Mokpo Coast Guard Begins New Year with Tribute to Late Lieutenant Park Kyung-jo Bust

2022 Year of the Black Tiger New Year's Pledge to Protect Maritime Sovereignty and Ensure Sea Safety

(Center) Im Jae-su, Chief of Mokpo Maritime Police Station, and department heads are paying silent tribute to the bust of the late Officer Park Kyung-jo. ⓒ Asia Economy

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Mokpo Maritime Police Station, starting its duties for the new year, paid tribute on the afternoon of the 3rd to the bust of the late Officer Park Kyung-jo at Noeul Park in Mokpo City. They pledged to honor his noble spirit of sacrifice and the mission to protect maritime sovereignty by creating a "Better Sea Together with the People."

The event was held in strict compliance with COVID-19 prevention guidelines and proceeded in the order of flower offering, incense burning, and a moment of silence for the fallen police officer, with key department heads of the police station attending.

Chief Im Jae-su and over 800 staff members of Mokpo Maritime Police, along with the conscripted police, began their first duties of the Year of the Black Tiger with a firm resolution: "We will do our best to steadfastly protect maritime sovereignty like a strong tiger and meticulously ensure the safety of the sea."

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