'D-9 to Presidential Election'... Government Begins Intensive Reporting Period for the 'Anti-Graft Act' Starting Today

[Asia Economy Sejong=Reporter Son Seon-hee] With the 20th presidential election just 9 days away, the government is intensifying the collection of reports on violations of the 'Improper Solicitation and Graft Act' and the Code of Conduct for Public Officials to prevent laxity in public service discipline and various corrupt acts.

According to the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission on the 28th, the government will operate this focused reporting period from today until April 30. This is a follow-up measure to the 'Comprehensive Inspection of Local Government Anti-Corruption Norms Operation Status' announced by the Anti-Corruption Commission on the 24th.

The subjects of reporting include ▲unjust interference or influence in personnel matters such as recruitment, promotion, or transfer ▲acts of soliciting to have a company operated by a public official’s family selected as a target for private contracts ▲violations of conflict of interest prevention regulations such as failure to report private interests ▲local council members participating in executive committees where they or their families have direct interests.

Reports can be made through the Anti-Corruption Commission’s 'Integrity Portal_Corruption Public Interest Reporting' or by visiting or mailing to the Comprehensive Civil Service Center (Sejong) and the Government Joint Civil Service Center (Seoul). Alternatively, consultations are available by calling '1398' or '110' without an area code.

Anyone can report violations of the Improper Solicitation and Graft Act and the Code of Conduct according to the law, and the confidentiality of the reporter is strictly guaranteed. Reporters can receive protective measures such as personal protection from the Anti-Corruption Commission against disadvantages or threats to life and body that may arise from reporting.

The Anti-Corruption Commission stated that if violations are confirmed from the received reports, they will strictly handle the cases by requesting investigations from investigative and audit agencies or demanding disciplinary actions internally.

Han Sam-seok, Director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau at the Anti-Corruption Commission, said, "We will strictly take action according to law and principles against public officials found guilty of misconduct through reports."

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