Sangju City Receives 'Ministry of the Interior and Safety Award' for Civil Defense Readiness Evaluation... The Only Local Government in Gyeongbuk Province

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Jae-ho] Sangju City in Gyeongbuk announced on the 29th that it was the only city in Gyeongbuk to receive the Minister of the Interior and Safety Award in the 2020 Civil Defense Regular Inspection held nationwide for local governments.

Sangju City was recognized for its contribution to establishing a civil defense emergency preparedness posture through the organization and management of civil defense units, education tasks, and overall facilities and equipment. In particular, it received high praise for its outstanding maintenance and management of civil defense facilities and equipment.

Previously, Sangju City contributed to the development of civil defense work by winning first place for two consecutive years and receiving the Minister of the Interior and Safety Award at the National Civil Defense Competition held in 2018 and 2019.

Lee Chang-hee, Director of the Safety and Disaster Division, pledged, "We will fulfill our role as a foothold for citizen safety through continuous field-centered civil defense activities."

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