Seoul Police Chief Choi Kwan-ho Inaugurated: "Seoul Police with High Honor and Dignity"

Choi Gwan-ho, Commissioner of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency.

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-ju] Choi Gwan-ho, the newly appointed Commissioner of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, on the 9th set forth the goals of a "Seoul Police with high honor and dignity" and "the safest Seoul, Seoul Police respected and loved by all."

At the inauguration ceremony held at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency building in Naejadong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Commissioner Choi said, "With the reform of investigative authority and the implementation of the autonomous police system, citizens' expectations and demands have deepened, and the changes in the security environment triggered by the infectious disease outbreak and the Fourth Industrial Revolution are significant," adding, "It is time for everyone to strengthen their resolve and unite their capabilities to meet the expectations and wishes of the citizens."

He emphasized "fair and strict law enforcement." He stated, "Impartiality and consistency without exceptions are values that shine even more in a rapidly changing society," and added, "We must apply principles unwaveringly with a strict standard against cheating and absurdities that destroy the lives of ordinary people under the guise of loopholes and illegal methods, firmly protecting public peace and order."

Regarding the autonomous police system, which has been fully implemented since this month, Commissioner Choi said, "Cooperation with local governments will determine the success or failure of the autonomous police system," and predicted, "By combining the administrative power of Seoul City with the policing power of the Seoul Police, the level of safety experienced by citizens can be elevated to a higher dimension." He continued, "Let us jointly consider solutions to all security issues that citizens face difficulties with, share information and resources, and make Seoul's autonomous police model a global standard."

Commissioner Choi also promised to enhance the transparency of security policies by stating, "Under the belief that all future security administration will be shared with citizens, I will practice 'making citizen notification a habitual and everyday practice'." Lastly, he urged, "Let us proudly establish a shining monument of 'the safest Seoul, Seoul Police respected and loved by all,' aiming for a 'Seoul Police with high honor and dignity' recognized worldwide."

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