"High-Ranking Officials Must Lead Integrity" ... Changwon Special City Accelerates Spread of Integrity Culture

Checking the Progress of Integrity and Anti-Corruption Policies This Year through the Operation of the 'Cheongnyeomhan Leader Group'

Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam focused on intensively reviewing the progress of anti-corruption policies through a meeting of the Integrity Leaders Group, composed mainly of high-ranking public officials, to strengthen the city's clean brand image and spread a culture of integrity within the organization.

On the 22nd, the city held a meeting of the Integrity Leaders Group at City Hall, attended by Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, along with senior officials at grade 4 and above.

Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, is giving a briefing to executives to promote a culture of integrity.

The Integrity Leaders Group was formed earlier this year to share anti-corruption and integrity policies, monitor progress, analyze corruption-prone factors, and derive effective improvement measures.

During the meeting, participants conducted a final review of the anti-corruption and integrity initiatives underway this year and communicated key cooperation points by department, aiming to achieve the highest integrity rating for the second consecutive year.

Following this, the meeting focused on the recent amendments to the Enforcement Decree of the Improper Solicitation and Graft Act, providing guidance on compliance with anti-corruption laws and regulations, and urged the establishment of strict public service discipline during the Chuseok holiday period, when vigilance might otherwise slacken.

Mayor Hong stated, “The public’s expectations and standards for integrity have significantly increased, and perceptions of corruption have changed compared to the past, to the extent that rudeness, complacency, and passive administration can be perceived as corruption.” He added, “Beyond mere legal compliance, please do your utmost to raise awareness of integrity levels aligned with citizens’ perspectives and to foster an organizational culture that maximizes citizen satisfaction.”

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