'West Sea Defense Day' Kim Dong-yeon "Wreath Laying at National Cemetery and Consolation Money to Veterans' Families"

Kim Dong-yeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon commemorated the warriors who sacrificed their lives for the nation on the 24th, marking the 'West Sea Defense Day.'

On this day, Governor Kim posted on his social media, stating, "Today is the eighth West Sea Defense Day," and expressed, "I pay tribute to the 55 warriors who gave their lives to protect the nation's seas during the Second Battle of Yeonpyeong, the Cheonan sinking incident, and the Yeonpyeong Island shelling provocation, and offer my deepest condolences to their bereaved families."

He continued, "On behalf of the 14 million residents of Gyeonggi Province, I laid flowers at the Daejeon National Cemetery and delivered consolation money to the families of eight warriors residing in Gyeonggi Province," promising, "We will not forget the dedication of the veterans."

Furthermore, he added, "Last December, an incident occurred where a North Korean drone violated Gyeonggi Province's airspace, which we learned about through media reports," and stated, "I have strongly requested the Ministry of the Interior and Safety to improve the reporting system among the military, government, and local governments so that Gyeonggi Province can respond immediately in case of emergencies."

Governor Kim also conveyed, "We will strive to establish a security-related information-sharing system as soon as possible to protect the residents."

He emphasized, "Gyeonggi Province holds the longest border area on the Korean Peninsula, and threats and provocations from North Korea continue without cease," adding, "To ensure that the sacrifices of the West Sea heroes are not in vain, we will maintain a firm readiness posture on land, sea, and air, without lowering our guard."

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