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Reporting Unethical Behavior
Report any corrupt behaviors of POSCO INTERNATIONAL employees, including accepting bribes and entertainment.
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Abuse of Authority
physical assault by POSCO INTERNATIONAL employees.
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Bullying & Sexual Harassment
Report any bullying and/or sexual harassment in the workplace.
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Compliance
(Fair Trade/
Subcontracting, etc.)
Report any employee who violates or is likely to violate legal obligations.
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Compensation for Reporting Unethical Conduct
In order to firmly establish an ethical corporation culture by preventing unethical behavior, we hereby implement a compensation system for those who report unethical behavior as follows.

We receive reports of unfair work practices, unreasonable demands using one's position, and corruption performed by POSCO INTERNATIONAL executives and employees, and all the reports shall be confidential to a third party.
Reports will be processed as quickly as possible, and the result shall be answered through the reporting website or by e-mail if desired.
Standards for Compensation
A. Applicable to
  • External public
  • POSCO Group executives and employees whose work is unrelated to the reported content
B. Compensation Amount
  • In the event that direct recovery or increase in the company’s income or increase or cost reduction is resulted from the reporting, such as compensation for damages or recovery of unjust enrichment, the amount equal to the amount of such recovery or increase in income or cost reduction shall be the “compensable amount”, and the compensation shall be paid in accordance with the following; provided, that the maximum amount of compensation shall be 10 million KRW.

➀ If the report has the effect of reducing the company's losses and the company actually recaptures the amount

Compensable amount Compensation Payment
10 million won or less No compensation 10 million won or more 3% of the compensable amount (up to 10 million KRW) 10 million won or less No compensation 10 million won or more 3% of the compensable amount (up to 10 million KRW)
10 million won or less No compensation 10 million won or more 3% of the compensable amount (up to 10 million KRW) 10 million won or less No compensation 10 million won or more 3% of the compensable amount (up to 10 million KRW)
  • The applicable compensable amount shall be (i) the total amount of the actualized compensable amount, if the effect is of a short span of time or (ii) the expected annual compensable amount, if it occurs over a long period of time.
  • Any additional compensable amount discovered in the course of the investigation by the Righteous Management Office shall not be factored into

➁ Compensation shall not be paid if it is practically impossible to calculate the compensable amount or if no amount is recoverable by the company based on the report.

C. Exclusion of Compensation
  • if the reported violation turns out to be groundless, or it is difficult to verify the alleged violation due to lack of evidence;
  • if the reported acts are not related to business activities with external Interested Parties; provided, however, that the reporting of acts that may cause direct damages to the company's assets, such as embezzlement or theft of the company’s assets, is eligible for compensation;
  • matters that have already been reported, are already under investigation by the Righteous Management Office and other related departments and/or external agencies, or cases or which disciplinary procedures, etc. are in progress or; completed;
  • matters disclosed by media coverage, etc.
  • if the identity of the whistleblower cannot be ascertained due to anonymity or use of pseudonym;
  • matters purely related to improvement in business activities and process;
  • if the report is made by an employee of the Righteous Management Office;
  • If the reporter is engaged in an unethical action or
  • if compensation is deemed inappropriate for other reasons.
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Reporting Unethical Behavior
Actions subject to reporting
  • The act of receiving money and valuables from stakeholders (including family members and relatives).
  • The act of shifting the cost of entertainment and meals higher than the usual level onto stakeholders.
  • The act of joining any golf meetings or using membership paid by stakeholders (except for official events).
  • The act of receiving hospitality paid by stakeholders, such as transportation and accommodation and accepting bribery.
  • The act of borrowing money from stakeholders and requesting loan guarantees.
  • The act of requesting preferential treatment and special favors to stakeholders in various personnel affairs.
  • The act of informing stakeholders about congratulatory or condolatory events and receiving any congratulatory or condolatory money from them.
  • The act of engaging in unfair business practices, such as bid rigging for concluding any contract with POSCO.
  • Any other violations of the Code of Ethics.
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Protection of the identity of informants and those who cooperate
Provision of compensation to informants
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To keep an informant’s identity confidential during the compensation payment process, the head of the audit function inside the Legal Affairs Office receives the compensation and delivers it to the informant in a way that ensures confidentiality and he or she wants.
Prohibition of disclosing and tracking down informants and those who cooperate
  • Prohibition of disclosing the identity of informants and those who cooperate
    Any executives and employees who become aware of the identity of informants and those who cooperate, whether on duty or by accident, are prohibited from disclosing their identities.
  • Prohibition of tracking down informants and those who cooperate
    The accused person, his/her department and other relevant departments are strictly prohibited from carrying out any activities that may disclose the identity of informants and those who cooperate, such as making inquiries to the Legal Affairs Office and engaging in investigation activities to find out their identity.
  • Prohibition of identity disclosure by audit personnel
    It is prohibited to disclose or imply the identity of informants and those who cooperate without their consent.
  • Punishment in case of violation
Prohibition of unfair treatment of informants and those who cooperate
  • Investigation of identity disclosure
    When the identity of an informant and those who cooperate is disclosed, it shall be reported to the Legal Affairs Office.
    The Legal Affairs Office launches its investigation into how their identity was disclosed and punishes responsible persons.
  • Prohibition of unfair treatment
    Any unfair treatment of informants and those who cooperate is prohibited, and punishment for violation shall be stipulated in relevant documents.
How to report
Category Description
Where to report Legal Affairs Office
How to report Informants can choose the most convenient way among the website, mail, phone, fax, physical visit and others.
Instruction Specify the personal information of the informant himself/herself and the accused person as well as the details of the violation according to the 5W1H method with relevant evidence attached.
However, in the case of a matter of urgency (e.g. unethical behavior is underway at the moment of reporting), it can be reported without evidence.
Office in charge Cyber reporting
Go to the company website (www.poscointl.com) and click “Report Center > Consult and Report(Click)“

