Deputy Commissioner Acts as Police Chief Amid Vacancy... National Assembly Security Chief Excluded from Duties

Police Commissioner and Seoul Police Chief Urgently Arrested on Charges of Treason

With Police Commissioner General Jo Ji-ho and Seoul Police Commissioner Kim Bong-sik urgently arrested on charges of insurrection, Deputy Commissioner General Lee Ho-young and Deputy Commissioner of Community Safety Choi Hyun-seok will respectively act in their positions. Mok Hyun-tae, the head of the National Assembly Security Guard, is expected to be excluded from his duties.

On the morning of the 11th, the National Police Agency held a nationwide police commanders' video conference, emphasizing the need to devote themselves to their duties to establish public safety.

The National Police Agency stated that it will thoroughly investigate the 'December 3 Emergency Martial Law Incident' through the Special Investigation Unit of the National Investigation Headquarters to leave no suspicion unaddressed.

A police official said, "We take the current situation very seriously and sincerely apologize to the public," adding, "We will strictly maintain political neutrality according to the Constitution and laws, and faithfully carry out our duties to ensure the safety of the people's daily lives without any gaps."