Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Inspects Military Readiness in Northwest Islands and Other Areas

On the 6th, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Kim Myung-soo visited the Marine Corps Command and the Northwest Islands Defense Command to inspect military readiness and encourage Marine Corps soldiers.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Kim Myung-soo is discussing the establishment of military readiness with key officials, including Marine Corps Commander Kim Gye-hwan, in the Marine Corps Command and Western Command Operations Meeting Room. (Photo by Joint Chiefs of Staff)

According to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Chairman Kim received a briefing on the current situation at the command and control rooms of the Marine Corps Command and the Northwest Islands Defense Command, then emphasized, "If the enemy provokes, the military must act boldly and decisively without hesitation or looking back, just as the senior Marines risked their lives during the Yeonpyeong Island shelling battle. The military should instill fear in the enemy and trust in the people."

The Joint Chiefs of Staff stated that Chairman Kim's visit was conducted to check the practical readiness posture in response to the escalating enemy threats and diversionary provocations.

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