Phone/fax/physical visit (Legal Affairs Office)
Telephone: 82-2-759-2194 / Fax: +82-2-2076-2825

Mail
Compliance and Fair Trade Section, Legal Affairs Office, POSCO INTERNATIONAL, 165, Convensia-daero, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, 21998, Republic of Korea
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Abuse of Authority
Actions subject to reporting
  • All unfair trade practices, such as forced purchase, price adjustment and management interference using a dominant position.
  • Verbal abuse, assault, insult, physical abuse, humiliation, unfair work instructions, etc. using a superior position.
  • All other unfair and inhumane behaviors.
Consult or Report Us Now
Protection of the identity of informants and those who cooperate
Provision of compensation to informants
To keep an informant’s identity confidential during the compensation payment process, the head of the audit function inside the Legal Affairs Office receives the compensation and delivers it to the informant in a way that ensures confidentiality and he or she wants.
Prohibition of disclosing and tracking down informants and those who cooperate
  • Prohibition of disclosing the identity of informants and those who cooperate
    Any executives and employees who become aware of the identity of informants and those who cooperate, whether on duty or by accident, are prohibited from disclosing their identities.
  • Prohibition of tracking down informants and those who cooperate
    The accused person, his/her department and other relevant departments are strictly prohibited from carrying out any activities that may disclose the identity of informants and those who cooperate, such as making inquiries to the Legal Affairs Office and engaging in investigation activities to find out their identity.
  • Prohibition of identity disclosure by audit personnel
    It is prohibited to disclose or imply the identity of informants and those who cooperate without their consent.
  • Punishment in case of violationspan>
Prohibition of unfair treatment of informants and those who cooperate
  • Investigation of identity disclosure
    When the identity of an informant and those who cooperate is disclosed, it shall be reported to the Legal Affairs Office.
    The Legal Affairs Office launches its investigation into how their identity was disclosed and punishes responsible persons.
  • Prohibition of unfair treatment
    Any unfair treatment of informants and those who cooperate is prohibited, and punishment for violation shall be stipulated in relevant documents.
How to report
Category Description
Where to report Legal Affairs Office
How to report Informants can choose the most convenient way among the website, mail, phone, fax, physical visit and others.
Instruction Specify the personal information of the informant himself/herself and the accused person as well as the details of the violation according to the 5W1H method with relevant evidence attached.
However, in the case of a matter of urgency (e.g. unethical behavior is underway at the moment of reporting), it can be reported without evidence.
Office in charge Cyber reporting
Go to the company website (www.poscointl.com) and click “Report Center > Consult and Report(Click)“

