What Did Chairperson Kim Hyun-ki Discuss in His First Staff Assembly at the Seoul Metropolitan Council?

On April 3, Kim Hyun-ki, Chairperson of the Seoul Metropolitan Council, held the first-ever staff assembly for the Secretariat employees since the council’s inception.

Chairperson Kim stated, "I will reinvigorate the Seoul Metropolitan Council with the 'Three Permissive Principles' that allow for challenge, failure, and reward."

"I will reinvigorate the Seoul Metropolitan Council with the 'Three Permissive Principles (3-Heo)'."

On April 3, Kim Hyun-ki, Chairperson of the Seoul Metropolitan Council, delivered a special lecture titled "Seoul Metropolitan Council F5 Refresh, Pride of Council Members" at the first staff assembly ever held for Secretariat employees.

Chairperson Kim emphasized, "The Seoul Metropolitan Council is not a first follower among local councils in Korea, but a first mover," adding, "I will reinvigorate the Seoul Metropolitan Council with the 'Three Permissive Principles (3-Heo)' that allow for challenge, failure, and reward."

He also noted, "Recently, I have heard many say that the presence of the Seoul Metropolitan Council has changed," and added, "In fact, last year’s competition rate for the 7th-grade open recruitment was 71.2 to 1, even higher than that of the Seoul Metropolitan Government, which demonstrates the council’s elevated status and competitiveness."

He continued, "With the independence of personnel authority, local councils have achieved half of their independence," and explained, "Although there is still a long way to go, this also means that the council’s authority, capabilities, and status will only continue to grow. Therefore, we will establish a reward system that matches performance, including expanding training opportunities for staff, so that employees can work with pride and enthusiasm."

This staff assembly was the first of its kind since the council’s establishment, and included staff commendations, a communication session with the Chairperson, and a celebratory performance.

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