Following growing controversy over inadequate investigations and collusion related to the Jang Yoon-gi case, the police have announced the establishment of an Investigation Reform Task Force and a dedicated internal corruption investigation unit.

The National Police Agency stated in a press release today (July 9) that it will "prevent the recurrence of similar incidents related to the Jang Yoon-gi case and prepare stricter control measures for police investigations."

The agency explained that the task force, officially named the "Reform Task Force for Enhancing Trust in Police Investigations," will appoint external members to more than half of its seats, including the chairperson.

The reform task force plans to conduct a comprehensive investigation into similar cases across all police offices nationwide, review the overall police investigation system, and develop measures to restore public trust.

However, the duration of its activities and the number of committee members have not yet been determined.

Separately, the National Police Agency announced that it will establish an "Internal Corruption Investigation Unit" directly under the National Office of Investigation to strictly address investigative misconduct.

Initially, the agency considered assigning internal corruption investigations to the Serious Crime Investigation Division, a direct investigative unit under the National Office of Investigation, but decided to establish a separate organization in light of the current situation.

Acting Commissioner General of the Korean National Police Agency Yoo Jae-sung, who cut short his business trip to the United States, is scheduled to return early tomorrow (July 10) and hold a video conference with police leadership at 10:00 a.m. to discuss reform measures.