Lee vows gov't will be a lifeline for firefighters as on-duty deaths raise alarm

President Lee Jae Myung pledged Monday to secure stable funding for fire services and strengthen firefighter safety amid growing calls for reform following a series of deaths in the line of duty. In a speech marking the 64th Firefighters' Day, Lee highlighted the significance of 119, the country's emergency number for fire, rescue and ambulance services, as a symbol of public trust. "Those three digits embody the faith and hope that someone will surely come to our rescue when we are in danger,"