Gwangjin-gu Awarded Seoul Mayor's Commendation for Integrated Defense Merit in 2024

Seoul City Awards Commendations to Organizations Promoting Integrated Defense Policies... Gwangjin-gu Only Autonomous District Recognized
Recognized for Establishing Civil-Military Joint Systems and Contributing to Local Defense and Security
Actively Promoting Local Security Enhancement Projects Including Free Transport Bus Support for Reserve Forces Training Grounds Starting This Year

Gwangjin-gu (District Mayor Kim Kyung-ho) announced that the Workplace Civil Defense Corps of Gwangjin-gu Office received the Seoul Mayor's Commendation for Integrated Defense Merit at the 2024 Seoul Integrated Defense Meeting held on the 28th of last month.

Seoul City annually selects and awards commendations to individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the development of integrated defense policies. This year, five organizations were selected in the group category, including the Workplace Civil Defense Corps of Gwangjin-gu Office, the 218th Brigade, Doksan 3-dong Reserve Forces Unit, Yongsan Police Station, and Geumcheon Fire Station. Among Seoul's autonomous districts, Gwangjin-gu was the only one to receive an institutional commendation.

Gwangjin-gu was recognized for its contributions to establishing local defense readiness and enhancing regional security capabilities through leading the Integrated Defense Council, fostering and supporting local reserve forces, revitalizing the Workplace Civil Defense Corps, and building a joint civil-government-military system.

In particular, during last year's Eulji Exercise period, the district systematically conducted actual training for dispersal and movement as well as civil defense evacuation drills within the government building, thereby establishing a robust emergency preparedness system.

Kim Kyung-ho, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, stated, "This award is the result of joint efforts by related organizations and residents to establish a perfect local defense posture," adding, "We will continue to maintain a close cooperative system among related agencies and play a leading role in regional integrated defense."

Meanwhile, in July of last year, the district enacted the 「Ordinance on Supporting Vehicle Operation for Reserve Forces Training Grounds in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul」 and has been promoting various projects to strengthen regional security, such as providing free transportation buses for reserve forces training grounds starting this year.

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