Yoo Jae-seong, acting chief of the Korean National Police Agency (deputy chief of police), said on the 21st that he will reallocate police resources to combat economic crimes such as voice phishing.
During a regular press briefing that day, Yoo noted, "Voice phishing and multi-scam fraud, such as investment reading rooms, are increasing daily," adding, "Given the urgency of the situation, we will adjust internal personnel to reinforce the investigation department in line with the police personnel appointments in the latter half of August."
He also announced plans to expand the Korean National Police Agency's telecommunication financial fraud center, currently operating only during weekdays, to a 24/7 operation. He added that he will actively pursue thorough field processing and post-management, as well as legislation concerning relationship crimes, to enhance protection for victims of stalking and domestic violence.
Yoo indicated that regarding President Lee Jae-myung's statement that "strict sanctions are necessary against secondary harm to the victims of the tragedy," he is preparing to organize a permanent dedicated investigation team.
The police also announced that they will strengthen patrols in risk areas and gather information on landslide risks to prepare for heavy rains and heat waves caused by climate change. In the event of climate disasters, they plan to utilize mobile patrol units, police special forces, police helicopters, and drones for missing persons search operations.