[Photo] Yuseonghun, Geumcheon District Mayor, Presents Congratulatory Flower Baskets and Cards to New Public Officials

On the 18th, Yuseonghun, the mayor of Geumcheon-gu, presented a bouquet and a handwritten congratulatory card to new employees to celebrate their official appointment.

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Geumcheon-gu (Mayor Yu Seong-hoon) has declared the eradication of the rigid 'Sibo-tteok' culture remaining in the public service community and announced that it will encourage and support newly appointed public officials to adapt better to the organization with a joyful heart as they start anew.

'Sibo-tteok' is a custom where, after the six-month probation period following a public official's appointment, they give rice cakes to colleagues as a token of gratitude. Although it began as a small gesture of thanks, it is now considered a burden by new employees.

Accordingly, the district office will abolish the practice of giving 'Sibo-tteok' and instead present flower baskets and congratulatory cards personally written by the mayor to support the new employees' fresh start.

Meanwhile, the district operates various programs to strengthen the basic work competencies of new public officials and enhance their organizational adaptability through understanding district administration.

Experienced senior public officials from various fields lead training sessions on essential qualities required as public officials, such as 'Integrity Policies,' 'Customer Service Education and Workplace Etiquette,' as well as job competency enhancement courses like 'Report Writing' and 'Financial Accounting.' Additionally, a 'Mentor & Mentee' system is in place to alleviate difficulties new employees face in their workplace life.

Yu Seong-hoon, Mayor of Geumcheon-gu, stated, “Rigid workplace culture can lead to improper practices, so a culture of free communication within the organization is important. We will all work together to create a proper organizational culture so that new employees can settle well as members of the organization based on communication with their superiors and colleagues.”

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