2680 Organizations Conduct 'Safe Korea Training' by 25th... Disaster Response System Inspection

1433 Training Sessions Conducted by 300 Agencies Including Central Ministries
Awards and Financial Support Granted to Outstanding Agencies and Employees

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced on the 13th that it will conduct the '2022 Safe Korea Training' nationwide for two weeks from the 14th to the 25th.

Marking its 18th year, the Safe Korea Training is a nationwide exercise to check the disaster response system in order to minimize damage to the public from disasters. Although it was scaled down and simplified over the past two years due to COVID-19, this year, 2,680 related organizations including private companies and groups will participate under the leadership of 300 institutions such as central government ministries, local governments, and public institutions, conducting a total of 1,433 training sessions.

This year's training focuses on strengthening practical response capabilities through surprise drills, complex situation preparedness drills, and drills to master public action guidelines. To this end, the 'surprise drills,' which do not disclose training information such as the time and situation messages in advance, will be expanded to check each institution's disaster response posture.

Additionally, to provide user-centered training, a 'Public Experience Group' including local residents, students, and disaster-vulnerable groups will be formed to participate in all stages of the training such as planning, observation, and evaluation. Training on public action guidelines to improve avoidance and coping abilities in emergency situations will also be conducted. Furthermore, a central evaluation team composed of private experts will be formed to assess the training status of each institution, and awards and financial support will be given to outstanding institutions and employees.

Kim Seong-ho, Director of the Disaster Safety Management Headquarters, said, “The best way to respond quickly to disasters is to conduct repetitive training regularly,” and added, “We ask for active interest and participation in education and training conducted at workplaces, schools, and other nearby places during the Safe Korea Training period.”

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