Kim Unho Inaugurated as New Chief of Changwon Coast Guard: "A Safer, More Trusted Coast Guard for the People"

Kim Unho has taken office as the 13th Chief Superintendent of Changwon Coast Guard in Gyeongnam.

On July 27, Chief Kim began his tenure by forgoing an inauguration ceremony, instead heading straight to work by inspecting the local public safety situation in the general situation room.

After greeting staff in each department, he visited the Masan Police Box to encourage on-site officers.

Kim Unho, Chief of Changwon Coast Guard in Gyeongnam, is inspecting the storage condition of rescue equipment at Masan Police Substation on his first day in office.
[Photo by Changwon Coast Guard Headquarters]

Born in Gimcheon, Gyeongbuk, he was appointed as a police lieutenant (45th Cadet Class) in 1997 and has served in various leadership positions, including Chief of Donghae Coast Guard, Head of Foreign Affairs Division at the Investigation and Intelligence Bureau of the Korea Coast Guard Headquarters, Chief of Seogwipo Coast Guard, Head of Search and Rescue Division at the Structural Safety Bureau, Head of Security Division at the Central Regional Coast Guard Headquarters, and Head of Planning and Operations Division at the Southern Regional Coast Guard Headquarters.

Chief Kim emphasized, “We must faithfully fulfill our duty as the coast guard to protect the lives and safety of the people, and create a safe sea where citizens can feel secure by responding swiftly and systematically in the event of an accident.”

He added, “Let’s create an even more trusted Changwon Coast Guard based on a culture of mutual respect and communication among staff, through harmony and cooperation.”

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