South Korean Prime Minister: ``Only strong force can stand up to the North's armed forces and protect the lives of the people.''

On the 29th, South Korean Prime Minister Han Deok-soo emphasized, ``Only strong force can confront North Korea's threats and armed provocations and reliably protect the lives and safety of the people.''
. This afternoon, Prime Minister Han said at the graduation and commissioning ceremony held at the Army's 3rd Military Academy in Yeongcheon, North Gyeongsang Province, ``We are facing an extremely severe security situation.''
'', referring to North Korea's provocations.'' Prime Minister Han said, ``Under the National Defense Innovation 4.0 Vision, the government will make every effort to develop a scientific and technologically strong military based on AI (artificial intelligence).''
``We will actively support beginning executives in the national security field so that they can be faithful to their roles.''
He also said, ``Realization of allowances and remuneration for military executives and expansion of the selection ratio for long-term service are necessary.''
We will improve the conditions of service as much as possible by doing so." Prime Minister Han said, ``Yongcheon is the last place during the Korean War when our military defended the Nakdong River line of defense after a fierce battle.
It is a site of fierce battles and a place where the patriotic loyalty of the country's defenders lives on.''The 3rd Military Academy, established in 1968, has become the base for training the national military to protect South Korea's security.'' .