Mercury Fiber Optics places
ethical responsibility as its foremost value,
We strictly adhere to company policies to put this into practice.

Ethical Management
Customer

Our primary responsibility is to the customers who use our products and services. We pledge to provide superior quality and value, fair pricing, and honest dealings. We will transact with all customers legally and ethically, at competitive prices and at the time they desire.

Ethical Management
Employees

We pledge to treat each other with respect and maintain employment practices based on equal opportunity for all employees. We pledge to respect each other's privacy and foster a safe and healthy work environment with an atmosphere of open communication for employees.

Ethical Management
Partner company

We pledge to engage in fair competition without discrimination to foster equitable transactions and long-term business relationships with our partners. We will build sustainable partnerships through mutual trust and transparent dealings.

Ethical Management
Shareholder

We pledge to provide high dividends to shareholders and protect and enhance their investment value by efficiently utilizing company resources and adhering to the highest standards of legal and ethical conduct in all business transactions.

Ethical Management
Competitor

We pledge to compete vigorously and fairly in business, striving solely on the basis of our competitiveness. We reject unfair practices and unfair competition.

Ethical Management
Community

We pledge to be responsible corporate citizens within our local communities. We will comply with all national and local laws and regulations, and encourage employee participation and dedicate our efforts to improving the welfare of our communities.

Mercury Fiber Optics ensures that all employees comply with the Code of Ethical Conduct, We operate a system where anyone can report violations when they occur.

Review the Code of Ethics Report to the Ethics Committee

Chapter 1 General Provisions

Article 1 (Purpose)

The employees of Mercury Fiber Optics Co., Ltd. establish and practice standards for ethical decision-making and behavior.

Article 2 (Scope of Application)

This Code of Ethical Conduct applies to all employees performing duties at Mercury Fiber Optics Communications Co., Ltd.

Article 3 (Compliance with Laws and Internal Regulations)

① Employees must comply with relevant laws and regulations (“Laws”) and the company’s internal rules (“Policies”) when performing their duties.

② When the interpretation or application of Laws or Policies is unclear, employees must seek advice from the relevant department to ensure legality.

Article 4 (Definitions)

① “Company” refers to Mercury Fiber Optics Co., Ltd.

② “Gifts” refer to cash, checks, gift certificates, securities, goods, and similar items.

③ “Receipt of gifts” includes receiving or promising to receive gifts as defined above, as well as receiving economic benefits such as debt forgiveness, guarantees, collateral, or discounted real estate sales.

④ “Entertainment” refers to receiving benefits such as sexual favors, meals, alcohol, sports (golf, etc.), performances, or overseas trips.

⑤ “Convenience” refers to receiving transportation, lodging, tour guidance, event support, or similar conveniences.

⑥ “Gambling” refers to activities such as Hwa-tu (Korean cards), card games, betting golf, and casinos. “Illegal gambling” refers to any gambling prohibited by law, such as illegal sports betting and illegal casinos.

⑦ “Stakeholder” refers to employees, clients, partners, and any individual or organization whose rights or interests may be directly or indirectly affected by the company’s business activities.

⑧ “Reporter” refers to employees of the company, partner companies, or client companies who report violations of this Code.

⑨ “Partner” refers to any supplier providing goods or services to the company.

⑩ “Host country” refers to the country in which an expatriate employee is stationed.

⑪ “Material non-public information” refers to information such as mergers, new investment plans, business purpose changes, or production halts that may significantly affect investment decisions and is not publicly disclosed.

Chapter 2 Company

Article 5 (Fair Treatment and Protection of Employees)

① The company respects employees and evaluates and compensates them fairly based on their ability and performance.

② The company provides systems and regulations necessary for developing employees into top-tier talent and supports an optimal working environment.

③ The company does not discriminate based on gender, bloodline, education, age, or place of origin in employment and promotion.

④ The company provides health-promotion regulations and welfare systems, while employees must manage their own hygiene and health.

⑤ The company must ensure the safety of employees, customers, and local residents in its operations, and in the event of an accident, safety must be the top priority.

