Inspector Yongwoo Seo is assigned to the Multilateral Cooperation Section, Foreign Affairs Bureau of the Korean National Police Agency (KNPA). Insp. Seo has been responsible for global cooperation between international organizations like ASEANAPOL (Association of Southeast Asian Nations Chiefs of Police) and IACP with the KNPA. He has carried out the duties faithfully and successfully completed various collaborative projects between these organizations, such the designation of IACP’s Asia-Pacific Regional Office in the KNPA. He also led the Police Summit Task Force team at the 2021 and 2023 International Police Summits (IPS) in Seoul. The 2021 IPS was attended by 136 high-ranking delegation members from 37 countries. 

To promote regional police cooperation, Insp. Seo’s team planned the attendance of the KNPA director general for foreign at the 40th ASEANAPOL conference, held in Cambodia. As the dialogue partner of ASEANAPOL, Insp. Seo played a crucial role in this accomplishment. Following a conversation with the ASEANPOL Secretariat, he led the team to plan the Korea-ASEAN Crime Investigation Capacity Building Program to share KNPA’s expertise in forensic science and cybercrime investigations. 

As early as middle school, Insp. Seo aspired to a law enforcement career, intrigued by the role of the police In maintaining social order and protecting people from criminals. He finds himself motivated by the commitment, passion, and service of his colleagues.  

”The direction for changing our world begins with oneself, and then extends to the family, local community, and ultimately, the nation.”