# Misconduct cases remain unresolved for years in South Korea, data show

Source: [Retraction Watch](https://retractionwatch.com/2026/11/10/misconduct-cases-remain-unresolved-for-years-in-south-korea-data-show/) · 2026-11-10 · Science & Society
Page: https://themorning.science/story/misconduct-cases-remain-unresolved-for-years-in-south-korea-data-show-0a64b6c8ceba24d5
Kind: research · Impact: medium

## In brief

- Research misconduct inquiries in South Korea are meant to be completed within months but are taking years, according to data from the National Research Foundation of Korea.
- The reported data cover 83 misconduct cases handled by the National Research Foundation of Korea.

## Why it matters

Long delays in misconduct inquiries can leave questionable research unresolved for years, which weakens trust in the scientific record and in how institutions handle integrity complaints.

## Timeline

- 2026-11-10: Retraction Watch reports data showing misconduct inquiries at South Korea's National Research Foundation taking years instead of months

## Coverage

- [Misconduct cases remain unresolved for years in South Korea, data show](https://retractionwatch.com/2026/11/10/misconduct-cases-remain-unresolved-for-years-in-south-korea-data-show/) — Retraction Watch, 2026-11-10

Tags: research-misconduct, research-integrity, south-korea, research-funding

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