Dongjak-gu Grants 'Special Promotion' to Outstanding Public Officials

First Case Since Establishment
To Be Awarded Twice Annually

Dongjak-gu, Seoul (Mayor Park Il-ha) announced on the 5th that it will implement the ‘special promotion’ system for the first time since its establishment, granting a one-step salary grade increase to public officials who have achieved outstanding work performance contributing to the development of the district.

Park Il-ha, Mayor of Dongjak-gu. Provided by Dongjak-gu.

The district stated that on February 1st, special promotions were issued to two employees who achieved remarkable results over the past two years. The two selected in the first half of this year made notable contributions such as ▲improving Dongjak-gu’s traffic system (opening left turns at Shinsangdo Elementary School intersection and Gaetmaeul area) ▲advancing long-standing unresolved projects (establishing the Dongjak-Gwanak Resource Circulation Center Construction Association, installing pedestrian overpasses on Sadang-ro, etc.).

According to the district, the special promotion targets public officials at grade 6 or below who are on a step-based salary system with at least one year of actual service experience (excluding fixed-term employees) and have demonstrated outstanding work performance. The district plans to select candidates twice a year, in the first and second halves.

The district devoted great effort to ensure fairness and transparency throughout the selection process. Candidates were recommended by each department and underwent thorough verification and investigation. A survey of all employees and multi-faceted evaluations were conducted, and the final qualified candidates were selected by the district’s personnel committee.

Additionally, candidates included those responsible for ▲Dongjak-gu’s first urban renewal redevelopment project, the ‘Namsung Station Station Area Revitalization Project,’ which was rapidly advanced ▲creating notable parks and green spaces (dog parks, Barefoot Dongjak) ▲upgrading the Hyo-do Call Center ▲expanding smart road heating systems ▲implementing Dongjak-gu-style youth policies ▲and launching the nation’s first home-visit traditional Korean medicine care service for the elderly.

Mayor Park Il-ha said, “Providing appropriate rewards to hardworking employees acts as motivation, enhancing vitality and competitiveness in public service. Since the achievements of public officials ultimately lead to improved convenience for residents, we will continue to strive to improve employee welfare.”

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