Wando-gun Receives Prime Minister's Commendation for Establishing Integrated Defense Posture

Highly Praised for Establishing an Information Sharing System Utilizing Smart Drones

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Kyung-pil] Wando County, Jeollanam-do (Governor Shin Woo-cheol) was recognized for establishing an integrated defense posture in the integrated defense evaluation conducted by the Ministry of National Defense Integrated Defense Headquarters targeting local governments nationwide, and was selected as an excellent institution. On the 24th, it received the Prime Minister's Commendation at the '2021 Jeollanam-do Integrated Defense Meeting' held at Jeollanam-do Provincial Office.

According to Wando County on the 25th, the excellent institutions for integrated defense merit are selected annually through on-site inspections targeting local governments, military units, and nationally important facilities.

Last year, Wando County received high scores in areas such as establishing a civil-military-police integrated defense posture, supporting reserve forces development, and organic cooperation with related organizations. In particular, it was highly evaluated for its achievements in establishing an information sharing system using smart drones.

The information sharing system using smart drones is a system that shares footage secured by drones during various disaster and accident situations with the military, police, and fire departments to be used for disaster prevention activities, as well as integrated defense activities such as capturing unidentified vessels and illegal immigrants.

Governor Shin Woo-cheol said, “The smart drone system, the first of its kind established nationwide, was highly recognized in the integrated defense posture capability evaluation,” and added, “We will increase the utilization of drones in various fields to create an environment where residents can live with peace of mind.”

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