Promotion of Cooperation in Cybersecurity and Other Areas
The National Police Agency and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have agreed to closely cooperate to protect the Korean community and respond to international crimes such as cyber threats.
On the 29th, Yoon Hee-geun, Commissioner of the National Police Agency, visited the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and met with Mark Flynn, Deputy Commissioner of the RCMP, to discuss cyber and security threats, international crimes including drugs, and the extradition of fugitives abroad, and signed the first memorandum of understanding between the Korean and Canadian police agencies.
Commissioner Yoon stated, "Canada, which has shared 60 years of diplomatic relations, is a blood ally of the Republic of Korea, having participated in the Korean War," adding, "We will jointly respond to international crimes such as cyber and security threats, terrorism, and organized crime, and initiate future-oriented cooperation to strengthen police capabilities in developing countries." He also requested government support and the sharing of safety management experience for Busan's bid related to the final vote for hosting Expo 2030.
Mark Flynn, Deputy Commissioner of the RCMP, said, "We welcome cooperation with the Korean police, who possess world-class forensic and cyber investigation capabilities and have extensive experience in strengthening police capabilities in developing countries, and look forward to more diverse cooperation between the two countries in the future."
The comprehensive memorandum of understanding agreed upon by the heads of the two police agencies aims to strengthen practical cooperation by specifying areas and methods of cooperation and detailing implementation strategies to respond to cyber and security threats, transnational crimes, terrorism, drugs, and other international crimes.
After signing the memorandum, Commissioner Yoon will move to Toronto to hold a safety meeting with the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Toronto and the Korean community. The meeting will listen to opinions to enhance the perceived safety of the Korean community and discuss support measures from the National Police Agency. Approximately 240,000 ethnic Koreans form the fourth largest Korean community worldwide in Canada, with about 120,000 living near Toronto.
The National Police Agency stated, "At a time when international security threats are increasing, we will expand our cooperation network with advanced policing countries and seek ways to enhance our contribution to the international community as a global policing hub," adding, "We expect this to be an opportunity to further elevate the status and role of the Korean Wave in policing."
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