<기사제목>Police Chief: "Collecting 'Seypyeong' for Personnel Verification Is a Routine Method According to Law"

Commissioner Min Gap-ryong of the National Police Agency. / Photo by Jin-hyeong Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] Regarding the collection of 'reputation information' for personnel background checks of prosecutors, Police Commissioner Min Gap-ryong dismissed related allegations, stating it was "conducted through conventional methods in accordance with laws and regulations."

At a press conference on the 13th, Commissioner Min explained, "Personnel background checks are an essential function for government operations," adding, "They were conducted through conventional methods that have been consistently followed in accordance with relevant laws such as the National Public Service Act, the Presidential Decree on the Collection and Management of Information on Public Office Candidates, and the Administrative Procedures Act, which is fundamental to government administration."

He continued, "Information on individuals subject to presidential personnel appointments was collected by the police with the consent of the public office candidates," emphasizing again, "This was handled in accordance with a series of laws and the consent of the parties involved." Commissioner Min also added that reputation information is collected in the same manner for all public officials appointed by the president.

Meanwhile, regarding the controversy over the collection of reputation information and the Liberty Korea Party’s accusation of abuse of authority against Commissioner Min and others to the prosecution, he stated, "I will explain the facts as they are," and said, "I believe the prosecution will carefully review and make a judgment on these matters."

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