‘Words alone won’t restore trust’: Lee calls for bold police reform

What happened: President Lee Jae Myung called for police reform at a National Police Day ceremony in Seoul, saying trust cannot be restored through words alone after recent violent crimes. Why it matters: Police are gaining investigative powers from prosecutors in the most sweeping overhaul of the criminal justice system since 1948, and Lee said the force must show accountability and prevention to regain public trust. Key numbers: The criminal justice system has been in place for more than 70 years; the prosecution service was established in 1948.

Lee calls for bold police reform to restore trust beyond words.

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