Are Firefighters’ Meals Worth Only 3,000 KRW?
Recent findings have revealed that the budget allocated for firefighters’ meals in some regions of South Korea is shockingly low, sometimes as little as 3,000 KRW per meal. Recent findings have revealed that the budget allocated for firefighters’ meals in some regions of South Korea is shockingly low, sometimes as little as 3,000 KRW per meal. This raises concerns about the nutritional value and quality of the food being served to those tasked with saving lives. The disparities in meal budgets across different regions only make the issue more pressing. Immediate action is needed to improve the welfare and health of firefighters. According to data released by the office of Han Byung-do, a Democratic Party lawmaker and a member of the National Assembly’s Public Administration and Security Committee, some fire stations offer meals with budgets as low as 3,112 KRW per meal. For comparison, the budget for meals for at-risk children in Seoul is 9,000 KRW, highlighting the stark contrast in t...