Gwangju Kyung Sil Ryeon Demands Thorough Investigation into Naju City Sanitation Workers' Irregular Hiring...

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] The Gwangju Citizens' Coalition for Economic Justice urged on the 24th that the investigation into the recruitment corruption case involving environmental sanitation workers in Naju City must be conducted thoroughly.

Currently, the Gwangju District Prosecutors' Office is investigating four individuals, including Naju City Hall officials, on charges of recruitment corruption.

In April of last year, Naju City recruited 10 environmental sanitation workers from 113 applicants through document screening, physical fitness tests, and interviews.

During this process, allegations of interview score manipulation and bribery surfaced.

In response, three civic groups including the Citizens' Coalition for Economic Justice issued a statement on the same day, saying, "Recently, the prosecution conducted a search and seizure at Naju City Hall to supplement the investigation," and added, "Although the timing was late, we welcome this."

These civic groups pointed out, "The recent focus of our society is fairness," and "especially regarding recruitment corruption, the public shows an absolutely intolerant attitude."

They continued, "We believe the Gwangju District Prosecutors' Office will thoroughly investigate the allegations of recruitment corruption involving environmental sanitation workers in Naju City."

However, they urged for "a more prompt investigation," and requested, "To ensure no further doubts remain, the facts must be clearly revealed, and those involved must be severely punished as an example."

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