BPA Conducts Integrity Training for Companies in New Port Hinterland Complex

Busan Port Authority (BPA) conducted a 'Visiting Integrity Education' session on the morning of August 30 at the Busan Port Authority New Port Branch for representatives of companies located in the hinterland complex.

The main education topics included ▲ key points of the Act on the Prohibition of Improper Solicitation and Graft such as improper solicitations, acceptance of money and entertainment ▲ key points of the Conflict of Interest Prevention Act such as pursuit of private interests and disclosure of confidential information related to duties.

This education is part of BPA's external efforts to promote a culture of integrity for a clean Busan Port, aiming to expand the education target to external stakeholders and enhance the private sector's understanding and awareness of anti-corruption laws including the Act on the Prohibition of Improper Solicitation and Graft.

The "Visiting Integrity Education" is currently being conducted at the Busan Port Authority New Port Branch.

On the same day, BPA also held a task force (TF) meeting for institutional improvement to activate additional logistics in the Busan Port New Port hinterland complex.

The institutional improvement TF is a public-private consultative body that identifies unreasonable regulations related to the operation of the hinterland complex and discusses directions for institutional improvement. Participants include companies located in the hinterland complex, Busan Port Authority, Busan Customs, and Busan-Jinhae Free Economic Zone Authority.

Since its formation in July 2022, the TF holds regular meetings on the last Wednesday of every month, and BPA actively improves the identified customary regulations to support private sector growth.

Kang Jun-seok, President of BPA, said, “I hope this education will serve as an opportunity for all stakeholders to work together to realize a clean Busan Port,” adding, “Busan Port Authority will continue to break down unreasonable practices and actively support private sector growth.”

Busan Port Authority operated an intensive reporting period until August 31 to raise awareness of integrity and eradicate corrupt practices. For reported misconduct, strict disciplinary actions up to dismissal will be taken depending on the severity and whether the act was intentional or negligent.

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