Korea Intelligent Information Society Agency Earns ISO 37001 Anti-Corruption Certification
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Korea Intelligent Information Society Agency (NIA) has obtained ISO 37001 certification for its anti-corruption management system.
- This international standard assesses an organization's systematic management and prevention of corruption risks.
- The certification ceremony was held at NIA's Daegu headquarters.
The Korea Intelligent Information Society Agency (NIA) has officially achieved ISO 37001 certification, an international standard for anti-corruption management systems. The certification ceremony took place at NIA's headquarters in Daegu.
ISO 37001 is a globally recognized standard established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It provides a framework for organizations to systematically manage, prevent, and address corruption. The certification confirms that NIA's policies, procedures, and internal control systems are operating in line with international best practices for combating corruption.
The certification was awarded by the Korea SME Certification Institute (KOSRE), an institution established with investment from the Small and Medium Business Corporation and operating under the Ministry of SMEs and Startups. KOSRE is a comprehensive certification and evaluation body for small and medium-sized enterprises.
NIA's commitment to obtaining this certification underscores its dedication to upholding ethical business practices and maintaining transparency in its operations. By implementing a robust anti-corruption management system, NIA aims to mitigate corruption risks and foster a culture of integrity within the organization.
ISO 37001 is an international standard for anti-corruption management systems that assesses whether an organization's policies, procedures, and internal control systems for systematically managing and preventing corruption risks are operating in accordance with international standards.
Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.