'Shibo Rice Cake' Thrown into Trash Can... Jeonggongno Pohang City Branch Eliminates Outdated Practices

The Jeonggongno Pohang City Branch is seen taking a commemorative photo after giving flowers instead of the outdated practice of presenting probationary workers with rice cakes.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongguk Lee] The Pohang City Branch of the National Public Officials Labor Union (Branch Chief Sanghyun Lim) announced on the 13th that it will abolish the 'Sibo Tteok' culture, which is considered a representative outdated practice.

'Sibo' refers to the six-month period after being appointed as a public official before being officially appointed as a full public official. The 'Sibo Tteok culture' has been a custom where new officials give rice cakes to colleagues who helped them adapt well to the organization as a token of gratitude.

However, according to the National Public Officials Labor Union Pohang City Branch, recently, the rice cakes given by employees who finished their Sibo period were thrown into the trash, and new public officials faced economic and psychological burdens, such as worrying whether to give rice cakes or pizza.

Branch Chief Sanghyun Lim said, "We will actively support new public officials taking their first step in public service to demonstrate their capabilities as members of the public service community," and added, "On the 18th, when the Sibo period ends, we plan to deliver congratulatory messages and small gifts to encourage the new public officials."

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