Acting police chief promises overhaul as collusion scandal deepens

Acting National Police Agency Commissioner General Yoo Jae-sung on Monday pledged sweeping reforms as controversy continued over allegations of a botched investigation and collusion among police officers in the case involving suspect Jang Yoon-gi.

“The police will take this case as an opportunity to overhaul their investigative practices with a deep sense of urgency and do their utmost to regain public trust,” Yoo said during a press briefing at the Government Complex Seoul.

The briefing came am ...