President Yoon Seok-yeol visited Gyeryongdae on the 8th and 9th to inspect the security posture and give words of encouragement to the soldiers, the Presidential Office said on the 9th.
President Yoon Seok-yeol visited the Gyeryongdae Wartime Command Facility (U-3) on the same day and inspected the state of preparations for the 2024 Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) exercise.
The joint military exercise is being conducted by the US and South Korea in preparation for a possible emergency on the Korean Peninsula. President Yoon Seok-yeol, who was briefed on the status of preparations for the exercise, said, "The entire military will work together to make this an opportunity to further strengthen our preparedness."
"Only a strong security posture can protect our freedom and prosperity," he said, adding, "We face the most irrational threat in the world, North Korea.
"North Korea has legislated a nuclear preemptive attack and is not only sending GPS attacks but also garbage balloons to the Korean people, and is waiting for an opportunity to attack South Korea," he said, calling for a firm military posture.
"I have complete trust in you and, as the commander-in-chief of the national armed forces, I will do my utmost to ensure that the conditions are right so that soldiers can concentrate on their duties," he said.
The day before, President Yoon Seok-yeol met with the Air Force's F-35 and F-15K fighter pilot maintenance officer and the Army Special Forces Command's special operations officer.
President Yoon Seok-yeol said, "Spending my vacation with the military is a real vacation for me," and shouted the slogan, "For the military of the Republic of Korea."
President Yoon Seok-yeol visited Tongyeong Central Market on the first day of his vacation on the 5th and chatted with market merchants and citizens. On the 6th and 7th, he visited Jinhae Naval Base and
President Yoon Seok-yeol is scheduled to return to work on the 9th after his visit to Gyeryongdae.
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2024/08/09 19:50 KST
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