Lee Dong-yeong Appointed Chief of Gwangju Bukbu Fire Station: "Committed to Citizen Safety"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] Lee Dong-young, Fire Captain, will be inaugurated as the 18th Chief of Gwangju Bukbu Fire Station.

The new chief is from Yeonggwang, Jeonnam, and began his public service career in firefighting in 1985. He has served as the Head of Prevention and Safety Division at Gwangsan Fire Station, Director of the 119 Comprehensive Situation Room, and the inaugural Director of Bitgoeul National Safety Experience Center.

He has been recognized for his outstanding administrative skills and is evaluated to possess rational and excellent driving force in handling tasks based on diverse experience across all aspects of firefighting.

Chief Lee will forgo an inauguration ceremony and begin official duties from the 1st of next month by grasping various urgent pending tasks and visiting disaster-vulnerable sites where large-scale damage could occur in case of fire.

Chief Lee pledged, “By acknowledging and understanding differences among employees and generations, and fostering trust and respect, I will lead the organizational culture and create a firefighting organization that spares no effort in response activities tailored to the characteristics of Buk-gu, dedicated to the safety and happiness of citizens.”

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