Mokpo Coast Guard Holds Ceremony for the 68th Marine Police Day

Im Jae-su, Chief of Mokpo Maritime Police Station, and Mokpo Maritime Police officers are observing a moment of silence for the patriotic martyrs and fallen officers. Photo by Asia Economy

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Mokpo Maritime Police Station (Chief Im Jae-su) announced that it held the 68th Anniversary of Maritime Police Day ceremony on the morning of the 10th aboard a patrol vessel at 11 a.m.

Strictly adhering to COVID-19 prevention guidelines, the event was held with a minimal number of attendees on the helicopter deck of the 3000-ton patrol vessel. The ceremony was conducted simply in the order of commemorative speeches, government awards and commendations for meritorious service, and the reading of the Maritime Police Charter.

At the ceremony, Sergeant Kim Dong-young of the Equipment Management Division, recognized for his contributions to the development of maritime police duties, was honored with the Prime Minister’s Commendation.

Im Jae-su, Chief of Mokpo Maritime Police Station, emphasized, “At this very moment, I send my gratitude and encouragement to all employees who silently fulfill their duties, braving dangerous conditions and rough waves. Let us all do our best together to become a maritime police force that receives more love and trust from the public.”

Meanwhile, the Maritime Police established September 10, 2011, as ‘Maritime Police Day’ to commemorate the declaration of Korea’s 200-nautical-mile exclusive economic zone and to remember the important mission of protecting maritime sovereignty, holding a ceremony every year.

Mokpo Maritime Police Station commemorated the 68th Anniversary of Maritime Police Day by carrying out social contribution volunteer activities such as maritime cleanup efforts, starting with a blood donation event called “Sharing Life, Love Blood Donation” on the 7th to support citizens going through difficult times due to COVID-19.

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