Phone/fax/physical visit (Legal Affairs Office)
Telephone: 82-2-759-2194 / Fax: +82-2-2076-2825 Mail
Compliance and Fair Trade Section, POSCO INTERNATIONAL, 165, Convensia-daero, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, 21998, Republic of Korea
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Bullying & Sexual Harassment
Actions subject to reporting
  • Any actions in the workplace that attack an employee’s personality and dignity. Actions that hurt other employees physically or mentally, or degrade the work environment by taking advantage of one’s superior position.
  • Actions that cause the other person to be sexually humiliated or offended by sexual comments or requests for sexual favors in relation to work by taking advantage of one’s superior position.
  • Putting someone at a disadvantage at work for not accepting sexual comments or sexual favors.
Consult or Report Us Now
Protection of the identity of informants and those who cooperate
Provision of compensation to informants
To keep an informant’s identity confidential during the compensation payment process, the head of the audit function inside the Legal Affairs Office receives the compensation and delivers it to the informant in a way that ensures confidentiality and he or she wants.
Prohibition of disclosing and tracking down informants and those who cooperate
  • Prohibition of disclosing the identity of informants and those who cooperate
    Any executives and employees who become aware of the identity of informants and those who cooperate, whether on duty or by accident, are prohibited from disclosing their identities.
  • Prohibition of tracking down informants and those who cooperate
    The accused person, his/her department and other relevant departments are strictly prohibited from carrying out any activities that may disclose the identity of informants and those who cooperate, such as making inquiries to the Legal Affairs Office and engaging in investigation activities to find out their identity.
  • Prohibition of identity disclosure by audit personnel
    It is prohibited to disclose or imply the identity of informants and those who cooperate without their consent.
  • Punishment in case of violation
Prohibition of unfair treatment of informants and those who cooperate
  • Investigation of identity disclosure
    When the identity of an informant and those who cooperate is disclosed, it shall be reported to the Legal Affairs Office.
    The Legal Affairs Office launches its investigation into how their identity was disclosed and punishes responsible persons.
  • Prohibition of unfair treatment
    Any unfair treatment of informants and those who cooperate is prohibited, and punishment for violation shall be stipulated in relevant documents.
How to report
Category Description
Where to report Legal Affairs Office
How to report Informants can choose the most convenient way among the website, mail, phone, fax, physical visit and others.
Instruction Specify the personal information of the informant himself/herself and the accused person as well as the details of the violation according to the 5W1H method with relevant evidence attached.
However, in the case of a matter of urgency (e.g. unethical behavior is underway at the moment of reporting), it can be reported without evidence.
Office in charge Cyber reporting
Go to the company website (www.poscointl.com) and click “Report Center > Consult and Report(Click)“

Phone/fax/physical visit (Legal Affairs Office)
Telephone: 82-2-759-2194 / Fax: +82-2-2076-2825

Mail
Compliance and Fair Trade Section, POSCO INTERNATIONAL, 165, Convensia-daero, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, 21998, Republic of Korea
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Compliance
(Fair Trade/Subcontracting, etc.)
Actions subject to reporting
  • In case of a violation or potential violation of executives' and employees' compliance obligations.
  • Unfair collaborative practices, such as bid rigging between competitors, to conclude a deal.
  • Unfairly refusing a transaction or treating transaction partners differently.
  • Engaging in unfair trading practices by exploiting one's position.
  • Supporting related parties or other companies by transacting under unfair and significantly advantageous terms.
  • Transactions such as forced purchases, payment adjustments, and management interference through dominant positions.
  • Transactions such as cancellation of consignment, unfair returns, unfair special contracts, requests for technical data, etc., utilizing a dominant position.
  • Other actions that may undermine fair trade or violate subcontracting laws.
Consult or Report Us Now
Protection of the identity of informants and those who cooperate
Provision of compensation to informants
To keep an informant’s identity confidential during the compensation payment process, the head of the audit function inside the Legal Affairs Office receives the compensation and delivers it to the informant in a way that ensures confidentiality and he or she wants.
Prohibition of disclosing and tracking down informants and those who cooperate
  • Prohibition of disclosing the identity of informants and those who cooperate
    Any executives and employees who become aware of the identity of informants and those who cooperate, whether on duty or by accident, are prohibited from disclosing their identities.
  • Prohibition of tracking down informants and those who cooperate
    The accused person, his/her department and other relevant departments are strictly prohibited from carrying out any activities that may disclose the identity of informants and those who cooperate, such as making inquiries to the Legal Affairs Office and engaging in investigation activities to find out their identity.
  • Prohibition of identity disclosure by audit personnel
    It is prohibited to disclose or imply the identity of informants and those who cooperate without their consent.
  • Punishment in case of violation
Prohibition of unfair treatment of informants and those who cooperate
  • Investigation of identity disclosure
    When the identity of an informant and those who cooperate is disclosed, it shall be reported to the Legal Affairs Office.
    The Legal Affairs Office launches its investigation into how their identity was disclosed and punishes responsible persons.
  • Prohibition of unfair treatment
    Any unfair treatment of informants and those who cooperate is prohibited, and punishment for violation shall be stipulated in relevant documents.
How to report
Category Description
Where to report Legal Affairs Office
How to report Informants can choose the most convenient way among the website, mail, phone, fax, physical visit and others.
Instruction Specify the personal information of the informant himself/herself and the accused person as well as the details of the violation according to the 5W1H method with relevant evidence attached.
However, in the case of a matter of urgency (e.g. unethical behavior is underway at the moment of reporting), it can be reported without evidence.
Office in charge Cyber reporting
Go to the company website (www.poscointl.com) and click “Report Center > Consult and Report(Click)“

Phone/fax/physical visit (Legal Affairs Office)
Telephone: 82-2-759-2194 / Fax: +82-2-2076-2825

Mail
Compliance and Fair Trade Section, POSCO INTERNATIONAL, 165, Convensia-daero, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, 21998, Republic of Korea