Chaotic Atmosphere Over Public Official Corruption Cleared... Gyeongsan City Launches Special Inspection

Criminal Charges Filed for Election Interference, Improper Solicitation, and Acts Damaging Dignity

Gyeongsan City Hall.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yeo Jong-gu] Gyeongsan City in Gyeongbuk has launched a special inspection on public service discipline ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday and elections.

This special inspection, which started on the 17th and will continue until May 31, will cover overall public service discipline, including violations related to the Lunar New Year holiday, the presidential election, and local elections, as well as various irregularities.

Inspections will also be conducted on specific issues such as violations of public officials' service regulations, reports of various misconducts, and media reports.

The focused inspection areas include ▲public officials' involvement in elections ▲acts damaging the dignity of public officials such as accepting money, entertainment, and power harassment ▲performance of duties by public officials in charge of self-quarantined individuals ▲dereliction of duty and passive administration. Violators will be strictly punished through criminal charges and disciplinary actions.

Choi Young-jo, mayor of Gyeongsan City, stated, “We will do our best to correct the public service discipline, which tends to become lax ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday and elections, and maintain responsible job performance.”

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