Seodaemun-gu Enhances Integrity Through Departmental Review of Business Promotion Expenses

Seodaemun-gu Establishes and Implements Comprehensive Plan to Improve Public Service Integrity... Sends 'Integrity and Courtesy Letters' and 'Integrity Texts', Conducts 'Integrity' Survey via District Evaluation Team... Operates Offline 'Communication Sound Box' and Provides 'Department Visit Integrity Consulting'

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Seodaemun-gu (Mayor Moon Seok-jin) has established a comprehensive plan to improve integrity in the public service sector and will implement 14 detailed projects according to an annual schedule starting in March.

To enhance the "external integrity" perceived by civil petitioners, the district will send "Integrity and Courtesy Letters" containing work processing standards, promises for responsible handling of petitions, and a firm commitment to eradicating corruption when notifying the results of various petition processes.

Additionally, "Integrity Text Messages" will be sent to petitioners, providing guidance on the protection of whistleblowers and requesting reports in case of any misconduct by public officials.

Furthermore, the Seodaemun-gu Administrative Evaluation Group, composed of residents, will contact petitioners to conduct surveys regarding the friendliness of related public officials, acceptance of money or entertainment, provision of conveniences, and overall satisfaction.

Moreover, a "Integrity Harmony Festival" involving both public and private sectors is scheduled to be held in May.

To improve "internal integrity," the district will conduct △ department visit integrity consulting in the form of meetings, △ staff communication workshops to promote a culture of collaboration and communication and to block corruption factors, and △ open integrity education using cultural content.

They will also promote integrity evaluations for senior officials, a department-wide review system for business promotion expenses, an integrity slogan contest and quiz competition for employees, discovery of one integrity policy idea per department, and evaluations and awards for outstanding departments and individuals in integrity.

An offline "Communication Suggestion Box" will also be operated to encourage free expression of opinions and communication within the organization.

Mayor Moon Seok-jin stated, "We will create a Seodaemun-gu that the residents trust more by discovering integrity policies that employees empathize with and spreading an integrity culture both externally and internally."

Seodaemun-gu Office Audit Department (330-1317)

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