George Ho, the nominee for the head of the police department, stated that there were structural issues following the deaths of three police officers.

Recent police incidents have led to the deaths of three police officers in the past ten days. The Korean National Police Agency is facing demands to increase manpower. George Ho, the nominee for Chief of Police, addressed lawmakers’ questions at his confirmation hearing held on the morning of the 29th in Yeouido, Seoul. Lawmakers raised concerns about pressuring front-line investigators to deliver results, to which Ho replied that efforts were necessary due to structural issues. Furthermore, the police officers’ deaths have brought attention to the heavy workload and mental health issues faced by law enforcement officials. The Korean National Police Union urged for solutions to address the issue of overwork and to focus less on performance-centered approaches.