Law enforcement in South Korea

South Korea has multiple law enforcement organizations. The national police (KNPA), provincial police, border guard, national coast guard, tax service, and Korea Customs Service are all different branches of law enforcement within South Korea. The KNPA is overseen by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.

The police organizations of the Republic of Korea, including the KNPA and the provincial police, are primarily tasked with protecting individuals and property against crime. Their main duty is to serve the citizens of the country by enforcing the law or preventing and investigating crimes against bodily injury and property damage. They also play a significant role in guarding public and private infrastructure as well as conducting counter-espionage in the interest of national security.

Conducting counterterrorism operations; collecting, preparing, and distributing security information; controlling traffic and preventing harm, seeking international cooperation with foreign government agencies and international organizations; and other duties are carried out to maintain public peace and order.

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