Busan Transportation Corporation Awarded for Excellence in Establishing Emergency Preparedness Measures

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Busan Transportation Corporation (President Lee Byung-jin) announced on the 6th that it was selected as an outstanding institution in the ‘2024 Emergency Preparedness Establishment Meritorious Government Awards’ hosted by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, and received the Prime Minister’s Institutional Commendation, the only one among local public enterprises nationwide.

This award is given to individuals and organizations with outstanding achievements in emergency preparedness, including efficient management of emergency resources such as mobilization resources and technical personnel, establishment of mobilization plans, and conducting training, evaluated among central government ministries, local governments, and key management target companies. The corporation was recognized for strengthening emergency response readiness, including damage recovery for normal operation of urban railroads during emergencies, establishing a stockpile management system, and mobilizing personnel.

Busan Transportation Corporation is taking a commemorative photo after receiving an award for excellence in establishing emergency preparedness. Photo by Busan Transportation Corporation

The corporation has established a more perfect emergency response environment through systematic emergency preparedness in cooperation with related organizations by conducting Eulji exercises, Hwarang training, and Disaster Response Safety Korea training linked with cities, counties, police, and fire departments in 2024. During the Eulji exercise chaired by the head of the institution in August, the effectiveness of the emergency response plan was verified to enhance the corporation’s response capabilities.

Lee Byung-jin, President of Busan Transportation Corporation, said, “We will do our best to ensure the safety of citizens in various crisis situations by systematically managing stockpiled materials and mobilization resources prepared for crisis situations and strengthening cooperation with cities, counties, police, and fire departments.”

Busan Transportation Corporation is conducting regular disaster preparedness drills. Photo by Busan Transportation Corporation

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