Incheon fire chief investigated over alleged golf bribes for promotions

Authorities in Incheon have initiated an investigation into a fire station chief facing allegations of accepting golf entertainment and other favors from subordinates in exchange for promotion assistance. The Incheon Metropolitan Fire and Disaster Headquarters' integrity inspection team launched the probe after receiving a report in early June.

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The investigation is in its final stages. As the investigation is not yet complete, personnel actions have not been taken.

The chief, identified only by the initial 'K', is accused of receiving golf 접대 (jeopdae - entertainment/hospitality) and engaging in 인사 청탁 (insa cheongtak - requests for personnel favors) from employees. While the allegations are serious, the chief has not yet been subjected to any disciplinary action, such as suspension from duty.

An official from the integrity inspection team stated that the investigation is in its final stages. "The investigation is in its final stages. As the investigation is not yet complete, personnel actions have not been taken," the official said. The outcome of the investigation will determine any subsequent measures.

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The actions of fire department leaders, who are responsible for public safety, using their positions for private gain through entertainment and special treatment are absolutely unacceptable.

The National Public Service Union's Fire Department branch issued a statement condemning such alleged behavior. "The actions of fire department leaders, who are responsible for public safety, using their positions for private gain through entertainment and special treatment are absolutely unacceptable," the union declared. They also referenced a past incident where a fire department official allegedly received dozens of concert tickets from an event planning company, highlighting concerns about moral laxity and disciplinary issues within the ranks.

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Golf 접대 (jeopdae - entertainment/hospitality) and 인사 청탁 (insa cheongtak - requests for personnel favors)