Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Gori Nuclear Headquarters Conducts Joint Radiation Emergency Drill at Gori Unit 2
[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Du-yeol] Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Gori Nuclear Power Headquarters conducted the "Gori Unit 2 Radiation Disaster Joint Drill" at the Gori Unit 1 Power Plant Emergency Response Facility and Emergency Operations Facility (EOF) over two days starting from the 23rd.
The "Radiation Disaster Joint Drill" is a government-led exercise conducted under the Act on Protection and Radiation Disaster Countermeasures for Nuclear Facilities, aimed at early containment of radiation emergency incidents to protect the lives and property of the public and minimize the radiation impact on the environment.
More than 200 personnel participated in this drill, including radiation emergency responders and support staff from the Gori Nuclear Power Headquarters Unit 1 Power Plant. The drill was also conducted jointly with the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission, Ministry of the Interior and Safety, other government ministries, Busan City, Gyeongnam Province local governments, military, police, fire departments, and education offices.
The Gori Nuclear Power Headquarters focused on enhancing response capabilities during emergencies and verifying the effectiveness of disaster prevention measures and resident protection strategies by conducting the drill in cooperation with various related organizations.
In particular, the drill included a "Radiation Contamination Patient Emergency Medical Relief Drill" simulating a radiation leak accident, an "Emergency Power Supply Drill using a Mobile Power Generation Vehicle," and a "Mobile Diesel-Driven Pump Truck Supply Drill for Emergency Water Supply," strengthening on-site response capabilities to quickly restore the power plant and minimize damage to surrounding areas in case of emergencies.
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Lee Kwang-hoon, head of the Gori Nuclear Power Headquarters, who led the drill on-site, said, "The drill, conducted as if it were a real situation, was a good opportunity to check the collaboration system for radiation disaster countermeasures and confirm the usefulness of the measures. We will continue training to become a safe Gori Nuclear Power Headquarters that can give confidence to local residents."
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