Gubokgyu, Mayor of Hwasun County, Shares Integrity Story: "Major Corruption Begins with Minor Indifference"

Emphasized During the Second In-House Broadcast on August 29
Theme: "Small Acts of Integrity Change the Organization"

Gubokgyu, the mayor of Hwasun County, is personally recording a story about integrity in the mayor's office. Photo by Hwasun County

The second story about integrity by Gubokgyu, the mayor of Hwasun County, was held on August 29 under the theme "Small Acts of Integrity Change the Organization."

During the broadcast aired that day, Mayor Gu cited the saying, "Major corruption begins with minor indifference," and emphasized that "when small conveniences or minor misconduct accumulate, they can ultimately undermine the trust of the entire organization."

He further stated, "When small treats such as lunch or a cup of coffee are repeated, we become desensitized to integrity, and our standards may be shaken," stressing that "true integrity is the ability to recognize and accept discomfort."

Mayor Gu praised employees who maintain fairness and kindness as "silent heroes," adding, "Integrity is the strength to consistently do what is right, no matter how obvious it may seem."

He concluded his message by saying, "If you have ever thought, 'It's okay because it's trivial,' and let something slide, it's time to redefine your own standards."

Song Seonghun, an officer at the Planning and Audit Office, remarked, "I was once again reminded that the small, everyday choices we make without much thought are actually the starting point of true integrity," and added, "I look forward to seeing what message about integrity will be delivered next."

Mayor Gu's messages on integrity are personally delivered through in-house broadcasts with diverse and new themes on the last working day of each month. Following July, this was the second installment.

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