Ganghwa County Governor Yu Cheon-ho Discusses Mutual Cooperation with Marine Corps 2nd Division Commander

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Choi Ki-ho] Ganghwa County Governor Yu Cheon-ho met with Marine Corps 2nd Division Commander Cho Young-soo (Major General) on the 6th at the county office to discuss mutual cooperation measures for military unit collaboration and enhancing convenience for local residents.

Division Commander Cho Young-soo stated, "The Marine Corps 2nd Division is a unit that practices 'pre-emptive victory, inevitable victory in battle' through rigorous education and training that resembles actual combat, always winning when fighting the enemy," and added, "We will do our best so that Ganghwa County and the Marine Corps can achieve mutual growth and development."

Governor Yu Cheon-ho said, "Ganghwa County is a region that geographically requires close cooperation with the Marine Corps," and requested, "Please actively review the exemption of military facility protection zones within the scope that does not hinder operations, in order to protect the property rights of local residents."

Division Commander Cho Young-soo, a graduate of the 45th Naval Academy class, has served in key positions both in forward and rear operations, including administrative officer at the Presidential Office's Foreign Affairs and Security Affairs office, commander of the 7th Regiment of the Marine Corps 1st Division, director of the Joint Chiefs of Staff operational planning office, commander of the Marine Corps 9th Brigade, and director of the Joint Chiefs of Staff combat readiness inspection office.

Meanwhile, the Marine Corps 2nd Division supports not only national security protection but also over 5,000 service members annually in farming activities, environmental conservation efforts, disease control, and typhoon damage recovery.