Republic of Korea received 6 very prestigious UN awards in the different areas of public service. The United Nations Public Service Awards (UNPSA) is the most prestigious international recognition of excellence in public service. It rewards the creative achievements and contributions of public service institutions that lead to a more effective and responsive public administration in countries worldwide. Through an annual competition, the UN Public Service Awards promotes the role, professionalism and visibility of public service. In 2013 Republic of Korea received 6 awards in UNPSA competition. Korea is the only country received the most of awards.