Mokpo City to Implement Trust-Based Administration with Anti-Corruption Policies in 2026
On March 20, 2026, Mokpo City held a meeting at City Hall to share anti-corruption and integrity policies, solidifying its commitment to implementing a transparent administration that citizens can trust. This meeting reflects Mokpo City's dedication to enhancing the integrity of its public officials and creating tangible changes that citizens can experience. The meeting involved in-depth discussions on the direction and detailed plans for the 2026 anti-corruption and integrity policies, as well as sharing examples of integrity policies from various departments and exploring improvement measures. In particular, there was a lively debate on ways to enhance administrative transparency by expanding citizen participation.
An official from Mokpo City emphasized, "Integrity is a fundamental virtue for public officials, and transparent administration is the most important factor in gaining citizens' trust. Through this meeting, we hope that Mokpo City's public officials will once again recognize the importance of integrity and strive to provide an administration that is more trusted by the citizens." Based on the results of this meeting, Mokpo City plans to further refine its 2026 anti-corruption and integrity policies and create changes that citizens can tangibly feel.
Strengthening Integrity Education and Intensively Improving Corruption-Vulnerable Areas
At this sharing meeting, specific measures to strengthen integrity education and improve corruption-vulnerable areas were discussed. Key topics included expanding customized education programs to enhance the integrity awareness of public officials and intensifying inspection activities in areas with a high potential for corruption. In particular, the focus was on strictly complying with the Conflict of Interest Prevention Act for Public Officials and establishing institutional mechanisms to ensure fair performance of duties from undue external pressure. In addition, the city plans to activate the internal whistleblowing system to detect corruption early and strengthen whistleblower protection to respond quickly.
With the goal of 'Integrity Mokpo with Citizens,' Mokpo City plans to enhance administrative transparency and secure citizens' trust by promoting integrity policies that citizens directly participate in and evaluate. To this end, the city plans to expand the operation of the Citizen Auditor System and develop integrity education programs involving citizens to enhance their integrity awareness. Furthermore, the city plans to cooperate with local community organizations to conduct integrity campaigns and produce public relations content related to integrity to actively inform citizens. A budget of 50 million KRW will be invested in producing integrity content, and the city plans to discover innovative ideas that can resonate with various age groups.
Diversifying Corruption Reporting Channels and Strengthening Public Officials' Property Registration Obligations
Mokpo City is making various efforts to enhance the effectiveness of its anti-corruption and integrity policies. First, the city plans to diversify corruption reporting channels, strengthen whistleblower protection to activate internal whistleblowing, and strengthen monitoring and punishment of corruption. Specifically, the city plans to introduce an anonymous reporting system and establish a system to prohibit disadvantageous treatment of whistleblowers. In addition, the city plans to establish institutional mechanisms to prevent conflicts of interest for public officials and strengthen ethical regulations for fair performance of duties. In particular, the city plans to strengthen the property registration obligations of public officials and prevent illegal property accumulation through thorough verification of the property formation process. The property registration target will be expanded to public officials of the 4th grade or higher, and regular audits will be conducted on property changes.
Mokpo City plans to continuously promote efforts to promote ethical awareness and eradicate illegal solicitations and acceptance of money and valuables by mandating public officials to take an oath of integrity. In addition, the city plans to mandate a minimum of 15 hours of integrity education per year and develop various educational content to enhance the effectiveness of the education.
Mokpo City's Efforts Towards a Transparent and Fair Society
An official from Mokpo City emphasized, "Integrity is not just about complying with laws and regulations, but also about the mindset and practice of each public official. Mokpo City will do its best to ensure that all public officials serve citizens with integrity and carry out transparent and fair administration." Mokpo City will continue to promote anti-corruption and integrity policies to create a city trusted by citizens and a transparent and fair society. These efforts are expected to strengthen Mokpo City's competitiveness and contribute to improving the quality of life for citizens.
Mokpo City's proactive promotion of anti-corruption and integrity policies is expected to have a positive impact on the entire local community. Transparent and fair administration can promote corporate attraction and investment activation, and greatly contribute to local economic development. In addition, by gaining the trust of citizens, the city can improve the quality of administrative services and increase citizens' life satisfaction. Mokpo City will continue to promote anti-corruption and integrity policies to solidify the image of 'Clean City Mokpo' and create a city where citizens can live happily.
"Integrity is a beacon that illuminates our future. Mokpo City will develop and grow further through integrity." - Mokpo City Official
Mokpo City's efforts are expected to serve as a model for other local governments and contribute to raising the overall integrity of Korea.
