Overview

• Lee vowed to provide special compensation for those who sacrificed their lives safeguarding the nation
• He pledged to improve working conditions for military personnel, firefighters and police officers
• The government will expand support for surviving spouses of war veterans and enhance veterans’ medical services
• About 4,000 attendees, including families of four sailors killed in last month’s Navy patrol plane crash, joined the ceremony
• Lee promised to build a peaceful and secure society as the most fitting response to patriotic sacrifice