Sejong Mayor Choi Minho: "Korean Public Officials Always Overcome Challenges"

"We Must Learn from the Fire at the National Information Resources Service in Daejeon"

Choi Minho, the Mayor of Sejong City, recently commended employees for their swift response to the computer system paralysis caused by the recent fire at the National Information Resources Service in Daejeon. He also urged them to use this incident as an opportunity to conduct even more thorough inspections and preparations.

On October 1, during the monthly Employee Communication Day event, Mayor Choi praised the staff for their efforts and hard work in responding to disasters such as heatwaves and heavy rains during the summer, as well as their response to the recent fire at the National Information Resources Service.

He stated, "This year has been particularly eventful, but every time a problem arose, I saw that we ultimately overcame it. I believe this is possible because you are public officials of the Republic of Korea."

Previously, since the fire at the National Information Resources Service on September 26, the city has been conducting daily situation reports to monitor the status of system disruptions and civil complaints, and has continued inspections to prepare for a prolonged situation.

Mayor Choi shared an anecdote about his visit to Haengbok Nurimteo in Jochiwon-eup on September 29, where he personally checked for any system disruptions, focusing on civil service operations.

He explained, "On the day of my visit, I confirmed that the unmanned civil document issuance machines were operating normally and that the second round of consumer coupons was being distributed without any issues, so there was no major confusion on site. I was also informed that individual notifications for land compensation in the national industrial complex, which had been a concern, are being carried out." He encouraged employees who worked hard for the rapid recovery of the computer system.

He particularly emphasized that this incident should serve as an opportunity to fundamentally examine the problems of Korea's information and computer systems, and ordered even more thorough inspections and preparations, assuming the worst-case scenarios.

Additionally, he asked that, after spending enough time comforting their families during the Chuseok holiday, all relevant departments and employees participate in and show interest in the 2025 Sejong Hangeul Festival, which begins on the last day of the holiday.

Mayor Choi said, "The Sejong Hangeul Festival, which you have all worked so hard to prepare, will lead directly to the happiness of our citizens. Let us work together to lay a solid foundation so that it can become a world-class festival." He added, "I would like to thank all of you who continue to work for our citizens, even during the Chuseok holiday. I hope you find time to comfort yourselves and each other during the upcoming holiday."

Meanwhile, at the Employee Communication Day event, Ko Kidong, former Vice Minister of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, delivered a highly acclaimed special lecture on "Realistic Policy," focusing on field-oriented policies.

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