Kim Gyo-tae Appointed as New Commissioner of Gwangju Police Agency... Begins Official Schedule

Kim Gyo-tae, the 17th Chief of Gwangju Metropolitan Police Agency. Photo by Gwangju Metropolitan Police Agency

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Kim Gyotae, the 17th Chief of Gwangju Metropolitan Police Agency, has officially begun his schedule.

According to the Gwangju Metropolitan Police Agency on the 7th, the newly appointed Chief Kim canceled the scheduled inauguration ceremony due to heavy rain and started his schedule by visiting the damage sites.

In his inaugural speech, Chief Kim declared his commitment to making Gwangju safe from crime.

Chief Kim stated, "In the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic situation, the citizens' desire for a safe daily life and the establishment of law and order, as well as their expectations for the police, are higher than ever," adding, "We will make extraordinary efforts to eradicate livelihood-infringing crimes such as robbery, organized violence, illegal lending, and voice phishing so that citizens can enjoy a peaceful daily life."

He also emphasized, "Crimes targeting socially vulnerable groups such as women, children, the elderly, and the disabled must be regarded as if they were crimes against my own family, and we must use all means to eradicate them," stressing, "While arrests are important, prevention beforehand is even more crucial."

He continued, "Protecting lives from traffic accidents is also very important," and emphasized, "We will actively promote people-first safety and communication-oriented policies, while refraining from excessive crackdowns aimed at achieving performance."

He urged the police to become trusted by citizens, saying, "For our Gwangju police to gain the trust of citizens, we must improve the satisfaction of public safety activities so that citizens can feel it firsthand."

Furthermore, he stated, "When all 4,095 employees carry a sense of ownership representing the Gwangju police and carry out their duties, it can become a workplace where people want to work and a workplace that develops day by day," adding, "Through continuous education and training, we must acquire new information and knowledge and develop the capabilities of public safety experts who apply them to the field."

Finally, he pledged, "I will do my best to create an environment where you can work with pride and enthusiasm and become a strong shield that blocks unjust external interference."

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