Lee pays respects to sacrifices of fallen officers in line of duty

President Lee Jae Myung on Friday paid his respects to the sacrifices of fallen officers in the line of duty as he met their families. Lee held a luncheon meeting with families of police officers, firefighters, Coast Guard personnel and others who died while protecting the public during disasters and emergencies. "I've often heard that it is hard to find a country as safe as ours anywhere in the world, and that's thanks to the sweat and hard work of so many public officials," Lee said. "It is because of the noble dedication of those who rushed into raging flames and rough, surging waves that people are able to enjoy peaceful daily lives." Lee said sacrifices made while protecting people's lives and safety must be met with proper respect and compensation, calling it "the government's responsibility." "Our government will uphold the principle of providing special compensation for special sacrifices," he said. "I will make a country where dedication to the people is returned with price and honor to repay your sacrifices."