Kangjin County implemented an interactive integrity program for all employees to promote a culture of integrity and enhance communication within the organization.
On September 2, Kangjin County held the '2026 Integrity Awareness Day' event at the second indoor gymnasium, which involved participation from all public officials, the county announced on September 3.
This event moved away from traditional lecture-based integrity training, instead offering cultural performances and quiz programs to share the meaning of integrity. Notably, County Head Kang Jin-won took time to communicate directly with employees, emphasizing the commitment to establishing an anti-corruption and integrity culture within the organization.
The event was divided into two parts: the 'Communication and Empathy Integrity Concert' and the 'Challenge! Integrity Golden Bell' quiz competition.
During the first part, the county head took the stage to discuss integrity with employees. An OX quiz was conducted on key anti-corruption laws, such as the Anti-Graft Act and the Conflict of Interest Prevention Act, which public officials need to be familiar with in their work.
To help employees better understand the theme of integrity, cultural performances were incorporated, including a magic show that illustrated the meaning of integrity through numbers and a percussion performance themed around 'eliminating corruption.'
The second part featured a survival quiz competition, 'Challenge! Integrity Golden Bell,' with 100 representatives from various departments participating.
Each participating team included at least one manager or team leader to emphasize the responsibility and practice of integrity among supervisors. The quiz format encouraged participation by reflecting not only quiz scores but also inter-departmental support and engagement.
Kangjin County explained that rather than one-sided integrity training, the focus was on enhancing understanding of integrity-related systems and fostering a sense of community within the organization through active participation.
Kang Jin-won, the county head, stated, "Improving overall integrity requires a firm commitment from leadership and voluntary actions from all employees. We aim to create a transparent and fair Kangjin County that earns the trust of its citizens, starting with this 'Integrity Awareness Day.'"
Kangjin County plans to use this event to spread a culture of integrity within the organization and strengthen management in areas vulnerable to corruption.
Additionally, the county intends to continue initiatives such as joint integrity campaigns with labor and management, focused inspections of corruption-prone areas, and tailored integrity training based on job levels and characteristics. This approach aims to improve unreasonable practices and establish a culture of integrity throughout the public service, thereby enhancing administrative trust that citizens can feel.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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