Uiryeong County Holds Integrity Win-Win Association ... Discusses Integrity Initiatives and Improvement Measures for Corruption-Prone Areas

Formation and Operation of the "Resident Integrity Participation Group"
Strengthening Field-Oriented Integrity Administration

On March 23, Uiryeong County in South Gyeongsang Province held the inaugural meeting of the "Integrity Win-Win Association," a senior official-led integrity council, in the conference room on the second floor of the county office, presided over by the county governor. The meeting was attended by the deputy governor, bureau and division heads, and department heads. Participants discussed the direction of the 2026 integrity initiatives and improvement measures for areas vulnerable to corruption.

During the meeting held on March 23, attendees shared the results of the 2025 integrity assessment by the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission and an analysis of areas susceptible to corruption. They also reviewed the "2026 Anti-Corruption and Integrity Enhancement Action Plan." Rather than merely confirming the evaluation results, participants focused on developing improvement measures that would be tangible to the residents of the county.

The "Integrity Win-Win Association" launched for the first time... Direct improvement in vulnerable areas. Courtesy of Uiryeong County

The discussions centered on improvement measures for areas prone to corruption, such as construction and service contracts, property and tax administration, permits and approvals, and subsidies. Attendees agreed on the need not only to establish clear standards and procedures but also to provide sufficient explanations so that residents can understand them. There was also consensus on the importance of consistency in communication methods among departments and on strengthening advance notifications.

This year, Uiryeong County plans to focus on implementing several initiatives at the early stages of projects: the "First Look" advance integrity review system, integrity civil complaint monitoring, the anti-corruption self-management system, and the advance review system for contract work.

In particular, the county will form and operate the "Resident Integrity Participation Group," which allows residents to directly participate and strengthens field-oriented integrity administration. The participation group, comprised mainly of township and town residents, will be responsible for identifying suspected cases of corruption and unreasonable practices and providing suggestions for improvement. The county plans to reflect these findings in audits and institutional reforms to enhance effectiveness.

Uiryeong County has continued to operate integrity councils, running the "Mossolhoe (All Together Initiative Council)" in 2023, the "Defense Corps (Countermeasures Headquarters for Policy Development)" in 2024, and the "Dagwahoe (All Together Task Promotion Council)" in 2025. This year, the "Integrity Win-Win Association" will continue this tradition, focusing on solving on-site issues through interdepartmental cooperation and communication.

County Governor Oh Taewan stated, "Integrity is not just about adhering to standards; it is completed by providing sufficient explanations so that residents can understand. We will strive to bring about changes that are immediately felt in the field by prioritizing preventive administration over reactive measures."

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