Police Chief: "Major Public Safety Bills Pending... Expecting Swift Normalization of National Assembly Judiciary Committee"

Kim Chang-ryong, Commissioner of the National Police Agency.

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] Amid the deadlock in the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee due to clashes between the ruling and opposition parties over the suspension of Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol's duties, Police Commissioner General Kim Chang-ryong expressed hope for a swift normalization to pass 'public safety' bills.

On the 30th, Commissioner Kim stated in a written briefing material, "There is no bill pending or scheduled for submission in the Legislation and Judiciary Committee that is not urgent," adding, "Especially, the passage of police reform bills is a very important moment."

Currently, the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee has pending proposals for the enactment and revision of major bills such as the Child Abuse Punishment Act, Domestic Violence Punishment Act, and Stalking Punishment Act. These bills include provisions to strengthen penalties and allow the police to intervene in advance to separate perpetrators and victims to prevent harm.

Additionally, police reform bills concerning the introduction of the autonomous police system, reform of intelligence police, and shortening of the length of service required for promotion are also under review. Commissioner Kim said, "There are many important bills that need to be discussed in the Legislation and Judiciary Committee," and added, "I hope the committee will be normalized as soon as possible."

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