Jeon Hyun-hee, Chairperson of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission, Elected as Director of the International Ombudsman Institute

Jeon Hyun-hee, Chairperson of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission. (Photo by Yonhap News)

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] Jeon Hyun-hee, Chairperson of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission, has been elected as the Asia Regional Director of the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI).

The Commission announced on the 18th, "Chairperson Jeon was elected as a director in the IOI by-election held via electronic voting from the 10th to the 14th." The IOI is an association of non-profit organizations that handle public grievances against government agencies or officials.

As an IOI director, Chairperson Jeon will discuss agenda items such as regulation amendments, subsidy execution decisions, and membership application reviews. The Commission stated, "In particular, representing the Asia region, she is expected to promote the development of Asian ombudsman institutions globally and strengthen the role of ombudsmen in Asian member countries."

On the 27th, Chairperson Jeon will deliver a presentation at the 12th IOI Conference, representing the Asia-Pacific region, on the topic "The Role of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission in Representing the Voices of Marginalized Groups during the Pandemic."

Chairperson Jeon said, "My election as an IOI director was possible because the efforts to protect the rights of vulnerable groups such as the elderly, disabled, and youth through grievance resolution and institutional improvements were recognized by Asian member countries. I will strive for broad communication and cooperation with IOI member countries to share Korea’s experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and to propose directions for the development of Asian and global ombudsman institutions as the head of a leading ombudsman organization."

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