Kim Jong-wook, Former Police Officer, Appointed as Chief of West Sea Coast Guard Agency
Kim Jong-wook, Nominee for Commissioner of the Korea Coast Guard
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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] Kim Jong-wook (55), head of the West Sea Maritime Police Agency and a former patrol officer, has been nominated as the new Commissioner of the Korea Coast Guard.
The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced on the 3rd that it has recommended Kim, who holds the rank of Police Superintendent, for appointment as the Commissioner of the Coast Guard.
According to the Korea Coast Guard Act, the Commissioner is appointed by the President upon the recommendation of the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries with the consent of the Coast Guard Committee and approval by the Prime Minister. If Kim is appointed, he will be promoted two ranks from Police Superintendent directly to Police Commissioner, skipping the rank of Police Senior Superintendent.
Kim, who is from Geoje, Gyeongnam, graduated from Geoje Jeil High School and completed doctoral coursework at Gyeongsang National University Graduate School of Law.
He began his career in the Coast Guard as a patrol officer in 1989 and rose to the rank of Police Superintendent, making him a remarkable figure. Known for his extensive field experience and high understanding of overall maritime police duties, he is respected both inside and outside the organization for his rational handling of tasks.
During his 33 years of public service, he has held various frontline positions including ship operations, safety, and investigations. He has served as Chief of Ulsan Maritime Police Station, Director of the Coast Guard Security Division, Director of the Equipment Technology Bureau, Director of the Coast Guard Education Center, and Director of the Investigation Bureau.
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Cho Seung-hwan, Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, said, "We have recommended Kim, who possesses rich field experience and excellent work capabilities, for appointment. We expect him to be the right person to create a safe and clean sea through performance-oriented organizational management."
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