The Democratic Party says the passage of the Police Bureau establishment bill "lays the foundation for reflecting police opinions"

"Yoon Government Establishes Police Bureau for Transparent Police Command"
"Police Must Return to Their Duty as Community Police"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Hyun-ji] The People Power Party positively evaluated the passage of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety’s proposal to establish a Police Bureau on the 26th, stating, “It can be seen as having laid the foundation to sufficiently reflect the police’s opinions in the operations of the Police Bureau.”

Kim Hyung-dong, the senior spokesperson for the People Power Party, released a statement that day saying, “Since the police’s authority has been expanded recently due to adjustments in investigative rights between the prosecution and police, urgent supplementary measures were needed to ensure police administration operates democratically and supports efficient mission execution.” He explained the purpose of the establishment by adding, “Past administrations have secretly controlled the police through the Blue House’s Civil Affairs Office, but the Yoon Seok-yeol government established the Police Bureau to transparently command the police.”

He urged, “All police officers must stop collective actions and return to the public safety field. If even frontline police engage in collective actions, the public cannot be free from anxiety about crime.” He emphasized, “All attempts to undermine the law must be judged by law and principles. The police are no exception.” He continued, “We urge the police to return to their fundamental role as community police officers and to look solely to the nation and the people with a spirit of selfless dedication.”

Regarding the Democratic Party of Korea, he said, “Attempts to politicize this issue must stop immediately,” and added, “We strongly condemn responses such as warnings and dismissals in the style of the Jeon Du-hwan regime,” and “If 20,000 police officers involved in investigations rise up, they cannot be disciplined,” warning against inciting politically motivated collective actions by the police.

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