Gumi City Officials Involved in Controversial Golf During Work Hours, Supervisors Also Disciplined View original image


[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Young-wook] Gumi City, Gyeongbuk, decided to also hold accountable the superiors of A (59, Grade 7 Driver) from the Urban Environment Bureau's Resource Circulation Division, who caused controversy by playing golf during working hours on the 26th of last month.


Gumi City stated on the 5th, "After investigating the facts regarding the misconduct of the public official, we plan to impose severe disciplinary measures," adding, "We will also hold the superiors jointly responsible for the management and supervision of public officials' duties."



Mayor Jang Se-yong of Gumi said, "Amid the increase in confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), we deeply apologize and express regret for causing administrative distrust among citizens due to the misconduct of the public official," and added, "We are currently thoroughly investigating the facts with the related public official."


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