President Lee: "Police Quietly Protecting Citizens' Lives Deserve Praise"

President Lee Jae-myung stated today (September 30), "There are police officers on the front lines of everyday life who quietly protect the lives of citizens even amid difficulties," adding, "Praise and encouragement will be a great source of strength for the 'cane of the people' who protect public safety."

President Lee wrote this on X (formerly Twitter) while sharing a media report that highlighted an incident in which the prompt response of a 112 emergency operations center prevented a sexual offense.

Regarding the case, he explained, "Instead of brushing off a phone call that abruptly cut off with only a woman's scream, the police saved a citizen in danger through immediate location tracking and emergency dispatch."

During a Cabinet meeting the previous day, President Lee criticized an incident where an officer who committed misconduct involving 'case fabrication' received only a light disciplinary sanction, remarking, "This makes no sense. It should at least warrant dismissal."

President Lee's successive remarks concerning the police are interpreted as offering both a "carrot and stick"—emphasizing that the police must demonstrate heavy responsibility and internal corrective capability commensurate with their authority, which expanded with the abolition of the prosecution service, while also acknowledging the dedication of front-line officers working in public safety.

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