Yoon Hee-geun, Commissioner of the National Police Agency, "Outline of the National Investigation Headquarters Chief within this month... Both internal and external reviews underway"

Review by Both Internal and External Personnel

[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] Regarding the appointment of the National Investigation Headquarters Chief, which became vacant due to the dismissal of Attorney Jeong Soon-shin, Police Commissioner Yoon Hee-geun stated that the appointment will be finalized within this month.

Yoon Hee-geun, Commissioner of the National Police Agency, arrived at the National Assembly on the 27th to attend the Intelligence Committee meeting and is moving within the premises. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

On the 17th, at a press conference held at the Chungbuk Police Agency, Commissioner Yoon said about the reappointment of the new National Investigation Headquarters Chief, "It is expected to be decided by the end of this month at the latest."

He emphasized that both internal and external candidates are being considered.

He said, "The Presidential Office is aware that there are many opinions within the police organization favoring an internal appointment," adding, "However, there are concerns about excessive expansion of investigative authority by the police, and many believe it is time to enhance expertise and reform the system." He continued, "We are carefully considering the pros and cons of both internal and external candidates."

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