On December 27, the Minister of Environment, Jeoung Ae Han, visited the Army forces stationed in Wonju, Gangwon Province. She expressed her appreciation to the army forces who devoted themselves to responding to the African Swine Fever(ASF) by rewarding them with the ASF Commendation from the Minister of Environment. During her visit, the Minister said, "I always feel grateful for what the Korean army do for the national defense. I am also thankful for them to respond to the ASF." She added, "I hope you would complete military service healthily, even though it might not be easy to serve the country."