'Faker' Named Honorary Police Constable, Leads Campaign to Eradicate Youth Cyber Gambling
Korean police appoint esports star Faker as honorary constable to spearhead youth cyber‑gambling prevention.Summary
The Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) held a ceremony on 22 July, appointing esports legend Lee Sang‑hyeok, known as 'Faker', as an honorary police constable and promotional ambassador for cyber‑gambling prevention. The role, equivalent to a rank earned through competitive hiring, acknowledges Faker’s influence as a disciplined role model for youth. As ambassador, he will appear in videos and posters for the Youth Cyber‑Gambling Voluntary Reporting System, distribute autographed uniforms to those who have successfully rehabilitated, and encourage voluntary reporting. The KNPA’s system, running from 18 May to 31 August, has already received 806 reports, linking reporters to counseling, treatment, and rehabilitation programs. Police assess each case, considering gambling amounts, remorse, and progress, aiming for leniency when appropriate. Faker expressed gratitude and a commitment to raise awareness of the dangers of cyber‑gambling among young people.
(Source：InvenGlobal)