Sangmin Lee Visits Local Children's Centers and Inspects Safety Measures Ahead of Seol Holiday

Inspection of Safety Conditions in Military Units, Firefighting, and Police Departments

[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] Lee Sang-min, Minister of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, will visit military units, local children's centers, and other facilities for two days starting from the 19th to offer encouragement in celebration of Seollal, the largest traditional Korean holiday. He will also visit fire stations and police substations to inspect fire and security measures during the holiday period.

On the 19th, he first visited the 17th Combat Flight Wing to encourage the soldiers of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces who are steadfastly protecting the skies of South Korea even during the Seollal holiday to safeguard the lives and safety of the people.

Minister of the Interior and Safety Sang-min Lee. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

Next, he visited the Parangsae Local Children's Center located in Cheongju, Chungbuk, to encourage the facility workers dedicated to caring for children who need after-school care. At this occasion, Minister Lee Sang-min requested that the children, who use the facility collectively indoors, be well cared for so they can grow up healthy and bright, and he plans to deliver consolation gifts.

Afterwards, he visited Sejong Traditional Market to directly purchase meat, fruits, dried seafood, and other items to check local price trends and listen to the vivid opinions of merchants who are sustaining the traditional market despite the difficult economic situation.

On the second day, the 20th, to inspect safety accident countermeasures during the holiday and encourage related personnel, he will visit Suseo Station of the Suseo-Pyeongtaek High-Speed Line (SRT), Suseo Police Substation, and Suseo 119 Safety Center. First, to ensure that homebound travelers can move safely during the holiday period, he will visit the operation control room of Suseo Station on the SRT line to receive reports on transportation and safety management measures for Seollal and encourage the staff on duty. Afterwards, Minister Lee Sang-min will visit the Suseo Police Substation of the Suseo Police Station and the Suseo 119 Safety Center of the Gangnam Fire Station to listen to holiday security management measures and fire safety measures, urging thorough response to all kinds of emergencies.

Minister Lee Sang-min of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety stated, “I hope all citizens have a safe and warm Seollal holiday,” and added, “I express my gratitude and encouragement to all those, including the soldiers of the Armed Forces, who are faithfully performing their duties in unseen places despite the holiday.”

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