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Gov't pledges firefighter safety responsibility, hiring boost

President Lee Jae Myung on Monday vowed to hire more firefighters and increase investment in strengthening their capabilities to ensure public safety amid diverse disaster risks, Yonhap and the Korea Times report. Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said the government will take responsibility for the safety of firefighters, marking National Firefighters' Day, and the government has agreed to consider funding about 2 trillion won for firefighting efforts, Yonhap reports. KBS World adds that Lee pledged stable funding for fire services and investment in additional personnel and a stronger command structure.

  1. Lee vows to hire more firefighters, expand investment to ensure public safety Korea Times · 2026-11-09
  2. Gov't to take responsibility for firefighters' safety: PM Korea Times · 2026-11-09
  3. Gov't to take responsibility for firefighters' safety: PM Yonhap · 2026-11-09
  4. (2nd LD) Lee vows to hire more firefighters, expand investment to ensure public safety Yonhap · 2026-11-09
  5. (LEAD) Lee vows to hire more firefighters, expand investment to ensure public safety Yonhap · 2026-11-09
  6. Lee vows to hire more firefighters, expand investment to ensure public safety Yonhap · 2026-11-09
  7. Pres. Lee Vows to Ensure Stable Funding for Fire Services, Better Treatment for Firefighters KBS World · 2026-11-09
  8. PM vows to review support measures for firefighters Yonhap · 2026-11-08
  9. (LEAD) Gov't to review 2 tln-won funding support for firefighting efforts Yonhap · 2026-11-08

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