Lee to discuss pan-government drive to eradicate corruption

President Lee Jae Myung is scheduled to lead a meeting on Friday to address a government-wide initiative to combat corruption, which encompasses issues such as corruption linked to government contracts and former officials. The inaugural session of the anti-corruption policy conference under the Lee administration will convene leaders from 18 major government ministries and agencies, including the finance minister, the acting police chief, and the head of the national intelligence agency, according to the presidential office.

Over the course of two sessions, President Lee will receive updates from participants on strategies to curb entrenched corrupt practices at local authorities and irregularities associated with government contracts. The dialogue will also encompass measures to deter the misuse of state funds, including the unlawful acquisition of subsidies, as well as corruption involving past government officials, the office reported.