As the deceased police officer from the southern Gyeonggi region left notes in a will about a superior in the department, the National Police Workplace Council (the council) called for a fact-finding investigation.
On the 19th, the council issued a statement titled "Position on the death of a young police officer at the Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police Agency," saying, "We must thoroughly uncover the facts and put in place effective measures to prevent a recurrence."
The council said, "The deceased's cry, just days before the first wedding anniversary, that 'I am afraid of the morning coming' dealt a deep shock and pain to all members of our police," and argued, "We can no longer turn away from the reality in which uniformed public servants, who protect the people's lives and safety, are collapsing under the pain and pressure within the organization."
It added, "Unless a culture takes root in which victims are protected and perpetrators are held accountable, similar tragedies will recur," and said, "The truth surrounding the deceased's death must be revealed without a shadow of doubt, and there must be a rigorous investigation and accountability without any exceptions for power abuse within the organization and workplace bullying."
On the 17th, a police officer in their 30s at a metropolitan area police station was found dead near their home.