Gangbuk-gu Achieves Grade 2 in 2020 Public Institution Integrity Evaluation... Highest Grade Among Local Governments Nationwide

Implementation of Civil Servant Integrity Self-Assessment and Mandatory Integrity Education, Operation of Clean Call and Anonymous Reporting System for Public Corruption... Ranked Grade 2 for Two Consecutive Years in Integrity Evaluation of 580 Public Institutions by Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gangbuk-gu (Mayor Park Gyeom-su) received a Grade 2 rating for the second consecutive year in the 2020 Public Institution Integrity Evaluation, ranking among the top among 226 basic local governments.

The integrity evaluation, conducted annually by the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission, targets 580 public institutions including central administrative agencies, local governments, education offices, and public service-related organizations.

Gangbuk-gu achieved a comprehensive integrity score of 8.54 points, maintaining a Grade 2 rating following the previous year. This result represents the highest grade among basic local governments nationwide.

In January, the district established the ‘Comprehensive Plan to Improve District Integrity,’ focusing on four core tasks: ▲establishing a public-private cooperation system ▲strengthening anti-corruption capabilities ▲creating an honest public service culture ▲activating corruption and public interest reporting systems.

To enhance internal integrity, the district conducts monthly self-assessments for all employees using the Public Officials Code of Conduct and the Improper Solicitation and Graft Act, and mandates completion of integrity education.

It is also analyzed that the high evaluation was due to conducting a senior public official corruption risk diagnosis, where employees assess organizational environment corruption risks and individual integrity of executives.

For improving external integrity, the district carries out monthly ‘Clean Call’ monitoring to actively reflect residents’ opinions and strives to improve corruption-prone areas such as construction management and supervision, permits and approvals, taxation and finance, and subsidy grants.

Additionally, the district operates an ‘Anonymous Reporting System for Public Service Corruption’ to ensure anyone can safely report improper conduct by public officials.

Mayor Park Gyeom-su of Gangbuk-gu stated, “We will not be complacent with achieving a Grade 2 rating for two consecutive years but will further supplement shortcomings to create a more honest public service culture,” and added, “By promoting various integrity policies, we will realize proactive administration trusted by residents.”

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