Last year, Korea achieved its highest-ever ranking (30th) on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) aims to maintain the upward trend through strengthened integrity education for future generations. ACRC to expand the inclusion of integrity content in elementary, middle, and high school textbooks, work with military academies, the Korea National Police University, and teachers’ colleges to make integrity lectures mandatory, and sign MOUs with major universities.

The Ombudsman, Mr Jack Chan, on 11 April 2025 announced the launch of a direct investigation operation to examine the work of the Highways Department (“HyD”) on the repair and maintenance of public roads, in particular the prevention of serious road subsidence incidents.

El 2 de abril de 2025 se firmó el Protocolo de colaboración entre el Síndic de Greuges de Cataluña y los síndicos universitarios.

The 45th Anniversary of Civic Defense was celebrated on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the Lazio Regional Council with the support of the IOI.
The event provided an opportunity to reflect on the history, role, and future prospects of this institutional figure, a reference point for the protection of citizens' rights and a guarantor of administrative transparency.

Le 26 février 2025, la Direction générale de l’administration et de la fonction publique (DGAFP) a rendu publique la 3e édition de son rapport relatif à la lutte contre les discriminations et à la prise en compte de la diversité de la société française dans la fonction publique. Le Défenseur des droits y présente ses recommandations.

La cérémonie du 45e anniversaire de la Défense Civique s'est tenue le mardi 8 avril 2025 au Conseil régional du Latium, avec le soutien de l'IIO.
Cet événement a été l'occasion de retracer l'histoire, le rôle et les perspectives futures de cette figure institutionnelle, point de référence pour la protection des droits des citoyens et garant de la transparence administrative.

La ceremonia del 45.º aniversario de la Defensa Cívica se celebró el martes 8 de abril de 2025 en el Consejo Regional del Lacio, con el apoyo del IIO.
El evento fue una oportunidad para recorrer la historia, el papel y las perspectivas futuras de esta figura institucional, punto de referencia para la protección de los derechos de los ciudadanos y garante de la transparencia administrativa.

The IOI presents a new Best Practice Paper on “Outreach practices from Ombudsman around the world”. The paper builds on the regional exchange prior to and during the 13^th IOI World Conference and reflects the results of this exchange among IOI members. It was developed by the office of the National Ombudsman of the Netherlands and presents outreach practices from IOI members across various countries.