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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

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

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Jeon Hyun-heui, chairperson of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC), speaks during an urgent press conference in downtown Seoul on Tuesday. [YONHAP]

Corruption watchdog to investigate nepotism at NEC

The chief of Korea’s corruption watchdog said Tuesday that the agency will launch an all-out investigation into allegations of preferential hiring surrounding the National Election Commission (NEC).

2023.5.30

President Moon Jae-in, left, and Kim Jin-wook, head of the new Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials, pose for a photograph at the Blue House on Thursday. [YONHAP]

Corruption-slaying CIO officially starts up

Korea launched an independent anticorruption agency with vast authority to crack down on erring high-ranking officials, a milestone in a decades-long campaign to rebalance the country’s law enforcement agencies.

2021.1.21

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

Participants from Korea gather for discussion at the 19th International Anti-Corruption Conference, the world's largest anticorruption conference, from Coex, southern Seoul, on Thursday. The forum, held virtually for international participants in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, was attended by more than 7,000 experts and leaders. The forum concluded on Friday. [YONHAP]

Corruption could hinder vaccine distribution, IACC participants warn

Misuse of relief funds needs to be closely scrutinized around the world to ensure that coronavirus vaccines are made readily available for all people, emphasized participants of the International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) upon the forum’s...

2020.12.6

Harvard Prof. Michael J. Sandel, author of the 2008 bestseller “Justice” and the recently published “The Tyranny of Merit,” talks about justice during the International Anti-Corruption Conference. [Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission]

Harvard professor urges recognition of overlooked workers

Harvard Prof. Michael J. Sandel, author of the 2008 bestseller “Justice,” highlighted the need to rethink the economy in how it rewards and recognizes workers who make the greatest contributions to the common good.

2020.12.2

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

Jeon Hyun-heui, center right, chairperson of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC), appoints boy band Monsta X as the “publicity ambassadors” of the International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) last month at Coex in Gangnam District, southern Seoul. [ACRC]

Korea to host virtual anticorruption conference this week

The Korean government will virtually host the world’s largest anticorruption conference this week, with thousands of people from more than 100 countries expected to gather online for discussions on justice.

2020.11.29

Philosopher Michael Sandel to discuss fairness, justice at IACC conference

Michael J. Sandel, author of the 2008 bestseller “Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?," will participate in a virtual international anticorruption conference co-hosted by the Korean government to discuss unfairness in the Covid-19 pandemic.

2020.10.12