Global Code of Ethics
Dongsung Finetec complies with the Code of Ethics and implementation guidelines of Dongsung Group and practices ethical and responsible behavior in all interactions with employees, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders. The Code of Ethics provides compliance requirements for ethical decision-making, including anti-corruption and prevention of conflicts of interest, and includes a decision-making self-checklist that enables employees to review and apply ethical judgment in daily operations. The implementation guidelines present detailed standards for decision-making and behavioral judgment for each article of the Code of Ethics, enabling principles to be applied individually and practically in day-to-day work. Through these standards, employees can clearly understand ethical decision-making criteria and prevent inappropriate decisions during business activities.
Respect for Employees: We respect the dignity of all employees and ensure equal opportunities and fair evaluations, pursuing
the happiness of our employees.Customer Satisfaction: We provide products and services with integrity from the customer’s perspective and realize customer satisfaction by delivering the value that customers seek.
Fair Competition: We achieve mutual growth through fair competition with competitors and fair transactions with suppliers.
Protection of Assets: We use the company’s tangible and intangible assets for their intended purposes and strive to protect
them.Transparent Management: We do not distort facts and respect the principles of the market economy based on transparency.
Responsible Management: We pursue sustainable growth and faithfully fulfill our social responsibilities as a corporate citizen.
Direction and Goals
Dongsung Finetec has established a phased roadmap to strengthen compliance and ethics practices. Based on this roadmap, we operated a
Compliance Task Force to build the foundation for practical implementation by inspecting legal violations, preparing the Ethics Pledge, and
establishing reporting procedures. In 2025, we strengthened our compliance management system by reinforcing preventive measures and
expanding legal violation inspections, and accordingly established a dedicated compliance organization-the Compliance and Ethics Team. In
the future, we plan to obtain ISO 37001 (Anti-Bribery Management System) and ISO 37301(Compliance Management System) certification, an
international standard, to internalize compliance and ethics management across the organization.
[Roadmap for Strengthening Compliance and Ethics Management Practices]
Performance
Operation of Reporting Channels
Dongsung Finetec operates internal and external reporting channels that allow employees to report violations of ethical management. Employees can report through the Group Hotline, postal mail, or email, while external stakeholders may also report through the Dongsung Group Hotline. All reports are handled under strict anonymity in accordance with the Reporting Procedure Regulations, and retaliation or disadvantage against whistleblowers is strictly prohibited. Internal reports undergo an investigation process, and results are transparently shared. External reports are reviewed by the organization managing the Group Hotline, followed by additional investigations if necessary, and disciplinary actions-when required-are processed through the HR Committee.
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Employee Ethics Education
Dongsung Finetec provides regular education at least once a year to strengthen employees’ ethical awareness and compliance management
capabilities. In particular, all employees participate in fair trade education conducted at the Group level, through which we share key laws and
examples related to unfair trade practices and collusion and enhance practical understanding, especially among Purchasing and Sales
departments. We also provide both online and in-person education to help all employees systematically understand and internalize fair trade
principles.
Ethics Campaigns
Dongsung Finetec operates various ethics campaigns to enhance employees’ ethical awareness and foster a sound organizational culture.
During holiday seasons, we conduct the “No Giving and Receiving Gifts Campaign” for employees and suppliers to promote a culture of
integrity. Beginning in 2025, we have been issuing an “Ethics Letter” that announces key ethical management policies and requirements, and
we regularly conduct the “Workplace Harassment Self-Assessment for Perpetrators.” We also utilize internal PC screensavers as part of daily
reminders, continuously enhancing awareness of workplace harassment prevention.
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Risk Management
To respond to increasing ESG requirements, Dongsung Finetec is establishing an ethics and anti-corruption risk management process. Through this process, we aim to effectively respond to and mitigate risks that may arise in practice, while preventing potential risks in advance. The risk management process consists of the stages of risk identification, assessment, response, and monitoring. The Compliance and Ethics Team will lead the process, working systematically in collaboration with relevant departments at each business site.
[Ethics and Anti-Corruption Risk Management Roadmap]
