Korea’s anti-corruption policies, including the Public Institution Comprehensive Integrity Assessment, were introduced to 189 State Parties during the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) meeting held in Vienna, Austria, from June 12 to 16.

The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) shared Korea’s anti-corruption policies and engaged in discussions on internationally pending issues relating to anti-corruption at the 14^th UNCAC Implementation Review Group and the 14^th Working Group on Prevention meeting.

UNCAC is an international convention, currently consisting of 189 State Parties, which aims to enhance the quality of life for global citizens by combating corruption that undermines democratic and ethical values and justice and jeopardizes sustainable development and the rule of law.

State Parties to the Convention and anti-corruption experts from international organizations have been participating in the annual meeting since 2010 to share their progress towards the implementation and consider technical assistance for implementation review procedure and effective implementation.

In May 2023, Korea’s summary report on the second cycle review of the implementation of UNCAC was released on the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) website.

At a recent meeting, ACRC gave a presentation on the Public Institution Comprehensive Integrity Assessment system. The Commission shared the Public Institution Comprehensive Integrity Assessment model, which has integrated existing assessment systems, along with the result of the 2022 Public Institution Comprehensive Integrity Assessment with the international community.

In addition, ACRC engaged in discussions on major agenda items, including best practices for efficiency assessment of anti-corruption policies and the relationship between corruption-preventive approach and law enforcement approach.

ACRC Assistant Chairperson of Planning and Coordination Office Lim Yoon-Ju said, “We will actively introduce and share Korea’s outstanding anti-corruption policies, such as the Comprehensive Integrity Assessment system, at the UNCAC meeting where experts from 189 State Parties are gathered.”