Auditor General Kim Ho-cheol Addresses Key Issues at Press Conference

Auditor General Kim Ho-cheol revealed his stance on major issues, including the audit direction for the second half of this year, at a press conference held at the Board of Audit and Inspection on the 24th. The briefing was an opportunity to inform the public about the Board's plans regarding matters of high public interest.

Auditor General Kim Ho-cheol announced that his office would scrutinize the government's policy implementation processes and strengthen audits in the areas of public livelihood and economy, which are directly linked to people's lives. He explained that the focus would be on the efficiency of R&D budget execution to secure future growth engines and on ensuring fiscal soundness.

He stated that efforts would be made to increase transparency in local government financial operations and correct lax management in public institutions to prevent taxpayer money from being wasted. He also added that efforts would continue to improve unfair practices across society.

The Board of Audit and Inspection will continue to focus on audits that have a tangible impact on people's lives in the second half of the year. The office plans to listen to voices from the field and strive to achieve concrete results that the public can experience.

This press conference marked the first time Auditor General Kim directly explained the Board's operational policies and major audit plans to the public since taking office. The Board's audit plans are expected to contribute to enhancing public trust in government policies and strengthening accountability in the public sector.