Gyeongnam Provincial Office Employee: "Governor Park Wansu, Friendly and Comfortable to Meet"

Communication Meeting with About 200 Grade 6 and 7 Employees

Governor Park: "Let's Work with Affection and Pride"

“I used to think he was strict and difficult, but after meeting him in person, I found him approachable and easy to talk to.”

This was a comment from an employee who attended the empathy talk meeting between Park Wansu, Governor of Gyeongnam Province, and the staff held on the 17th.

According to Gyeongnam Province, Governor Park spent time conversing with about 200 employees at grades 6 and 7 in the morning at the provincial government’s main conference hall.

This communication event followed previous meetings with employees at grades 8 and 9, section chiefs, and administrative officers held last year.

The attendees shared the provincial administration philosophy and operational directions with Governor Park.

They handed him sticky notes with questions and suggestions they had wanted to ask the governor or asked questions directly.

Governor Park Wansu of Gyeongnam Province is talking with 6th and 7th grade provincial office employees during a sympathy talk meeting between the governor and staff. [Photo by Gyeongnam Provincial Office]

Governor Park said, “Since the capabilities of the employees represent the capabilities of Gyeongnam Province, it is important to express passion with love and pride for the work.”

“I was able to take on the position of governor by not neglecting my assigned duties, being faithful to my responsibilities, and clearly differentiating myself based on responsibility and obligation.”

He continued, “While serving as governor, I hold the thought that I must keep running tirelessly,” and added, “I will also consider ways to improve the work environment so that employees can work comfortably and to draw out their latent potential.”

An attending employee expressed, “As a public official, I will strive to demonstrate passion and capabilities to positively impact the lives of the residents.”

Governor Park emphasized internal and external communication and plans to continue various forms of communication not only with employees but also with the residents.