Author: Moon B.

Source: Policing: An International Journal of Police Strategies and Management, Volume 27, Number 1, 2004 , pp. 128-136(9)

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Abstract:

The Korean police have been greatly affected by the political developments of the twentieth century. Political neutrality and structural autonomy of the police from the government has not been ensured at all times since the establishment of the Korean police. Instead, the police had been used as an instrument for ruling regimes to seize and maintain their political power. The Korean police, siding with the authoritative governments, emphasized politically-oriented policing rather than citizen-oriented policing, frequently violating constitutional and human rights in the process, all of which has contributed to the crisis the Korean police now face. To prevent the political manipulation of the police and ensure their autonomy, more structural reforms should occur.

Keywords: Policing; Politics; Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/13639510410519958

Publication date: 2004-03-19

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