The "Reform Task Force to Enhance Trust in Police Investigations" officially launched with its first meeting at the National Police Agency in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, at 10 a.m. on the 27th, aiming to overhaul the police organization and investigative system overall.
Kim Nam-jun, an attorney at law firm Simin who serves as chairman of the task force, met with reporters ahead of the meeting. "Because police are granted relatively large powers, we will likely discuss measures to control investigations, enhance efficiency, and guarantee human rights," he said.
"Today we will discuss practical matters such as selecting topics and forming committee members," Kim added. "Please take a keen interest."
The meeting is also expected to address the rotational personnel system, which is currently a subject of internal controversy.
The Police Investigation Reform Task Force was formed to improve the police investigative system overall and boost trust in investigations.
External members include experts from academia and the legal profession, such as Yoon Dong-ho, a law professor at Kookmin University; Jang Yoon-jung, an attorney at law firm Jipyong; Jung Young-hoon, an attorney at law firm Jungse; and Cho Soon-yeol, president of the Seoul Bar Association and an attorney at law firm Munmu.
Internal members were identified as including officials in the investigation field, such as the investigation planning and coordination officer of the National Office of Investigation at the National Police Agency.
The police plan to explain the content and results discussed by the task force to the public as much as possible going forward.
