Kim Jun-cheol, Gwangju Police Chief, Emphasizes 'Warm, Confident, and Upright Police'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Kim Jooncheol, the newly appointed Commissioner of the Gwangju Metropolitan Police Agency, emphasized a "warm, confident, and upright police force" as he officially began his duties.

In his inaugural speech on the 13th, Commissioner Kim stressed, "We must maintain our core through consistent law enforcement based on laws and principles and approach citizens with a warm and sincere heart."

Commissioner Kim stated, "Following the 'Dong-gu Building Collapse Accident,' the safety demands and expectations for the police from Gwangju citizens have increased more than ever," adding, "Becoming a warm police force with sincerity and a sense of responsibility is the starting point for gaining trust."

He continued, "Heads of various offices and departments must make judgments and decisions with conviction and responsibility, and frontline police officers must possess the fundamental capability to clearly resolve issues on the ground as 'prepared public safety experts,' which is of utmost importance."

He also said, "Police officers must enforce the law fairly and consistently according to laws and principles, regardless of the subject or situation," adding, "We must focus our efforts on eradicating violent crimes such as robbery and organized violence, as well as daily life violence occurring in places closely related to everyday life such as streets, hospitals, and public transportation. Additionally, we must strictly punish crimes that infringe on the livelihood of citizens, such as phone financial fraud and cyber gambling, which further plunge ordinary people's lives into hardship, thereby protecting the peaceful daily lives of citizens."

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