Ethics & Human Rights Center
Ethics & Human Rights Center
Ethics & Human Rights Center
To promote a healthy corporate culture and prevent the spread of risks such as human rights violations and corruption.
Seohan Auto/NTN USA operates a Cyber Ethics and Human Rights Center After the responsible department reviews the report, the results will be communicated to you.
If the reported content is determined to be untrue or insignificant the investigation may be closed.
You can check the outcome using your report verification ID.
Reportable issues
Through this Ethics and Human Rights Center, reports may be submitted regarding any internal or external stakeholders of Seohan Auto/NTN USA.
Employees
Customers and Consumers
Business Partners / Suppliers
Local Communities
Scope of reporting
Negative Environmental Impacts
• Environmental damage caused by business activities and violations of environmental laws
Examples: unauthorized discharge of wastewater, illegal dumping of waste, and noise disturbances around the facility.
Safety and Quality Issues
• Including any actions that may affect product performance during manufacturing, sales, or use.
Examples: use of counterfeit parts, occurrence of product defects.
Unfair Trade Practices and Anti-Competitive Conduct
• Actions that violate fair trade laws and cause disadvantages to consumers or competitors. Examples: unfair price fixing, unjustified high-price purchasing, and collusive activities (cartels).
Abuse of Authority
• The act of using one’s power improperly to seek personal gain or to cause disadvantage to others.
Examples: Issuing unfair work orders, shifting responsibility onto others
Discrimination / Harassment
• Unfair treatment in employment, promotion, compensation, or training opportunities without justifiable reason.
-Examples: Discrimination in wages or promotions based on gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.
Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault
• Acts that cause sexual humiliation or disgust through sexual behavior, comments, or verbal abuse.
Examples: Unfair treatment based on gender, forcing someone to reveal or act on sexual preferences or interests, etc.
Bribery and Receipt of Gifts or Entertainment
• The act of directly or indirectly receiving money, gifts, or entertainment from business-related parties, or requesting/accepting such benefits.
Examples: Receiving expensive gifts from work-related contacts, accepting entertainment at bars or clubs
Embezzlement / Misappropriation of Assets
• The act of illegally taking or using company assets for personal benefit.
Examples: Illegitimately claiming excessive overtime pay, using company vehicles for personal purposes, using travel expenses for personal trips
Report Handling Procedure
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Submitted reports are handled confidentially by the Corporate Management Team and the Head Office Legal Team, who directly conduct fact-checking and internal investigations. Reports are typically processed promptly within [14] days of submission, and may be extended up to [60] days if unavoidable circumstances arise.
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In the case of anonymous reports, the processing period may be longer.