The Corruption Investigation Office Publishes 'Internal Whistleblower Guide' for the Public Service Sector

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Daehyun] The High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Agency (HOCI) has published a 'Whistleblowing Guide' to promote internal whistleblowing within the public service.

On the morning of the 26th, a HOCI official stated, "Compared to external investigative agencies, members within the organization where the crime occurred are more likely to recognize or perceive the crime first, making internal whistleblowing relatively more necessary."

The guide is scheduled to be distributed this month to government ministries, local governments, and public institutions at all levels. The full file can be downloaded from the HOCI website.

The approximately 200-page guide includes ▲ the scope of high-ranking officials and high-ranking official cases and procedures ▲ protection and support measures for whistleblowers ▲ related laws, regulations, and guidelines on whistleblowing.

Director Kim Jinwook explained in the foreword, "We have reorganized the key contents of the whistleblower protection and support system in an easy-to-understand manner so that anyone can safely report crimes committed by high-ranking officials," adding, "We will serve as a shield and guardian for the reporters."

Additionally, HOCI began revising the 'HOCI Case Public Relations Guidelines' on the same day. A HOCI official said, "Since the Ministry of Justice's revised rules on the prohibition of disclosure of criminal cases have been issued, we plan to refine the guidelines based on the foundation we have been reviewing." HOCI plans to comprehensively improve and supplement the public relations guidelines by gathering opinions from the press corps, external experts, and internal investigative departments.

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