All Public Officials in Suwon City Make Integrity Pledges… "Will Implement Clean and Transparent Integrity City of Suwon"

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jeong Jun-seong] Suwon Mayor Lee Jae-jun and all public officials in Suwon City pledged to "implement a clean and transparent integrity city of Suwon."

Mayor Lee Jae-jun, First Vice Mayor Kim Hyun-soo, and senior officials from each department and bureau pledged to practice "integrity administration" at the mayor's office on the 9th. The pledge took the form of reading and signing an integrity administration practice pledge. Other public officials voluntarily pledged to practice integrity in their respective departments.

The contents of the pledge include: △adhering to laws and principles when performing duties, taking the lead in corruption prevention, and contributing to the creation of an integrity-focused public service culture; △refusing or requesting gifts, entertainment, or conveniences under any circumstances, and refraining from gaining improper benefits while performing duties; △refraining from improper interference and directives, rejecting organizational culture based on school ties, regional connections, and blood relations; △prioritizing public interests over private interests, upholding duties of kindness and fairness, and providing administrative services trusted by citizens; and △strictly complying with and taking the lead in implementing relevant laws including the Anti-Graft Act, Civil Servant Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Prevention Act.

Mayor Lee Jae-jun stated, "The integrity practice of senior officials is a starting point for raising the integrity level of the entire organization," and urged, "Senior officials should set an example and take the lead in spreading an integrity culture throughout the organization and establishing an organizational culture that practices integrity in daily life." He added, "I will continue to make efforts to establish a fair and transparent public service culture."