9.1.1 Korea’s Participation in International Organizations

The Republic of Korea became the 161th Member States of the United Nations on September 17, 1991. Before joining the UN, Korea eagerly sought a membership mostly in financial organizations such as IMF, IBRD, and ADB as well as in the UN specialized agencies.

As of May, 2018, Korea participates in 89 IGOs (Inter-Governmental Organizations) i…