S. Korean miliary steps up security near Dokdo for Lee's visit
By Kim Eun-jung
SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's military has stepped up security in the East Sea on Friday, ahead of President Lee Myung-bak's planned visit to the easternmost islets of Dokdo, military officials said.
SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's military has stepped up security in the East Sea on Friday, ahead of President Lee Myung-bak's planned visit to the easternmost islets of Dokdo, military officials said.
"The military increased the number of Air Force combat planes and Navy vessels patrolling (near Dokdo)," a senior official said, asking anonymity as he is not allowed to speak about military information to media. "The military reinforced its forces to prepare in case of an emergency, as Lee is expected to visit Dokdo."
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Officials at the presidential office said Lee is expected to visit Dokdo if the weather is right for the trip after he first visits the nearby Ulleung Island. Lee would be the first South Korean president ever to visit Dokdo if the trip is realized.
