Faker Becomes Honorary Senior Constable: World-Renowned Pro Gamer Appointed as Cyber Crime Investigator

To the theme song of the pop song "Legends never die," Lee Sang-hyeok, the world-renowned pro gamer wearing a police uniform, walks out.

His name tag reads "Faker."

This afternoon at the Korean National Police Agency, Lee Sang-hyeok was appointed as an honorary police officer and a promotional ambassador for the prevention of cyber gambling.

Acting National Police Agency Commissioner General Yoo Jae-sung personally attached the Gyeongjang (senior constable) rank insignia to Lee Sang-hyeok.

The Gyeongjang rank is given to police officers recruited through career-track hiring for cyber investigations, sitting one rank directly above Sun-gyeong, the lowest rank in the police force.

At the event, a miniature model featuring Lee Sang-hyeok's signature pose of holding up one finger also drew attention.

In return, Lee Sang-hyeok autographed his player uniform and delivered it to the National Police Agency.

The National Police Agency stated, "The autographed uniform will be presented to teenagers who have faithfully participated in the cyber gambling rehabilitation program and overcome gambling addiction."

Lee Sang-hyeok expressed his ambition, saying, "I will widely inform teenagers about the dangers of cyber gambling and the voluntary reporting system."

[Interview / Lee Sang-hyeok (Faker) / Pro Gamer : As a pro gamer, I want to do my best in my position and have a positive influence on many teenagers.]

Lee Sang-hyeok is scheduled to engage in cyber gambling prevention activities, such as participating in the production of promotional videos and posters for the youth cyber gambling voluntary reporting system operated by the National Police Agency, encouraging voluntary reports.

The National Police Agency has been operating the youth cyber gambling voluntary reporting system from May 18 to August 31.

As of the 16th, a total of 806 voluntary reports have been received.

Reported by Kim Jiuk | Video by Seo Byeong-wook | Design by Lee Jeong-ju | Produced by SBS Digital News
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