"Opposing Corruption and Pledging Integrity" ... Gyeongsangnam-do Office of Education Integrity Working Council Held

Employees participating in the Gyeongnam Office of Education Integrity Working Council are making a pledge to practice integrity with a hand gesture symbolizing "Opposing corruption and promising integrity." (Photo by Gyeongnam Office of Education)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Sharon] On the 11th, the Gyeongsangnam-do Office of Education held an Integrity Working Council meeting at the main building's second office large conference room, attended by officials in charge of corruption-vulnerable areas from the main office departments, affiliated institutions, and education support offices.

The Gyeongnam Office of Education Integrity Working Council proactively responds to prevent corruption and improve integrity by analyzing issues in vulnerable areas of the Gyeongnam Office of Education based on the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission's integrity measurement results and preparing improvement measures.

At this meeting, key agenda items such as ▲ activation of corruption and public interest reporting through strengthening protection of whistleblower identities ▲ sharing stories of integrity awareness and strengthening the council with contractors and education consumers ▲ and improvement of authoritarianism and gapjil culture were shared and discussed to enhance effectiveness.

Additionally, all participating staff took a moment to pledge practicing integrity with a hand gesture symbolizing "Opposing corruption and promising integrity," reaffirming their commitment to realizing a trustworthy and clean Gyeongnam education for the residents.

Auditor Lee Min-jae emphasized, “Integrity is not only about eradicating corruption but also about eliminating gapjil behavior, accompanied by consideration and kindness, so we will do our best to foster a public service culture of mutual respect and consideration.”

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