Yeosu City Selected as an 'Excellent Institution' for Establishing Integrated Defense Posture

Joint Demonstration Exercise Utilizing Unmanned Systems

Participation in Technology Development for Unmanned Surface Vessels in Maritime Surveillance

Yeosu City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Jeong Gi-myeong) announced that it was selected as the only outstanding institution for establishing an integrated defense posture in Gwangju and Jeollanam-do, receiving an institutional commendation from the Integrated Defense Headquarters Commander (Joint Chiefs of Staff Chief).

According to the city, this award evaluated the integrated defense capabilities and operational abilities of the military, local governments, reservists, civil defense forces, police, coast guard, fire services, and nationally important facilities.

Yeosu City was selected as the only excellent institution for establishing an integrated defense posture in Gwangju and Jeonnam, receiving an institutional commendation from the Commander of the Integrated Defense Headquarters (Joint Chiefs of Staff).
Photo by Yeosu City

In the evaluation, the city was recognized last year for achievements such as ▲updating integrated defense regulations ▲establishing and operating the integrated defense support headquarters ▲sharing video information at the integrated control center during operational situations.

In particular, by utilizing unmanned systems (unmanned surface vessels, unmanned aerial vehicles), the city secured initial response capabilities through joint emergency preparedness drills involving civilians, government, military, police, and industry-academia-research sectors, and received high scores for participation in the development of maritime surveillance unmanned surface vessel technology.

Jeong Gi-myeong, Mayor of Yeosu, said, “This award is the result of efforts by related organizations and citizens working together for a perfect integrated defense posture in the Yeosu area,” adding, “We will do our best to establish a regional integrated defense posture and ensure the safety of citizens against any threats.”

Meanwhile, Yeosu City was selected as the best local government in last year’s emergency preparedness Eulji exercise evaluation and received a presidential commendation.

Yeosu = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Cheol-hoon hss79@asiae.co.kr

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