Over 300 Equipment Including Helicopters, Armored Vehicles, and Drones Deployed

On the afternoon of the 23rd, Gyeongsangnam-do conducted the 2023 Eulji Exercise representative actual training at the Namgang Dam branch of Korea Water Resources Corporation in Jinju.


According to Gyeongnam Province, about 250 people participated in the comprehensive drone terror response training at the nationally important facility, Namgang Dam, including Governor Park, the commander of the 39th Division, the head of the Gyeongnam branch of the National Intelligence Service, the head of the Public Safety Department of the Gyeongnam Police Agency, Jinju Mayor Jo Gyu-il, and local residents.


A comprehensive drone terror response training, the 2023 Eulji Exercise representing Gyeongnam Province, is being conducted at the Namgang Dam Branch of Korea Water Resources Corporation in Jinju, Gyeongnam. <br>[Photo by Gyeongnam Provincial Government]

A comprehensive drone terror response training, the 2023 Eulji Exercise representing Gyeongnam Province, is being conducted at the Namgang Dam Branch of Korea Water Resources Corporation in Jinju, Gyeongnam.
[Photo by Gyeongnam Provincial Government]

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▲ To improve the ability to respond to new types of attacks such as drones on nationally important facilities essential for conducting a national total war ▲ To minimize material and human damage by strengthening protection functions ▲ To enhance crisis management capabilities through the establishment of a cooperative system among civilians, government, police, and fire departments.


The training proceeded with an overview explanation, followed by suppression of enemy special forces, response to drone explosive terror, joint initial actions by military and police, joint rescue and fire suppression training by related agencies, and involved more than 300 pieces of equipment across 21 types including fire helicopters, armored vehicles, and drones.



Park Wan-su, Governor of Gyeongnam Province, is speaking about the 2023 Eulji Exercise, the comprehensive drone terror response training representing Gyeongnam Province. <br>[Photo by Gyeongnam Provincial Government]

Park Wan-su, Governor of Gyeongnam Province, is speaking about the 2023 Eulji Exercise, the comprehensive drone terror response training representing Gyeongnam Province.
[Photo by Gyeongnam Provincial Government]

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Governor Park Wan-su said, “This training demonstrates the importance of initial actions by on-site managers and organic cooperation among civilians, government, military, police, and fire departments in mission execution,” adding, “We will accurately grasp the changed security environment to enhance our ability to respond properly and improve our capabilities to deal with threats such as drones.”


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