Lee Jae-myung Visits Yongwang Unit, Says "Military Cannot Avoid Future Modernization and Elite Training"

Receiving Report at Command Control Room and Touring Armored Vehicle
Lee "Heard About the Difficulty of Troop Shortage"

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, visited an army unit located in Incheon to receive a report on the troop situation and listen to the hardships of the soldiers. Earlier, Lee held a meeting with residents affected by the noise from North Korea's loudspeakers aimed at South Korea.

On the afternoon of the 31st, Lee visited the 3rd Guard Unit under the 17th Infantry Division of the Army, located on Yeongjongdo Island in Jung-gu, Incheon. The 3rd Guard Unit, also known as the 'Yongwang Unit,' is responsible for the protection of Yeongjongdo and Incheon International Airport. The Democratic Party stated that Lee's visit was intended to hear about the difficulties faced by soldiers serving in the border area.

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Upon arriving at the unit, Lee changed into military uniform and shook hands with about ten privates and corporals. The soldiers greeted Lee by stating their rank and name. Some soldiers added, "We will do our best."

After having a private conversation with the soldiers, Lee took a ride in an armored vehicle parked at the unit entrance. Lee stayed at the unit for about 50 minutes and told reporters outside the unit, "Today, since this unit is an airport security unit, there were no particularly political discussions," adding, "There were talks about difficulties in security operations due to manpower shortages." He further stated, "Our military will inevitably have to pursue modernization and elite training in the future."

Cho Seung-rae, chief spokesperson, explained the significance by saying, "Through this visit, Lee encouraged the soldiers and also listened to their requests."

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