POLICING IN MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY Affiliated institution of KNPA

Prelims a. Korean National Police University

b. Police Training Institute
Policing System in Korea c. Central Police Academy
-Presidential System d. Korean Police Investigation Academy
Three Independent Branches: e. National Police Hospital
a. Executive Branch Korean National Police is regionally divided into:
b. Legislative Branch a. 18 metropolitan cities and provinces
c. Judiciary Branch b. 257 substations
President: President Moon Jae-in – 19th president of c. 585 precincts
South Korea – May 10, 2017 d. 1,437 police boxes

Korean National Police Agency (KNPA)
“Safest Nation, Respected and Beloved Police”
 Safety as a basic right
 Create fair and just society
History of KNPA
Police Department of the Provisional Government of
the Republic of Korea – origin of Korean Police
organization
April 25, 1919 – stipulated the roles and
responsibilities of the Police Bureau under the
Provisional Government
Kim Gu – established neighborhood patrol
- First Commissioner General of the Police
Bureau
USAMGIK (United States Army Military Government
in Korea) – created a police administration bureau
under US military governance
Three Important Periods
1. Period of Police Administration Department
(1945-1948)
2. Period of Bureau of National Security (1948-
1974)
3. Period of National Security Headquarters
(1974-1991)
Organized as the National Police Agency
July 24, 1991 – PD No. 13431 established KNPA
August 1, 1991 - HQ of National Security was
renamed National Police Agency
Police Boxes – South Korean equivalent of the cop on
the beat
Organization
Commissioner General Korean National Police
Agency:
a. 1 Deputy Commissioner General
b. 1 Headquarter
c. 9 bureaus
d. 10 offices
e. 32 divisions
f. 1 team
Common Name: Korean National Police Agency
Abbreviation: KNPA
Formed: July 24, 1991
Vision: Safest Nation, Respected and Beloved Police
Mission: Guarding the safety and happiness of the
citizens
Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) – Korean
National Police (KNP) – run under the Ministry of
Interior and Safety
Kim Changryong – Commissioner General of KNPA
Police Symbol
Steller’s eagle – native Korean bird, Koreans could
keep the traditional name value of the police and
shed off negative connotations
Eagle:
1. Stress, strength and courage through the
realistic beak shape
2. Accurate insight of police who look into all
areas for security
3. Always ready attitude of the police to react
quickly anytime
Rose of Sharon – signifies the Republic of Korea and
its people; 5 petals – five value (loyalty, trust,
strength, justice and humanity)
Balance – fairness
Badge – front circle – sun or light; Mugunghwa –
nation and people; back circle – moon and shade
Academic Organization – Korean National Police
University; Korean Police Investigation Academy
Special Operations unit (SOU) – KNPA SWAT,
specialized unit to perform dangerous operations
Tourist Police – October 2013 – Affiliated with
Metropolitan Police Agencies in Seoul, Busan, and
Incheon
- Tourist Police Centers – Seoul,
Myeongdong, Dongdaemun, Itaewon,
Busan Nampo-dong, Incheon
International Airport
Combat Police – anti-riot paramilitary unit
Autonomous Police System – responsible for
installation, maintenance and operation of police.
Introduction to Korean Society
Brief History of Korean and its Relationship with the
Philippines
Philippine-Korean Relations
March 3, 1949 – Philippines became the 5th country to
recognize Republic of Korea
Philippine Expeditionary Force to Korea (PEFTOK)
General Carlos Romulo – president of UN General
Assembly when Korean war broken out in 1950
7420 soldiers – sent to Korea by the Philippines by
former President Fidel Ramos – Battle of Yultong
Two Monuments:
a. PEFTOK Memorial - Manila
b. Marikorea Monument – Marikina
South Korea – major trading partner of the Philippines
- Over 60 years of friendship (Korea&PH)
Korean Cultures and Traditions
Characteristics of Korean Society
South Korea-country found in East Asia
- Occupies southern portion of Korean
peninsula
- 45% of peninsula’s land area
- Seoul is the capital
Weather – Spring, summer, winter, fall
National flag – the Taegeukgi
Yin -blue
Yang – red
- Geongwae – sky
- Gongwae – earth
- Gamgwae – water
- Rigwae -fire
National Flower - Mugunghwa (Rose of Sharon)
national flower of Korea – “eternal blossom never
fades”
Population - 51,821,669
Economically powerful cities – Busan,
Incheon, Daegu, Daejon, Gwangju, and Ulsan
Language and Letters
 Hangeul – invented by King Sejong during
Joseon dynasty
o 14 consonant letters
o 10 vowel letters
o 16 combine letters
Korean Beliefs, Values and Practices
Seabae – New Year’s Bow – based on lunar calendar
Chuseok and Songpyeon – 15th day of 8th lunar
month (Songpyeon – half-moon shaped rice cake)
Traditional Wedding
Jokduri – bejeweled headdress or coronet
Three Stages:
a. Groom visits bride’s family with a wooden
goose
b. Bride and groom exchange ceremonious
bows
c. Marrying couple shares a cup of wine
Religion – Christianity, Buddhism, Confucianism, and
Islam
Housing – hanok – (traditional Korean house)
underfloor heating system called ondol
Clothing – hanbok – Korea’s traditional clothing
Food – fermentation
Kimchi – traditional side dish of salted and
fermented vegetables
Korean Arts and Life
Music – Gugak – national music
Three Categories:
a. Wind instruments
b. Stringed Instruments
c. Percussion Instruments
Dance – spiritual purification dance, shamanic ritual
dance, dance of peace, idler’s dance, fan dance, sword
dance, and monk’s dance
Mask dance (Talcum) – known for their
satirical targeting of corrupt aristocracy of Joseon and
their close connection with rural communities
Painting - Goryeo – interested in capturing Buddhist
icons
Joseon – symbolism of plants and animals
Calligraphy – art of handwriting
Pottery - white porcelain ware was the main
representation of Korean ceramic art
Handicraft – furnitures
Greetings and Expressions
1. An-nyeong-ha-se-yo – Hello
2. Ban-gap-sum-ni-da – Nice to meet you
3. Kam-sa-ham-ni-da – Thank you
4. Bap meo-geo-seo-yo – Did you eat rice?
5. Jam-shi-man-yo – Excuse me./Just a moment.
6. Chway-seong-ham-ni-da./Mi-an-ham-ni-da –
I’m sorry.
7. Ju-se-yo – Please (Please give me…)
8. Eo-di-ye-yo…? – Where is the…?
9. Eol-ma-ye-yo? – How much is it?
10. Man-hee deu-se-yo – Have a great meal.
11. Jal meok-ge-sseum-ni-da – I will eat well.
12. Jal meo-geo-sseum-ni-da – The meal was
good
13. Sa-rang-hae – I love you.
14. Ga-se-yo – Go in peace
15. Hwa-it-ting – (Fighting) You can do it!