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KIST Holds 3rd Term Upright Citizen Auditors Appointment Ceremony and Regular Meeting (Nov. 26, 2024)
- Date : 2024-12-17
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KIST Holds 3rd Term Upright Citizen Auditors Appointment Ceremony and Regular Meeting
On November 26, 2024, the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), led by President Sang Rok Oh, announced the launch of the 3rd term of its Upright Citizen Auditors during an appointment ceremony held that day at KIST's Seoul headquarters. The ceremony, attended by the KIST President and key officials, was followed by a regular meeting where discussions were held under the theme “Strategies for Promoting Anti-Corruption and Integrity Policies.”
The newly appointed 3rd Term Upright Citizen Auditors include Professor Jae Hoon Lee (Lawyer, School of Law, Sungshin Women’s University), Certified Public Accountant Gu-Ho Choi (Daeyoung Accounting Corporation), and Labor Attorney Chae-Nui Park (Hansoo Labor Law Firm). Each of them will serve for a two-year term.
The Upright Citizen Auditor system is an external anti-corruption initiative introduced and run by KIST since 2017, designed to provide consultation on KIST's major projects and areas prone to corruption, and makes suggestions and recommendations for system improvements.
KIST President Sang Rok Oh remarked, “Over the past eight years, the Upright Citizen Auditors have played a crucial role in helping us improve outdated systems and practices through their advice and suggestions. With the launch of the 3rd Term of this auditor system, we anticipate continued active participation and meaningful contributions to strengthening KIST’s integrity.” He also emphasized KIST’s ongoing dedication to enhancing organizational transparency.
KIST has consistently demonstrated its commitment to ethical management, having obtained ISO 37001 (Anti-Bribery Management Systems) certification in 2021. Looking ahead, KIST plans to be the first government-funded research institute to introduce and acquire ISO 37301 (Compliance Management Systems) certification by 2025. These efforts reflect KIST’s goal to achieve global standards not only in research excellence but also in ethical governance, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted institution among the government and the public.
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