Sept. 16–30: commute-hour integrity outreach, staff education, Anti-Graft Act guidance and a focused corruption-reporting period — building a trustworthy public service culture free of corruption
Dongjak-gu is running an "Integrity Practice Campaign" ahead of the chuseok holiday to strengthen civil servants' commitment to ethical conduct and spread a culture of integrity across the district.
Targeting all district office employees and residents, the campaign spans the chuseok holiday period and features four activities: commute-hour integrity outreach, staff education sessions, guidance on the Anti-Graft Act, and a focused period for reporting corrupt conduct.
On Thursday morning, Dongjak-gu District Mayor Ryu Sam-young was joined by senior civil servants at grade 4 and above, along with the Dongjak-gu branch of the civil servants' union, for a "Commute-Hour Integrity Outreach Day" at the district office. Staff arriving for work and residents visiting the building received informational leaflets on the Anti-Graft Act, along with guidance on how to submit suggestions for improving the district's integrity rating.
On Tuesday, employees took part in a training session titled "Understanding Integrity Through the Conflict of Interest Prevention Act." Using case studies drawn from films, participants examined the Conflict of Interest Prevention Act and the civil servants' code of conduct, and explored practical approaches to ethical public service — including the meaning of integrity, how to respond to gapjil, and effective communication.
Alongside this, the district will promote the Anti-Graft Act through its official website and in-building media boards through Sept. 30. Banners reading "No giving, no receiving gifts" will be posted at each entrance to the district office building, encouraging both civil servants and visitors to uphold integrity standards during the holiday season.
The district is also stepping up internal oversight and self-discipline measures for the chuseok holiday period. Daily integrity-alert pop-up notices will appear on the administrative work system, and a focused reporting period for violations of the Anti-Graft Act, the Conflict of Interest Prevention Act and other anti-corruption rules will run through Wednesday. The district plans to conduct intensive checks on improper budget expenditures and reporting-standard violations to further sharpen civil servants' awareness of ethical obligations.
"Integrity is one of the most important values a civil servant must uphold, and regaining trust once it is lost is an enormously difficult task," District Mayor Ryu said. "Through this campaign, I hope every employee will reflect on the value of integrity and work together to build a public service culture that earns the trust of our residents."
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