Gyeongnam Province and Ministry of the Interior and Safety Jointly Host 48th Anniversary Ceremony of Civil Defense Corps Establishment

Governor Park Wansu: "We Will Work Together to Protect Residents' Safety"

Gyeongsangnam-do and the Ministry of the Interior and Safety jointly held the 48th anniversary ceremony of the Civil Defense Corps establishment on the afternoon of the 22nd at the new building auditorium of the provincial government office.

According to Gyeongnam Province, the Civil Defense Corps, established in 1975 under the Basic Civil Defense Act, has developed the capability to respond in emergencies to protect lives and property from enemy invasions or disasters, and has laid the foundation for communities and workplaces to protect themselves independently.

Park Wan-su, Governor of Gyeongnam Province, is delivering a greeting at the 48th Anniversary Civil Defense Corps Founding Ceremony.
[Photo by Gyeongnam Provincial Government]

This commemorative event, held in Gyeongnam for the first time in seven years since 2016, proceeded with the entrance of the 17 city and provincial flag bearers, awards for meritorious persons, viewing of a video tracing the 48-year history of civil defense, recitation of the Civil Defense Corps pledge, and singing of the Civil Defense song.

In addition to the official ceremony, side events such as a civil defense photo exhibition, CPR and gas mask experience events, and security exhibitions were also organized.

The event was attended by Park Wan-su, Governor of Gyeongnam Province; Lee Han-kyung, Director of the Disaster Safety Management Headquarters at the Ministry of the Interior and Safety; Choi Hee-gwan, Deputy Commander of the 39th Infantry Division; safety directors of cities and provinces; deputy heads of cities and counties; as well as about 700 civil defense members and related officials.

On this day, six awards from the President and Prime Minister, and two commendations from the Minister of the Interior and Safety were presented to individuals, institutions, and organizations recognized for their contributions to national safety through civil defense activities.

Ten people, including Sergeant Song Woo-seok of the 39th Infantry Division, received commendations from the governor.

Gyeongnam Governor Park Wan-su (left) is presenting the Governor's Commendation to Sergeant Song Woo-seok of the 39th Infantry Division.
[Photo by Gyeongnam Provincial Government]

Governor Park said, “Protecting the safety of the residents is the greatest duty of Gyeongnam Province,” adding, “As national safety is increasingly emphasized recently, Gyeongnam Province will work together to ensure that the Civil Defense Corps can fully perform their role in protecting our villages and workplaces.”

He continued, “In our society, national safety is regarded as the most important value that citizens must uphold,” and said, “I hope that civil defense members will play a role in safeguarding regional safety so that citizens can live safely from various disasters.”

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