What to be reported

Fraudulent or illicit payment related to social security benefits (National Pension, National Health Insurance, Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance, Employment Insurance)

Fraudulent or illicit payment of public assistance

Fraudulent or illicit payment of subsidy for welfare facilities

Fraudulent or illicit payment made in violation of Subsidy Management Act

How to report

Anyone who discovers a government subsidy fraud may report to the ACRC by the following channels.

Internet:

www.clean.go.kr (Korean only)

Post Address:

Government Complaints Counseling Center, Government Complex - Seoul 209, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03171

Fax:

+82-44-200-7972

Visit:

You can visit the ACRC office in Seoul or Sejong to submit reports. Our office hours are 9 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday.

Government Complaints Counseling Center: Government Complex - Seoul 209, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03171

ACRC main office: Government Complex-Sejong, 20, Doum 5-ro, Sejong 30102

* Reports shall be made in writing (including electronic documents) with the reporting person's personal details along with the evidence in order to prevent irresponsible reporting, false reporting, etc.

How to handle a report

After receiving a report and verifying its details, the ACRC, if necessary, refers the case to the Board of Audit & Inspection, investigative agencies, or supervisory institution of reported public organization and informs the reporter of the investigation result notified.

In case the report directly contributed to recovering or increasing the revenue of a public institution or reducing its expenses, the reporter may be paid rewards up to 3 billion won.

The ACRC provide protective measures such as guarantee of employment, physical protection, confidentiality for reporters, cooperators, etc. in order for them to report the violation without fear.

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