Gangwon governor opens direct hotline for employees to share ideas and grievances

Gangwon Governor Woo Sang-ho has opened a direct internal channel for employees to share policy ideas, grievances and reports of abuse or sexual misconduct.

The province said on Sept. 7 that it created the “Sangho Communication Room” within its administrative system so employees could communicate more closely with the governor. The name refers to Woo’s given name and to a communication space jointly created by the governor and staff.

Any provincial government employee can use the channel. Its main areas include policy proposals, complaints and suggestions, and reports involving workplace abuse or sexual misconduct. Employees’ names will generally remain confidential, with access restricted to the governor and designated secretariat staff.

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Employees freely sharing what they think and the difficulties they experience in the field, and considering solutions together, is the starting point of communication.

The province said it would strictly protect sensitive submissions. Relevant departments will conduct legal and administrative reviews before taking any necessary follow-up action.

“Employees freely sharing what they think and the difficulties they experience in the field, and considering solutions together, is the starting point of communication,” Woo said. He added that the province would actively reflect good proposals in its administration and seek practical solutions to employees’ grievances.

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We will actively reflect good proposals in provincial administration, carefully examine employees’ grievances and find practical solutions.