Leading Candidate for Next Commissioner General of Police Kim Chang-ryong, Busan Police Chief, "Well Aware of the Public's Expectations and Demands for 'Police Reform'"

Kim Chang-ryong, the chief of the Busan Metropolitan Police Agency and a leading candidate for the new Commissioner General of the National Police Agency, is moving to answer reporters' questions after attending an emergency meeting of the Police Commission held in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 25th.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-ju] Kim Chang-ryong, the Chief of Busan Metropolitan Police Agency (56), who is expected to be appointed as the next Commissioner General of the National Police Agency, expressed his thoughts on the 25th, saying, "I am well aware of the public's expectations and demands for national safety, fair law enforcement, and police reform."

Kim, the Chief of Busan Police, made these remarks around 7:50 p.m. on the same day after completing the appointment recommendation consent procedure at the Police Commission held in Migeun-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. However, when asked about follow-up work on the adjustment of investigative authority between the prosecution and police, and police reform measures, he said, "It is difficult to comment as a candidate," and added, "I will arrange an opportunity to explain in detail," withholding further comments.

During the appointment recommendation consent procedure for Chief Kim on that day, all seven members of the Police Commission agreed. After going through the National Assembly confirmation hearing and being formally appointed, Kim will begin his term on the 24th of next month, after the current Commissioner General Min Gap-ryong's term ends. The term for the Commissioner General is two years.

Kim Chang-ryong, originally from Hapcheon, Gyeongnam, graduated from the 4th class of the Korean National Police University and has served as the 1st Deputy Commissioner of Gyeongbuk Police Agency, a liaison officer in Washington State, USA, Director of the National Police Agency's Public Safety Bureau, and Chief of Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency.

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