Preparing for Complex Disaster Situations... Korea National Oil Corporation Conducts Disaster Response Safety Korea Drill

Jointly Hosted by the Ministry of Industry at 'Geoje Oil Depot'

Korea National Oil Corporation (President Kim Dong-seop) conducted the "2023 Disaster Response Safe Korea Drill," led by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy on the 14th at the Geoje Oil Storage Base.

This drill simulated a complex disaster scenario involving a crude oil supply crisis caused by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a crude oil tank fire and explosion due to lightning strikes, and a wildfire. It was conducted as a surprise drill to evaluate the cooperation system with related agencies and the practical emergency response capabilities.

Kim Dong-seop, President of the Korea National Oil Corporation, is presiding over the Safety Korea Training meeting at the Geoje Storage Base.

As a key player in energy security, the Oil Corporation used this drill to assess its ability to respond to the release of stored oil at the oil storage base in emergencies, focusing on prioritizing public safety and minimizing damage through rapid disaster response and recovery in the event of natural disasters.

Using the national disaster safety communication network, communication with related agencies was strengthened rapidly, and a citizen experience group composed of local residents participated in the drill to directly assess capabilities in rescue operations, wildfire containment, and recovery.

The Oil Corporation also conducted evacuation training for local residents in cooperation with the Jisepo Fire Station, providing education on evacuation methods and the use of breathing towels to 161 teachers and students of nearby Ilun Elementary School in case of fire.

President Kim Dong-seop stated, "As the agency responsible for disaster management, the corporation performs its role unwaveringly even in actual disaster situations," and urged, "Please ensure thorough inspection and improvement of the disaster safety management system with a sense of mission to protect the oil storage base, a national critical infrastructure, and to uphold energy security."

More than 120 personnel from 13 organizations, including the corporation, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, Geoje City, Geoje Fire Station, Geoje Police Station, Korea Forest Service, and the 1st Battalion of the 117th Army Brigade, participated in the drill.

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