Governor Kim Dong-yeon Warns of 'Discipline Laxity' in Public Institutions... Measures for Cargo Solidarity Union Strike and Others Discussed

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon is presiding over the weekly department heads meeting on the 7th. Photo by Gyeonggi Provincial Government

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Kim Dong-yeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, issued a stern warning regarding the lax discipline among the 27 public institutions under Gyeonggi Province. He also stated that efforts will be made to minimize damage caused by the Cargo Solidarity transport refusal, and additional charter buses will be deployed within this month to resolve the standing-room-only situation on metropolitan buses.

On the 7th, while presiding over the weekly department heads meeting held at the Gyeonggi Provincial Government Office, Governor Kim said, "As the vacant positions of public institution heads are gradually being filled, I believe the lack of leadership in public institutions is somewhat being resolved," and emphasized, "If public institutions do not fulfill their responsibilities, the damage will fall on the residents. I urge reflection and reform for public institutions that have been insufficient in their roles or have shown lax discipline."

He particularly stressed, "More important than resolving the superficial lack of leadership is addressing the actual lack of leadership," adding, "Public institution heads must firmly hold a sense of mission to care for the residents' livelihoods and create a Gyeonggi Province with better opportunities, as well as a sense of responsibility to fulfill the authority and related roles entrusted by the residents."

He continued, "There are 27 public institutions in Gyeonggi Province, with 7,000 employees and an operating budget of 8 trillion won. Given the significant authority and responsibility, and their close connection to residents' lives, public institution heads must remember that all authority, including their term of office, is guaranteed only when they fulfill their responsibilities as heads."

Furthermore, he clearly warned about the lax discipline in public institutions, saying, "Various forms of lax discipline are currently being pointed out and reported. As those responsible for provincial administration, we will carefully oversee and take responsibility for the operation, organization, and management of public institutions together with the department heads for the residents."

Regarding the Cargo Solidarity transport refusal and the standing-room-only situation on metropolitan buses, Governor Kim said, "The situation is serious. I hope to avoid a confrontation of strength against strength. If political responses are set aside, I believe reasonable adjustment and compromise are possible," emphasizing, "Efforts from the government, political circles, and labor unions are necessary."

He added, "Until the strike ends, we must ensure that no inconvenience or problems arise for residents and industries," and requested, "Please review various countermeasures by sector such as cement, containers, and oil refining, as well as support for emergency transportation means for military units to minimize any gaps."

Regarding the standing-room-only situation on metropolitan buses, Governor Kim said, "We have made efforts such as urgently deploying 24 charter buses to minimize residents' inconvenience, but unfortunately, inconvenience still remains," and promised, "We will deploy additional charter buses within December."

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