Guidelines for Reporting Admissions Irregularities in English

The Ministry of Education operates the Admissions Irregularities Report Center to receive and investigate reports of irregularities and misconduct related to university admissions in Korea(as defined under Article 2 of the Higher Education Act, Universities and etc). We appreciate your interest in promoting fairness in admissions and your willingness to provide information on such matters.

For individuals who find it difficult to use the Korean-language service, the following information outlines how to submit a report in English.

[Instructions]

- In accordance with the Operational Guidelines on the Handling and Protection of Public Interest Whistleblowers, please complete [Attachment 1 or 2] Public Interest Report Form on Admissions Irregularities(for identified or anonymous reporting) and submit it by email to The University Admissions Irregularities Inquiry Team at fairipsi@korea.kr

※ Reports may be submitted either with your real name or anonymously.

Please note that anonymous reports will be used only as reference materials for internal audits related to admissions, in accordance with the Act on the Protection of Public Interest Whistleblowers, and no reply will be provided regarding the outcome.

For any inquiries, please contact The University Admissions Irregularities Inquiry Team at fairipsi@korea.kr

Attachments

- [Attachment 1] Public Interest Report Form on Admissions Irregularities (Identified Report) (hwp)

- [Attachment 2] Public Interest Report Form on Admissions Irregularities (Anonymous Report) (hwp)

[Attachment 1]

Public Interest Report Form on Admissions Irregularities

(Identified Report)

Confirmation

of Acknowledgement

√ Have you reviewed the Precautions for Reporting Admissions Irregularities?              Yes

Reporter Information

Name

Contact Number

Address

Email Address

Personal Information Collection and Use

Collected Items

Purpose of Collection

Retention Period

Name, contact number, email address, report details, and region

For receiving, investigating, transferring, and responding to reports of admissions irregularities

10 years

※ The identity of the reporter is protected under the Act on the Protection of Public Interest Whistleblowers and related laws.

※ Reports submitted under a false or borrowed name may be restricted from acceptance and processing.

The personal information above will be used for investigations related to ensuring fairness in admissions, pursuant to the Act on the Protection of Public Interest Whistleblowers and the Ministry of Education Audit Regulations.

You have the right to refuse consent to the collection and use of your personal information. However, refusal to provide consent may limit the processing of your report.

√ Do you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described above?

Yes	No

Report Details

Name of School

Person(s) Involved (check all that apply):

University faculty (professor, lecturer, etc.)

University staff member

Date or Period of Occurrence

Elementary, middle, or high school teacher

Student and/or parent

Name and Contact Information

Other (please specify):

Title of Report

Details of the Report (Description of Misconduct)

Supporting Evidence or Documents

Attachments (if any)

I hereby report the above public interest violation related to admissions irregularities.

Date: 20__,__,__

Reporter:               (Signature) (※ Handwritten signature required)

To the Minister of Education

[Attachment 2]

Public Interest Report Form on Admissions Irregularities

(Anonymous Report : No reply)

※ When submitting a report anonymously, fields marked with * may be left blank.

As stated in accordance with the Act on the Protection of Public Interest Whistleblowers, anonymous reports will be used as reference materials for internal audits related to admissions.

Processing results will not be provided for anonymous reports.

However, if you wish to receive a reply regarding your report, please provide your email address or contact information below. Depending on the nature of the case, a response may be sent to you. (In that case, please complete the relevant fields marked with *.)

Confirmation of Acknowledgement

√ Have you reviewed the Precautions for Reporting Admissions Irregularities ?

Yes

(Reporter Information*)

Email Address

Contact Number

(Personal Information Collection and Use*)

Collected Items

Purpose of Collection

Retention Period

Name, contact number, email address, report details, and region

For receiving, investigating, transferring, and responding to reports of admissions irregularities

10 years

※ The identity of the reporter is protected under the Act on the Protection of Public Interest Whistleblowers and related laws.

※ Reports submitted under a false or borrowed name may be restricted from acceptance and processing.

The personal information above will be used for investigations related to ensuring fairness in admissions, pursuant to the Act on the Protection of Public Interest Whistleblowers and the Ministry of Education Audit Regulations.

You have the right to refuse consent to the collection and use of your personal information. However, refusal to provide consent may limit the processing of your report.

√ Do you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described above?

Yes	No

Report Details

Name of School

Person(s) Involved (check all that apply):

University faculty (professor, lecturer, etc.)

University staff member

Date or Period of Occurrence

Elementary, middle, or high school teacher

Student and/or parent

Name and contact information

Other (please specify)

Title of Report

Details of the Report (Description of Misconduct)

Supporting Evidence or Documents

Attachments (if any)

I hereby report the above public interest violation related to admissions irregularities.

Date: 20__,__,__

To the Minister of Education