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Maroc
14-05-2025
- Business
- Maroc
Morocco, Korea Expand Joint Efforts to Combat Corruption
In a move to bolster joint efforts against corruption, Morocco and Korea signed a memorandum of understanding Tuesday in Rabat, laying the groundwork for closer cooperation on transparency and integrity. The agreement was signed between Morocco's National Authority for Probity Prevention and Fight against Corruption and Korea's Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission, with the aim of promoting ethics and preventing corruption in line with their national laws and international conventions to which they are parties. It reflects both parties' shared conviction that corruption poses a threat to the progress and security of societies. Through this MoU, they demonstrate their commitment to developing suitable mechanisms for the implementation of the provisions of the 2003 UN Convention against Corruption, namely through bilateral agreements. In a statement to the press, Morocco's National Authority President Mohamed Benalilou viewed the signing as an opportunity to tap into Korea's expertise in tackling corruption, with a special focus on their integrity measurement indicators. The indicator developed by the Korean Commission is regarded as a best practice, offering a model from which Morocco's anti-corruption authority can draw inspiration to develop a similar national tool for shaping effective policies in integrity and transparency, Morocco's Authority says in a press release. Korea's Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission of the Republic of Korea is considered one of the most effective bodies in fighting corruption in the country, says the same source. For his part, Ryu Jeol Wan, Korea's Anti-Corruption Commission President, said that the agreement represents a significant practical step toward cooperation between the two countries in preventing and combating corruption, in parallel with the existing economic cooperation between them. He praised the strong, longstanding friendship that unites the two nations, adding that this initiative aims to strengthen anti-corruption capabilities and the exchange of expertise, with the goal of achieving high-integrity and transparent societies. Additionally, areas of bilateral cooperation will mainly include the exchange of expertise, best practices, and lessons learned from challenges in preventing and combating corruption; the development of technical training programs to build the capacities of both parties. It will also involve support for the implementation of education and training programs as well as the organization of joint seminars and workshops on topics related to transparency, integrity, and anti-corruption. MAP: 13 mai 2025
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Major case filed against Kim Sae Ron's attorney amid legal battle with Kim Soo Hyun
The case surrounding Kim Sae Ron and Kim Soo Hyun grows more complex as more allegations have come forth. In a new turn of events, attorney Boo Ji Seok, who is handling the high-profile case from Sae Ron's end, is under fire as he has been sued for alleged misconduct. Case filed against Kim Sae Ron's attorney On a recent advancement of the case, it was found that attorney Ji Seok is in the middle of a whistleblower complaint which has been filed with Korea's Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission. While the name of the person who filed the complaint has not been revealed, they have alleged that the attorney took part in unethical and allegedly illegal conduct of practice, according to reports from Pinkvilla. The case specifically focuses on how the attorney is handling the family's legal case against Kim Soo Hyun. The allegations against attorney Ji Seok also state that the man acted beyond his legal boundaries as an attorney and may have also shared sensitive and illicit materials with the public as well. The person who has filed the claim has alleged that the attorney was directly a part of distributing and disseminating private information and photographs. The complaint shared that 'As the legal representative of Kim Sae Ron's family, Attorney Boo did more than provide legal advice. He actively disseminated the family's claims and used his status as a lawyer to present false information as if it were verified fact. This abuse of legal authority warrants serious criticism.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 25 Celebs You Didn't Realize Are Gay - No. 8 Will Shock Women Journalistate Undo Attorney Ji Seok's public statements were false According to the person who filed the complaint, Ji Seok's official statements in public were also false and were filled with false allegations. He made statements related to 'grooming-related sexual abuse' against actor Kim Soo Hyun, which had no proof, and heavily tarnished the actor's reputation in the market. Ties with the previous case filed by Kim Soo Hyun's agency These allegations are directly related to the previously filed cases against Kim Sae Ron's family, a person who claims to be her aunt as well as a YouTuber online who has shared a lot of content against the actor regarding the case. Previously, the actor's agency had also filed cases against the aforementioned parties under the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes. This was with regard to the distribution of camera footage and other law violations.
Korea Herald
16-02-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
S. Korea rises to 30th in global corruption index
South Korea ranked 30th in the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index, released last week by Transparency International, Seoul officials said Sunday. It marks the country's highest ranking since the index's calculation method was revised in 2012. Compared to 2023, the country ranked two spots higher, and its Corruption Perceptions Index score also increased to 64 out of 100, up from 63. An official from South Korea's government agency Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission analyzed the results, saying, 'While national-level efforts to prevent corruption have had a positive impact on integrity assessments, the rise of new corruption factors — such as cryptocurrency-related crime and political polarization — has negatively affected both domestic and international perceptions of corruption.' The Korean anti-corruption agency official added that the ranking is based on surveys conducted through October 2024, so the declaration of martial law in December was not reflected in the results. Among OECD member countries, South Korea's ranking also improved, rising from 22nd to 21st. In 2023, South Korea ranked 32nd in the global index, slipping one place from the previous year. That decline was the first in seven years since the implementation of an anti-graft law in 2016. The Corruption Perceptions Index evaluates how corrupt a country's public sector is perceived to be, using data collected by governance and business experts, according to Transparency International. The rankings are released annually.
