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The nation saw its first female local police agency chief sworn into office in Gwangju on Wednesday.
Gwangju Metropolitan Police Agency Senior Superintendent General Lee Kum-hyoung became Korea’s first female local police agency head in its 66-year history.
“I will be a commander for the common people and victims of society,” said Lee during a press conference.
Lee joined the force in 1977 and since has held many positions of power, including senior superintendent of Seoul’s Mapo Police Station and the Korean National Police Agency’s Traffic Affairs Management.
Lee is also the third woman ever to take the title of senior superintendent and the second to take the rank of superintendent general.
She helped pave the way for more sensitive care for female victims and had a hand in the creation of the nation’s One Stop Centers, which offer all-in-one care for female rape victims.
By Robert Lee (robert@heraldcorp.com)
Gwangju Metropolitan Police Agency Senior Superintendent General Lee Kum-hyoung became Korea’s first female local police agency head in its 66-year history.
“I will be a commander for the common people and victims of society,” said Lee during a press conference.
Lee joined the force in 1977 and since has held many positions of power, including senior superintendent of Seoul’s Mapo Police Station and the Korean National Police Agency’s Traffic Affairs Management.
Lee is also the third woman ever to take the title of senior superintendent and the second to take the rank of superintendent general.
She helped pave the way for more sensitive care for female victims and had a hand in the creation of the nation’s One Stop Centers, which offer all-in-one care for female rape victims.
By Robert Lee (robert@heraldcorp.com)
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Articles by Korea Herald
