South Korean ACRC’s Vice Chair meets Speaker
A delegation led by South Korea’s Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission’s (ACRC) Vice Chairperson and Secretary General Chung Seung-yun met Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena at Parliament on Tuesday (21).
Chung Seung-Yun said that the Anti-Corruption Act passed in Sri Lanka last year is a very strong act. He also said that he is ready to support the introduction of the Integrity Assessment System for Government institutions in Sri Lanka which is currently operating in South Korea to prevent bribery and corruption.
The Speaker pointed out that the Anti-Corruption Act passed in Sri Lanka is completely independent and accordingly, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption will be able to work independently. The Speaker also mentioned that he hopes to work together with other supporting countries to curb corruption.
The attention was also paid to the process of anti-corruption law in South Korea and the nature of investigations. The need to enhance awareness among the Sri Lankan public regarding bribery and corruption was also discussed.
Parliament’s Acting Secretary General Chaminda Kularatne and Assistant Secretary General Hansa Abeyratne were present. Also, South Korea’s Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission Director Lee Byum Seok, Deputy Director Moon Jongpil, Assistant Director Lee Ga Yeon, Additional Director General of Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption M. R. Y. K. Uduwela and Assistant Director W. M. D. T. Bandara also participated.
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