The profile of the current police chief of Seoul's Gangnam Police Station, born in 1983, has become a topic of discussion.
On August 21, an online community revealed the profile of the Gangnam Police Chief.
According to the disclosed profile, the individual graduated from Yonsei University after attending Korean Samyook High School. She passed the 53rd National Administrative Examination in 2009 and worked as a civil servant at the Public Procurement Service.
She reportedly chose a career in law enforcement at the suggestion of her father, who was also a police officer. She began her police career in 2013 as part of the 20th recruitment for experienced officers, taking a path different from the typical police promotion route.
In 2020, she earned a master's degree in public administration from Seoul National University.
After being promoted to police chief in January 2021, she served as a policy advisor for the Ministry of Justice's Criminal Justice Common System Operation Team and held the position of chief of the Gwacheon Police Station from February 2023 to February 2024.
She then served as the head of the Women's Protection Division at the Seoul Police Agency, the Human Rights Protection Officer at the National Police Agency, and the head of the Youth Protection Division before being appointed as the first female chief of the Gangnam Police Station in December 2025.
She holds several notable records, including being the second female police chief in police history and the first female head of the Information Division at the Chungbuk Police Agency in 2015.
In 2021, she made history as the youngest female police chief at the age of 38. Her appointment as the first female chief of the Gangnam Police Station in 2025 garnered significant attention.
The Gangnam Police Station is considered a key police station in Seoul, overseeing areas with high security demands and social interest, including Gangnam Station, Apgujeong, Cheongdam, and Samseong-dong, which are known for their high foot traffic and concentration of entertainment and commercial facilities.
Online reactions to her profile have been mixed.
Some users praised her achievements, stating, “That’s impressive,” “She’s elite,” and “It’s remarkable to see someone from the administrative exam background in the police force. I hope she does well despite the controversies.”
Conversely, others raised questions about her police experience and the role of the Gangnam Police Chief.
Comments included, “You can become a chief in Seoul without a background in serious crime,” and “Is that the Gangnam Police Station?”
Some users referenced past controversies surrounding the Gangnam Police Station, including the Burning Sun incident, the suspicious death of a criminal case, the Rolls-Royce incident at Apgujeong Station, theft of seized items by a current police officer, attempts to cover up the incident involving YouTuber Tzuyang, the loss of Bitcoin worth 2.1 billion won, and conflicts of interest related to the Park Na-rae case, as well as the Yang Jeong-won fraud case.
One user specifically linked the suspicious death case to the Burning Sun incident, suggesting that a re-investigation is necessary.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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