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MSIT open communication draws attention as \'Kyunghun\' nickname culture spreads

A more horizontal workplace culture is taking root inside South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT, with staff addressing senior officials by name plus “-nim” instead of rank. The change, launched after Deputy Prime Minister and minister Bae Kyung-hoon took office, has spread beyond forms of address to reporting styles, meeting practices and communication. The ministry is also promoting recognition programmes and work-style changes aimed at improving efficiency.