KOSME to Hold “Ethics and Human Rights Management Day” Regularly Every Month

Promoting a Culture of Integrity

The Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME) has decided to formalize the “Ethics and Human Rights Management Day” as a monthly event. This initiative aims to foster a culture of integrity within the organization and to spread the will to practice mutual respect.

On June 8, at its headquarters in Jinju City, Gyeongnam, the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency held the “Ethics and Human Rights Management Day” event and announced these plans. Since 2014, KOSME has held this annual event to strengthen the organization’s awareness of integrity and to promote a culture of ethical and human rights management.

Jungjingong Headquarters, Jinju-si, Gyeongnam

Starting this year, the “Ethics and Human Rights Management Day” will be held regularly every month, with the goal of embedding ethical awareness in the daily work of all employees. To achieve this, KOSME will continue to run a variety of participatory programs such as the “Ethics and Human Rights Podcast,” where employees can share their experiences and discuss solutions, and “Integrity Communication Meetings” for each field department.

During the event, a special lecture on “New Public Service Ethics in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI)” was held to raise digital ethics awareness at public institutions, given the increased use of AI across all areas of work. Employees also participated in game-based programs, including the “Integrity Golden Bell Quiz” and “Integrity Arcade,” to learn how to respond to ethical dilemmas.

KOSME also plans to launch a “Regional Ethics and Human Rights Management Day” to enhance the ethical and human rights awareness of field departments that interact directly with customers. The agency will provide opportunities to resolve ethical dilemmas encountered in the field and to facilitate intergenerational communication.

Sukkyoon Kang, President of the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency, stated, “We will strengthen field-oriented ethics and human rights management so that a culture of integrity permeates the daily lives of all employees. As a public institution, we will continue to fulfill our social responsibilities and expand the values of ethics and human rights throughout local communities in cooperation with the public.”

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