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New Police Chief Designated
Deputy Chief Kim Jong-chul Nominated
In short
Deputy Police Chief Kim Jong-chul has been designated as the candidate for the new Police Chief.
The Police Chief position had been vacant since former Chief Jo Ji-ho was impeached in December 2024.
The appointment will proceed through the Minister of Interior and Safety's recommendation, a National Assembly confirmation hearing, and presidential appointment.
Key facts
| When | An extraordinary meeting of the National Police Commission was held at 1:30 p.m. on the 6th at the National Police Commission building in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. |
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| Who | Kim Jong-chul, Deputy Police Chief (56), was nominated as the candidate for the new Police Chief. |
| What | He was designated to fill the Police Chief vacancy that has lasted approximately 23 months since December 2024. |
| How | The appointment will proceed through National Police Commission approval, the Minister of Interior and Safety's recommendation, a National Assembly confirmation hearing, and presidential appointment. |
What it means for me
The change in the public safety policy leadership raises readers' interest in organizational stability.
