Gyeongbuk Development Corporation Honored with 'Presidential Citation' for Anti-Corruption Excellence... The Only One Among 498 Public Institutions

Donation of 13 Million Won Reward

Gyeongbuk Development Corporation was honored as the only organization among 498 administrative agencies and public service-related organizations nationwide to receive the highest distinction, the "Presidential Citation," at the 12th National Integrity Day commemorative event hosted by the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission held on the 27th at the Government Sejong Convention Center in Sejong City.

The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission designates February 27th each year as "National Integrity Day" and awards outstanding institutions and contributors who have contributed to the spread of anti-corruption and integrity culture and the promotion of national rights. Until now, Gyeongbuk Development Corporation is the first local public institution, rather than an administrative or national public institution, to receive the highest honor, the "Presidential Citation."

Lee Jae-hyuk, President of Gyeongbuk Development Corporation, is receiving the Presidential Award and a congratulatory bouquet while posing for a commemorative photo.

Last year, Gyeongbuk Development Corporation strengthened various activities such as conducting a corruption risk diagnosis for senior officials, carrying out a full survey of real estate ownership within project districts by all employees (including direct relatives), improving repeatedly vulnerable areas identified by internal and external audits, and operating a safe lawyer system to protect whistleblowers. The head of the institution also led by example by participating 100% in various integrity programs, striving to create a clean public service culture.

Recognized for these efforts, the corporation achieved the historic highest comprehensive integrity grade of "Grade 1" among local public institutions in last year's public institution comprehensive integrity evaluation, and was selected as the only nationwide institution to receive the "Presidential Citation" in the field of corruption prevention at this event.

Lee Jae-hyuk, President of Gyeongbuk Development Corporation, said, "This is the result of the active interest and continuous efforts of the citizens and all employees of the corporation regarding integrity, who have sent encouragement and support." He added, "We will continue to do our best to make Gyeongsangbuk-do Development Corporation a clean and exemplary public institution that the people of Gyeongsangbuk-do can be proud of."

Gyeongsangbuk-do Development Corporation plans to donate the 13 million won institutional reward received with the "Presidential Citation" to activities and projects aimed at spreading the culture of integrity.

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