President Moon: "Proud of the Coast Guard... Thanks for the full rescue in Tongyeong and Incheon"

"Rapid Dispatch and Rescue Operations Prevent Human Casualties"

President Moon Jae-in is presiding over the senior secretaries and aides meeting at the Blue House on the 14th.

President Moon Jae-in recently praised the Korea Coast Guard for successfully rescuing all personnel without casualties in maritime accidents near Tongyeong, Gyeongnam, and Yeongjongdo, Incheon.

On the 14th, President Moon posted on Facebook titled "We Are Proud of Our Coast Guard," stating, "Their prompt dispatch and rescue operations played a decisive role in preventing loss of life."

The Coast Guard rescued all 60 crew members during a ship fire near Maemuldo, Tongyeong, on the 11th, and on the 13th, they saved all 12 people aboard a yacht drifting after getting caught in fishing nets near Yeongjongdo.

President Moon commended the Coast Guard for continuously strengthening their response capabilities to maritime accidents. He added, "They have established a rapid response system from receiving reports to dispatch and rescue, and have made efforts to shorten rescue times through repetitive training," and said, "I believe these efforts led to the swift dispatch and flawless rescue operations in these recent incidents."

He also noted, "Considering the difficult times for the people, I heard that the Marine Police Day ceremony on the 10th was changed to a social contribution volunteer activity," adding, "This shows their determination to protect the lives of the people without turning a blind eye to their hardships."

He concluded by expressing, "I extend my deep gratitude and encouragement to all Coast Guard members who silently guard the seas with vigilance against accidents that can happen anytime and anywhere."

President Moon Jae-in recently praised the efforts of the Coast Guard, who rescued all crew members during maritime accidents near Tongyeong, Gyeongnam, and Yeongjongdo, Incheon. He posted a message titled "I am proud of our Coast Guard" on Facebook, stating, "The Coast Guard is fulfilling its mission to protect the lives and safety of the people at sea."

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