New Interpol president Kim Jong-yang arrives in S. Korea after election
- 5 years ago
김종양 인터폴 총재 입국 "기대에 부응할 것"
Kim Jong-yang made headlines by becoming the first South Korean to become the head of Interpol.
The career cop who dedicated decades of his life to policework here in the nation, is looked to make sure the organization resume its core mission after months of scandal.
He returned home today, and shared his thoughts on his appointment upon arrival.
Our Choi Si-young was at the press conference.
Returning from the 87th session of the General Assembly in Dubai where he was named the first South Korean to lead the global investigative body Interpol, Kim Jong-yang held a press conference at Incheon International Airport.
This is what he had to say.
"Again, I thank the South Korean government, our police agency and those who've been at my side during the assembly meeting in Dubai."
He also showed his appreciation for the member states that supported his appointment.
"Member states have shown their trust and voted for me, and as the new president, I intend to meet their expectations."
Russian candidate Alexander Prokopchuk was widely viewed as the front-runner,... but concerns from the United States and countries in Europe... that Russia may have abused the policy agency tipped the scale toward Kim.
Kim is the first Korean national to serve as the head of the investigative body.
Kim will cover the remaining 2 years left in former president Meng Hongwei's term,... who Beijing confirmed has been detained and investigated for allegedly taking bribes.
Choi Si-young, Arirang News.
Kim Jong-yang made headlines by becoming the first South Korean to become the head of Interpol.
The career cop who dedicated decades of his life to policework here in the nation, is looked to make sure the organization resume its core mission after months of scandal.
He returned home today, and shared his thoughts on his appointment upon arrival.
Our Choi Si-young was at the press conference.
Returning from the 87th session of the General Assembly in Dubai where he was named the first South Korean to lead the global investigative body Interpol, Kim Jong-yang held a press conference at Incheon International Airport.
This is what he had to say.
"Again, I thank the South Korean government, our police agency and those who've been at my side during the assembly meeting in Dubai."
He also showed his appreciation for the member states that supported his appointment.
"Member states have shown their trust and voted for me, and as the new president, I intend to meet their expectations."
Russian candidate Alexander Prokopchuk was widely viewed as the front-runner,... but concerns from the United States and countries in Europe... that Russia may have abused the policy agency tipped the scale toward Kim.
Kim is the first Korean national to serve as the head of the investigative body.
Kim will cover the remaining 2 years left in former president Meng Hongwei's term,... who Beijing confirmed has been detained and investigated for allegedly taking bribes.
Choi Si-young, Arirang News.