“Looks like work uniforms vs Better than expected”… Controversy over prototype of new police uniforms released by the police

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Police Unveils Prototype of New Uniform… 'Looks Like Workwear' vs 'Better Than Expected'

As the police celebrate the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the National Police, the newly introduced prototype of the new uniform is receiving mixed reviews online.

According to the National Police Agency on the 25th, a demonstration event showcasing the new uniform prototype has begun for field police officers across the country since the previous day.

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The demonstration will take place across 18 provincial police agencies nationwide until the 5th. During this process, photos of police officers wearing prototypes, including light purple and gray outdoor jumpers and vests, have spread throughout online communities.

A police official stated, "We are currently only in the testing phase with several designs and no final design has been confirmed," adding, "We plan to gradually narrow down the options through preference surveys from front-line police officers." The actual survey distributed to the field reportedly presented two options for each of the total 17 designs, along with evaluation criteria for aspects such as design and color.

'Qualitative Improvement Acknowledged' vs 'Only Reflects Higher-Ups' Opinions'

At the demonstration event, a variety of reactions were noted, such as "Wearing it feels better than expected" and "Looks like a government office security guard's outfit."

Conversely, numerous negative opinions were expressed online, with comments such as "It looks like workwear," and a significant number of complaints from active police officers were posted on the workplace community platform 'Blind.'

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A police chief in the Seoul area acknowledged in an interview with Yonhap News, "The qualitative improvement of the new uniform is recognized," but pointed out, "The color issue is a recurring controversy every ten years."

He continued, "There is a huge complaint that even if front-line police officers voice their opinions, the conclusion ultimately changes based on the decisions of the higher-ups."

Image source: Blind

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