'Autonomous Police System' City and Province Issue Review Meeting... Checking Promotion Status by City and Province

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced that it held a video conference on the 14th, chaired by Vice Minister Lee Jae-young, to review current issues related to the introduction of the autonomous police system.

The meeting was held to check and share the progress of the autonomous police system introduction by city and province, and to seek amicable solutions through mutual communication regarding issues arising during the preparation process.

Regarding the pilot implementation of the autonomous police system, most cities and provinces are preparing by enacting ordinances and organizing administrative bodies; however, in 2 to 3 cities and provinces, coordination discussions with the city/provincial police agencies are delayed concerning the scope of autonomous police duties and welfare expense payments. Some have expressed concerns that this discussion process might inadvertently spread a negative image of the autonomous police system itself.

Attendees at the meeting included deputy heads or officials from six cities and provinces?Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi, Chungbuk, Jeonbuk, and Gyeongbuk (including Seoul City Policy Planning Officer and Gyeonggi Province Autonomous Administration Director)?as well as officials from the Seoul and Chungbuk Police Agency Autonomous Police Preparation Teams.

All participants agreed that close communication and mutual cooperation among related agencies are necessary to ensure smooth preparation for the full implementation of the autonomous police system on July 1.

Vice Minister Lee Jae-young stated at the meeting, “Cities, provinces, and the police agency share a common goal of providing better administrative services in response to residents’ demands,” and urged, “Please actively strive to ensure that the full implementation of the autonomous police system proceeds without any setbacks through mutual communication and cooperation.”

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