Ministry of Economy and Finance Receives Workplace Harassment Report... Hong Nam-ki Says "If True, Strict Punishment Will Follow"

Ministry of Economy and Finance Audit Office Conducts Focused Audit on Power Abuse Cases

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] Hong Nam-ki, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, stated on the 5th regarding reports of workplace harassment, "If confirmed to be true, we will take the strictest disciplinary action without exception."

At an expanded executive meeting held at the Government Sejong Complex on the same day, Deputy Prime Minister Hong said, "The Audit Office has been instructed to immediately focus on receiving detailed reports of workplace harassment and power abuse cases and conduct thorough audits."

He emphasized the current economic situation by saying, "Although the livelihood of the people is still difficult due to the impact of COVID-19, the economic recovery trend is being driven, so it is necessary to respond without delay to support livelihoods and recovery."

Regarding the recently announced measures to eradicate real estate speculation and prevent recurrence, he stated, "Since most of the follow-up measures require legislation, we will closely cooperate with the National Assembly to pass the related bills during the April extraordinary session," and added, "We will also review the Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) innovation plan to ensure its prompt completion."

Concerning the recent appointments of the first and second vice ministers and the upcoming follow-up personnel changes including three vacant first-level positions, Deputy Prime Minister Hong said, "We will take this as an opportunity to enhance organizational vitality and accelerate work progress, ensuring that there will be no minor gaps or any policy instability during the process."

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