Korean Institute of Criminology and Justice

From May 25-30, KICJ, led by President Ha Tae-hoon, visited legal institutions in Shenyang and Changchun to strengthen international cooperation. Highlights included keynote speeches at Liaoning and Jilin Universities, discussing Korean criminal legislation and anti-corruption efforts. This visit marked an important step in building collaborative ties for future legal research and policy development. Stay tuned for more updates!

🌍✨ KICJ attended the 33rd Session of the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Vienna, Austria. Our focus was on enhancing international cooperation and technical assistance to tackle global issues such as organized crime, corruption, and terrorism. 🌐🔍

On May 14, during thematic discussions, Dr. Park, Vice President of KICJ, emphasized the critical need to address emerging crimes in the digital age and showcased KICJ’s initiatives to advance criminal justice technologies. 🖥️💡

Additionally, KICJ proudly co-hosted a side event on "Meeting the Challenges and Opportunities of the Digital Age in the Criminal Justice Sector," marking 20 years since joining the PNI. The event set the stage for the upcoming 15th Crime Congress and featured panelists from UNICRI, the NIJ, and the Korean National Police Agency. 🤝🚓
대한민국 경찰청 UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime UNICRI – United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute

🌐 UNICRI was honored to join the Side Event on “Meeting the Challenges and Opportunities of the Digital Age in the Criminal Justice Sector” that took place during the .

🔍 The event focused on the critical intersection of technology and justice.
🔹Leif Villadsen provided opening remarks.
🔹Matthew Burnett-Stuart discussed "SDG16 Through a Digital Lens."
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🤝 This event was co-organized with:

🇰🇷 한국형사·법무정책연구원 Korean Institute of Criminology and Justice (KICJ)
🇺🇳 UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
🇺🇸 National Institute of Justice

👮‍♂️🤝 Today, KICJ took a significant step forward by hosting preliminary discussions with the Jeju Special Self-governing Province Police Department (JSPD) to form a Special Judicial Police Working Group. This initiative aims to enhance the effectiveness of Special Judicial Police across the country by sharing best practices and developing cooperative strategies. We look forward to the fruitful outcomes of this partnership that will help improve law enforcement operations nationwide. https://www.kicj.re.kr/gallery.es?mid=a20301000000&bid=0005&act=view&list_no=2784

🌟 KICJ in partnership with the Korean Association of Probation and Parole Services, held a conference on "New Directions in Juvenile Delinquency Prevention" focused on treatment & rehabilitation. We are committed to advancing research and developing policies that protect our future generations. https://www.kicj.re.kr/gallery.es?mid=a20301000000&bid=0005&list_no=2782&act=view

🎉 Exciting News from KICJ! 🎉

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our very first Card News! This new series will bring you the latest insights and updates in criminal justice and legal affairs. 📊👀

Our inaugural issue is out now! Stay informed and engaged with us as we continue to explore the depths of criminal justice.

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🌍🤝 KICJ welcomed esteemed colleagues from Illinois State University (ISU) for a pivotal research visit. Together, we explored avenues for deepening our collaboration on crime prevention and justice.
Illinois State University

📢 hosted a groundbreaking seminar on Victim Protection through Civil-Police Cooperation, bringing together experts to enhance collaboration for victim safety. Key discussions included private security support for high-risk victims & multi-agency response systems. 대한민국 경찰청 https://www.kicj.re.kr/gallery.es?mid=a20301000000&bid=0005&list_no=2767&act=view

📢 On April 8th, KICJ welcomed a visit from the National Police Agency, headed by the Commissioner General Yoon Hee Keun. A great step towards strengthening our partnership and fostering collaboration! 🚨
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📜✨ celebrated the opening of the KICJ Archives on the 14th, a major step towards safeguarding our valuable documents and research. A new era of systematic record management begins! 🗂️ https://www.kicj.re.kr/gallery.es?mid=a20301000000&bid=0005&list_no=2763&act=view

made a landmark visit to the 2024 ACJS meeting in Chicago, expanding international research networks in criminal justice! Highlights include collaborative roundtables and strengthening ties with globally influential research institutions such as , , , and .
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KICJ welcomed a delegation of judges from Thailand's Judiciary. Discussing criminal procedures & ways to enhance Korean-Thai cooperation, we're excited for what this partnership will bring! 🇹🇭🇰🇷

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🔍 hosted the 1st International Expert Group Meeting on "Comparative Perspective on Korea's Senseless Crime Offenders and Japan's 'Lone Wolf' Attackers" this February. A landmark event for future research and international cooperation. 🌍 https://www.kicj.re.kr/gallery.es?mid=a20301000000&bid=0005&list_no=2755&act=view

KICJ hosted a delegation from Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior 🌐🕵 Focused on crime analysis and prevention in the digital age. We look forward to forging strong international collaborations! https://www.kicj.re.kr/gallery.es?mid=a20301000000&bid=0005&list_no=2752&act=viewKICJ

