Defense Minister Shin Won-sik's First On-Site Inspection After Inauguration: "Immediate Retaliation Against Enemy Provocations"

On the 9th, Shin Won-sik, Minister of National Defense, visited a frontline unit for the first time since his inauguration and emphasized a firm military readiness posture.

According to the Ministry of National Defense, Minister Shin visited the 1st Infantry Division of the Army located in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, in the morning to receive a briefing on the status of guard operations.

Defense Minister Shin Won-sik visited the Dora OP of the 1st Infantry Division on the 9th to conduct an on-site inspection of the readiness posture, receiving a briefing on the terrain and readiness status. (Photo by Ministry of National Defense)

At the site, Minister Shin stated, "North Korea has carried out large-scale provocations during the 2nd to 3rd year of our government's term," and ordered, "(If the enemy provokes,) first, retaliate immediately. Second, retaliate strongly. Third, retaliate to the end."

He also encouraged the troops by saying, "Seeing the soldiers maintaining a solid readiness posture united under their commanders gives me confidence," and pledged to make every effort to improve the service conditions and honor of the soldiers.

Earlier, in his inauguration speech on the 7th, Minister Shin warned, "If North Korea provokes, we will retaliate immediately, strongly, and to the end to crush the enemy's will and capability for further provocations."

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