Departing Seoul Police Chief Jang Ha-yeon: "Thanks to Help and Dedication, I Complete My Duty... Confident in a Bright Future"

Jang Ha-yeon, Chief of Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency
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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jung-yoon] Jang Ha-yeon, Commissioner of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, stated at the farewell ceremony held on the 8th, "Thanks to the help and dedication of my colleagues, I was able to complete my duties safely."

At the farewell ceremony held at the Naeja-dong office in Jongno-gu, Seoul, Commissioner Jang concluded his 32 years of police service, saying, "When I took office, I promised to 'create a confident Seoul police force' with the belief that 'if the police are happy, citizens become safer.' I worked hard to sit down with field officers, identify what hesitates confident law enforcement on the ground, and find practical solutions."

Commissioner Jang cited achievements during his term, including the operation of the on-site legal support team, the introduction of the Seoul Police Regional Security Master selection, improvements in procedures for handling intoxicated persons, mentally ill patients, and suicide attempters, and the establishment of a joint response system for voice phishing crimes involving telecommunications companies and research institutions.

He said, "We know that there is still a considerable and challenging road ahead for us to become the police force we dream of and the police respected by all citizens. Having overcome numerous challenges and difficulties so far, I am confident in the bright future of the Seoul police, knowing their tradition, resilience, and excellence well."

Choi Kwan-ho, Planning and Coordination Officer of the National Police Agency, has been promoted and appointed as Commissioner Jang's successor.

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