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Police Accountability in Crisis | South Korea News
Over 350 police officers since 2021 have faced investigations for mishandling cases — a number climbing yearly, with this year already surpassing any prior full-year total. The Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police Agency leads in these probes, yet only 11 officers received serious discipline like firing or suspension. Eighty percent of cases end in warnings or no action at all, sparking outrage and calls for accountability. Lawmakers demand the National Police Agency investigate why accountability is so rare, while internal inspections ramp up — but real change may still be out of reach. Listen…
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