Yoon Hee-geun, Nominee for Commissioner of the National Police Agency, "Feeling a Heavy Sense of Responsibility and Duty"

Yoon Hee-geun, the newly appointed Commissioner General of the National Police Agency and current Deputy Commissioner General, is attending the National Police Commission in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul on the 5th. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Seongpil Cho] Yoon Hee-geun, the Deputy Commissioner of the National Police Agency who has been nominated as the next Commissioner of the National Police Agency, stated on the 5th, "I feel a heavy sense of responsibility and mission."

On the morning of the same day, Yoon attended the temporary meeting of the National Police Commission to review the proposal for his appointment as Commissioner of the National Police Agency. He told reporters, "I am aware that the public's expectations and concerns about the police are greater and more serious than ever." When asked what he would say at the National Police Commission's temporary meeting, Yoon replied, "I will first answer sincerely regarding current issues," adding, "I will provide more details after the meeting."

The National Police Commission plans to convene a temporary meeting from 11 a.m. to process the appointment proposal for Yoon. Once the National Police Commission approves Yoon's appointment proposal, the Minister of the Interior and Safety will recommend him, and President Yoon Suk-yeol will officially nominate him as a candidate. After the parliamentary confirmation hearing process, Yoon will assume office as the 23rd Commissioner of the National Police Agency. The term for the Commissioner is two years, and reappointment is not allowed.

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