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Police Department, which was created by the Ministry of Public Administration and Security to democratically control the police, started work today (2nd).

Controversy is expected to continue, including the National Police Commission, which has opposed the establishment of a police station, foretelling legal action.



Reporter Kim Sang-min on the sidewalk.



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The police department within the Ministry of the Interior and Safety was officially launched.



The office is located on the 3rd floor of the Seoul Government Complex, not the Government Complex in Sejong, where the Ministry of Public Administration and Security is located.



It is an explanation that we chose a place as close as possible to the National Police Agency, which requires constant communication.


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It has been 31 years since the National Police Agency became independent as an external agency in 1991.



[Lee Sang-min / Minister of Public Administration and Security: The precious police department was launched today after many difficulties.

Now, there is no career path at this police station (police academy, police officers, etc.), there is only one police force, a police for the people.]



In the future, the police department will take charge of personnel affairs, such as requesting the appointment of a superintendent or higher, and autonomous police work.



The police department, which was launched with 16 members, including Director Kim Soon-ho, is from the non-police unit, except for one of the three divisions.



There are also interpretations that it reflects the spirit of the Ministry of Public Administration and Security, which has been talking about 'police reform'.



As the Ministry of Public Administration and Security had envisioned, the police station sign was installed, but the spark of controversy is still alive.



The National Police Commission held a press conference today (2nd) and pointed out the illegality of the establishment of a new police station and the enactment of the commander's rules, but publicly criticized the enforcement of the Ministry of Public Administration and Security.



He said he would take legal action, but he is considering filing a complaint with the Constitutional Court for a trial.

[Kim Ho-cheol/Chairman of the National Police



Commission: As the legality of public security administration is questioned and the situation continues to be of concern to the public, we intend to take legal countermeasures permitted by the law.]



The voices of concern and criticism continued unabated.



(Video coverage: Park Young-il, video editing: Lee Seung-hee, CG: Hong Seong-yong)