Launch of ACRC 2030 Advisory Group, “Translating the Voice of the Youth into ACRC Policies”

- Personally engage in the field of policies regarding the protection of rights and interests and the prevention of corruption to deliver the voice of young people -

(February 22, 2024, ACRC)

The “1st ACRC 2030 Advisory Group” was launched, designed to represent the voice of the youth and provide original ideas on policies for young people in the course of implementing policies of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC, Chairperson Ryu Chul Whan) regarding the protection of rights and interests and the prevention of corruption.

The “ACRC 2030 Advisory Group“ will carry out activities, including their participation in and monitoring of major ACRC policies regarding the resolution of citizens’ grievances, prevention of corruption, administrative appeals, and institutional improvements. Additionally, the Group will engage in policy discussions and proposals to collect the opinions of the youth. These activities commenced with the “launching ceremony and orientation” held for two days starting from February 22.

During the two-day orientation, ACRC discussed the direction of operating the Group and provided education on major policies to enhance its capacity.

The members of the “ACRC 2030 Advisory Group” were selected through open recruitment via the “Youth DB” with a competition ratio of 10 to 1.

The Group consists of 20 members in their 20s and 30s with various career backgrounds, including university students, practitioners from the education and social welfare sectors, and company employees, with a youth aide, Choi Hyun Seok, as the head of the Group.

The head of the Group, Mr. Choi, said, “The 2030 Advisory Group will be committed to actively reflecting the voice of youth in policies regarding the protection of rights and interests and the prevention of corruption.”

ACRC Chairperson Ryu Chul Whan requested the newly launched “ACRC 2030 Advisory Group” by saying, “We kindly ask you to examine ACRC policies through the lens of youth, identifying blind spots yet discovered, and actively raise your voices.”