Exclusive: Senior Police Official Dubbed 'Geoje King' Submits Resignation Through Wife Amid Probe Into Alleged Personnel Abuse

A senior police official assigned to the Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency, who has been under internal inspection over allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse of power in the Gyeongnam region—widely known as the so-called "Geoje King"—has submitted his resignation following SBS reports, it has been confirmed.

According to SBS coverage, Inspector A reportedly had his wife submit his resignation to the Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency over the weekend along with a message expressing that he is "sorry."

The National Police Agency stated that because a high-intensity internal inspection is currently underway, the resignation cannot be accepted until the inspection results and disciplinary levels are determined.

The National Police Agency has been intensively investigating Inspector A's allegations of sexual misconduct and personnel interference since early this month. It is also known to be reviewing the selection process for regular and special promotions carried out at the Geoje Police Station in Gyeongnam over the past few years.
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