Hwang Unha, Director of the Police Human Resources Development Institute, Submits Resignation Letter... Indicates Intention to Run in General Election

"Creating a Just and Fair World"
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[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] Hwang Un-ha, director of the Police Human Resources Development Institute, who has become a subject of prosecution investigation in connection with the so-called 'Cheongwadae political investigation and police election interference controversy,' has submitted his resignation to run in the general election.

On the morning of the 15th, Director Hwang posted on his Facebook, "After discussions with many people, I have just submitted my resignation to the National Police Agency," adding, "I have decided to run in the general election to create a just and fair society."

He added, "I will boldly face the rough path ahead against the expected attacks after running in the general election."

Director Hwang expressed his intention to support the police organization from outside to become an organization respected by the public.

Regarding prosecution reform, he said, "With the passage of the investigation authority adjustment bill, legislative prosecution reform has been concluded for now," but added, "There are still prosecution reform tasks remaining in the legislative area."

Director Hwang became a subject of prosecution investigation due to being reported in connection with the investigation involving former Ulsan Mayor Kim Gi-hyeon, which sparked the Cheongwadae political investigation and police election interference controversy during his tenure as Ulsan Police Chief.

Because of this, the path to honorable retirement was blocked, and he had no choice but to submit his resignation, Director Hwang explained.

According to the Public Official Election Act, public officials running in the general election must resign by the 16th, which is 90 days before the election day.

Regardless of whether his resignation is accepted, Director Hwang is expected to proceed with full-scale election preparations such as joining a political party and registering as a preliminary candidate.

The National Election Commission interprets that public officials who have submitted their resignation can register as candidates and conduct election campaigns even if their resignation is not accepted, according to Article 53 of the Public Official Election Act.

Although he did not directly disclose the electoral district or party, general analysis suggests that he is likely to join the Democratic Party and run in Jung-gu, Daejeon.

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