Gyeongju City to Compensate Up to 200 Million KRW for 'Citizen Damages' During Official Duties... 16th Case in Gyeongbuk Province

"Soon to Join 'Comprehensive Administrative Liability Mutual Aid'" ... 15 out of 23 Cities and Counties in Gyeongbuk Enroll

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Dong-wook] In Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk, citizens may be able to receive compensation of up to 200 million KRW without administrative litigation as early as January next year if damage occurs due to the negligence of public officials. This type of 'Comprehensive Administrative Insurance' is already subscribed to and operated by 15 local governments, including Andong and Gyeongsan, among the 23 cities and counties in Gyeongbuk.

Gyeongju City announced on the 8th that it is aiming to implement the subscription to 'Comprehensive Administrative Liability Mutual Aid,' which compensates for damages caused to citizens by the negligence of its public officials during work, starting January next year.

The target includes all employees, including public officials and security guards, with a compensation limit of up to 200 million KRW per person and 1 billion KRW annually.

'Comprehensive Administrative Liability Mutual Aid' is a type of public insurance designed not only to create an active and proactive work environment for public officials but also to reduce damages suffered by citizens who have not received appropriate compensation.

The scope of compensation includes ▲ damages caused by omission from the public interest direct payment application list ▲ damages from vehicle damage during mowing work ▲ damages due to errors in official land price announcements ▲ damages caused by incorrect construction suspension after building permits ▲ damages from medical malpractice at public health centers, among others.

Legal damages, costs for damage prevention or mitigation, and litigation costs including defense expenses are also compensated. However, damages caused intentionally or damages related to publicly owned or used facilities are excluded from insurance payments.

Mayor Joo Nak-young of Gyeongju said, "The subscription to Comprehensive Administrative Liability Mutual Aid will not only create a stable working environment but also serve as an opportunity to enhance administrative trust through professional and prompt damage compensation handling."

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