South Korea Revises Anti-Graft Law, Uplifts Meal Expense Limit

South Korea will raise the cap on meal expenses for public officials for the first time in eight years to better reflect the recent inflationary pressures, the anti-graft agency said Tuesday.

The Anti-Corruption & Civil Rights Commission decided to increase the limit to 50,000 won ($36) from 30,000 won ($22) per meal after a meeting Monday. The amendments will take effect as early as September after going through legislative notice and cabinet approval.