Gwangju City Holds Integrated Defense Meeting... Security Posture Reviewed

Establishing Organic Cooperative Response Among 30 Organizations

Gwangju City held the "2025 First Quarter Local Integrated Defense Meeting" to assess the security posture of the Gwangju area on the 28th of last month at the Chungmu Facility in City Hall. Photo by Gwangju City

Gwangju City announced on the 1st that it held the "2025 First Quarter Regional Integrated Defense Meeting" at the City Hall Chungmu Facility on the 28th of last month to inspect the security posture of the Gwangju area.

The meeting was attended by more than 30 regional organizations, including Gwangju City, the 31st Infantry Division, Gwangju Metropolitan Police Agency, and the Gwangju Branch of the National Intelligence Service, as well as civilian, government, military, police, and fire departments. The meeting was conducted as a thematic discussion on regional security issues, in connection with the Central Integrated Defense Meeting held on the 10th of last month.

The National Intelligence Service shared "Prospects for North Korea's Threats Against the South," while Gwangju City presented "2024 Integrated Defense Achievements and 2025 Strategic Directions." The 31st Infantry Division gave a presentation on "Assessment of Military Readiness in 2024 and Directions for 2025." In addition, practical measures were discussed regarding ▲ readiness and capacity enhancement against terrorist threats ▲ response strategies to North Korean cyber threats ▲ citizen protection measures in the event of disasters or calamities.

In particular, as new security threats such as North Korean cyber attacks and localized provocations using drones increase, the meeting served as an opportunity to strengthen the cooperation system among regional integrated defense agencies and to reaffirm the importance of regional security.

Bae Bokhwan, Director of Citizen Safety, stated, "In any crisis situation, all defense elements within the region will unite as one to respond swiftly and effectively, further safeguarding the safety of citizens and the security of the region."

Meanwhile, prior to the meeting, a commendation ceremony was held for the 503rd Brigade and the 1st Fighter Wing of the Air Force, which contributed to establishing the integrated defense posture, as well as for individuals recognized for their contributions to integrated defense by the Mayor of Gwangju.

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