Changwon Leports Park Chairman 'Suspended from Duty'... Acting Executive Director System Implemented
Lee Hoguk, Director of Changwon Leisure Sports Park in Gyeongnam, has been suspended from his duties.
Changwon City announced on the 21st that it received the results of the service audit conducted by the Audit Office, consulted with Gyeongnam Province, and notified Director Lee of the suspension on the 17th.
Lee Hoguk, Director of Changwon Leisure Sports Park.
[Photo by Changwon Special City Hall]
According to Changwon City, the reasons for the suspension of Director Lee are violations of the Conflict of Interest Prevention Act due to holding a profit-making corporation position while serving as director of a local public enterprise, violations of the prohibition on concurrent positions under the Local Public Enterprises Act, and false submission of career information during the appointment process.
The Audit Office reportedly began an internal service audit following the City Council's pointed remarks in July, confirmed these facts, and notified the suspension.
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With Director Lee's suspension, Changwon Leisure Sports Park is currently being operated under the acting director, Hong Myungpyo.
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