"Terror and Disaster Preparedness Perfected" ... Changwon Special City Conducts Real Training Linked to Chungmu Exercise

Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam conducted the '2022 Chungmu Training Linked Actual Exercise' with Doosan Enerbility.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Song Jong-gu] Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam demonstrated perfection by conducting realistic drills to prepare for terrorism and disasters.

On the 20th at 3 PM, Changwon City held the '2022 Chungmu Training Linked Actual Drill' at Doosan Enerbility.

The purpose of this drill was to enhance the substance of training through actual exercises that effectively prepare for terrorism and disasters that may occur during wartime and peacetime at the nationally important facility Doosan Enerbility, and to strengthen crisis response capabilities by raising local residents' awareness. The drill lasted for one hour.

Participating organizations included Doosan Enerbility, the 39th Division Changwon Battalion, Gyeongnam Police Agency Special Forces, Jungbu Police Station, Seongsan Fire Station, Korea Electric Power Corporation, KT, Korea Gas Safety Corporation, and nine other institutions with over 100 participants.

The drill assumed a terrorist attack by unidentified terrorists at the Doosan Enerbility main building, involving rescuing hostages captured by terrorists and suppressing the terrorism. During the process, a fire caused by explosives broke out, leading to life rescue and fire suppression. Subsequently, power and communication networks in the building were restored, gas safety inspections were conducted, and damage recovery was carried out using mobilized construction machinery. Afterward, a debriefing was held to identify problems and improvement measures.

Jo Myeong-rae, the 2nd Deputy Mayor of Changwon Special City, said, "This drill serves as an opportunity to emphasize that establishing an organic cooperation system among civilians, government, military, and police is crucial to effectively respond to terrorism and disasters that may occur during wartime and peacetime. We hope everyone will do their best to protect citizens' lives and property through immediate response to urgent terrorism and disaster incidents."

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