🇰🇷 Lee Jae Myung
Lee vows govt will be a lifeline for firefighters as on-duty deaths raise alarm
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President Lee Jae Myung has pledged to secure stable funding for fire services and strengthen firefighter safety.
What happened
President Lee Jae Myung made a speech marking the 64th Firefighters' Day, highlighting the importance of the 119 emergency number, and pledged to secure stable funding for fire services and strengthen firefighter safety following a series of deaths in the line of duty.
Why it matters
The pledge is a response to growing calls for reform in the wake of on-duty firefighter deaths, and aims to maintain public trust in the 119 emergency number.
Key facts
- Stable funding for fire services has been pledged
- Firefighter safety is to be strengthened
- A series of deaths in the line of duty has raised concerns
- 64th Firefighters' Day was marked by President Lee Jae Myung's speech
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