend these politicians and block critical views, is losing its function of monitoring society and is instead playing a role in promoting corruption.

This type of corruption goes beyond the moral hazard of individuals and is destroying the trust of the entire society. People no longer trust the government and do not respect the law. Society is filled with distrust and conflict, and ultimately the competitiveness of the entire country is inevitably weakened.

In order to overcome this situation, the active participation of the people is needed above all else. If you witness or suspect an act of corruption, you must actively report it and support civic groups fighting against corruption. Additionally, when electing politicians, we must choose people with ability and morality, and support fair media instead of corrupt media.

The government must also fight corruption with a strong will. The authority of the prosecution and police must be decentralized and transparency must be increased. Additionally, an anti-corruption system must be established and punishment for corrupt acts must be strengthened.

The future of the Republic of Korea is in the hands of all of us. We must all strive to eradicate corruption and create a just society with the idea that everyone should be equal and fair before the law.