Goseong County Accelerates Organizational Culture Innovation ... Embarks on Organizational Reform

Goseong County in Gyeongnam Province is focusing heavily on transforming its work methods and organizational culture, and is now embarking on a full-scale organizational reform.

On March 5, the county announced that it will officially implement three major strategies to achieve the goal of "A Growing Organization, Goseong Where You Want to Work": a vibrant organizational culture, competent processes, and a flexible work environment.

Goseong County Office, Gyeongnam Province.

First, the county will thoroughly address all unreasonable practices that have been tacitly tolerated under the name of tradition. In particular, to completely eradicate the "Executive Reception Day," which is considered a representative outdated practice in public service, the county will conduct an internal survey of all staff and establish countermeasures based on the findings.

To foster a communicative organizational culture, the county has adopted the operation of a "Junior Board" as a new initiative. Composed of civil servants from the Millennial and Gen Z generations with less than five years of service, the Junior Board will serve as a bridge between generations and ensure that the voices of young staff are conveyed within the organization.

The county also announced a sweeping transformation aimed at building a smarter organization. First, it will revamp the currently ineffective work manual bulletin board into a space where know-how sharing, feedback, and improvement can take place in real time.

Through these measures, the county expects to reduce unnecessary internal communication costs that arise repeatedly during personnel transfers. In addition, various initiatives will be implemented to improve work practices, such as streamlining reporting and approval processes and reducing unnecessary meetings, establishing systematic handovers, and providing employee training for the innovative growth of both work and the organization.

Lastly, the county will promote flexible work arrangements to enhance work efficiency within the organization. By allowing employees to adjust their working hours according to their individual circumstances, such as family, studies, or health, the county aims to support both continuous employment and a balanced life.

Cho Seokrae, Director of Planning and Budget, stated, "The year 2026 will be a very important year that will make organizational change and innovation visible," adding, "We will work to implement major initiatives with speed and strive to become an organization that listens to the voices of all its members."

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