Jongno-gu Operates 'Integrity Report Center' for Employee Corruption and Power Abuse Complaints

‘Cheongnyeomgo,’ a compound word of integrity and Sinmungo, reflects Jongno-gu’s commitment to integrity

Anyone can easily and quickly report bribery, solicitation, embezzlement of public funds, employee power abuse, etc., anonymously without revealing their identity

Jongno-gu (Mayor Jeong Munheon) operates 'Jongno Cheongnyeomgo' (hereinafter Cheongnyeomgo), an anonymous reporting system for employee corruption and power abuse, to advance as a top integrity district and establish a sound and transparent reporting culture.

Cheongnyeomgo, a compound of 'cheongnyeom' (integrity) and 'Sinmungo' (a traditional Korean public grievance box), also carries the double meaning of ‘the road to integrity.’ It is a name that fully embodies the district’s commitment to integrity, adding a special significance.

Cheongnyeomgo is freely accessible to district officials, residents, employees, and anyone else. Reportable issues include ▲bribery and entertainment acceptance ▲mediation and solicitation ▲embezzlement of public funds and various corrupt acts ▲power abuse among employees.

In particular, power abuse, which falls under employee-exclusive categories, was created to protect employees from workplace harassment.

Although channels for reporting corruption and power abuse existed before, concerns about identity exposure during the process of handling reports?even when reported anonymously?have continuously raised privacy issues.

Accordingly, since February, Jongno-gu has operated the Cheongnyeomgo system, allowing anyone to report easily and quickly with anonymity to prevent hesitation due to identity exposure concerns or tolerance of corruption.

A specialized company receives reports, encrypts and anonymizes them, then transmits the data to Jongno-gu, where the responsible staff investigate the contents. This method thoroughly guarantees the anonymity and security of the reporter.

Additionally, reports can be freely and conveniently made anytime and anywhere using a PC or mobile phone via the district’s website and QR codes.

Mayor Jeong Munheon stated, “Cheongnyeomgo is a strong expression of Jongno-gu’s determination to become a top integrity district,” adding, “We will continuously devise related policies to realize integrity, the foremost virtue of public officials, and strive to become an institution that leads an integrity culture.”

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