SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – The South Korean government has announced an increase in the meal expense limit for public officials, journalists, and private school staff under the country’s anti-graft law, known colloquially as the “Kim Young-ran Law.” The change, set to take effect on August 27, will raise the maximum allowable meal expense from [...]
SEOUL, June 23 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s government has brought forward the digitalization of public services, as social distancing has become a new normal and face-to-face meetings are no longer desired amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. The government announced Tuesday a revised version of the digital innovation plan for public services, taking into consideration [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent study has revealed that the chances of passing a public service examination are proportional to household income. The study showed that public service examinations, commonly understood as an opportunity to get a job regardless of social status, can also be subject to inequality. According to a recent [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — Half of all job seekers in their 20s are preparing for public service examinations, most of whom are planning to apply for a grade 9 position, according to a recent study. Many employees are also preparing to take the examination alongside their current work. Incruit, a South Korean job [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — The South Korean government plans to provide a 24-hour civil consultation service, protect victims of crimes using Internet of Things (IoT) technology, and develop a blockchain-based customs system for exporting products. South Korea’s Ministry of Public Administration and Safety announced on Wednesday that it had selected three projects to [...]
SEOUL, May 30 (Korea Bizwire) – The number of employees working for local governments has exceeded 300,000 for the first time, topping 303,401 as of end of last year, announced the Ministry of the Interior on Monday. South Korea first adopted regional municipalities in 1995, when local governments hired 277,387 employees. The number of firefighters [...]
BUSAN, Nov. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – The Temporary Private Enterprise Exchange Program was first implemented in February by the Busan Metropolitan Government, allowing civil servants the opportunity to take up employment at commercial firms for a certain period of time, until they return to their government posts of origin. The system was initially met with [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – Starting next year, the Korean government will implement a “specialized civil servant” policy. According to the Ministry of Personnel Management (MPM), specialized civil servants will focus on their specific field of expertise, unlike conventional government workers who tend to move frequently across different departments throughout their career. The new [...]
SEOUL, July 26 (Korea Bizwire) – The Ministry of Personnel Management revealed Tuesday that cancer, depression, and the suicide of public service members will now be recognized as official occupational health incidents if they’re related to official duties. Occupational health incidents refer to illnesses or injuries related to, or resulting from, official work duties. In [...]