Gangwon Provincial Office of Education Holds ‘2026 Regional Power Abuse Prevention and Integrity Education’

Guidance on Effective Measures to Eradicate Power Abuse
Promoting a Culture of Mutual Consideration and Respect

The Gangwon Provincial Office of Education held a ‘Regional Power Abuse Prevention and Integrity Education’ program for 450 vice principals and administrative directors from the Gangneung and Wonju areas from April 1 to April 2 at the Gangwon Provincial Office of Education Training Center (Gangneung) and the Gangwon Provincial Office of Education Science and Information Center (Wonju).

Gangwon Provincial Office of Education is holding the 'Regional Power Abuse Prevention and Integrity Training' for 450 vice principals and administrative directors in the Gangneung and Wonju regions from April 1 to 2 at the Gangwon Provincial Office of Education Training Institute (Gangneung) and the Gangwon Provincial Office of Education Science and Information Center (Wonju). Provided by Gangwon Provincial Office of Education

This training was organized to promote a culture of mutual consideration and respect within organizations. It targeted middle managers who handle practical matters and act as coordinators regarding power abuse at their sites. The curriculum focused on the following topics: types of power abuse and key cases, methods for responding to and handling power abuse, solutions for grievance petitions, and measures to eradicate power abuse.

In particular, the program placed special emphasis on proactively identifying and preventing potential sources of conflict between staff members that may arise at the beginning of the new school year, when new relationships are being formed.

The Gangwon Provincial Office of Education mandates that all staff must receive power abuse prevention education at least once a year, either at the institution or school level. Previously, the provincial office directly led power abuse prevention and integrity training for senior officials. Starting this year, the program has been expanded to include middle managers who serve as workplace coordinators, with the addition of ‘Regional On-site Power Abuse Eradication Education’ sessions.

The current training was held for 200 participants from the Gangneung area on April 1 and for 250 participants from the Wonju area on April 2. The final session is scheduled to take place later in April for 250 vice principals and administrative directors from the Chuncheon area.

Im Jaeuk, Audit Officer, stated, "While taking strict action against power abuse is important for eradication, it is even more crucial to engage in preventive activities that identify and resolve sources of conflict in advance. We will continue to promote measures to spread a culture of consideration and respect, and we will also further support professional preventive activities by conflict managers to foster a healthy organizational culture in the educational field."

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