Uiwang City Launches 'Stop Abuse of Power, Go Transparency!' Integrity and Anti-Abuse of Authority Resolution Meeting

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Kim Chung-young] Uiwang City held an 'Integrity and Anti-Abuse of Authority Resolution Meeting' on the 4th at the City Hall conference room, attended by approximately 50 senior officials including Mayor Kim Sung-je of Uiwang City, Vice Mayor, and department heads.

During the resolution meeting, officials read a resolution pledging to practice integrity obligations that public servants must observe and prevent workplace abuse of authority, followed by signing commitment letters.

The resolution included measures to eliminate both internal and external abuse of authority and foster an integrity culture, specifically: △prohibiting misuse of authority based on position △banning acceptance of bribes or entertainment related to duties △prohibiting unreasonable work instructions △achieving a culture of mutual respect.

Meanwhile, the city plans to continuously implement various initiatives to achieve a fair and transparent organizational culture, including mock corruption reporting drills, workplace abuse prevention training, and gratitude appreciation campaigns.

Mayor Kim Sung-je of Uiwang City stated, “Public officials must prioritize integrity as the foremost value even when handling minor tasks,” and added, “Abuse of authority is a risk factor that leads to corruption, and must be eradicated to achieve an integrity-based organizational culture.”