Jeonnam Fire Department Conducts Special Training on 'Establishing Public Service Discipline and Conflict of Interest Prevention Act'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeonnam Fire Headquarters (Chief Kim Joil) announced on the 14th that it conducted special training on establishing public service discipline and understanding the Conflict of Interest Prevention Act at the Hwasun Fire Station conference room.

The special training analyzed the nationwide public officials' crime occurrence status, disseminated major public service discipline violation cases, and was conducted as a convening training to strengthen employee management and supervision through voluntary service inspections.

Under the supervision of the headquarters' audit officer, about 50 participants including fire administration chiefs and administrative team leaders from the fire station attended, and the training focused on eradicating serious misconduct and repetitive violations.

Additionally, to ensure accurate legal understanding of the Conflict of Interest Prevention Act for public officials, which was enacted on May 19, 2022, Jeonnam Police Agency's Sergeant Im Wookseop was invited as an external expert lecturer. The session consisted of lectures and discussions aimed at cultivating practical skills necessary for job performance and improving employee awareness.

The main topics included ▲ the significance of enacting the Conflict of Interest Prevention Act ▲ ten standards of conduct ▲ reporting violations and protection and compensation for whistleblowers ▲ sanctions for violations.

A representative from the Fire Audit Office stated, “We will do our utmost to prevent serious misconduct (such as power abuse, sexual misconduct, and drunk driving), which are at the center of social issues, in advance, establish public service discipline, and through special training, foster correct values and improve awareness as public officials.”

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