Defense Minister Kang Shin-cheol visited the front-line units at the Western Front to assess military readiness following a suspected mine explosion during a search operation in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). He urged soldiers to respond decisively to any provocations or incursions by the enemy.
According to Yonhap News on September 23, Kang made his first official field visit since taking office to the Army's 25th Infantry Division, where he comforted and encouraged troops following injuries sustained during the search operation on September 21.
Kang stated, "Maintaining operational discipline and completing our mission is what our citizens and our injured comrades expect from us," and urged the troops not to be discouraged but to focus on their duties. He added, "The nation will take full responsibility to ensure that comrades and their families can concentrate solely on treatment and recovery."
After receiving a briefing on the operational situation from an observation post, Kang visited the command center of the GOP battalion to check their readiness. He emphasized the need to establish firm operational discipline to respond immediately to any situation.
In particular, he told the front-line soldiers, "If the enemy provokes or intrudes, do not hesitate to respond decisively," stressing that "your resolute response is my command."
Earlier that day, Kang visited the National Defense Medical Center to comfort injured soldiers. He met with the wounded and their guardians, stating, "You are true heroes for sustaining injuries while saving your comrades during operations," and assured them, "I will take full responsibility for your treatment and support."
According to Yonhap News on September 23, Kang made his first official field visit since taking office to the Army's 25th Infantry Division, where he comforted and encouraged troops following injuries sustained during the search operation on September 21.
Kang stated, "Maintaining operational discipline and completing our mission is what our citizens and our injured comrades expect from us," and urged the troops not to be discouraged but to focus on their duties. He added, "The nation will take full responsibility to ensure that comrades and their families can concentrate solely on treatment and recovery."
After receiving a briefing on the operational situation from an observation post, Kang visited the command center of the GOP battalion to check their readiness. He emphasized the need to establish firm operational discipline to respond immediately to any situation.
In particular, he told the front-line soldiers, "If the enemy provokes or intrudes, do not hesitate to respond decisively," stressing that "your resolute response is my command."
Earlier that day, Kang visited the National Defense Medical Center to comfort injured soldiers. He met with the wounded and their guardians, stating, "You are true heroes for sustaining injuries while saving your comrades during operations," and assured them, "I will take full responsibility for your treatment and support."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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