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Gyeonggi Province holds memorial for fallen firefighters amid budget cuts
The Gyeonggi Fire Disaster Headquarters held the 2nd Gyeonggi Fire 119 Memorial Day on the 24th to honor firefighters who died in the line of duty. Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mi-ae attended the ceremony, promising to improve safety measures, working conditions, and support for the bereaved families of fallen firefighters.
Compared to the inaugural event held last October, which drew approximately 5,500 participants and utilized a 100 million won provincial budget, this year's ceremony was significantly scaled back. Due to provincial budget cuts aimed at overcoming a financial crisis, the dedicated provincial budget for the event was reduced to zero. Consequently, the ceremony was conducted using approximately 7.5 million won from the Fire Disaster Headquarters' own administrative expenses.
The reduced scale resulted in a smaller gathering of about 60 people, including 14 bereaved family members, and the exclusion of public programs such as walking events and children's activities. While the event focused on memorial services and flower offerings, labor representatives emphasized that expanding such ceremonies is vital for the morale and pride of active-duty firefighters.
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Choo Mi-ae · Future Firefighting Union · Gyeonggi Fire Disaster Headquarters · Gyeonggi Province
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The current event was funded by 7.5 million won in administrative expenses from the Fire Disaster Headquarters. biz.heraldcorp.com · www.mbn.co.kr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Gyeonggi Province held the 2nd Gyeonggi Fire 119 Memorial Day on the 24th. www.kgnews.co.kr · biz.heraldcorp.com · www.mbn.co.kr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Attendance at the memorial ceremony decreased from approximately 5,500 people last year to about 60 people this year. biz.heraldcorp.com · www.mbn.co.kr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The 14 bereaved family members of fallen firefighters attended the ceremony. biz.heraldcorp.com · www.mbn.co.kr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The provincial budget for the event was reduced from 100 million won last year to zero this year. biz.heraldcorp.com · www.mbn.co.kr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Governor Choo Mi-ae promised to improve safety measures and treatment for firefighters. www.kgnews.co.kr · biz.heraldcorp.com · www.mbn.co.kr