On the morning of the 12th, Gyeongsangnam-do held the 56th anniversary ceremony of the Reserve Forces establishment at the 39th Infantry Division Chungmu Art Hall, solidifying the integrated defense posture.
The ceremony was attended by Governor Park Wan-su, 39th Division Commander Kim Jong-muk, mayors and county heads from the province, Jin-hae Specific Base Command, Gyeongnam Regional Military Manpower Administration, reserve force commanders, female reservists, and about 400 others.
Participants at the 56th Anniversary Ceremony of the Reserve Forces, held at the Army 39th Division Chungmu Art Hall, are taking a commemorative photo. [Photo by Gyeongnam Provincial Government]
The event included the reading of the presidential message celebrating Reserve Forces Day establishment, viewing of congratulatory videos, awarding of merit certificates, commemorative and congratulatory speeches, and the singing of the Reserve Forces anthem.
A sand art performance depicting the history of the Reserve Forces and the activities of the Gyeongnam regional reservists was also held.
In his commemorative speech, Governor Park expressed gratitude, saying, “Thanks to the reservists who have firmly taken responsibility for the security of the region, our residents have been able to work with peace of mind.”
He also stated, “We will do our best to reflect necessary parts well in policies so that the local reservists can smoothly carry out their original missions.”
Park Wan-su, Governor of Gyeongnam Province, is delivering a congratulatory speech celebrating the 56th anniversary of the establishment of the Reserve Forces. [Photo by Gyeongnam Provincial Government]
The Reserve Forces were established on January 21, 1968, following the incident in which North Korea infiltrated armed guerrillas to attack the Blue House.
With the goal of “Protecting my hometown, protecting my workplace,” they play the role of local guardians by participating in national defense, anti-infiltration operations, and protecting the lives and property of residents at various disaster and accident sites.
Reserve Forces Day is observed as a legal commemorative day on the first Friday of April every year, with commemorative events held nationwide.
© The Asia Business Daily(www.asiae.co.kr). All rights reserved.
