Busan City Hosts Anti-Corruption and Integrity Special Lecture... Invitation of Vice Chairman of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission

Held on the 5th at 10 AM at City Hall to Prevent Corruption and Enhance Integrity Among Public Officials

City officials grade 5 and above, district and county, public corporations, and employees of investment and foundation institutions

On the 5th at 10 a.m., Busan City will hold an 'Anti-Corruption and Integrity Special Lecture' featuring the Vice Chairman and Secretary-General of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission at the City Hall Auditorium to prevent corruption among public officials and enhance integrity.

Busan City Hall.

All public officials are required to complete at least two hours of anti-corruption education once a year in accordance with the 'Act on the Establishment and Operation of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission.'

The attendees include Busan City senior officials at grade 5 or higher, district and county officials, employees of affiliated public corporations and foundations, and executives and staff of invested and funded institutions (those who wish to attend).

This special lecture will be delivered by Jeong Seung-yoon, Vice Chairman and Secretary-General of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission, covering key anti-corruption and integrity laws such as the Code of Conduct for Public Officials, including regulations prohibiting abuse of power in the course of duty, the Improper Solicitation and Graft Act, and the Conflict of Interest Prevention Act.

Jung Seung-yoon, Vice Chairman and Secretary General of the Anti-Corruption Division, Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission.

The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission is a central administrative agency under the Prime Minister’s Office that annually measures the integrity of over 600 public institutions, including central administrative agencies, local governments, education offices, and public-related organizations.

Last year, Busan City received a rating of 'Level 2 in Integrity Perception and Level 2 in Integrity Effort' for two consecutive years in the comprehensive integrity evaluation by the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission. This is unique among metropolitan cities and provinces.

This year, Busan City aims to achieve a Level 1 comprehensive integrity rating and plans to promote integrity policies so that not only the city but also districts, counties, and affiliated public corporations and foundations in the Busan area can collectively enhance their integrity capabilities.

In February and March, integrity meetings were held with district and county integrity team leaders and department heads to discuss cooperation and joint promotion of integrity policies between the city and districts/counties. Starting in April, to improve the completion rate of integrity education, the city and districts/counties will share education schedules monthly to ensure that those required to attend face-to-face training do not miss it.

Additionally, the city’s integrity club 'Cheongnyeom Galmaegi,' which recently completed recruitment for its 9th term and held its inauguration ceremony, will continue joint activities such as campaigns together with autonomous integrity clubs in districts and counties.

Cheongnyeom Galmaegi is an integrity club composed of MZ generation employees of Busan City, spreading an integrity culture through various promotional activities such as integrity plays, integrity song production, and integrity campaigns.

Mayor Park Hyung-jun stated, “This year, aiming to reach the top tier in integrity, all public officials will unite with one heart and mind to strengthen their commitment to integrity and cherish the value of integrity, leading the realization of 'Busan as a Global Hub City' through integrity.”

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