Politics · South Korea · 11 hrs ago
South Korea’s Lee pledges more firefighters and safety investment
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung pledged to hire more firefighters at a ceremony in Sejong on Nov.
9.
He also said the government would strengthen firefighters’ command systems and increase investment so they can respond to disasters more quickly and systematically.
Lee said the climate crisis is making disasters more varied, larger and harder to tackle.
Planned technology includes AI and drones to identify risks, along with unmanned rescue vehicles and advanced protective suits.
These measures are intended to help protect the public while reducing danger to firefighters.
Lee also said the government would pay closer attention to firefighters’ treatment and working conditions.
The government plans to expand resources and capabilities, but no timeline or specific hiring numbers were given.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attended the 64th Firefighters’ Day ceremony in Sejong on November 9.
The ceremony honored firefighters and volunteer firefighters who protect public safety during disasters.
More than 800 people attended, including firefighters, volunteer firefighters and families of firefighters who died in service.
The presidential office said the event was intended to recognize their service and affirm the state’s responsibility to support firefighters’ safety.
Lee thanked firefighters for their dedication, and the event’s headline said he would seek more fire service funding and investment.
- Who
- President Lee Jae Myung attended the ceremony, alongside firefighters, volunteer firefighters and families of firefighters who died in service.
- What
- The 64th Firefighters’ Day ceremony was held.
- When
- November 9, 2026.
- Where
- Sejong, South Korea.
- Why
- To honor firefighters and volunteer firefighters for protecting people during disasters, and to emphasize support for the safety of firefighters on the front line.
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- Ceremony
- 64th Firefighters’ Day
- Date
- November 9, 2026
- Location
- Sejong, South Korea
- Attendance
- More than 800 people
- Volunteer firefighters
- About 90,000 nationwide
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(2nd LD) Lee vows to hire more firefighters, expand investment to ensure public safety
李대통령 “소방관 헌신에 감사...소방재원 확보, 투자 확대할것”
李대통령 "소방재원 안정적 확보…대원들 처우도 세심히 챙길것"
李대통령 “소방 인력 확충과 재원 확대해 나갈 것”
What people are saying
You who have held your neighbors’ hands whenever danger arose in communities across the country are the steadfast support of local safety in South Korea.
On behalf of the entire nation, I deeply thank the firefighting family for your dedication and hard work.