- DN AUTOMOTIVE pursues three core values, which are Challenge, Change and Communication while establishing a code of ethics to become a company respected from the society.
- The code of ethics provides DN AUTOMOTIVE with the foundation to run business fairly and transparently, to be customer-centered and complied with related laws and regulations which include safety, as well as CSR and environmental ethics.
- All the members of DN AUTOMOTIVE are obligated to comply with the code of ethics and sign a commitment statement to the code of ethics every year.
- In case there are matters which are not specified in the code or unclear in meaning, the interpretation and judgement of the organization in charge of ethical management is followed. (An organization at DN AUTOMOTIVE which establishes, adjusts, operates and monitors the code of ethics, follows CEO’s decisions.)
- In case the corporate ethics are violated by the members of DN AUTOMOTIVE, the violation shall be promptly reported to the ethical management organization.
- This regulation is effective as of June 1, 2022.
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1. Sound and Harmonious Corporate Culture
Members of DN AUTOMOTIVE work with a sense of responsibility and pioneering mindset, and respect each other with an open mind and thoughts, and, at the same time, constantly adapt to changes while keeping dignity and integrity both for ourselves and the company.
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2. Management, Report & Communication of Information
All the assets and information of DN AUTOMOTIVE shall be maintained safely as per the Security Management Regulations of DN AUTOMOTIVE. All the members of DN AUTOMOTIVE sign and observe security commitment statements. At DN AUTOMOTIVE, all the recording and reporting shall be carried out in an accurate and honest way. On top of that, DN AUTOMOTIVE Corporate Communication Standard Guide shall be followed so that a united and clear opinions and positions can be delivered to all internal and external media outlets.
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3. Provision and receipt of commissions from stakeholders
Acceptance/provision of unreasonable solicitation, money, hospitality and convenience from/to stakeholders is not allowed. In case the above needs to be provided within the level of a common business practice, relevant regulations and guide of the responsible department shall be followed.
In particular, the Improper Solicitation and Graft Act for public officers shall be strictly complied with. And cautions shall be taken as the Act is applied not only to immediate families including a spouse of the stakeholders but also to close families such as cousins of the stakeholders and their spouses.
* Stakeholders: Individuals and groups who may have a direct and/or indirect impact on performance of works of the company’s employees including customers, employees and executives, shareholders, suppliers, communities and countries, etc.
* The level of a common business practice: The level of which relevant laws and company regulations are not violated when considering the places, purposes, positions of participants and expense spent -
4. Conflict of Interest
It is strictly prohibited to engage in any activities which may cause conflict of interest with the company such as making investment in stakeholders, signing contracts and trading with stakeholders for personal purposes, serving dual positions and jobs, or taking part in outflows of manpower, etc.
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5. Fair Competition
DN AUTOMOTIVE secures competitiveness edge in a fair way, and information on competitors are obtained through legitimate routes. In addition, when contacting competitors, no information pertaining to work is discussed.
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6. Fair Trade
Fair and reasonable standards are applied to select and trade with suppliers. And no attempt is made to commit any unfair practices against laws. Moreover, confidential information regarding trades and businesses is tightly secured. At the same time, DN AUTOMOTIVE provides supports to our suppliers to enhance their competitiveness.
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7. Customer-centered Mindset
Based on our vision called Top Quality & Performance in the World, DN AUTOMOTIVE delivers satisfactory products and services to our customers with the top quality obtained by learning needs of the customers. Rights and interests of our customers are protected along with their information. And issues and complaints from customers are handled with due care and seamless communications.
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8. Compliance
DN AUTOMOTIVE abides by laws and regulations relating to competition, trades, accounting, taxing and labor which are directly and indirectly applied to our business practices. Furthermore, all the members of DN AUTOMOTIVE do not engage in any unfair and unethical practices against related laws and regulations.
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9. Corporate Social Responsibility
All the employees of DN AUTOMOTIVE take actions responsibly, carry out social responsibilities attentively and respond to social needs promptly. And DN AUTOMOTIVE respects and do not intervene in public, political and religious decisions and activities of the employees. However, those activities shall be performed out of working hours. Also, no one of the members of DN AUTOMOTIVE shall act against the interest of the company nor represent the company without pre-approval of DN AUTOMOTIVE.
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10. Fair Treatment
DN AUTOMOTIVE promotes diversity in thoughts and acts without having prejudices based on gender, educational background, region, nationality, religion, marital status and disability, etc. And all the members are treated fairly and reasonably.
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11. Sexual Harassment
All the members of DN AUTOMOTIVE are prohibited to speak or act in a way to cause sexual humiliation.
* Sexual harassment: Giving sexual aversion or discomfort through visible actions, making physical contact or touching body parts regardless of the other person's intentions, verbally speaking obscene words, degrading appearance, sexual metaphors and evaluations, and other acts that may cause sexual humiliation. -
12. Power Harassment
Any forms of power harassment among members of DN AUTOMOTIVE are not tolerated, and the company rules over prevention of power harassment at work shall be educated and observed.
* Power harassment: An act of inflicting physical and mental pain on other employees or deteriorating the work environment beyond the scope appropriate for work by taking advantage of position, relationship, etc. at work -
13. Safe Working Environment
DN AUTOMOTIVE fosters a safe working environment and takes appropriate measures to promote health and safety of the employees. All the members of DN AUTOMOTIVE volunteer to follow internal safety regulations.
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14. Eco-Friendly Management
DN AUTOMOTIVE practices ethical management by obtaining and maintaining environment-related certificates while setting and managing energy targets. At DN AUTOMOTIVE, all the employees comply with environment related laws and regulations and save resources so that we could minimize negative impact on the environment.
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15. Ethical Management
All the employees of DN AUTOMOTIVE are under obligation and responsibility to observe the code of business ethics. Heads of divisions, teams and parts, in particular, are responsible for obeying the code at work and monitoring their subordinates not to violate the code of ethics. In case anyone violates it, the employee is subject to appropriate measures as specified in the employment rules and human resource management regulations.