Jung Young-jin Appointed as Chief of Mokpo Maritime Police Station 'Inauguration'

Taean, Jeju, Incheon West Sea 5 Islands Special Security Unit Commander and Authentic Maritime Experts

Chief Superintendent Jeong Young-jin, the 24th Chief of Mokpo Maritime Police Station (Photo by Mokpo Maritime Police)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Mokpo Maritime Police Station announced on the 14th that on the 13th at 4 p.m., the 24th Chief Superintendent Jeong Young-jin (56) held an inauguration ceremony attended by all staff at the police station auditorium.

New Chief Jeong Young-jin graduated from Gwangju High School and Mokpo Maritime University, and entered the maritime police in 1989 as a police officer through the recruitment exam. He has held key positions including captain of the 306 ship at Taean Station, head of the criminal division at Incheon Station, captain of the 1508 ship at Mokpo Station, captain of the 5002 ship at Seogwipo Station, and commander of the West Sea 5 Islands Special Guard Unit.

In his inauguration speech, Chief Jeong urged, “While performing all duties, adhere to the basics and principles, strengthen individual capabilities through realistic training, become a maritime expert, and become a maritime police force that meets the expectations of the people.”

He also expressed his ambition, saying, “I will devote myself to prioritizing the safety of the people, establishing public authority to protect maritime sovereignty, establishing public safety that the people can trust, and creating an organizational culture of harmony through respect and consideration.”

Chief Jeong Young-jin, originally from Muan, Jeollanam-do, is known as a virtuous leader who demonstrates field-oriented administration with a gentle personality and extensive knowledge of maritime police work, facilitating prompt work processing and promoting harmony and unity among staff.

Meanwhile, former Mokpo Maritime Police Station Chief Chae Gwang-cheol has moved to the position of Equipment Planning Director at the Korea Coast Guard Headquarters.

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