[2020 National Audit] "Employee Dismissed for Marijuana Use Files Reconsideration Request with National Pension"

Kim Yong-jin, Chairman of the National Pension Service, attended the National Assembly's Health and Welfare Committee's audit of the National Pension Service held on the 14th, responding to questions from lawmakers. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Seo So-jeong] Employees of the National Pension Service (NPS) fund management who were dismissed due to marijuana inhalation incidents have filed for a retrial with the National Pension Service.

On the 14th, during the National Assembly Health and Welfare Committee's audit of the National Pension Service, independent lawmaker Lee Yong-ho stated, "Recently, employees who used drugs have filed for a retrial with the Service."

Lawmaker Lee inquired of Chairman Kim regarding this, saying, "According to the internal personnel regulations of the Service, a retrial request by a disciplined employee cannot result in a penalty heavier than the original disposition."

In response, Kim Yong-jin, Chairman of the National Pension Service, said, "Since the employees in question were dismissed last month, I understand they filed for a retrial thinking it might affect their future careers."

Chairman Kim added, "Recently, the atmosphere has been such that retrial requests are not being accepted," and said, "While maintaining internal discipline, I believe retrial requests should be strictly handled considering the public's standpoint."

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