Jang Hyundeok, Head of Public Relations Cooperation Division at the National Police Agency, and 87 Others Promoted to Superintendent, the 'Flower of the Police'

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-ju] On the 30th, the National Police Agency announced that 87 police inspectors, including Jang Hyun-deok, head of the Public Relations Cooperation Division at the agency headquarters, have been nominated for promotion to the rank of police superintendent.

The rank of police superintendent, known as the "flower of the police," is mainly assigned as chiefs of frontline police stations and heads of divisions at the National Police Agency headquarters and metropolitan/provincial police agencies. The National Police Agency explained, "This promotion was based on a strict evaluation of the candidates' work performance, capabilities, and qualities, focusing on selecting the right individuals to lead the police command."

In particular, to establish a responsible investigation system and strengthen field response capabilities, experts in public safety sectors such as investigation, community safety, 112 situation rooms, and traffic were given priority in selection. Accordingly, among the promotion candidates, there are 17 in investigation, 2 in cyber investigation, 1 in forensic investigation, 3 in security investigation, 11 in community safety, women and 112 situation rooms, and 4 in traffic.

The National Police Agency also stated that efforts were made to achieve gender-balanced personnel appointments by selecting 8 female officers, including Police Inspector Lee Ji-eun, chief of the Hwayang District Unit at Gwangjin Police Station in Seoul.

The National Police Agency said, "We will promptly complete the personnel transfers at the superintendent level, including those nominated for promotion to police superintendent," and added, "We plan to carry out the regular personnel appointments, which will continue until the first half of next year, in a stable and swift manner to manage public safety without any gaps."

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