Gangbuk-gu Launches Initiative to Realize a Fair and Trusted 'Cheongnyeom First District'

‘2020 Gujeong Integrity Improvement Comprehensive Plan’ Promotion, Selection of 4 Core Tasks Including Strengthening Anti-Corruption Internal Capabilities... Achieved Grade 2 in 2019 Public Institution Integrity Assessment by Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission, Aiming for Grade 1 in 2020

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gangbuk-gu (Mayor Park Gyeom-su) is taking the lead in realizing a clean Gangbuk by establishing the "2020 Comprehensive Plan for Improving District Government Integrity."

This year's goal is to achieve a Grade 1 rating in public institution integrity measurement conducted by the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission.

To this end, the district selected four core tasks: ▲ Establishing a public-private cooperation system ▲ Strengthening anti-corruption internal capabilities ▲ Creating an honest public service culture ▲ Activating corruption and public interest reporting systems.

First, the district will establish a public-private cooperation system by operating a citizen participation ombudsman and an audit advisory committee, creating channels to collect external opinions.

In the area of strengthening anti-corruption internal capabilities, employees will conduct a "Senior Official Corruption Risk Diagnosis," evaluating the corruption risk of the organizational environment and the individual integrity of executives.

Additionally, the district plans to block internal organizational corruption through institutionalizing prior review of the Improper Solicitation and Graft Act and operating an autonomous internal control system.

The district is also working hard to foster an honest public service culture through operating an integrity portal, Integrity Life Check Day, and conducting self-diagnosis of clean Gangbuk.

Especially this year, tailored integrity education by rank will be maximized in efficiency, including "Integrity Education for Senior Officials above Grade 5," experiential integrity education with the creation of an "Integrity Practice Cup" for new and transferred employees, and an "Integrity Concert to Report, Listen, and Empathize" for all employees.

Moreover, the district monitors "Clean Calls" targeting civil petitioners to improve areas vulnerable to corruption and reflect diverse citizen opinions in district administration.

Corruption and public interest reporting systems are also being activated, including the operation of the Public Official Misconduct Reporting Center, Audit Officer Hotline and Clean Reporting Center, and Subcontracting Corruption Reporting Center.

Furthermore, through an anonymous reporting system for public official misconduct using PCs and smartphones, both employees and citizens can safely report any improper acts by public officials in their duties.

Mayor Park Gyeom-su of Gangbuk-gu stated, "Integrity is a virtue that public officials must possess," and added, "As ethical expectations for public officials are rising, we will realize trusted administration by promoting various integrity policies."

Gangbuk-gu achieved a comprehensive integrity rating of Grade 2 in the 2019 public institution integrity measurement conducted by the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission.

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