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Lee vows more firefighters, safety investment

President Lee Jae Myung on Monday vowed to hire more firefighters and expand investment to strengthen their capabilities to ensure public safety amid diverse disaster risks, Yonhap and the Korea Times report. Lee made the pledge at a ceremony, also promising stable funding for fire services, additional personnel, and a stronger command structure, according to KBS World. Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Sunday the government would review support measures for firefighters, Yonhap reports.

  1. Lee vows to hire more firefighters, expand investment to ensure public safety Korea Times · 2026-11-09
  2. Pres. Lee Vows to Ensure Stable Funding for Fire Services, Better Treatment for Firefighters KBS World · 2026-11-09
  3. (LEAD) Lee vows to hire more firefighters, expand investment to ensure public safety Yonhap · 2026-11-09
  4. PM vows to review support measures for firefighters Yonhap · 2026-11-08

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