Kim Jong-chul Nominated as South Korean National Police Agency Commissioner, Ending Two-Year Vacancy
Kim Jong-chul, 56, currently serving as the acting commissioner and National Police Agency deputy commissioner, has been recommended for appointment as the new commissioner. This nomination aims to fill a vacancy that has persisted for two years within the agency. The recommendation was made on November 6, 2026. His appointment would bring an end to a prolonged period without a permanent head for the South Korean National Police Agency, potentially stabilizing leadership and direction for the national law enforcement body. The process for his official appointment would typically involve further review and approval by relevant governmental bodies.
