Jeon Nam-do Councilor Lee Hyuk-je’s Stern Rebuke: “Be Fair and Moderate”

Criticism of Unyielding Statements and Declarations Regarding Delivery Investigation

On the 13th, Provincial Assembly member Lee Hyuk-je demanded fairness and restraint from Superintendent Jang Seok-woong and the Jeonnam Office of Education Union during the administrative audit.

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jun-kyung] Lee Hyuk-je, Jeonnam Provincial Assembly member (Democratic Party, Mokpo 4), delivered a sharp remark to Superintendent Jang Seok-woong and the Jeonnam Office of Education Public Officials Labor Union regarding the investigation results of supply corruption.

At the Jeonnam Office of Education administrative audit on the 13th, Assemblyman Lee said, “During the COVID-19 pandemic, how uneasy would it be for outsiders to see internal members of Jeonnam education quarrelling through statements and declarations?” and criticized, “Superintendent Jang Seok-woong should be more fair, and the Jeonnam Office of Education union should exercise restraint.”

This comment was made in response to the statements and declarations released by Superintendent Jang and the union following the police investigation results, which referred 57 public officials affiliated with the Office of Education to the prosecution on charges of bribery and violation of the Anti-Graft Act, and imposed fines.

On the 11th, Superintendent Jang Seok-woong sent a statement via work email to all teaching staff in Jeonnam, saying, “Let us reset our minds and move forward together to restore trust in Jeonnam education” regarding the supply corruption investigation.

In response, the union strongly opposed through a declaration, stating, “Superintendent Jang released the statement through the internal network of teaching staff in Jeonnam,” and “The statement implied that the roller screen supply corruption was solely the fault of general staff and that this caused a crisis in the trust of Jeonnam education, thus dividing the sides.”

Assemblyman Lee Hyuk-je pointed out, “Teaching staff have been divided into three walls: teachers, general staff, and public officials. The walls between them are high, and if it is not their own work, they have no interest in the work of other employees.”

Superintendent Jang Seok-woong responded, “The police investigation lasted nearly two years, causing many difficulties in personnel matters. I met with the National Police Chief several times to request a swift conclusion to the investigation,” and added, “During the investigation, general staff suffered much humiliation and harassment. I conveyed my apologies for that.”

He continued, “As superintendent, how could I discriminate between general staff and professional staff? Since taking office, I have valued everyone and worked for new changes, so I regret that it was interpreted that way.”

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