Meeting of NIS Director and Police Chief... Discussion on Follow-up Measures for 'Transfer of Counterintelligence Investigation Authority'

National Intelligence Service (left) and National Police Agency building. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-ju] Park Ji-won, Director of the National Intelligence Service, and Kim Chang-ryong, Commissioner of the National Police Agency, met on the 15th to discuss follow-up measures related to the transfer of counterintelligence investigative authority.

This meeting was arranged as a follow-up to the recently passed amendment to the National Intelligence Service Act, to ensure smooth cooperation and transfer of counterintelligence investigative authority. According to the amended law, the National Intelligence Service's counterintelligence investigative authority will be transferred to the police after a three-year grace period.

The National Intelligence Service plans to establish an internal dedicated organization to facilitate the smooth transfer of counterintelligence investigative authority. Additionally, a "NIS-Police Consultative Body" will be formed for regular meetings and cooperation between the two agencies.

Director Park stated, "All counterintelligence investigations by the National Intelligence Service will be conducted jointly with the police," and added, "During the remaining period, we will fully transfer the NIS's counterintelligence investigative techniques, including cyber investigations, to the police."

Regarding concerns about the transfer of counterintelligence investigative authority, he emphasized, "We will thoroughly cooperate and consult with the police to ensure the transfer of counterintelligence investigative authority is complete and without any issues," and stressed, "Starting today, we will prepare perfectly so that the transfer of counterintelligence investigative authority cannot be reversed."

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