'Brief Inauguration, Immediate Work'... Chief Kim Hoseung of Jeonnam Police Takes First Steps

Presided Over a Video Conference with 22 Provincial Police Chiefs

"Actively Supporting Field Officers in Confidently Enforcing the Law"

Kim Hoseung, the 38th Chief of the Jeonnam Provincial Police Agency, began his official duties by holding a video conference with the provincial police leadership immediately after his inauguration ceremony, reviewing major issues.

At the inauguration ceremony held on September 3 at Namak Hall of the Jeonnam Provincial Police Agency, Chief Kim outlined the direction for the Jeonnam police, emphasizing: “prioritizing citizens' safety,” “being professional police officers who respond firmly to crime,” and “serving as warm-hearted officers who protect socially vulnerable groups.”

Kim Hoseung, the 38th Chief of Jeonnam Provincial Police Agency, conducting a video conference with the local police leadership immediately after the inauguration ceremony. Provided by Jeonnam Provincial Police Agency

He stated, “Above all, our Jeonnam police must always keep in mind the essence and principles of public safety,” and added, “We must earn the trust and meet the expectations of our citizens by taking a step further in providing public safety services.”

He continued, “We must respond promptly and accurately to 112 emergency calls from citizens, and all departments—including local police, investigation, and traffic—must collaborate to implement appropriate and professional on-site measures.”

He particularly stressed the need to ensure that no resident is excluded from safety measures, taking into account the regional characteristics of Jeonnam, which has a large area and many islands. He also delivered the message that the police should respond rigorously to increasingly sophisticated and organized crimes, such as drug-related offenses and voice phishing, leveraging professional capabilities.

Chief Kim reiterated the importance of not only arresting offenders but also thoroughly tracking and confiscating criminal proceeds to eliminate the root causes of crime. Regarding women, children, the elderly, and other socially vulnerable or crime victims, he urged close cooperation with local agencies to build a tighter safety net and to provide full support so victims can return to their daily lives.

After the inauguration ceremony, Chief Kim immediately held a video meeting with the Jeonnam Provincial Police leadership and the chiefs of the 22 police stations in the province, calling for fair work processes based on the law and principles concerning crimes that threaten citizen safety, such as missing persons, sexual violence, and stalking.

At this meeting, Chief Kim stated, “I will actively support field police officers so they can enforce the law with confidence and conviction.”

Chief Kim's field-oriented activities will continue the following day, September 4.

Beginning with an investigative department work report and an inspection of the response system for missing persons, Chief Kim is scheduled to visit the '1366 Jeonnam Center' of the Jeonnam Women and Family Foundation to examine the victim protection system. Next, he plans to visit the Yeosu World Expo venue on September 5, when it opens, to check on safety management.

Born in 1969, Chief Kim entered the police force in 1995 as a member of the 43rd class of police executive candidates. He has held key positions including Chief of Yongsan Police Station in Seoul, Director of Audit at National Police Agency, Director of Public Safety and Traffic Bureau, Chief of Gyeonggi Northern Provincial Police Agency, and Chief of Chungnam Provincial Police Agency.

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