Daejeon (Republic of Korea), 29 October 2024 – On 29 October 2024, Jean-Luc Lemahieu, UNODC Director of Policy Analysis and Public Affairs, visited Daejeon, Republic of Korea, as part of his visit to the country to engage with key counterparts and attend the 31st Anti-Drug Liaison Officials’ Meeting for International Cooperation (ADLOMICO). This marked his second visit to Daejeon since the CoE was established in 2019.
A highlight of his visit was the meeting with the Commissioner of Statistics Korea (KOSTAT), where they engaged in meaningful discussions on joint efforts and achievements from the CoE. With a shared commitment to expanding efforts on the implementation of the International Classification of Crime for Statistical Purposes(ICCS) and addressing emerging challenges such as cybercrime, both emphasized the importance of robust data systems to support informed and effective policymaking. This meeting reaffirmed the strong partnership between UNODC and KOSTAT and underscored their joint commitment to enhancing crime and criminal justice data quality across the region through the work of the CoE.
Following the meeting with KOSTAT, Jean-Luc visited the CoE and expressed strong support for the CoE’s efforts in addressing emerging challenges in the region. He highlighted the Centre’s role in promoting safety through reliable, data-driven insights and conveyed his confidence in the team’s work for the Centre’s continued growth and impact across Asia and the Pacific.
Later, Jean-Luc delivered a lecture at Chungnam National University, addressing today’s complex global security issues and the urgent need to rebuild trust and strengthen collective leadership. Reflecting on the current climate of crises, he discussed the underlying causes of instability and highlighted that trust and unity will be key to tackling global issues.
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