1. The company thoroughly trains employees to prevent and respond to safety accidents.

2. The company regularly inspects facilities and works to prevent fires and other accidents.

3. Employees must protect their own safety and comply with relevant safety laws and standards.

Article 6 (Responsibilities and Duties to Shareholders)

① The company maximizes corporate value and profits through efficient management.

② The company respects shareholders’ rights—including the right to information—and reflects their reasonable demands in management.

③ The company transparently discloses corporate information in accordance with Laws and complies with accounting-related regulations.

④ The company conducts transactions with subsidiaries, clients, and partners in a fair and transparent manner.

⑤ The company and employees must not trade securities using material non-public information nor provide such information to third parties.

Article 7 (Responsibilities to the Nation and Society)

① The company contributes to national and social development through sound and responsible management.

② The company encourages employees to participate in social volunteer activities for cultural and economic development of local communities.

③ The company and employees must not engage in political activities or provide illegal political funds, and no political activity is allowed within the workplace.

④ The company and employees recognize the importance of environmental protection, comply with related laws, protect nature, and prevent pollution.

1. The company installs and manages facilities for preventing and improving environmental pollution.

2. The company works to protect local environments and ensure a pleasant living environment for residents.

Chapter 3 Basic Ethical Compliance

Article 8 (Observance of Work Discipline)

① Employees act with pride and integrity.

② Employees share the company’s management policies and vision and faithfully perform their assigned duties.

③ Employees must not engage in immoral or unethical behavior that may damage personal dignity or the company’s reputation.

④ Employees understand their authority and responsibilities and perform their duties lawfully and properly.

⑤ Employees do not play internet games, gamble on sports, or enter non-business places (screen golf centers, spas, saunas, billiard halls, etc.) during working hours.

⑥ Employees must not form factions or private organizations based on blood ties, regional ties, or school ties within the company.

⑦ Employees must not use non-public important information obtained from work for personal gain or to help others trade assets such as securities or real estate.

Article 9 (Hierarchy Within the Organization)

① Supervisors must not pressure subordinates when selecting partners and must follow objective criteria and procedures.

② Supervisors must not give unfair instructions, and subordinates must report unfair conduct to the company; failure to report may result in disciplinary action if losses occur.

③ Supervisors must not force subordinates to attend celebration parties or demand gifts or entertainment in exchange for promotions or evaluations.

④ Money lending or guarantees between employees—especially between supervisors and subordinates—is strictly prohibited.

⑤ Employees must not make improper requests nor offer or promise economic benefits such as gifts or entertainment.

⑥ Employees must not send congratulatory wreaths related to promotions or appointments.

⑦ Subordinates must not give farewell money to supervisors for business trips or transfers.

Article 10 (Customer Protection)

① Employees must provide good products at reasonable prices and make every effort to satisfy customers.

② Employees must comply with consumer protection laws.

③ Employees must not leak customer information externally or use it for purposes other than agreed.

Article 11 (Win-Win Cooperation)

① Employees must not discriminate against partner personnel and must maintain a courteous attitude.

② Employees must not use superior bargaining power to demand rebates or impose unfair economic burdens on partners.

③ Employees must not violate laws related to subcontracting or fair trade.

④ Employees must not exploit partners’ difficulties or engage in unethical behavior for unfair profit.

⑤ Employees must conduct discussions with partners transparently and in ordinary business locations.

⑥ Employees must provide necessary information equally to all partners and must not misuse partner information for personal gain.

⑦ Employees must follow objective and fair standards when selecting and registering partners.

⑧ Employees must prioritize the company’s interests and must not collude with partners or provide special favors.

⑨ Employees must not register partners in which they have personal interests without prior approval.

⑩ Employees must not request personnel favors such as hiring or promotion from partners.

⑪ Employees must not notify partners of their personal family events.

Article 12 (Compliance with Global Ethical Standards)

① Employees working abroad must comply with domestic Laws and Policies as well as the host country’s laws.

② Employees working abroad must respect the culture and customs of the host country.

③ Employees must not engage in unethical behavior that may harm the company’s image or business abroad.

Chapter 4 Prohibition of Misconduct

Article 13 (Prohibition of Embezzlement, Misappropriation, and Breach of Trust)

① Employees must not embezzle, divert, or misappropriate company or customer assets.

