This paper deals with the analysis and adjustment computation for the Korean 1st order levelling data obtained by the National Geography Institute from 1974 to 1986. An evaluation of the accuracy of level lines using forward/back discrepancies and adjustment residuals has been carried out. A general assessment of the network in the light of current standards with other countries is discussed. The results of this study show that systematic errors are relatively high but the accuracy of the primary levelling is good enough within the limitation of precision levelling according to International Association of Geodesy(IAG) Resolution, and therefore it is concluded that this levelling will satisfy the present mapping and engineering survey.