Korea Independent Commission Against Corruption
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| Korea Independent Commission Against Corruption | |
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| Hangul: |
국가청렴위원회
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| Hanja: | |
| Revised Romanization: | Gukga cheongnyeom wiwonhoe |
| McCune-Reischauer: | Kukka ch'ŏngnyŏm wiwŏnhoe |
The Korea Independent Commission Against Corruption is an independent commission reporting to the President for fighting against corruption and the promotion of clean administration in South Korea. It was set up on 25 January 2002, in accordance with the Anti-Corruption Act of Korea, enacted on July 24, 2001 by the Korean National Assembly.
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[edit] Main functions
The Korea Independent Commission Against Corruption guides the Korean government in the elimination of corruption by ensuring its anti-corruption policies are implemented by the government and its agencies. The KICAC also refers cases of corruption, reported by general citizens and by public officials, to the relevant authorities for further action. [1]
[edit] Chairmen of the Commission
- Soung-jin Chung (Aug 2005-)
- Nam-joo Lee (Mar 2003-Aug 2004)
- Chul-kyu Kang (Jan 2002- Mar 2003)
