The Philippine National Police Anti-Kidnapping Group (PNP AKG) and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea reinforced their commitment to combating kidnapping and other emerging transnational crimes through a Joint Conference and Tabletop Exercise held on October 1, 2026, at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in McKinley Hill, Bonifacio Global City,Taguig City.
The activity was jointly graced by His Excellency Lee Dong-Gy, Ambassador of the Republic of
Korea, and PBGEN EDWIN C. BALLES, Director, PNP Anti-Kidnapping Group,underscoring the strong
and growing partnership between Philippine and Korean law enforcement agencies.
Bringing together representatives from the Korean National Police Agency (KNPA)and PNP AKG, the exercise focused on enhancing operational readiness, intelligence sharing, crisis management, hostage negotiation, cyber tracing, virtual asset investigations, and cross-border coordination in kidnapping cases.
Through realistic scenario-based discussions and simulations, participants strengthened response strategies and reinforced mechanisms for rapid information exchange and coordinated action across jurisdictions.
Certificates of Appreciation were also awarded to participating PNP AKG personnel in recognition of their dedication and valuable contributions to the successful conduct of the engagement.
“Kidnapping knows no borders, and neither should our response. This partnership with our Korean counterparts strengthens our ability to act faster, share intelligence more effectively, and leverage modern investigative tools to protect lives and bring perpetrators to justice wherever they
operateβ PBGEN BALLES.
The activity highlights the PNP AKGβs continued commitment to building stronger international
partnerships, enhancing operational capabilities, and ensuring a safer environment through effective
law enforcement cooperation beyond borders.
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