[2022 Budget] Strengthening Living Conditions for MZ Generation Soldiers... Distribution of 15,000 Bidets

Reflecting Soldiers' Preferences, Bidet Support Provided... "Expected to Boost Morale"
Expansion of Personal Safety Smartwatch Distribution

[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] The government will supply bidets to all military barracks to ensure better living conditions for MZ generation soldiers.

On the 31st, the Ministry of Economy and Finance announced the '2022 Budget Unique Projects' including this plan. To improve the welfare of MZ generation soldiers, the government plans to install 15,351 bidets in barracks: 12,084 for the Army, 629 for the Navy, 1,389 for the Air Force, 821 for the Marine Corps, and 428 for the Ministry of National Defense. The Ministry of National Defense will install them through leasing and provide regular maintenance to reduce the management burden on soldiers.

An official from the Ministry of Economy and Finance stated, "By supplying convenience items that reflect soldiers' preferences, service conditions will improve and morale is expected to increase."

The government will also significantly expand the distribution of smartwatches for personal protection, provided to those requesting protection due to concerns about retaliatory crimes. The plan is to supply 10,000 units, an increase of 7,000 units from the original plan.

This is to enable rapid initial response to requests for personal protection from the public, especially to prevent crimes targeting women and youth. When a victim presses the emergency button in a crisis, police officers will immediately be dispatched.

An official from the Ministry of Economy and Finance explained, "By expanding support for smartwatches for crime victims exposed to risks such as retaliation, we will establish a practical protection system."

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