President Moon: "If lawyers and accountants are appointed as police officers, it will help investigative capabilities"

Attended Appointment Ceremony for New Police Lieutenants and Captains, Talked with Commissioner Min Gap-ryong... Min Gap-ryong: "May Resolve Police University Bloodline Exclusivity"

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] On the afternoon of the 16th, President Moon Jae-in met with Police Commissioner Min Gap-ryong before the 'New Police Lieutenant and Police Captain Appointment Ceremony' held at the Police University in Asan, Chungnam, and asked, "If lawyers and accountants are also appointed as police officers, it would greatly help enhance the investigative capabilities of the police."

Commissioner Min responded, "It could also solve the issue of the Police University’s purebloodism."

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President Moon showed interest in the appointment ceremony, saying, "This is the first time that not only graduates of the Police University but also lawyers and accountants are participating in the appointment ceremony together."

Meanwhile, the ceremony included not only Police University students and police officer candidates but also 20 lawyers and 1 accountant hired through career recruitment. This year, for the first time, the police held a joint appointment ceremony for Police University students, police officer candidates, and career recruits such as lawyers and accountants.

Kang Min-seok, spokesperson for the Blue House, explained, "It signifies the integration and unity of the entire police organization," adding, "President Moon had a conversation with six field police officers and five individuals related to police reform."

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