Public Interest Whistleblower Protection Act Article 2

The competent authority of this Act shall be the Ministry of Justice (MOJ).The MOJ shall establish a Whistleblower Protection Committee to administer matters related to whistleblower protection provided in this Act.Matters prescribed in this Act that fall within the jurisdiction of respective industry competent authorities shall be handled by those authorities accordingly. In the event of a dispute regarding the designation of the competent authority for a particular enterprise, such dispute shall be resolved by the Whistleblower Protection Committee.The Whistleblower Protection Committee shall comprise 7 members, with the minister of justice serving as the chairperson and an ex-officio member. The remaining committee members shall be appointed by the competent authority from individuals who possess any of the following qualifications, and shall serve a term of 3 years:I. Those who have served as judges, prosecutors, attorneys, or other individuals possessing legally recognized professional or technical qualifications, with more than 5 years of relevant experience.II. Those who have served or currently serve as professors in colleges or universities recognized by the Ministry of Education, with more than 5 years of service and an established reputation for excellence.III. Those who are engaged in specialized research or have made contributions to the protection of whistleblowers or human rights, or have practical experience with relevant public interest groups, and possess an established reputation for excellence.The organizational regulations, selection and appointment procedures, handling procedures, and other matters to be complied with by the Whistleblower Protection Committee shall be prescribed by the competent authority.