"Outstanding Performance, Definite Rewards"... Dobong District to Strengthen Preferential Treatment for Active Administrative Officials

Special Promotions and Salary Increases for Outstanding Public Officials
Execution Plan Approved... 12 Initiatives Across 5 Key Areas to Be Implemented

Dobong District in Seoul (headed by District Mayor Oh Eon-seok) announced on June 8 that it has deliberated and approved the ‘2026 Dobong District Active Administrative Execution Plan’ and will actively implement 12 initiatives across 5 key areas, including ‘Strengthening Preferential Treatment for Active Administrative Public Officials.’

The Dobong District Proactive Administration Committee is reviewing and approving the "2026 Proactive Administration Implementation Plan." Provided by Dobong District.

The district plans to spread a culture of active administration within its organization to keep pace with the changing administrative environment and rising expectations of residents.

First, the district will encourage bold and creative work by granting exceptional rewards to public officials who demonstrate active administration. Outstanding public officials will be selected once each in the first and second half of the year and will be eligible for special promotions and salary increases as rewards.

To support and protect public officials, the district will expand the pre-consultation system for active administration and operate an indemnity protection system. For disciplinary actions, lawsuits, and investigations arising during the process of promoting active administration, the district will provide financial support for appointing legal counsel or litigation representatives to reduce psychological burdens and safeguard the rights and interests of public officials. In addition, the district will continue to provide active administration training for staff and produce promotional content showcasing best practices to foster a voluntary and innovative organizational atmosphere.

Earlier this year, the district was selected as an outstanding organization in the ‘2025 Comprehensive Evaluation of Active Administration in Local Governments’ conducted by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. This marked a step forward for the district, which had remained at the ‘Average’ level for the past three years, as its efforts to promote active administration were recognized.

A district official stated, “We will create changes that residents can truly feel by moving beyond convention and pursuing creative and proactive administration.”

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