Koo Yoon-cheol, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, stated on July 20 that the opportunity for South Korea's economic recovery over the past year was due to the dedication and efforts of the ministry's employees. He expressed his commitment to making the Ministry of Finance a workplace that employees look forward to.
The Ministry of Finance announced on July 21 that it held a special communication event to mark the 200th day since its launch and the one-year anniversary of Koo's appointment. The event included a three-part town hall meeting, a discussion with union leaders, and a children's invitation event for families.
The town hall meeting, titled 'Three Tastes Town Hall Meeting,' was conducted with the assistance of the ministry's AI learning group, 'AX Jiphyeonjeon 2.0.' Employees' candid questions were translated in real-time by AI and displayed on a screen, allowing Koo to respond directly.
Koo also expressed his intentions to expand opportunities for employee promotions and overseas training in the second half of the year, as well as improve employee welfare facilities. He stated, 'I will strive to make the Ministry of Finance a workplace that employees enjoy coming to, and I hope they will share their ideas at any time.'
During the subsequent discussion with union leader Jeong Wan-jun, strategies for cooperative labor-management relations were addressed. Jeong conveyed the concerns and welfare issues of union members, to which Koo responded, 'The labor union is a partner that considers both the ministry's development and employee happiness.' Both sides agreed to enhance communication, sharing plans for a training session scheduled for September.
The event concluded with a children's invitation ceremony attended by 115 participants, including employees, environmental workers, and family members of the press corps. The invited children received honorary civil servant certificates and visited the Deputy Prime Minister's office for a commemorative photo. Koo promised to listen to family suggestions and do his best to ensure a balance between work and family life.
In closing, Koo reiterated, 'The opportunity for our economy to recover over the past year was thanks to the dedication and efforts of all employees in the Ministry of Finance. I ask everyone to continue striving to achieve the 3-4-5 vision outlined in the economic growth strategy for the second half of 2026, to complete an irreplaceable South Korea.'
* This article has been translated by AI.
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