Why "Faker" Lee Sanghyuk Appeared at the National Police Agency

Appointed as Honorary Police Officer and Public Ambassador for Cyber Gambling Prevention

Famous professional gamer Lee Sanghyuk, also known as "Faker," is joining efforts to prevent cyber gambling.

On the afternoon of the 22nd, the National Police Agency appointed Lee Sanghyuk as an honorary police officer and as a public ambassador for cyber gambling prevention. His honorary police rank was set as "Sergeant," the same as in the competitive recruitment for cyber investigation officers. The National Police Agency explained that they considered not only Lee Sanghyuk's high profile both domestically and internationally as an e-sports player but also the fact that, over the course of his long career, he has consistently demonstrated self-management, focus, and self-discipline—qualities that serve as a model for many young people.

The National Police Agency appointed player Lee Sanghyuk as an honorary police officer and cyber gambling prevention ambassador on the afternoon of the 22nd. National Police Agency

Lee Sanghyuk said, "I am honored to be appointed as an honorary police officer and public ambassador, and I feel a great sense of responsibility because of it. I will work to raise awareness among young people about the dangers of cyber gambling and promote the voluntary reporting system."

Going forward, Lee Sanghyuk will serve as an ambassador for cyber gambling prevention. In response to the growing seriousness of youth gambling issues, he plans to participate in creating promotional videos and posters, particularly for the youth cyber gambling voluntary reporting system that the National Police Agency will operate through next month, in order to encourage more young people to take part in the voluntary reporting initiative.

A National Police Agency official stated, "The number of voluntary reports increased from 294 in the first month to 806 in the second month. As awareness and trust in the system have grown, there has been a shift, with students encouraging each other to report. We hope that, inspired by Faker, even more young people will find the courage to get involved."

Youth who make voluntary reports are given an initial consultation and gambling addiction assessment by a school police officer (SPO) and a counselor specializing in gambling prevention, after which they are connected to a recovery program. At the police stage, the case is reviewed overall, taking into consideration factors such as the amount gambled, the attitude of repentance, and the level of recovery. Decisions, such as leniency or guidance, are then made through deliberation and resolution by the guidance review committee.

Acting Commissioner General Yoo Jaeseong said, "It is important to begin counseling and treatment for cyber gambling before the problem deepens. We hope that Faker's positive influence will give courage to young people."

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