Defense chief visits naval command center to inspect military readiness
Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul on Wednesday visited the command and control center of the Navy to inspect the military readiness posture and encourage troops, his office said. Kang visited the command center of the Republic of Korea Fleet in the southeastern port city of Busan, where he was debriefed on the maritime operational situation, according to the defense ministry. "The waters you defend…
Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul visited the Navy's command and control center in Busan on Wednesday to assess military readiness and boost troop morale, according to his office. During his visit, Kang received a briefing on the current maritime operational situation at the Republic of Korea Fleet command center. He emphasized the importance of the waters Korea defends, calling them the "source of Korea's national strength and future" and a "sea of victory" defended by troops who sacrificed their lives and efforts.
Kang urged the soldiers to respond firmly to any enemy provocation without hesitation. He was also provided with an update on the preparations for the deployment of the 49th contingent of the Cheonghae unit to Somalia in early next month. The unit is currently engaged in an anti-piracy mission in the Gulf of Aden off the Somali coast. The defense chief encouraged the troops to execute their mission with the understanding that they are on the front lines, safeguarding the lives of civilians and international peace.
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