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86437
Tue, 10/27/2009 - 19:20
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Gov't reinforces protection of whistle-blowers
SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Yonhap) -- The Cabinet on Tuesday approved a revision to a law on the protection of whistle-blowers, stepping up its anti-corruption drive.
Under the revised law, those who reveal the identity or personal information of
whistle-blowers can be punished by up to three years in jail and a fine of up to
20 million won (US$17,000).
It also states that employers caught seeking to take disciplinary measures,
including dismissals, against whistle-blowers could be imprisoned for up to two
years and slapped with a fine of up to 10 million won.
"There have been cases in which employers have secretly leaked the identity of
whistle-blowers," said Park Hyuk-gu, an official at the Anti-corruption & Civil
Rights Commission.
Also Tuesday, the Cabinet approved a bill to offer monthly welfare benefits to
low-income adults who are severely handicapped.
ejkim@yna.co.kr
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Under the revised law, those who reveal the identity or personal information of
whistle-blowers can be punished by up to three years in jail and a fine of up to
20 million won (US$17,000).
It also states that employers caught seeking to take disciplinary measures,
including dismissals, against whistle-blowers could be imprisoned for up to two
years and slapped with a fine of up to 10 million won.
"There have been cases in which employers have secretly leaked the identity of
whistle-blowers," said Park Hyuk-gu, an official at the Anti-corruption & Civil
Rights Commission.
Also Tuesday, the Cabinet approved a bill to offer monthly welfare benefits to
low-income adults who are severely handicapped.
ejkim@yna.co.kr
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