‘Changwon Special City Integrated Defense Council’ ... Establishing a Strong Defense Posture
Agency-Specific Presentations on Countering North Korean Missile Provocations and Cyber Threats
On the 30th, Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam held the '2023 1st Quarter Changwon Special City Integrated Defense Council' at the Citizen Hall.
Presided over by Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, the meeting was attended by over 40 members and officials of the Integrated Defense Council, including military, police, and fire departments. The agenda included a security video screening, a forecast of North Korea's threats to South Korea, and thematic presentations on integrated defense by each institution.
Changwon Special City held the "2023 1st Quarter Changwon Special City Integrated Defense Council" at the Citizen Hall on the 30th.
View original imageThrough this meeting, the city conducted thematic presentations by each institution on two main topics emphasized at the 56th Central Integrated Defense Meeting held on February 8: ▲Measures to protect residents against North Korea's nuclear and missile threats and high-intensity provocations ▲Measures to strengthen preparedness and capabilities against terrorism and cyber threats. In-depth discussions were held on these topics to establish a robust integrated defense posture.
Mayor Hong stated, “In this severe situation where strategic provocations such as North Korea's potential 7th nuclear test and intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launches continue, and various cyber attacks and terrorism threats are increasing, we must strengthen the comprehensive security posture of the region involving civilians, government, military, and police to prepare for security threats.”
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He added, “In May this year, a nationwide civil defense drill will be conducted for the first time in six years, followed by large-scale actual exercises such as the Hwarang Exercise in July and the Ulchi Exercise in August. Therefore, I hope thorough preparations, continuous communication among related agencies, and comprehensive public awareness campaigns will be carried out to conduct effective drills.”
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