Assemblyman Kang Myunggu Raises Suspicions of "Relabeling Chinese Products" in Police Body Camera Procurement

14,000 Units Supplied, Evidence of Identical Internal Design Found
Call for Thorough Reexamination of Entire National Police Agency Project

Kang Myunggu, a member of the National Assembly's Public Administration and Security Committee from the People Power Party representing Gumi City Eul, has raised suspicions of "relabeling Chinese products" in the large-scale body camera procurement project of the Korean National Police Agency and has requested an investigation.

Kang Myunggoo, member of the National Assembly from the People Power Party, affiliated with the Parliamentary Administration and Safety Committee (Gumi-si Eul)
Photo by the Office of the Assemblyman

Body Camera Product Comparison Photo [Photo by Office of the Assembly Member]

The project, led by the National Police Agency, aims to supply 14,000 body cameras to police stations nationwide, with a total budget of 19,486,000,000 won over five years. Of this, the first and second-year project funds amounting to 9,337,000,000 won have already been disbursed.

The core of the controversy revolves around the manufacturing method and internal design of the delivered equipment. The KT Consortium, which took charge of the project, explained that it was an OEM product designed by a domestic company and manufactured overseas. However, in the manufacturer's genuine supply and technical support pledge submitted to the National Police Agency, it was clearly stated, "Our company manufactures the product directly."

In particular, the police found that the internal components and design of the so-called domestically manufactured body camera terminals were identical to those of products currently sold in China, and accordingly requested an investigation this June.

Assemblyman Kang stated, "In the past, there have been cases where Chinese surveillance equipment was disguised as domestic products and supplied to the military," adding, "As similar suspicions are being raised regarding police equipment, it is necessary to meticulously verify the entire manufacturing, supply chain, and security certification process."

Given that police equipment is directly tied to public safety, it is necessary not only to examine whether it is 'domestic' but also to review the entire system of manufacturing and security verification in detail.

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