All Proceeds Donated to Children Who Have Suffered from Abuse
The police calendar, with all proceeds donated to children who have suffered abuse, has gone on sale to mark the start of the new year in 2026.
Police officers who participated as models for the 2026 police calendar. Photo by Seongyong Park, Police Lieutenant, Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police Agency (46) on Facebook
Police Officer Choi Hayong (30) of the Seoul 12th Mobile Unit, who participated as a model for the 2026 police calendar. Photo by Park Sungyong (46), Lieutenant of Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police Agency, Facebook
Recently, Choi Hayong (30), a police officer from the Seoul 12th Mobile Unit, shared on Facebook, "My first goal after becoming a police officer was to become a member of the police calendar," expressing his thoughts on being selected as a model for the 2026 police calendar.
Officer Choi is one of 48 police officers chosen as models for the 2026 police calendar after winning an award at the 3rd Mister Police Korea Festival held in July. The Mister Police Korea Festival is a competition where police officers from across the country gather to showcase their fitness, and those who place up to sixth in each weight category are selected as models for the following year's police calendar.
Officer Choi said, "Due to the nature of work at the Seoul Mobile Unit, with unpredictable daily schedules, shift work, and frequent early morning deployments, the process was not easy. But to achieve my goal, I woke up at 4 a.m. for fasted cardio," adding, "Even after work, I combined weight training and cardio to keep moving toward my goal."
He continued, "If I can bring courage and joy to someone’s life through the exercise I love, I would be happier than anything," and added, "I hope that the proceeds from this calendar will help children who have suffered abuse, even in a small way, so that they can live happier lives."
Seo Chungwon (34), a police sergeant from the Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police Agency who also participated in the calendar production, said, "This event was even more special because it was a meaningful occasion to give back to child abuse victims through donations." He added, "It was not just about outward change, but also an opportunity to share what I have, even if just a little, which makes me proud. Going forward, I want to become healthier and stronger through exercise and continue to live a life that shares a positive influence."
Lieutenant Su-gyeong Lim (46) of the Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency, who participated in the production of the 2026 police calendar. Police calendar sales website
There is also a 2026 police calendar featuring female police officers as the main models. The calendar includes Lieutenant Lim Sugyeong (46) from the Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency, Police Officer Ye Eunju (30) and Sergeant Cha Minseol (37) from the Busan Metropolitan Police Agency, Lieutenant Kwon Hyerim (43) from the Korea Coast Guard, and Lieutenant Kwon Hyunju (46) from the Gyeongbuk Provincial Police Agency. The female officer calendar was produced for the first time last year and was so popular that it sold out. This year, it has been produced as a limited edition of 500 copies.
The police calendar aims to raise awareness about the seriousness of child abuse crimes and to support children who have suffered abuse. Planned by Lieutenant Park Seongyong (46) of the Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police Agency, it has been published annually since 2018. The total accumulated donations have reached 120 million won so far. Proceeds from the calendar sales will be used to support child abuse victims through the Community Chest of Korea.
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