South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol stated during a cabinet meeting on Tuesday that all field police officers will be armed with “low-risk handguns” in a bid to tackle the surge in “indiscriminate crimes.” Furthermore, riot squads are set to receive new equipment specifically designed to counter bladed weapons. Emphasizing a need to revamp the police force with a concentration on public safety, Yoon revealed plans to introduce situation-specific suppression training, including virtual reality systems for improving emergency response capabilities. 

Alongside these measures, Yoon announced that the South Korean government will channel an additional $55.4 million (73.2 billion won)