(LEAD) Lee calls for police's internal reform amid shift in investigative authority

President Lee Jae Myung has called for internal police reform in response to a legal revision that will transfer investigative authority entirely to the police. This shift comes following public outcry over a recent police officer's alleged mishandling of missing-person cases on Jeju Island, where two bodies were found after being reported missing without verification.

Lee emphasized the need for a comprehensive review of police practices and systems to identify any flaws that may have contributed to these incidents. The president stressed that the goal of all reform efforts is to enhance public safety and ensure the protection of people's lives and rights, instructing officials to establish a trustworthy public safety system.

Additionally, Lee addressed concerns over unfair distribution of national pensions, calling for reforms to prevent ineligible foreign residents from benefiting unfairly.

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