Kim Chang-ryong, Commissioner of the National Police Agency

Kim Chang-ryong, Commissioner of the National Police Agency

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[Asia Economy Reporter Seongpil Cho] It was reported on the 28th that Kim Chang-ryong, Commissioner of the National Police Agency, tested positive for COVID-19.


According to the police, Commissioner Kim tested positive in a PCR test conducted that day and was classified as a confirmed COVID-19 case. He had tested positive at a hospital in Seoul the previous day.


It is known that Commissioner Kim stayed at the official residence while waiting for the test results that day. After testing positive, he canceled all scheduled meetings, including the morning meeting and the afternoon site visit and briefing at Dongdaemun Police Station and the Security Investigation Unit of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency.



Commissioner Kim is scheduled to undergo isolation and treatment for seven days until the 3rd of next month. During his isolation period, Deputy Commissioner Jin Gyo-hoon will handle external schedules on his behalf. A police official stated, "We will do our best to minimize any disruption to work."


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