🚨 New Release Alert from KICJ! 📖 Issue 30 of Trends & Policies in Criminal Justice, featuring "An Analysis of The Types of Abnormal Motive Crimes and Their Countermeasures" by Dr. Jeongsook Yoon, is now available. Dive into groundbreaking research on understanding and tackling crimes driven by unique motives. A must-read for professionals and enthusiasts alike! 🕵️‍♂️💡 https://www.kicj.re.kr/board.es?mid=a20203000000&bid=0031

🌟 KICJ Update: Meeting with the Ministry of Justice 2030 Advisory Council for brainstorming topics for our National Issue Response Conference in July. Young voices are guiding our research direction on crucial issues from tech leaks to social isolation. Stay tuned for more updates! 📈 https://www.kicj.re.kr/gallery.es?mid=a20301000000&bid=0005&list_no=2750&act=view

📢 Introducing the KICJ-Korea Maritime Criminal and Legal Policy Research Center in collaboration with KMOU! This partnership signifies a commitment to maritime development and legal innovation. Here's to new beginnings and meaningful impact! 🎉

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📢 KICJ's two key events: '2023 Criminal Policy Research' & 'Justice Policy Research' presentations were a success! Key discussions on criminal justice & legal policy.

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We celebrated the dedication and achievements of our staff members at our End-of-Year and New Year Ceremonies! 🎉 Special awards were presented to retirees and long-serving employees. Cheers to those excelling in performance, innovation, and integrity. 🌟

KICJ and ILANUD signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on December 14. We look forward to future cooperation 🇰🇷🤝🇨🇷

Read more: https://t.ly/u66bX

🗣️Expert Group Meeting (EGM)

Dr. Natalia Ollus, Director of
HEUNI / The European Institute for Crime Prevention and Control, visited us for our 6th EGM of the year on the topic of preventing human trafficking and labor exploitation.

2023 6th Expert Group Meeting: Human Trafficking Prevention | News | News & Events : KICJ Korean Institute of Criminology and Justice 각종 범죄의 실태와 원인 및 그 대책을 종합적·체계적으로 분석·연구함으로써 국가의 형사정책수립과 범죄방지에 이바지

2023: Criminal Justice and Legal Policy Responses to Combat Transnational Organized Crime

Thank you for joining us at the 10th KICJ International Forum. We hope to see you again next year!

The 10th Korean Institute of Criminology and Justice International Forum (KICJIF) | News | News & Events : KICJ Korean Institute of Criminology and Justice 각종 범죄의 실태와 원인 및 그 대책을 종합적·체계적으로 분석·연구함으로써 국가의 형사정책수립과 범죄방지에 이바지

MOU signed with CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice and Illinois State University. We look forward to future collaborations 🇰🇷🤝🇺🇸

American Society of Criminology Annual Meeting and Research Networking | News | News & Events : KICJ Korean Institute of Criminology and Justice 각종 범죄의 실태와 원인 및 그 대책을 종합적·체계적으로 분석·연구함으로써 국가의 형사정책수립과 범죄방지에 이바지

At the 78th American Society of Criminology (ASC) Annual Meeting, KICJ held a joint panel on "Comparative Perspective: Policing Structure" with the Korean Society of Criminology in America (KOSCA), and a roundtable with NIJ on "Integrating Science and International Collaborations."

Read more: https://t.ly/77t6Q

🗣️Combatting Crypto Crime Colloquium

The conference was hosted by the Vancouver Anti-Corruption Institute (VACI) under the International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy (ICCLR).

Combatting Crypto Crime Colloquium | News | News & Events : KICJ Korean Institute of Criminology and Justice 각종 범죄의 실태와 원인 및 그 대책을 종합적·체계적으로 분석·연구함으로써 국가의 형사정책수립과 범죄방지에 이바지

🌐2023 UNPNI Fall Coordination Meeting

KICJ attended the 2023 UNPNI Fall Coordination Meeting, organized by the International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy (ICCLR) in Vancouver, Canada.

2023 UNPNI Fall Coordination Meeting | News | News & Events : KICJ Korean Institute of Criminology and Justice 각종 범죄의 실태와 원인 및 그 대책을 종합적·체계적으로 분석·연구함으로써 국가의 형사정책수립과 범죄방지에 이바지

2023: Criminal Justice and Legal Policy Responses to Combat Transnational Organized Crime

📌Download program (PDF): t.ly/F1e6s
📌YouTube livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD78TChoVys

📢We are delighted to announce our keynote speakers for :

Jason Ackleson
Senior Advisor, DHS Science and Technology Directorate

Rick Brown
Deputy Director, Australian Institute of Criminology

Natalia Ollus
Director, HEUNI / The European Institute for Crime Prevention and Control

Douglas Durán Chavarría
Director, ILANUD

Peter German
President, International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy

Phiset Sa-ardyen
Executive Director, Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ)

📌Check out the full program:

KICJ International Forum | News & Events : KICJ Korean Institute of Criminology and Justice 각종 범죄의 실태와 원인 및 그 대책을 종합적·체계적으로 분석·연구함으로써 국가의 형사정책수립과 범죄방지에 이바지