102 newly hired and promoted civil servants trained earlier; integrity education by rank and role strengthened under the 9th elected administration
Gangbuk-gu in Seoul held an anti-corruption and integrity education session Monday at the district office's planning situation room for District Mayor Jeong Chang-su and senior civil servants at Grade 5 and above.
The session was designed to strengthen integrity leadership and internal control capabilities among senior officials, and to foster an organizational culture grounded in mutual respect and open communication.
Kang Yeong-mi, a specialist instructor from the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission's integrity training institute, led the session, walking participants through key anti-corruption laws — including the Code of Conduct for Public Officials, the Improper Solicitation and Graft Act, and the Act on Prevention of Conflicts of Interest — with a focus on real-world workplace scenarios. The session also covered gapjil prevention, the importance of mutual respect among staff, and other organizational management considerations for senior officials.
Since the start of the 9th elected administration, Gangbuk-gu has been strengthening integrity education tailored to the rank and role of each official. Senior officials are encouraged to lead by example in integrity and organizational management, while newly hired and promoted civil servants receive training focused on basic integrity standards and practical skills required throughout their public service careers.
Earlier, on Sept. 7, 102 newly hired and promoted civil servants attended an integrity education session covering the Code of Conduct for Public Officials, the Improper Solicitation and Graft Act, and the Act on Prevention of Conflicts of Interest. The training examined key scenarios — including improper demands, conflicts of interest, and acceptance of money or gifts — to help officials develop the judgment and response skills required in their roles.
A post-session survey found that 99 percent of respondents gave positive ratings for overall satisfaction and improved understanding of anti-corruption regulations, while 96 percent responded positively on the importance of integrity and their ability to put it into practice.
"It is important for senior officials to lead the way — actively communicating with staff and practicing integrity based on respect and consideration," Gangbuk-gu District Mayor Jeong Chang-su said. "We will work together to make integrity and mutual respect a part of everyday organizational culture, and on that foundation deliver fair and transparent administration that residents can trust."
To promote an integrity-driven organizational culture, Gangbuk-gu is pursuing a range of initiatives, including customized integrity education by target group, a mutual respect day, and the operation of an integrity promotion team and an integrity promotion council.
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