'Kim Chang-yong Police Chief Resigns' Lee Sang-min: "Handled According to Law and Procedure... Discussed Future Direction in Call with Chief"

Regarding the Reversal of the Police Commissioner Appointment: "There Was No Reversal... The Key Issue Is the Drafting Stage"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] Minister of the Interior and Safety Lee Sang-min stated that he spoke with National Police Agency Commissioner Kim Chang-yong over the past weekend regarding Kim's resignation and that the matter will be handled according to laws and procedures.

On the 27th, at an event announcing the implementation plan following the recommendations of the 'Police System Improvement Advisory Committee,' Minister Lee responded to reporters' questions about Commissioner Kim's resignation. He said, "I understand that the resignation of the Police Commissioner will be handled according to laws and procedures," adding, "During the call with the Commissioner last weekend, we exchanged serious opinions about concerns regarding police system improvements and the direction to move forward."

Regarding the controversy over the reversal of the police superintendent general personnel appointment, he emphasized that the core issue lies in the drafting stage. He responded, "It was reported as an absurd case of personnel reversal, but it has been confirmed as a fact that no personnel reversal actually occurred," and added, "The key issue is what exactly happened during the drafting stage."

Minister Lee further stated, "I understand that an internal investigation is being conducted within the National Police Agency and that the facts are being ascertained in the relevant fields," and added, "Once the details are clarified, I believe the findings will be announced through appropriate means."

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