Seogwipo Coast Guard Conducts Joint 'Integrated Port Protection Drill' with Related Agencies

Published 18 Nov.2021 15:03(KST)

[Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Jeongpil] The Seogwipo Coast Guard Station (Chief Hwang Junhyun) announced on the 18th that it conducted a joint '2021 4th Quarter Integrated Port Security Drill' with related agencies on the 17th at Hwasun Port, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo City, to prepare for port defense and terrorism.

The drill was conducted under the supervision of the Seogwipo Coast Guard Station, involving a joint exercise with the Jeju Coast Guard Special Forces, Jeju Coastal Security Unit, Navy Jeju Base Squadron, Seogwipo City Hall, and Marine Corps 93rd Battalion.

It was carried out to check the integrated defense posture and establish a rapid response system in preparation for infiltration by hostile forces via the sea and maritime terrorism around Hwasun Port.

For practical training analysis and inspection, a simulated vessel was actually mobilized to conduct on-site, scenario-based training to respond to various situations that could occur in the field.

A Seogwipo Coast Guard official stated, “To strengthen response capabilities against enemy maritime infiltration and establish maritime defense posture, we will continue to conduct joint drills with related agencies to achieve a flawless response system.”