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Oct 17, 2026 at 1:13 PM ET
Lee posthumously awards firefighter killed in Bucheon fire
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung posthumously awarded firefighter Kim Jin-seok the Okjo Order of Service Merit for his dedication and sacrifice while responding to a factory fire in Bucheon. Lee offered condolences to Kim’s family, called for stronger firefighter recognition and support and safer working conditions, and instructed Interior Minister Yoon Ho-jung to support injured firefighters’ treatment and recovery.
WHO: President Lee Jae Myung
WHAT: Lee posthumously awarded firefighter Kim Jin-seok the Okjo Order of Service Merit and called for greater support and safer working conditions for firefighters.
WHEN: Oct 17, 2026
WHERE: Seoul, South Korea
WHY: Lee awarded the honor in recognition of Kim’s dedication and sacrifice while responding to the factory fire.
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