Hamyang-gun Operates Unique 'Bell of Integrity' to Enhance Clean Governance

Every Monday Before Work Begins, Commitment to Integrity Bell Ringing Ceremony

The Bell of Integrity installed in the Job Economy Division.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Hamyang-gun, Gyeongnam Province, has introduced a unique policy of operating the "Bell of Integrity" to improve services for residents and enhance integrity.

This policy was conceived to strengthen the resolve of department members to eradicate corruption, irregularities, and improve integrity. Hamyang-gun purchased a bell that can be rung and attached it to the wall of the office entrance door for operation.

Four teams within the department take turns managing the "Bell of Integrity" each week. Every Monday morning before work begins, all employees gather to ring the bell along with chanting integrity slogans, and the bell is also rung during the integrity discussion session held on Wednesday afternoons.

Through ringing the "Bell of Integrity," the plan is to renew the commitment to practicing integrity and to promote a clean and honest public service culture by raising the spirit of service to residents.

Civil petitioners visiting the department ring the bell if they feel satisfied, and if dissatisfied, they are encouraged to provide feedback through the provided return postcards for improvement. The policy aims to continuously discover initiatives involving resident participation and correct any improper practices or areas needing improvement.

Cha Eun-tak, Director of the Job and Economy Division, said, "To improve integrity, we will place a bell that directly symbolizes integrity to help create an appropriate atmosphere."

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