National Police Agency Hosts Interpol General Assembly for the First Time in 30 Years... "Reaffirming International Status"

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The National Police Agency announced on the 8th that it has successfully secured the hosting rights for the 2029 Interpol General Assembly. This marks the first time in 30 years since the Seoul General Assembly in 1999.

Lee Jun-hyung, International Cooperation Officer of the National Police Agency, is speaking at the Interpol General Assembly. Photo by National Police Agency

The Interpol General Assembly is the highest decision-making body where 196 member countries gather annually to decide on major policies and financial matters, and to elect the president and executive committee members. Each member country uses the General Assembly as an opportunity to strengthen cooperation on key joint cases through bilateral meetings, among other activities, serving as a platform for security diplomacy.

The Interpol General Assembly is a large-scale international event attended by more than 150 member countries, over 800 foreign police officers, and around 150 domestic personnel. The National Police Agency plans to secure the necessary budget for hosting the assembly and has begun thorough preparations by analyzing the successes and failures of countries that have recently hosted the event.

Through the Interpol General Assembly, the National Police Agency intends to showcase the advanced security policies and excellence of cutting-edge equipment of the Korean police to foreign law enforcement officers, and to promote the beauty and charm of Korea by planning various cultural exploration events.

Meanwhile, the National Police Agency aims to strengthen its role as the Interpol National Central Bureau. At the recent Interpol General Assembly in Glasgow, United Kingdom, Lee Jun-hyung, Director of International Cooperation who led the delegation, shared operational achievements in responding to transnational crimes such as cyber finance and drugs. Bilateral meetings with key cooperation countries in Asia and Europe also discussed ways to expand international cooperation.

Director Lee Jun-hyung stated, “The successful bid to host the 2029 Interpol General Assembly has once again attracted the attention and focus of law enforcement agencies worldwide to the Republic of Korea,” adding, “We will take this opportunity to firmly prepare for the National Police Agency to play a leading role in setting international standards in global security cooperation.”

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