② Employees must not use company assets, products, or materials for personal benefit.

③ Employees must not unlawfully handle tasks for personal financial gain or help third parties gain benefits at the company’s expense.

Article 14 (Prohibition of Entertainment or Convenience)

① Employees must not receive gifts, entertainment, or convenience from stakeholders.

② Employees must not pass any business-related expenses (meal costs, event fees, etc.) to stakeholders.

③ Employees must not receive transportation, lodging, or other conveniences from stakeholders.

④ Employees must not gamble or participate in speculative entertainment with stakeholders.

⑤ Employees must not engage in financial transactions such as lending or guarantees with stakeholders.

⑥ Employees must not request or accept payment of credit card bills, debts, or loans from stakeholders.

⑦ Employees must not rent, sell, or broker real estate (apartments, houses, etc.) with stakeholders.

⑧ Employees must not directly or indirectly acquire or receive shares or property of stakeholders, nor jointly invest in real estate or assets without prior approval.

⑨ Employees must not use company assets or equipment for personal purposes nor allow stakeholders to use them without approval.

⑩ Employees must not request or accept guarantees of future employment or contracts from stakeholders.

⑪ These rules also apply when an employee’s spouse, direct family, or relatives act on behalf of the employee.

Article 15 (Prohibition of Illegal Gambling)

① Employees must not engage in illegal sports gambling or any gambling prohibited by law.

② Employees must not introduce or encourage illegal gambling to colleagues and must report any known violations immediately.

Article 16 (Prohibition of Sexual Harassment and Workplace Bullying)

① Employees must not engage in acts causing sexual shame or discomfort, including:

1. Physical contact or touching specific body parts

2. Verbal sexual harassment such as obscene jokes

3. Forcing stereotypical gender roles (e.g., serving drinks at gatherings)

4. Showing or posting obscene materials (photos, drawings, books, etc.)

5. Any conduct that causes sexual humiliation

② Employees must not abuse their position to cause physical or mental distress or create a hostile work environment, including:

1. Forcing unfair tasks using authority related to evaluation or promotion

2. Supervisors assigning personal errands

3. Creating negative rumors or repeatedly using insulting language toward a specific employee

Article 17 (Drunk Driving)

① Employees must not drive under the influence, and if a license suspension or revocation occurs, they must report it immediately.

② Employees must not drive with a suspended or revoked license.

Article 18 (Prohibition of Concurrent Employment)

① Employees must not conduct business with the company using their own or third-party names without approval.

② Employees must not work for other companies or individuals while employed.

③ Employees must not engage in outside activities that interfere with their primary duties.

Chapter 5 Work Execution Guidelines

Article 19 (Compliance with Work Processing Principles)

① Employees must perform their duties to the best of their ability and ensure transparency and rationality in all work processes.

② Employees must not omit, reduce, or conceal work-related information and must always record and report accurately.

③ Employees must not violate principles by generating improper sales, manipulating credit, or neglecting quality and safety processes.

Article 20 (Expense Processing)

① Employees must use company budgets only for their intended purpose...

Reporting and Consulting with the Ethics Committee

Phone: 032-580-3070

Email: insa@mercury.co.kr

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General Provisions

Mercury Fiber Optics places great importance on protecting your personal information and complies with the personal information protection regulations under the 『Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization, etc.』 and the 『Personal Information Protection Guidelines』 established by the Ministry of Information and Communication.
Through this Privacy Policy, Mercury Fiber Optics informs you about the purposes and methods for which the personal information you provide is used, and the measures taken to protect your personal information.
Mercury Fiber Optics makes its Privacy Policy publicly available on the homepage's main screen, ensuring you can easily access it at any time.
Mercury Fiber Optics has established procedures necessary for revising the Privacy Policy to ensure its continuous improvement. When revising the Privacy Policy, version numbers are assigned to enable you to easily identify the changes made.

Consent to Collection of Personal Information

Mercury Fiber Optics has established a procedure allowing you to click either the “Agree” button or the ‘Disagree’ button regarding the contents of Mercury Fiber Optics' Privacy Policy or Terms of Service. Clicking the “Agree” button constitutes your consent to the collection of personal information.

