Commissioner Jo Ji-ho of the National Police Agency Declares War on Fraud, Drugs, and Gambling: "We Will Eradicate Them Completely"

Tracking Crime Proceeds and Funding Sources to the End
Applying the Same Standards to Everyone in Law Enforcement
Bold Changes Beyond Organizational Logic

Police Commissioner Jo Ji-ho stated on the 12th, "We will definitely eradicate malicious crimes such as fraud, drugs, and gambling that destroy countless families and threaten future generations."

Commissioner General Jo Ji-ho is delivering his inaugural speech.
[Photo by National Police Agency]

At the Police Commissioner inauguration ceremony that afternoon, Commissioner Jo said, "We will root out organized and specialized criminal groups and cut the links in the crime ecosystem," adding, "We will relentlessly track and recover criminal proceeds and funding sources to fundamentally block criminal intent."

Commissioner Jo emphasized, "We will build a fair society based on law and common sense. When the rule of law becomes chaotic, cheating and privilege prevail, and the damage first falls on ordinary citizens. We will thoroughly protect legality but never yield to illegality, confronting it with composure and confidence. We will also eradicate corruption and misconduct that disrupt fair competition and market order. In law enforcement, we will apply the same standards and consistent criteria to everyone."

Commissioner Jo stated, "In the face of a severe security reality, we will firmly safeguard the nation's identity. As the police take charge of counterintelligence investigations, some have expressed concerns about security gaps. As a core pillar of the national security system, we will establish a solid security posture to dispel public concerns. We will not hesitate to invest and support the expansion of all systems and institutions to allow long-term dedication to counterintelligence investigations. We will train elite personnel and develop core cyber security technologies to counter cyberattacks and terrorism, where a silent war is fiercely waged in real time."

Police Chief Jo Ji-ho is writing in the guestbook after paying respects at the National Seoul Memorial Cemetery in Dongjak-gu, Seoul. [Photo by National Police Agency]

Commissioner Jo said, "From now on, all police activities and policies will be oriented toward the people. Policies must focus on whether they benefit the public. Daily tasks must be reviewed to see if they truly consider the people's sentiments," adding, "We must willingly endure bold changes by breaking free from internal organizational logic and fixed ideas."

Commissioner Jo promised, "We will enhance transparency in police organization management and efficiency in personnel deployment. We will create a predictable and transparent personnel system to prevent unfair practices related to personnel matters. Through thorough job analysis, we will allocate personnel in a balanced manner so that colleagues no longer struggle alone due to excessive workloads."

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