Export-Import Bank, First Policy Bank to Obtain ISO 37001 International Certification

"Global Clean Bank Trusted by Customers and Citizens"... International Certification for Anti-Corruption Management System
Efforts to Expand Internal Anti-Corruption Infrastructure... Customer Companies' Ethical Management Levels Also Reflected in Credit Rating Evaluations

Visiting KDB Bank President Kyoo Soo-eun (left in the photo) is taking a commemorative photo after receiving the 'ISO 37001 (Anti-Bribery Management System)' international certificate from Kim Jang-seop, Chairman of KSR Certification Institute, at KDB Bank Yeouido Headquarters on the 6th.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kangwook Cho] The Export-Import Bank of Korea announced on the 6th that it has become the first policy bank to obtain the international certification of 'ISO 37001 (Anti-Bribery Management System)'.

ISO 37001 is an international standard related to anti-bribery management systems established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in October 2016. It is awarded to organizations that have a systematic and transparent system meeting the standard's requirements, such as the head of the institution's anti-corruption commitment and the establishment of a monitoring system. ISO is an international organization founded in 1946 to facilitate international exchange of products and services in various fields and to promote mutual cooperation.

To obtain the certification, the bank has worked to expand its internal anti-corruption infrastructure by establishing operational rules for the anti-bribery management system and anti-corruption policies. The anti-corruption policy, which expresses the bank president's commitment to prohibiting corruption, establishing an anti-corruption culture, and continuously improving the anti-corruption system, is posted on the bank’s website.

In January, the bank established the 'Ethics and Compliance Office,' a dedicated organization for ethical management, and strengthened its monitoring functions. By acquiring the ISO 37001 international certification, it has further solidified its foundation to fulfill its responsibilities as a policy financial institution specializing in external transactions.

In particular, the bank is also making efforts to encourage private companies to participate in anti-corruption policies by reflecting the ethical management level of client companies in credit rating evaluations before providing financial services.

Bang Moon-kyu, president of the Export-Import Bank of Korea, said, "Through objective verification by the International Organization for Standardization, it has been recognized that the bank’s anti-corruption system meets global standards," adding, "Taking this certification as an opportunity, we will continue to transform into a global clean bank trusted by customers and the public."

On the 6th, Su-eun executives and employees held a time to share "Cheongnyeom Baekseolgi" rice cakes with phrases such as "A pure white Baekseolgi befitting your integrity" to celebrate obtaining the ISO 37001 (Anti-Corruption Management System) certification.

Meanwhile, on the same day, to commemorate the ISO 37001 certification and reaffirm the commitment to being a clean bank, all employees shared 'Cheongnyeom Baeksulgi,' a white rice cake with phrases such as 'A pure white Baeksulgi befitting your integrity.'

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