3rd Marine Police Commission Launched: Civilian Experts from Various Sectors to Review Coast Guard Policies

The Korea Coast Guard announced on April 14 that the 3rd Maritime Police Commission, the policy review body of the agency, has commenced its activities.

The Maritime Police Commission operates in accordance with the Maritime Police Act to enhance the democratic nature of policy-making and to incorporate voices from various sectors of society. It is comprised of civilian experts from the legal, academic, media, and civic sectors.

The members of the 3rd Commission include Kim Jaebong, Professor at Hanyang University Law School and Chairperson of the Commission; Ryu Chunyeol, President of Incheon Port Security Corporation; Min Manki, Co-President of Green Transport Movement; Lee Heejeong, former CEO of Media Today; Ji Eunseok, Professor at Chonbuk National University Law School; Ryu Eunyoung, Professor of Public Administration at Dong-A University; and Kim Eunjeong, Attorney at Law (Law Firm Rium), totaling seven members.

The 3rd Maritime Police Commission is listening to the major maritime security status on the 14th at the Maritime Police Agency Comprehensive Situation Room. Photo by Maritime Police Agency

The members serve a three-year term. During this period, they deliberate and make decisions on the enactment and revision of laws and administrative rules under the jurisdiction of the Korea Coast Guard, as well as on major policy matters. They also engage in activities to advance the work and improve the operations of the Korea Coast Guard.

After receiving their appointment letters on this day, the members visited the Comprehensive Situation Room of the Korea Coast Guard to receive a briefing on the current state of maritime security. They then held their first special meeting to discuss directions for major work initiatives.

Jang In-sik, Acting Commissioner of the Korea Coast Guard, stated, "We expect the 3rd Maritime Police Commission to play an important role in enhancing the fairness and transparency of maritime police policy based on its expertise and experience."

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