Seoul bids to host Interpol hub for regional crime cooperation

What happened: South Korea's Korean National Police Agency said it is seeking to host an Interpol regional office in Seoul to coordinate efforts against drug trafficking and other transnational crimes in Asia-Pacific. Key numbers: Task force targeted for 2027; regional office in 2029, when Seoul is scheduled to host Interpol's General Assembly. Why it matters: The office needs approval from Interpol's Executive Committee and General Assembly. Korea plans to present the proposal at the Prague conference and seek member country support.

South Korea's Korean National Police Agency said it is seeking to host an Interpol regional office in Seoul to coordinate efforts against drug trafficking and other transnational crimes in Asia-Pacific.

The office needs approval from Interpol's Executive Committee and General Assembly. Korea plans to present the proposal at the Prague conference and seek member country support.