President Moon: "Additional Increase in Reserve Forces Training Compensation"

In the case of blankets, which are the most basic personal items for reservists, approximately 1.13 million are needed. However, the military currently possesses about 720,000 blankets, resulting in a shortage of approximately 410,000. The possession rate is only 64%.

[Asia Economy Yang Nak-gyu Reporter] President Moon Jae-in announced on the 3rd, the 52nd Reserve Forces Day, that "the compensation for reserve forces training will be further increased by 2022, considering the pay level of a private first class."

In a congratulatory message on the day, President Moon said, "The compensation for reserve forces training has been increased fourfold compared to before the government took office to ensure that reserve forces training does not interfere with their livelihoods."

The compensation for reserve forces participating in mobilization training was raised from 32,000 won last year to 42,000 won this year.

President Moon stated, "Although training was postponed for the first time since the establishment of the reserve forces due to COVID-19 (novel coronavirus infection), 2.75 million reserve forces are still dedicating themselves at this very moment," adding, "The public will never forget the patriotism and dedication of the reserve forces."

He continued, "We have made the elite reserve forces a national agenda, introducing new weapon systems such as the K10 ammunition resupply vehicle and new mortars to mobilization units, expanding equipment and supplies to the level of active-duty divisions," emphasizing, "Training is also being modernized by integrating Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies."

Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo said in an encouragement speech, "North Korea has been focusing on weapons development, conducting joint strike drills in February and March and launching short-range ballistic missiles several times," and added, "Our military maintains a flawless military readiness posture while concentrating efforts and resources on COVID-19 support."

Minister Jeong emphasized plans to promote the elite reserve forces by ▲ continuously expanding weapon systems, equipment, and supplies ▲ introducing systems such as the 'Reserve Forces System for peacetime service' ▲ establishing training and management systems incorporating advanced scientific technologies ▲ increasing compensation for reserve forces training.

The Reserve Forces Day ceremony was originally scheduled to be held in 17 metropolitan cities and provinces nationwide but was canceled as a preventive measure against COVID-19.

The Ministry of National Defense selected and awarded units, institutions, and individuals who contributed to fostering and developing the reserve forces, selecting 40 exemplary reserve forces members. The award ceremony will be held separately later, considering the COVID-19 situation.

A total of 24 military units and institutions, including the Army's 2nd Corps and 50th Infantry Division, selected as excellent units for reserve forces development, will receive group awards including the Presidential Citation. Additionally, 282 individuals including reserve forces members, public officials, soldiers, and civilians who contributed to the development of reserve forces work will receive individual awards such as the Presidential Citation.

The Ministry of National Defense emphasized, "For the past 52 years, the reserve forces have dedicated themselves by putting aside their livelihoods whenever the nation needed them," adding, "Recently, many personnel including special forces and female reserve forces have voluntarily been working hard on the front lines during the national disaster situation caused by COVID-19."

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