Police leadership overhauled in massive late-night reshuffle
The chief of the Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency was appointed deputy commissioner general of the Korean National Police Agency (KNPA), police said Tuesday, effectively making him acting head of the national police force amid a prolonged vacancy in the top post. Kim Jong-chul was named to replace Yoo Jae-seong, who has served as acting KNPA commissioner for more than 20 months. The KNPA said…
The Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency's chief, Kim Jong-chul, has been appointed deputy commissioner general of the Korean National Police Agency (KNPA). This move effectively makes him the acting head of the national police force following a prolonged vacancy. Kim assumed the role to replace Yoo Jae-seong, who has been in the acting position for over 20 months.
The KNPA implemented a regional avoidance principle during the reshuffle, ensuring senior officers are not assigned to their hometowns or regions with close ties to prevent corruption and maintain impartiality. A significant portion of the national police agency's leadership was replaced as part of the reshuffle, with 14 out of 18 chiefs at the city and provincial levels, equating to 78 percent of the total, being replaced.
Over 80 percent of senior superintendent general ranks were also replaced in the personnel shakeup, according to officials. Ko Beom-seok has been appointed the new chief of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, while Yu Seung-ryeol has been promoted to head the Incheon Metropolitan Police chief. The KNPA plans to further overhaul the leadership structure.
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