Gangwon Governor Kim Jin-tae Holds Emergency Meeting on North Korean Provocations... Suspension of Security Tourism Operations

Gangwon Governor Kim Jin-tae is presiding over an emergency security countermeasure meeting related to North Korean provocations on the 2nd.

[Gangwon=Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Kim Jin-tae, Governor of Gangwon Province, announced that an emergency security countermeasure meeting was held on the afternoon of the 2nd in response to North Korea's ballistic missile launch into the East Sea. During the meeting, Gangwon Province confirmed the safety of 1,480 fishing vessels operating along the East Coast and reported that no damages were found.

Gangwon Province plans to continuously monitor the movements of fishing vessels along the East Coast until the emergency situation is lifted. They will establish a communication system with six cities and counties along the East Coast, the Coast Guard, and the Fishing Vessel Safety Operation Bureau to respond swiftly in case of any danger. Additionally, to ensure the safety of tourists and residents, the province decided to completely suspend the operation of security tourism sites within the province.

Governor Kim stated, "This incident, where a ballistic missile fell into the sea off Sokcho south of the NLL (Northern Limit Line), is a serious provocation that has crossed the NLL with a missile for the first time since the division." He added, "Gangwon Province strongly condemns North Korea's illegal provocation." He continued, "The government and military authorities should thoroughly strengthen their readiness to ensure that fishermen in the East Sea and residents in border areas do not feel anxious. In particular, I hope the government will closely cooperate with the international community so that North Korea pays an appropriate price for this provocation."

Governor Kim also urged, "All public officials should always keep in mind the response posture learned during the Eulji training in preparation for any situation," and requested, "Please carefully devise support measures to alleviate the psychological anxiety of residents and minimize the economic damage to the local community caused by the suspension of security tourism site operations."

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