Kim Young-shin, President of KIAT, Sends 'Integrity Letter' to SMEs for Lunar New Year Holiday
by Kim Chulhyun
Published 22 Jan.2025 08:45(KST)
Encouraging the Consumption of Agricultural, Livestock, and Fishery Products
Operation of a Gift Reporting Center
Launching the "Integrity Holiday Campaign"
The Korea Technology and Information Promotion Agency for SMEs announced on the 22nd that it has simultaneously sent a 'Integrity Letter' in the name of the president to stakeholders including supported SMEs in celebration of the Lunar New Year holiday and launched the 'Integrity Holiday Campaign.'
The Integrity Holiday Campaign promoted by the agency encourages the consumption of domestic agricultural, livestock, and fishery products to support farmers and fishermen who are currently facing difficulties due to the recent economic downturn and declining consumer sentiment. At the same time, a gift reporting center will be operated during the Lunar New Year holiday to ensure compliance with the Anti-Graft Act and the code of conduct for executives and employees, allowing for the reporting of any violations.
Kim Young-shin, president of the agency, stated in this integrity letter, “The interest and cooperation of supported companies are necessary to ensure that the commitment to integrity is faithfully realized,” and “We will strive to become a fair and transparent agency.”
Meanwhile, the agency has been leading ethical management practices, having obtained ISO 37001 certification, the international standard for anti-bribery management systems, in 2017, and receiving approval for certification renewal through a follow-up audit last December.
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