Gwangju Bukbu Fire Station, 19th Chief Choi Jeong-sik Appointed

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] Fire Chief Choi Jeong-sik was appointed as the 19th Chief of Gwangju Northern Fire Station on the 1st.

Chief Choi, originally from Wanju, Jeonbuk, entered public service in 1995 and has held key positions such as Fire Administration Director at the Gwangju Fire Safety Headquarters. He has carried out his public service career with outstanding administrative skills and a strong sense of conviction.

He is also highly regarded as an excellent commander, emphasizing mutual consideration among staff, demonstrating exceptional administrative abilities based on rational thinking, and showing leadership through communication.

Chief Choi officially begins his duties by assessing various pending tasks and inspecting fire-vulnerable targets where large-scale damage could occur in case of fire, such as Malbau Market.

Chief Choi stated, “I will do my best to implement fire administration that prioritizes citizens' safety by engaging in proactive and continuous fire prevention activities such as on-site guidance and inspections, and by establishing a disaster safety response system that adapts to regional changes.”