Nominee for Commissioner General Kim Chang-ryong: "Focusing on Blocking Digital Sex Crimes... Accelerating Police Reform"

Reliable Community Policing, Confident Accountability Policing, and Warm Empathy Policing Presented
"Performing Duties Steadily with a Humble Attitude"

Kim Chang-ryong, nominee for Commissioner General of the National Police Agency, is taking the witness oath at the confirmation hearing held at the National Assembly on the 20th. Photo by Yoon Dong-ju doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] Kim Chang-ryong, the nominee for Commissioner General of the National Police Agency, declared a firm stance on addressing recent major social issues such as digital sex crimes and child abuse during the parliamentary confirmation hearing. He also expressed his intention to swiftly advance reform tasks as the head of the police, who is responsible for significant issues such as the adjustment of investigative authority between the prosecution and police.

In his opening remarks at the parliamentary confirmation hearing on the 20th, Kim stated, “I will unite the will of 150,000 colleagues to create ‘the safest country’ and ‘a police force respected and loved by the people’ without fail.”

He said, “The police are now at a crossroads of change and reform,” adding, “It is a time when the police’s efforts are needed to overcome the anxiety and hardships brought by COVID-19 and to protect public safety.” He emphasized, “I will set the foundation of the police right and solve the pressing problems.”

Kim presented the keywords ▲Reliable Community Policing ▲Confident Responsible Policing ▲Warm Empathetic Policing. He said, “We will focus our capabilities on placing the core of police activities on ‘proactive prevention’ and removing risks in daily life one step ahead,” stressing, “We will block crimes that cause public anxiety, such as digital sex crimes, child abuse, and repeated violent acts.” He also reaffirmed his commitment to police reform by stating, “We will establish a responsible investigation system so that people can trust the police and comfortably entrust investigations, while promoting reform tasks such as the introduction of the autonomous police system, the establishment of the National Investigation Headquarters, and the reform of intelligence police to lay the foundation for sustainable public safety.”

Furthermore, he promised a policing policy that resonates with both the public and police officers, saying, “We will enhance the legitimacy of procedures and the acceptability of results through law enforcement based on law and principles, communication, and respect,” and “We will actively work on creating conditions for colleagues to work properly, improving treatment, and enhancing welfare for their safety and human rights.”

Finally, Kim said, “I will carry out my duties unwaveringly with the utmost fairness and humility, treating the public’s anxiety and pain as my own,” and “I will vigorously leap forward as a police force respected and loved by the people by gaining recognition and empathy from the community and building solid trust.”

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