Hong Kong immigration chief granted service extension past retirement age
Government says Benson Kwok’s extension aims to ensure a smooth leadership transition within Immigration Department
Hong Kong’s director of immigration will have his service extended beyond the retirement age until June next year, authorities have announced.
The announcement to extend the term of Benson Kwok Joon-fung was made on Wednesday, a day before he reached the retirement age of 57.
“The purpose of granting director Kwok’s service extension is to ensure a smooth transition in the senior management of the Immigration Department,” a government spokesman said.
He added that Kwok had been granted an extension of service until June 30, 2027.
According to the Civil Service Bureau, officers in the disciplined services can retire as early as 55, depending on their date of appointment.
Kwok took the helm of the Immigration Department in 2023, following the retirement of his predecessor Au Ka-wang.