Ministry of Economy and Finance Employee: "Is Enduring Workplace Harassment the Best Option?"... Inspector General's Office Investigation (Comprehensive)

Hong Nam-ki "If True, Strict Punishment for All"

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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 Complex Sejong 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."

On the Ministry of Economy and Finance's internal network, a post titled "What is the wise way to confront workplace harassment?" was uploaded on the 9th of last month. The employee wrote, "Does such a thing really exist?" and "Is enduring it the best option?" In response, some employees advised, "You should not endure it or worry alone," and "Consult with those around you."

Regarding the recent state of our economy, he emphasized, "Although people's livelihoods are still difficult due to the impact of COVID-19, the economic recovery trend is being driven, so it is necessary to respond without delay in supporting livelihoods and recovery."

Concerning the real estate speculation eradication and reoccurrence prevention measures announced last week, he said, "Since most of the follow-up measures require legislation, we will closely cooperate with the National Assembly to pass related bills during the April extraordinary session," and added, "We will also review to promptly finalize the Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) innovation plan."

Regarding the recent appointments of the first and second vice ministers and the upcoming follow-up personnel changes including three vacant first-grade positions, Deputy Prime Minister Hong stated, "We will take this as an opportunity to enhance organizational vitality and accelerate work progress, ensuring that there is no small gap or any policy wavering during the process."

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