Investigation of Manager-Level Officer at Gwangju Dongbu Police Station over 'Gapjil' Allegations

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] A section chief-level executive at a frontline police station, suspected of abusing power over employees, has been placed on administrative leave.

On the 19th, the Gwangju Metropolitan Police Agency announced that it has placed Section Chief A of the Dongbu Police Station, who is suspected of abuse of power, on administrative leave and plans to start an internal investigation to ascertain the facts.

Section Chief A is reported to have forced subordinate employees to run personal errands and pay for meals, among other unfair practices.

In particular, he is said to have not only verbally abused employees but also demanded excessive ceremonial treatment.

It is also reported that he has a history of disciplinary action for similar incidents in the past.

Multiple attempts to contact Section Chief A to hear his side of the story were unsuccessful.

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