PM encourages soldiers at front-line Army unit

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok visited a front-line Army unit near the inter-Korean border on Wednesday to inspect defense readiness and encourage troops, officials said. Kim paid a visit to the Army's 9th infantry division of Baekma (White Horse), in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, according to his office. Kim expressed gratitude for service members protecting the country, saying that people's daily lives can continue because of their efforts. "We, the government, will work harder to set this country on a firmer footing and encourage soldiers to nurture the strong sense of duty to the nation and to dream for your future work in society after your service," Kim said. Kim also climbed a guard post to observe North Korea and walked along the barbed wire fence in the border with the North to review military readiness posture, his office added.Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times