Open Government, Korea

About Open Government, Korea

Data.go.kr is South Korea's national open data portal, operated by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. It provides a catalog of public datasets from government agencies, available as downloadable files and open APIs, along with an AI-powered search function for locating relevant data.

The portal supports a full application process for datasets not yet listed, including a review procedure, and a dispute mediation process for cases where data provision is refused or discontinued. It also offers data visualization tools, including a public data map and a citizen participation map for location-based information.

Beyond raw data access, the site connects users to related programs and organizations: a public data strategy committee, a dispute mediation committee, a startup competition for public data applications, a support center for public data startups (Open Square-D), and an open data forum. It links out to sector-specific and regional data portals covering areas such as weather, geospatial information, environment, culture, agriculture, healthcare, food safety, and education, as well as city- and province-level data portals across South Korea.

Key features

• AI-powered search for public datasets
• File data and Open API downloads
• Data request applications for datasets not yet on the portal
• Dispute mediation requests for refused or discontinued data provision
• Public data visualization and citizen participation maps
• Public Git repository for sharing data-related code

Frequently asked questions