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A national advisory panel has urged the National Police Agency to implement advanced remote analysis tools to intercept and monitor organized crime group communications ahead of final policy recommendations.

The head of the Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency has been named acting commissioner of the Korean National Police Agency, overseeing leadership during a transitional period.

Following successful pilot programs, the National Police Agency will mandate body-worn cameras for officers across Japan starting next fiscal year to improve evidence collection and procedural transparency.

The National Police Agency (NPA) in South Korea has implemented a new system requiring supervisor approval for police officers to close missing person cases.

Data from the National Police Agency shows that the number of South Koreans filing objections to police decisions to close criminal cases more than doubled from 2021 to 2025.

Japan's National Police Agency has begun reviewing the mandatory driving skills test for elderly drivers with certain violation histories, acknowledging that the current system has not sufficiently curbed accidents. Experts are involved in the reconsideration process.

The National Police Agency in South Korea is proposing a new digital access system for apartment buildings to reduce delays in emergency response, raising questions about privacy concerns.

Japan's National Police Agency announced the results of a special inspection, confirming 239 cases of DNA test fraud conducted by a former forensic scientist at the Saga Prefectural Police's scientific investigation laboratory.

Japan's National Police Agency has doubled its specialized investigation team to 200 officers to crack down on "Tokuryu," anonymous and fluid crime groups involved in various offenses like "dark part-time jobs." The Metropolitan Police Department held an inauguration ceremony for the expanded team.

The number of consultations regarding stalking incidents received by police nationwide in Japan last year exceeded 20,000, marking the second-highest figure since statistics began. The National Police Agency plans to strengthen countermeasures, including connecting perpetrators with medical institutions.

The National Police Agency said Friday it had referred a case involving the spread of misleading information to prosecutors, targeting a YouTuber surnamed Jo who allegedly made unsubstantiated claims…

The National Police Agency replaced most regional chiefs to restore public trust following widespread criticism over mishandled investigations and corruption scandals.

Following successful pilot programs, the National Police Agency will mandate body-worn cameras for officers across Japan starting next fiscal year to improve evidence collection and procedural transparency.

Japan's National Police Agency is advancing plans to establish a dedicated foreign intelligence bureau as part of a broader government initiative to strengthen national security capabilities.

The Korean National Police Agency announced plans to strengthen measures encouraging whistleblowing and protecting those who report legal violations, as part of reforms following a recent legal revision granting new investigative authority.

The National Police Agency has designated a restriction area, banning drone flights for the Hiroshima peace ceremony, marking the first such restriction under a revised drone regulation law enacted in June.

South Korea's national police agency plans to create a dedicated bureau for women's and juvenile safety to strengthen victim protection and crime prevention, following incidents that exposed coordination gaps.

Japan's National Police Agency reported 3,623 mountain accidents last year, the highest number since records began in 1961, urging climbers to plan safely considering weather and physical condition.

Police officers in Busan, South Korea, made a quick decision to drive on the wrong side of the road to rush a sick child to the hospital, an act of heroism highlighted by the National Police Agency's official YouTube channel.

Nearly 100 children in South Korea died from abuse over the past five years, most at the hands of their own parents, according to police data covering tens of thousands of reported cases nationwide. A total of 63,575 child abuse cases were recorded during the five-year period, resulting in 96 deaths, according to data from the National Police Agency released Thursday by Rep. Chung Choon-saeng of the minor Rebuilding Korea Party. In 2025 alone, 14,211 cases were recorded, up from 11,572 in 2021,

A record number of people under the age of 20 in Japan were arrested for cannabis offences last year, with experts on social norms attributing the sharp rise to growing despair about the future and the influence of celebrities known to use drugs. According to the National Police Agency (NPA), 1,373 people under the age of 20 were arrested for cannabis offences in Japan in 2025, an increase of more than a fifth from the previous year. The figure is the highest since age-specific drug offence d...

The newly appointed acting head of South Korea's National Police Agency emphasizes the urgent need to restructure the force to restore public confidence following recent controversies.

The Korean National Police Agency has deployed a special alert focusing on maintaining strict internal discipline among officers.

Data from the National Police Agency shows that 99 percent of missing-person cases involving adults in South Korea are closed within 30 days, amidst concerns over handling such cases.

Renault Korea announced that its Grand Koleos Gasoline 2.0 Turbo 4WD has been selected for the National Police Agency’s multipurpose patrol vehicle program. This marks the company's first entry into the police vehicle segment.

Acting National Police Agency Commissioner General Yoo Jae-sung has promised sweeping reforms as controversy deepens over allegations of a botched investigation and collusion among police officers in the Jang Yoon-gi case.

Japan's National Police Agency plans to review the mandatory driving skill tests for drivers aged 75 and over with a history of violations, after a study revealed they have a 2.8 times higher accident rate than those without violations, even after passing the test.

A report from Japan's National Police Agency has confirmed additional cases of DNA misconduct by Saga police, stating that investigations in 37 cases might have been negatively affected.

Amid a persistent rise in special fraud cases, Japan's National Police Agency and major banks have signed a new agreement to track and recover funds that are transferred through multiple accounts.

Finland has held a border security exercise on its eastern frontier, preparing for crisis situations and potential support from the European Gendarmerie Force, a multinational police agency.

South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said it had identified 1,868 suspected scalping listings tied to upcoming BTS concerts in Goyang and Seoul’s Gwanghwamun area after monitoring major online resale platforms. Authorities said four cases involving 105 tickets appeared to reflect organized attempts to resell seats at steep premiums, and those cases have been referred to the National Police Agency for investigation. According to data released by the ministry, the majority of susp

Fatal and serious injury accidents caused by so-called "distracted driving," which involves operating smartphones or other devices while driving cars or motorcycles, reached approximately 150 cases last year, the highest number in the past decade, according to a report compiled by the National Police Agency.