16th International Academic Conference of the Korean National Police University

The emblem of the Korean National Police University [Yonhap]
The emblem of the Korean National Police University [Yonhap]

The Korean National Police University held an international academic seminar Thursday on the theme of "Innovation and Control in Criminal Justice in the Age of AI."

The university said scholars and practitioners from four countries — South Korea, the United States, Japan and China — gathered to discuss key issues in policing and criminal justice amid rapid changes driven by advances in AI technology.

The seminar focused on innovative approaches to frontline policing, including AI-based crime prediction and digital evidence analysis. Participants also examined how overseas law enforcement agencies are using AI, with sessions covering topics such as strategies for addressing criminal risks posed by China's misuse of AI technology and the use of AI in Japanese policing.

The university's international academic seminar has been held annually since it launched in 2011 to mark the institution's 30th anniversary. It has established itself as a forum where domestic and international policing experts share the latest research trends and explore avenues for international cooperation.

In his opening remarks, Acting President Kim Ki-jong of the Korean National Police University said this year marked "a new turning point for our criminal justice system, with the role and responsibility of the police as the primary investigative authority growing significantly." He added that the university would "continue to respond proactively to the rapidly changing policing environment and sustain international academic exchange and cooperation on the latest policing issues, offering solutions both in criminal justice and technology."


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