South Korea extends support to PNP

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea is committed to work with the Philippine National Police to maintain safety, security, and peace in the Philippines through a highly efficient, competent, and effective police force.

At the quarterly joint consultative meeting held 22 November, three PNP programs were cited to have contributed to the downturn trend in crime statistics and the upward trend in crime solution in the country.

These programs, which the Korean government has supported through KOICA, are the Enhanced Managing Police Operations; Utilization of Technology and adoption of various systems including the National Police Clearance system; and the Human Resource Development Activities such as training for its officers.

The Korean Embassy said 130 police vehicles, 142 motorcycles and 120 forensic investigation kits were provided and distributed to local and regional police units in Metro Manila, Davao, Cebu, Angeles, and Baguio through the EMPO project.

Korea plans to provide technical assistance to implement the PNP's digital initiatives to integrate existing digital programs with linkage to the local clearance system.

It will also consult with the PNP to provide capacity building workshops in multiple fields including a training course for its police officers.

"Korea believes the robust partnership between Korea and the Philippines in crime prevention and solution will contribute to creating a safer business and tourism environment in the Philippine," the Korean Embassy said.