[Background]

This amendment to the Public Service Ethics Act is designed to enhance public safety by expanding the scope of institutions subject to employment screening in the architecture and construction sectors. Following the revision of the Public Service Ethics Act (Law No. 21027, promulgated on August 14, 2025, and effective on January 1, 2026), these regulations will specifically define the standards for private companies, corporations, and organizations involved in architectural and construction design or supervision that are to be designated for employment screening. The goal is to establish the specific criteria mandated by the law and other necessary details for its implementation.

[Main Points]

A. New Criteria for Architectural and Construction Firms Subject to Employment Screening

The amendment establishes clear standards for designating private companies and organizations in the architecture and construction sectors that perform design or supervision work as institutions subject to employment screening (Draft Article 33-5-3).

B. Legal Basis for Inter-Agency Cooperation

To ensure the smooth designation of these institutions, the amendment creates a legal basis for the Public Service Ethics Commission to request cooperation from relevant agencies (Draft Article 33-7-7 and 33-8).

C. Expanded Employment Screening for LH Employees

New criteria have been established to expand the scope of employees at the Korea Land & Housing Corporation (LH) who are subject to employment screening (Draft Article 31-1-26 and 32-3-9).