Intensive compliance inspections to continue until workplace discipline is restored
Wonju Mayor Ku Ja-yeol has moved to take firm action after a series of workplace misconduct incidents, including a leak of residents' personal data.
The city announced Monday it would strengthen compliance inspections for all employees to address misconduct issues and restore discipline in the public service.
Rather than conducting a one-time review, the city plans to hold monthly inspections until workplace discipline is fully established, supplemented by unannounced and ad hoc checks.
The frequency of inspections will be adjusted based on results and the degree of improvement, with ongoing monitoring and follow-up management to maintain order.
The city plans to conduct joint inspections with the audit division and other relevant departments, focusing on basic compliance obligations for public officials — including adherence to commuting and working hours, unauthorized absences from duty stations, and the state of security management.
In addition, the city will make department-level self-inspections a regular practice and strengthen pre-inspection education and supervision of staff under the responsibility of department heads. Any deficiencies identified during inspections will be tracked through to resolution to prevent recurrence of similar incidents.
When violations are confirmed, the city will take action in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, taking into account the severity of the breach and whether it is a repeat offense. Intentional or repeated violations will be referred to the audit division for consideration of disciplinary measures.
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