South Korea: Calls for Police Innovation Trusted by Public

The ruling party-controlled National Assembly took the opportunity to highlight the importance of police “neutrality”ю

“We will erase that disgraceful chapter of history and make sure that the police fully stand as a democratic force that protects the Constitution and the people through neutrality and democratic oversight”.

Police should strive to become a “smart” force capable of responding to emerging threats, such as voice phishing and deepfake cybercrimes, pointing out the need for stronger interagency collaboration and the use of artificial intelligence in efforts to prevent those crimes in advance.

It was also called for “preemptive” measures to better protect ordinary citizens amid a rise in dating-related crimes and stalking, as well as taking aggressive measures to crack down on narcotics crimes and ensure related treatment and rehabilitation systems are firmly established.