Gimhae City Imposes the Strictest Disciplinary Measures for Public Officials Caught Drunk Driving

Zero Tolerance Policy on Drunk Driving for Public Officials Implemented

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] On the 16th, Gimhae City in Gyeongnam announced that it will implement a comprehensive plan to eradicate drunk driving among public officials to achieve zero drunk driving incidents.

This plan aims to raise awareness of the dangers through in-office anti-drunk driving broadcasts and educational activities, as well as a drunk driving prevention responsibility system, thereby strengthening the sense of responsibility as public officials.

As a post-violation sanction measure, strict disciplinary standards will be applied, imposing the highest level of discipline within the scope of the disciplinary criteria. In addition, enhanced personnel penalties such as exclusion from promotion consideration once, lowering of work performance ratings, and reduction of welfare points will be applied.

Auditor Kim Seong-ho stated, “We will make people recognize that drunk driving is a serious crime that destroys the lives of oneself, family, and others, and will strengthen post-violation sanctions to take strong action based on a zero-tolerance principle.”