'21st Anniversary of the Second Battle of Yeonpyeong' Kim Dong-yeon "Remembering the 24 Warriors' Devotion to the Country"

Governor Kim Dong-yeon of Gyeonggi Province posted a message and photo on his SNS on the 29th.

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon stated on the 29th, the 21st anniversary of the Second Battle of Yeonpyeong, "We will remember the patriotism of the 24 warriors."

On this day, Governor Kim posted on his social media service (SNS), "It is the 21st anniversary of the 'Second Battle of Yeonpyeong,' where fierce fighting was waged to protect our West Sea and achieve victory," adding, "I pay tribute to the 24 warriors who defended the nation's waters despite North Korea's surprise attack, and extend my condolences to the families of the six fallen soldiers."

He continued, "Gyeonggi Province is the region that borders North Korea the longest, where the threat and provocations from the North are always present," and said, "Last year, we strongly requested the Ministry of the Interior and Safety to improve the security information sharing system so that local governments can respond immediately in emergencies, and I will ensure proper improvements are made."

Furthermore, he added, "On this day 21 years ago, we will not forget the dedication of the warriors who fought with their lives to protect the nation's seas," and "We will firmly respond to protect the lives and safety of the residents from North Korea's threats and military provocations."

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