Chairperson Jung Il Yeon of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) of korea participated as a speaker at the International Ombudsman Conference held in Rome, Italy from
May 28 to 29, 2026 to present “Korea’s Ombudsman System: Innovations and Best Practices.”

Members of the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI)^* hold the International Ombudsman Conference annually to facilitate international exchanges and cooperation among ombudsman institutions. Italy is hosting the conference for the third time, following 2023 and 2025.

The conference, hosted by the Ombudsman in Italy, Lazio region as a member of the IOI European Regional Board, brings together approximately 300 participants including ombudsmen, government representatives, and experts from approximately 50 countries. As an official member of the IOI, the ACRC has received a formal invitation, with Chairperson Jung participating as a speaker.