Purpose of Collection and Use of Personal Information

Mercury Fiber Optics collects personal information for the following purposes:
– Recruitment (receiving job applications for recruitment purposes)
However, we do not collect sensitive personal information that may infringe upon the user's fundamental human rights (such as race and ethnicity, beliefs and convictions, place of origin and domicile, political orientation and criminal records, health status and sexual life, etc.).

Collection of Personal Information via Cookies

We do not operate any devices that collect personal information automatically generated when using internet services such as cookies.

Use for purposes other than intended and provision to third parties

The company does not provide users' personal information to external parties as a general rule. However, exceptions apply in the following cases:
– When users have given prior consent
– When required by law or when investigative agencies request information in accordance with procedures and methods stipulated by law for investigative purposes

Withdrawal of Consent for Collection and Use of Personal Information

You may withdraw your consent to the collection and use of your personal information at any time.
To withdraw consent, please contact the Personal Information Manager via email or other means. We will immediately take necessary actions, including deleting your personal information.
Withdrawal of consent for personal information collection will be processed immediately upon application through Customer Feedback or insa@mercury.co.kr.

Retention Period and Usage Period of Personal Information

Your personal information will be destroyed without delay once the purpose for its collection and use has been achieved.
(However, exceptions apply when retention is necessary under laws and regulations such as the Commercial Act.)
Should it become necessary to retain your information beyond the above retention period, we will obtain your consent.

Procedures and Methods for the Destruction of Personal Information

The company's personal information destruction procedures and methods are as follows.
a. Destruction Procedure
Information entered by users for purposes such as membership registration is transferred to a separate database (or separate file cabinet for paper documents) after the purpose is fulfilled. It is stored for a certain period based on internal policies and other information protection reasons under relevant laws and regulations (refer to retention and usage period), then destroyed.
This personal information is not used for any purpose other than retention unless required by law.
b. Destruction Methods
Personal information printed on paper is destroyed by shredding or incineration.
Personal information stored in electronic file format is deleted using technical methods that prevent data recovery. Your personal information is, in principle, destroyed without delay once the purpose for its collection and use is achieved. (However, exceptions apply when retention is necessary under laws such as the Commercial Act.)
If there is a need to retain your personal information beyond the above retention period, we will obtain your consent.

Technical Measures for Personal Information Protection

Mercury Fiber Optics implements the following technical measures to ensure the security of your personal information, preventing its loss, theft, leakage, alteration, or damage:
Your personal information is protected through encryption of files and transmitted data, or by using file locking functions (Lock). Critical data is further safeguarded via separate security features.
Mercury Fiber Optics employs security devices (SSL) utilizing encryption algorithms to safely transmit personal information over networks.
To prevent the leakage of your personal information due to hacking or similar threats, we utilize devices that block external intrusions. Additionally, intrusion detection systems are installed on each server to monitor for intrusions 24 hours a day.

Entrustment of Personal Information Processing

Mercury Fiber Optics does not outsource personal information to external companies without your consent.
Should such a need arise in the future, we will notify you of the outsourcing recipient and the details of the outsourced tasks, and obtain your prior consent if necessary.

Opinion Gathering and Complaint Handling

Mercury Fiber Optics has established a channel for you to submit opinions and complaints regarding personal information protection.
If you have any complaints related to personal information, please submit your opinion to Mercury Fiber Optics' Personal Information Management Officer. We will take immediate action upon receipt and notify you of the resolution.
Alternatively, you may file a complaint with the Personal Information Infringement Reporting Center (http://www.cyberprivacy.or.kr, phone 02-1336, PC communication go eprivacy), established and operated by the government.

Personal Information Management Officer

Mercury Fiber Optics has designated a Personal Information Management Officer responsible for soliciting opinions and handling complaints regarding personal information. The Personal Information Management Officer is as follows.
– Name: Mercury Fiber Optics Co., Ltd.
– Contact: 032-580-3371~3373
– E-mail: leeks@mercury.co.kr

Management Policy

Mercury Fiber Optics places ethical responsibility as its foremost value, We strictly adhere to company policies to put this into practice.

Customer

Employees

Partner company

Shareholder

Competitor

Community