The Anti-Corruption Commission Targets MZ Generation with 'Anti-Corruption' Education... Fostering Integrity Talent

Launch of the '2030 Cheongnyeom Talent Academy'

[Asia Economy Sejong=Reporter Son Seon-hee] The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission has established a new educational program on anti-corruption and integrity targeting the 2030 generation, who are sensitive to the issue of 'fairness.'

The Integrity Training Institute of the Anti-Corruption Commission announced on the afternoon of the 4th that it held the entrance ceremony for the '1st 2030 Integrity Talent Academy' at Seoul Citizen Hall. About 90 young people in their 20s and 30s participated in the first academy. The program will be conducted once a week for a total of eight sessions until the 29th of next month.

The 2030 Integrity Talent Academy is an educational program designed to raise young people's interest in anti-corruption issues and to cultivate the professional integrity competencies necessary for prospective members of society and early-career professionals. Chairperson Jeon Hyun-hee gave the first special lecture on the topic of 'Anti-Corruption and Integrity Policies and Systems.'

In addition, anti-corruption experts such as Lee Jeong-ju, adjunct professor at the University of Seoul, and Alice Berggrun, policy analyst at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), are participating in the program. Related lectures will cover topics such as ▲ the relationship between integrity and national competitiveness ▲ the structure, culture, and changing trends of corruption ▲ international anti-corruption norms including the UN Convention against Corruption and the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention, and each country's response methods ▲ and integrity and ethical management for sustainable corporate governance.

After completing the program, outstanding students will be awarded the Chairperson’s Award of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission and given opportunities to participate in various policy programs operated by the commission. Furthermore, opportunities will be provided to participate in related integrity education instructor training courses and integrity ethical management education programs to develop professional integrity competencies.

Chairperson Jeon stated, "I hope that through this newly launched education by the Anti-Corruption Commission, young people will be able to develop integrity competencies, which are core values for future talents."

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