Six individuals, including Ahn Young-kyung from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, were selected as outstanding mentors in the ‘Public Service Adaptation Counseling Activities (Mentoring Program)’ for helping new public officials successfully adapt to their roles. The Ministry of Personnel Management held an award ceremony at the Sejong Competency Evaluation Center on the 15th and selected six outstanding mentors.
This year’s outstanding mentors are Ahn Young-kyung from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Jeon Soo-min from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, Seo Seung-min from the National Tax Service, Kim Sang-hyo from the Ministry of Personnel Management, Lee Mi-young from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, and Ji Sae-han-ul from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. The outstanding mentors were selected based on their participation in public service adaptation counseling activities and the satisfaction of new public officials.
These mentors supported new public officials by sharing insights on departmental and job-specific questions, tips for adapting to work and organizational culture, methods for enhancing job skills, and social life tips. Ahn Young-kyung, who won first place, shared various information related to public service life, such as the attitude of a public official, organizational culture, and welfare systems, helping new public officials adapt stably and cultivate their public service mindset.
The six selected outstanding mentors received commendations and prizes from the Minister of Personnel Management. After the award ceremony, there were special lectures to share the cases of outstanding mentors and strengthen relationship and communication skills. The Ministry of Personnel Management plans to continue supporting young public officials to help them settle into the public service society and create a vibrant public service culture.