President Lee Jae-myung Orders Civil Service Revitalization: A Reform Roadmap for Proactive Governance (July 24, 2025)
President Lee Jae-myung Orders Civil Service Revitalization: A Reform Roadmap for Proactive Governance (July 24, 2025) 📌 Overview On July 24, 2025, during a senior aides’ meeting, President Lee Jae-myung emphasized the need to revitalize Korea’s civil service by eliminating outdated systems and encouraging creative, proactive governance. He outlined five key reforms aimed at breaking the cycle of administrative stagnation and reinforcing public officials’ commitment to innovation and public service. 🔍 Background and Context Korea's civil service has long suffered from excessive post-government audits and legal scrutiny, often paralyzing public officials and deterring initiative. President Lee pointed out that following regime changes, necessary administrative actions have frequently been caught in political crossfire, reinforcing a passive culture among civil servants. 🛠️ The Five Core Reform Measures 1. Ending Over-Auditing of Past Administrations The Presi...