Jeong Ok, Jeonnam Provincial Assembly Member, Criticizes Lenient Punishment for Underperforming Researchers

One-Month Suspension for Senior Researcher at Gwangju-Jeonnam Institute for Failing to Submit Research Projects for 4 Years Is Inadequate

Jeong Ok, Jeonnam Provincial Assembly Member

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Jeong Oknim, a member of the Jeonnam Provincial Assembly, pointed out the insufficient disciplinary measures against a researcher who failed to submit research projects for four years during the 344th extraordinary session Gwangju-Jeonnam Research Institute business report on the 13th, according to a statement on the 14th.

Assembly member Jeong Oknim stated, “The duty of the research institute is to carry out research projects, and affiliated researchers are required to submit research projects annually. However, a certain senior researcher working in the Urban Infrastructure Research Office did not submit research projects for four years despite multiple reminders, yet only received a lenient disciplinary action of one-month suspension.”

In response, the president of the Gwangju Development Research Institute said, “I agree that it was insufficient to impose only a one-month suspension despite the continuous failure to submit research projects,” and added, “If the final report is not submitted within two months, more severe disciplinary actions will be taken.”

Assembly member Jeong Oknim emphasized again, “The status of the Gwangju-Jeonnam Research Institute, which should develop policies to create a prosperous and livable region based on the potential of Gwangju and Jeonnam, has declined,” and stated, “I will continue to pay attention and monitor the situation until the issue is resolved.”

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