Yoon Encourages Military Personnel on Chuseok... "Will Ensure They Receive Proper Recognition for Their Dedication and Hard Work" (Comprehensive)

President Yoon Encourages Overseas Deployment Troops via Video Call
Visits Defense Security Command for Lunch with Soldiers

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] President Yoon Suk-yeol encouraged the Republic of Korea Armed Forces soldiers who are protecting the country without being able to return to their hometowns during the Chuseok holiday on the 10th. The Presidential Office explained that President Yoon’s intention was to encourage the soldiers who dedicate themselves to the safety of the nation and its people even during the Chuseok holiday and to spend this holiday together with those who cannot be with their families.

On the afternoon of the same day, President Yoon encouraged four overseas dispatched units via video call at the National Crisis Management Center of the Yongsan Presidential Office in celebration of Chuseok: the Hanbit Unit (South Sudan), Dongmyeong Unit (Lebanon), Cheonghae Unit (off the coast of Oman), and Ark Unit (UAE).

President Yoon said, "Our country is the only nation that has transformed from a country that once received help from the international community to one that takes responsibility and provides assistance to the international community," adding, "You are the main actors in this transformation. I ask the commanders to carefully take care so that you, who have worked hard for peace and prosperity, can complete your missions safely and return home unharmed."

After evaluating the operations and achievements carried out by each dispatched unit commander on site, President Yoon said, "I hope each and every dispatched soldier performs their duties with the special mindset that they represent our country," and promised, "As the commander-in-chief, I will carefully ensure that your dedication and hard work are properly recognized and rewarded."

Earlier, President Yoon visited the Air Defense Company under the Capital Defense Command and had lunch with the soldiers. He first encouraged the soldiers by saying, "I am very pleased and grateful to see you, who are dedicating yourselves to protecting the skies over Seoul, the capital, even though you cannot visit your parents during the holiday."

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He also expressed deep gratitude for the sacrifices and dedication of the soldiers in recent civil support efforts for flood and typhoon damage recovery. During lunch, President Yoon made video calls to the parents of five soldiers to greet them. To the parents who must have been worried about their sons, he said, "Your son is serving very well, so please rest assured. We will take special care to ensure they return to you healthy," and added, "We will spare no effort to provide various support so that our soldiers can have a rewarding military life in better conditions."

The soldiers’ parents, surprised by the unexpected video call from the president, expressed their gratitude, saying, "I have not yet visited the unit where my son serves, so I am thankful that the president reached out first," and "It is reassuring that the president is taking special care."

President Yoon listened to the stories of each soldier, including Sergeant A, who was born in Italy and worked as a chef there before enlisting at the late age of thirty, and Private B, whose hometown is Jeju Island, encouraging them by saying, "This period of serving together as a team, despite growing up in completely different environments, will become a priceless asset that cannot be measured in money when you enter society."

He continued, "You are the most valuable talents of the Republic of Korea, and your success is the path to the country’s success," and said, "Thanks to you soldiers, I can carry out national affairs with peace of mind, and I would like to take this opportunity to express my deep gratitude."

President Yoon also urged, "To complete this precious experience well and return to your parents in good health, I ask all members of the unit, including the officers, to be cautious and vigilant to prevent even the smallest accidents in everything you do."

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