The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC, Chairperson Kim Hong-Il) held a meeting at the Government Complex Sejong on October 23 to discuss anti-corruption cooperation measures with the Central Committee for Internal Affairs of Vietnam (CCIA, Chairman Phan Dinh Trac).

20 individuals participated in the meeting, including ACRC Vice Chairperson and Secretary General Chung Seung-Yun, CCIA Deputy Chairman Vo Van Dung, and the delegation.

ACRC presented key integrity policies, including the implementation status of the “Prevention of Conflict of Interest Act” and the system of “Comprehensive Integrity Assessment*.” CCIA shared Vietnam’s anti-corruption policy direction and its outcomes. Subsequently, both parties engaged in discussions over measures for anti-corruption cooperation between the two countries.

* Comprehensive Integrity Assessment: a system designed to evaluate the level of integrity within public institutions and encourage them to identify and address corruption-prone factors

Vietnam is a major partner country as this year marks the 31st anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties with Korea in 1992. In addition, Vietnam is a participating state of the Indian-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) and a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), just like Korea.

Since the initial signing of the MOU on anti-corruption cooperation with CCIA in February 2010, ACRC has remained committed to fostering active anti-corruption cooperation.

ACRC Vice Chairperson and Secretary General Chung Seung-Yun said, “It is meaningful that this meeting reaffirms the close and cooperative relationship between the two agencies. We look forward to enhancing the anti-corruption capacity of both countries by carrying out ongoing active cooperation, such as sharing policies, and establishing anti-corruption solidarity.”

CCIA Deputy Chairman Vo Van Dung said, “Various anti-corruption policies and institutions shared by ACRC over the past 10 years have been considerably helpful for the establishment and implementation of anti-corruption policies in Vietnam. We hope that this meeting establishes a closer relationship between the two agencies.”