Governor Kim Moon-su Calls for Increased Police Force in Gyeonggi Province

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Moon-su issued a statement on the 29th regarding the abduction and murder case of a female university student in Gunpo, demanding the government strengthen police resources in the Gyeonggi region.

In his statement, Governor Kim said, "Public safety is the core of national competitiveness, and only places with well-maintained security and safety can gain world-class reputation," and urged "extraordinary measures to ensure no residents in Gyeonggi Province live in areas neglected in terms of public safety."

He also pointed out, "In 2008, the province recorded 127,185 major crimes, accounting for 23% of the total nationwide, however, the number of residents per police officer in the province stands at 720, recording 1.4 times the national average."

Governor Kim stated, "Compared to Seoul, the number of police officers in the province is only approximately 16,000, which is 65% of Seoul's police force of approximately 25,000. The province demands that Gyeonggi Province's police force be strengthened to the same level."