Gwangju City Holds 'Mentoring Communication Meeting' for Newly Appointed Public Officials

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Eom In-yong] On the 21st, Gwangju City held a ‘Communication Meeting for Activating Mentoring Activities’ at Sunam Hall of City Hall for approximately 60 newly appointed public officials who were hired since October of last year.

The meeting, held as part of the city's ‘Mentor-Mentee System’, was arranged to help newly appointed public officials adapt to the organization and foster a sense of belonging, with added significance as Mayor Bang Se-hwan directly presided over the event.

The event focused on sharing the rich experience and work expertise of senior public officials and enhancing newly appointed public officials' understanding of city administration overall through problem-solving related to municipal policy. The event also provided an opportunity for newly appointed public officials to freely share their thoughts on the mentoring activities and various opinions for system improvement.

Meanwhile, the city plans to continue implementing various policies to support the stable organizational settlement and capacity building of newly appointed public officials.

Mayor Bang Se-hwan said, "I hope that through communication with experienced senior public officials, it will be a great help in understanding and adapting to organizational culture," and urged, "I hope you will also become a reliable advisor and good guide for your junior colleagues in the future."