Ministry of Justice Calls for Proper Recognition of Correctional Officers' Sacrifice... Promotes National Cemetery Burial with Veterans Ministry

Ministry of Justice Discusses Cooperation with Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs
on Amending the National Cemetery Act to Enhance Recognition for Correctional Officers

The Ministry of Justice conveyed to the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs on the 18th that there is a need to amend the law so that correctional officers, unlike police and firefighters, may also be eligible for burial at the national cemetery.

(From left) Jeong Seongho, Minister of Justice, discussed cooperation measures, including the amendment of the National Cemetery Act for the burial of correctional officers in the National Cemetery, with Kwon O-eul, Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, on the 18th. Provided by the Ministry of Justice

Jeong Seongho, Minister of Justice, met with Kwon Öl, Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, on this day to discuss ways to include correctional officers as eligible for burial at the national cemetery.

According to the current “Act on the Establishment and Management of National Cemeteries” (National Cemetery Act), certain uniformed public officials such as police officers and firefighters are eligible for burial at the national cemetery. However, correctional officers are excluded, and there have been ongoing criticisms that the recognition given to them does not match the level of risk and national contribution involved in their work.

During this meeting, the discussion focused on the fact that correctional officers are considered a group with high public contribution, as they perform high-risk and high-intensity work managing inmates 24 hours a day in closed environments.

Minister Jeong stated, "Correctional officers are representative uniformed public officials responsible for the execution of national penal authority and for safeguarding the lives and safety of the public," adding, "We will build consensus and work closely with relevant ministries to ensure they receive the recognition befitting their sacrifice and dedication."

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