Lee Jun-seok, the Reform Party's presidential candidate, announced the 'official detective system' as his 15th pledge on the 13th to address public security issues at the frontline.

The candidate's team explained that this is a measure to prevent the infringement of citizens' personal information due to illegal activities by unqualified information companies and to absorb legitimate information investigation demands into the institutional framework.

Presidential candidate Lee Jun-seok of the Reform Party appeals for support during his first concentrated campaign rally in Seoul at Cheonggye Plaza in Jung-gu on the 12th, the day the official election campaign begins. /Courtesy of News1

Official detectives are granted qualifications through a national qualification exam. The system is designed to actively utilize the expertise of veteran investigative personnel by exempting some exams for those with more than 10 years of investigative experience in criminal cases, such as police.

The candidate also revealed a plan to utilize retired police officers not only as official detectives but also as community safety managers and victim support investigators to strengthen on-site public security.

Community safety managers conduct local patrol and guidance activities appointed by local governments. Victim support investigators are specialized personnel focused on victim protection and post-assistance, supporting a one-on-one tailored response system.

Lee Jun-seok's campaign policy headquarters stated, "We will utilize the experience and know-how accumulated in the field to support veteran experts, such as official detectives, in filling the gaps in public security."

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