Korea Joongang Daily
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Impeached top cop Cho Ji-ho dismissed by Constitutional Court for aiding martial law decree

The Constitutional Court on Thursday dismissed National Police Agency Commissioner General Cho Ji-ho, upholding a motion by the National Assembly to impeach him.

2025-12-18

Police seek to create team dedicated to Korean cases at Sihanoukville

Police seek to establish a team dedicated to handling cases involving Korean nationals at the Cambodian coastal city of Sihanoukville, officials said Thursday, amid widening job scams targeting Koreans in the Southeast Asian country.

2025-10-16

Police declare crackdown on 'no-show' scams

The Korean National Police Agency is cracking down on 'no-show' scams involving impersonators. A special surrender period has been established for suspects to turn themselves in.

2025-05-20

Police announce monthlong illegal weapons amnesty from April 1 to 30

The National Police Agency announced Monday that it will hold a monthlong illegal weapons amnesty from April 1 to 30 in coordination with the Defense Ministry and the Interior Ministry.

2025-03-31

Korean police, Interpol seize $1B in drugs, nab 29 offenders in Golden Triangle operation

The Korean police, in cooperation with Interpol, arrested 29 drug offenders throughout Southeast Asia and seized drugs worth 1.4 trillion won ($1.04 billion).

2024-09-11

Police arrest three Korean fugitives charged with robbery in the Philippines

Three Korean fugitives wanted by Interpol on charges of robbery and physical assault were caught in the Philippines earlier this month, a top Korean police agency said Sunday.

2024-05-12

North Korean hackers stole 1,014GB of data from South

North Korean hackers stole 1,014 gigabytes of data and documents from a South Korean court network over two years, according to the results of a joint probe released on Saturday.

2024-05-12

South Korean defense companies hacked by North: Police

North Korean hackers breached the internal networks of 10 South Korean defense companies and stole technical data over the past 18 months, according to the National Police Agency on Tuesday.

2024-04-23

Police expand English, Chinese interpretation for 112 hotline

Police said on Monday that it expanded the English and Chinese interpretation services for the 112 emergency hotline into 24 hour coverage to promptly respond to reports from foreigners.

2024-03-18

Bank robber busted at casino in Vietnam after Daejeon heist

Police nabbed a 47-year-old man in a casino in Vietnam on Sunday after he fled the country following a credit union heist in Daejeon last month, ending a 24-day search involving Interpol.

2023-09-11