Policy
Governance
Governance
Building lasting trust throughtransparent and fair management.
We establish anti-corruption principles, put them into practice, and verify compliance.
Anti-Corruption Policy
Article 1 (Prohibition of Bribery and Corruption)
All employees of HDC LABS and its agents, whether in Korea or abroad, shall not directly or indirectly offer, promise, or provide bribes to anyone, nor solicit or accept bribes from anyone. The Company applies a zero-tolerance principle to all forms of bribery and corruption.
Article 2 (Compliance with Applicable Laws and Obligations)
All employees shall comply with anti-corruption laws and regulations, including the Improper Solicitation and Graft Act, the Company's Code of Ethics, and the requirements of its Anti-Bribery Management System. The Company appropriately manages corruption risks and conflicts of interest and strives to maintain a culture of integrity and transparency.
Article 3 (Reporting and Whistleblower Protection)
Employees and stakeholders may, in good faith, report or raise concerns about actual or suspected corruption or matters related to the Anti-Bribery Management System. The Company shall keep the details of reports and the personal information of reporting persons confidential to the extent permitted by applicable laws and Company policies, and reporting persons shall not suffer any disadvantage or retaliation for making a report.
Article 4 (Reporting and Response to Corrupt Practices)
Employees shall report in accordance with the Company's reporting procedures if they believe corrupt practices have occurred or may occur in connection with the Company, business associates, or third parties. The Company shall fairly investigate reported and confirmed corruption-related matters and take necessary action in accordance with applicable policies.
Article 5 (Anti-Bribery Function)
The Company operates an Anti-Bribery Function with appropriate authority, independence, and competence to ensure the effective operation of the Anti-Bribery Management System. The Anti-Bribery Function supports the establishment, implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the Anti-Bribery Management System and periodically reports its performance and operational status to management.
Article 6 (Fostering an Anti-Corruption Culture and Continual Improvement)
The Company places integrity and ethics at the heart of its corporate culture. It fosters an anti-corruption culture through ongoing training, communication, and awareness-raising activities that help officers and employees prevent corruption. All officers and employees, including the CEO, shall comply with this Policy and actively promote an anti-corruption culture. The Company shall continually improve the suitability and effectiveness of its Anti-Bribery Management System.
HDC LABSLee Jun-hyung, CEO
Anti-Corruption Management Declaration
Anti-Bribery Management System Certificate (ISO 37001)
