Gijang County in Busan Promotes Policies for an Upright Public Service Culture

The 1st Anti-Corruption and Integrity Promotion Meeting Held

Gijang-gun, Busan held the '1st Anti-Corruption and Integrity Promotion Meeting' on the 17th, presided over by County Governor Jeong Jongbok, and is officially launching efforts to foster an organizational culture of integrity and improve areas vulnerable to corruption.

Jung Jongbok, head of Gijang County, and senior officials of Gijang County held an anti-corruption integrity promotion meeting.

The meeting was attended by all senior officials, including County Governor Jeong Jongbok, the Deputy Governor, Directors, Heads of Departments and Offices, and Town and Township Chiefs. The agenda included a report on the 2023 public institution evaluation results, an explanation of the 2024 anti-corruption and integrity promotion plan, collection of opinions for improving integrity, and a high-ranking officials' integrity pledge and recital.

Starting with this anti-corruption and integrity meeting, the county plans to actively pursue 29 integrity policies in four areas: operation of the anti-corruption and integrity management system, promotion of internal perception improvement, creation of a transparent public service culture through integrity practices, and strengthening systems for the prevention of corruption. The ultimate goal is to achieve the highest grade (Grade 1) in the comprehensive integrity assessment.

County Governor Jeong Jongbok stated, "We will implement various integrity policies to create a culture of integrity within the organization and preemptively block elements of corruption," adding, "In order to improve unreasonable customary practices and foster a culture of communication and empathy, it is more important than ever for senior officials to lead by example and fulfill their roles as control towers."

According to a survey announced by the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission at the end of December last year, Gijang-gun received a Grade 2 in the comprehensive integrity assessment, an improvement of one grade from Grade 3 the previous year. In particular, the county achieved Grade 1 in 'perceived integrity,' which is measured among civil petitioners and internal staff, demonstrating the effectiveness of the county's focused and robust anti-corruption measures.

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