Chairman Choi Hojung Visits 9th Infantry Division of Army to Encourage... "Thanks for Defending the Capital Region"

Encouraging Soldiers and Sharing Lunch During Visit to Baekma Unit on the 4th
Baekma Division Led Victory at Baekma Hill During the Korean War

Choi Hojung, Chairperson of the Seoul Metropolitan Council, visited the 9th Infantry Division of the Army, which is carrying out the mission of defending the Seoul metropolitan area, on the 4th to encourage the soldiers and had lunch together in the mess hall.

The 9th Infantry Division, known as the Baekma Unit, is primarily responsible for riverbank security and defense of the Seoul metropolitan area around Goyang City and Paju City in Gyeonggi Province.

Vice Chairpersons Lee Jonghwan and Kim Inje, as well as Representative Members Lee Seongbae and Seong Heumje, accompanied the visit.

The Seoul Metropolitan Council delegation received a briefing on the general status of the unit, watched a promotional video, and had a discussion with the officials.

Chairperson Choi said, “The 9th Infantry Division is a core force of the Republic of Korea's defense, and thanks to the dedication of the soldiers serving in the national military for security and defense, all citizens of Seoul and the nation can live and work with peace of mind,” adding, “I deeply appreciate the dedication and sacrifice of the soldiers.”

She continued, “In particular, the Baekma Unit was established in 1950 and has a long history and tradition as a maker division that defended the hill during the Battle of Baekma Hill in the Korean War,” and said, “I hope you will continue the tradition and honor of Baekma and demonstrate brilliant achievements at the forefront of the Republic of Korea Army.”

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