Chairman 'Wedge' Continues... Anti-Corruption Commission Emphasizes "No Gift Restrictions Among Ordinary People"

Jeon Hyun-hee Denies "No Increase in Gift Value for Agricultural, Livestock, and Marine Products During Chuseok" at National Assembly
Mentions "Will Promote Campaign to Prevent Private Consumption Decline"

Jeon Hyun-hee, Chairperson of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission. / Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] While Jeon Hyun-hee, Chairperson of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission, firmly stated that there will be no increase in the gift value limit for agricultural, livestock, and marine products from 100,000 won to 200,000 won for public officials under the Improper Solicitation and Graft Act (Kim Young-ran Act) during Chuseok, the Commission reiterated on the 8th that "there is no value limit among ordinary citizens."

The Commission announced on the same day that it will promote a "Correct Understanding of the Improper Solicitation and Graft Act" campaign with this message. The key point is that ordinary citizens can give and receive gifts of any amount without restrictions. For public officials with job-related connections, the limits remain "50,000 won for general gifts and 100,000 won for agricultural, livestock, and marine products," reaffirming the rule.

Starting immediately, Chairperson Jeon will personally post related promotional posters on the first floor of the Government Seoul Office Building. Subsequently, a total of 10,000 copies will be distributed: 5,000 to public institutions, 4,000 to major large marts, and 1,000 to public transportation locations such as KTX stations, rest areas, and airports. The posters will also be displayed on electronic billboards at major KTX stations and highway rest areas.

Chairperson Jeon said, "This Chuseok, I hope all citizens will correctly understand the Improper Solicitation and Graft Act and express their regret for not being able to visit relatives and those they appreciate by sending gifts of our agricultural and marine products instead."

At the comprehensive policy inquiry of the National Assembly Budget and Accounts Committee the day before, Chairperson Jeon mentioned, "Raising the legal standards again this time could undermine the fundamental purpose of the law," adding, "The Improper Solicitation and Graft Act regulates public officials with job-related connections, but it is true that there are concerns about the law being applied in the private sector as well, causing a decline in consumption. Therefore, we will carry out a campaign to promote a correct understanding of the Improper Solicitation and Graft Act to prevent consumption decline."

Previously, the Commission raised the gift value limit for agricultural, livestock, and marine products for public officials from 100,000 won to 200,000 won during last year's Chuseok and this year's Lunar New Year holidays.

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