Official Inauguration This Afternoon

Nam Gu-jun, the first head of the National Investigation Headquarters of the National Police Agency. / Provided by the National Police Agency

Nam Gu-jun, the first head of the National Investigation Headquarters of the National Police Agency. / Provided by the National Police Agency

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] Nam Gu-jun, the inaugural head of the National Police Agency's National Investigation Headquarters, expressed his intention to discuss controversial incidents, including the taxi driver assault case involving Lee Yong-gu, Deputy Minister of Justice.


On the 26th, before his inauguration, Nam told reporters, "I am well aware of the concerns of the public," adding, "Since this is a process of creating something new step by step, we will establish standards."


He continued, "Since I am taking over a previously vacant position, we need to discuss the incidents that have been controversial so far," and said, "We must consider which core tasks to pursue in detail."



President Moon Jae-in approved Nam's appointment the day before. Nam will officially take office at 4 p.m. today.


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