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Anti-corruption and Civil Rights Commission Chairperson Ryu Chul-whan poses for a photo in an undated photo. [ANTI-CORRUPTION AND CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION]

Anticorruption chief says APEC meeting offers 'turning point' in global fight for fairness

The head of Korea's Anti-corruption and Civil Rights Commission says the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Senior Officials’ Meeting in Incheon could serve as a “turning point” for international cooperation in combating corruption.

2025.7.24

Korea moves to improve safety regulations at indoor screen golf venues as accidents rise

With accidents on the rise at indoor screen golf venues, Korea’s Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) is calling for tighter safety regulations to prevent injuries caused by golf clubs striking overhead equipment.

2025.6.5

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People protest against deepfake crimes in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Sept. 6. [NEWS1]

Deepfake-related civil complaints have risen sixfold in past year: Anticorruption commission

The number of civil complaints related to deepfake sex crimes has increased more than sixfold over the past year, according to the Anti-Corruption & Civil Rights Commission (ACRC).

2024.11.21

Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission Vice Chairperson and Secretary General Chung Seung-yun speaks during a press briefing held at the Government Complex in central Seoul on Tuesday. [YONHAP]

Corruption watchdog to raise price cap on meals civil servants can receive

The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission said Tuesday it would swiftly amend antigraft provisions and raise the capped value of meals that can be received by public servants, educators and journalists from 30,000 won ($22) to 50,000 won.

2024.7.23

Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung arrives by emergency helicopter in Dongjak District, central Seoul, to be transferred to Seoul National University Hospital after he was stabbed in the neck in Busan on Jan. 2. [NEWS1]

Anti-corruption watchdog to probe DP chief's medevac

The state-run Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission said Tuesday that it would investigate whether liberal Democratic Party chief Lee Jae-myung received preferential treatment after he was airlifted by a helicopter following his stabbing.

2024.1.16

Kim Tae-kyu, the vice chairperson of the Anti-Corruption & Civil Rights Commission (ACRC), speaks during a press briefing held at Government Complex Sejong on Dec. 27. [ANTI-CORRUPTION & CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION]

Civil rights watchdog recommends daughter be allowed to inherit low-income rental apartment

The Anti-Corruption & Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) announced on Tuesday that it asked Daejeon City Corporation to permit a daughter who cared for her ailing mother for 15 years after a 40-year separation to inherit her mother’s rental property.

2024.1.2

Kim Tae-kyu, the vice chairperson of the Anti-Corruption & Civil Rights Commission (ACRC), introduces the ACRC's role as an ombudsman agency and some of its accomplishments during a press conference held at the Press Center building in central Seoul on Wednesday. [CHO JUNG-WOO]

ACRC stresses role as ombudsman agency, even for foreigners

In the past five years, the commission has received more than 30,000 complaints, of which 23,887 have been addressed. This also included cases filed by foreigners living inside and outside the country.

2023.11.8

Kim Myung-soo appointed as promotional ambassador of anticorruption commission

Singer and actor Kim Myung-soo was appointed as the promotional ambassador of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC), his agency Management Leesang said on Thursday.The agency reported that the actor received...

2020.12.24

Jeon Hyun-heui, chairperson of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission, announces the results of this year’s Integrity Assessment Wednesday at a briefing in Seoul. [YONHAP]

Integrity index finds Land Ministry to be most corrupt

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport was rated the most corrupt ministry in this year’s integrity index by the country’s anticorruption watchdog.

2020.12.9

Jeon Hyun-heui, chairperson of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC), talks about this week’s International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) and the ACRC’s anticorruption efforts during an interview with the Korea JoongAng Daily last Thursday. [PARK SANG-MOON]

From dentist to lawyer to anticorruption advocator

Jeon Hyun-heui, chairperson of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC), has an unusual track record, to say the least.

2020.11.29