Acting Prime Minister Han Duck-soo met with on-site police officers on the 18th and said, "They perfectly carried out their duties in a situation that is extremely sensitive and important for the nation."
On that day, Acting Prime Minister Han invited the police command and on-site police officers who maintained public order during the presidential impeachment trial to the prime minister's residence in Samcheong-dong for a encouraging luncheon meeting.
The attending police officers shared their difficulties experienced in the field and conveyed the tension they felt at the protest sites of both pro- and anti-impeachment groups.
Acting Prime Minister Han urged, "Please continue to play the role of police officers who create a safe Republic of Korea by staying close to the people."