Yangyang County to Conduct Disaster Response Safe Korea Training... Strengthening Disaster Response Cooperation System
Field and Discussion-Based Training with Relevant Agencies
Strengthening Disaster Response Cooperation Systems
Yangyang County in Gangwon Province will conduct the "2025 Disaster Response Safe Korea Training" on September 23 at 2 p.m. at the Yangyang Sports Complex and the Disaster Safety Situation Room at the county office.
The Disaster Response Safe Korea Training is a nationwide exercise designed to check initial response procedures and cooperation systems among relevant agencies in preparation for various potential disasters. It aims to strengthen practical response capabilities and enhance the public’s ability to respond to emergencies.
This year’s exercise will involve a total of 19 public, private, and military organizations and groups, including Yangyang County, Yangyang Fire Station, Sokcho Police Station, Korea Electric Power Corporation Yangyang Branch, Korea Airports Corporation Yangyang Branch, Army Unit 1799, Chambeet Sokcho City Gas, Yangyang County Volunteer Center, Korean Red Cross Yangyang District Council, Yangyang County Volunteer Fire Brigade Association, and Sokcho Bogwang Hospital. More than 300 participants and over 40 pieces of equipment are expected to be mobilized.
The drill will simulate a complex disaster scenario in which a magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurs in the northeastern part of Yangyang County, causing the collapse of structures at the Yangyang Sports Complex and localized fires, resulting in casualties and facility damage.
Key response measures will include receiving and disseminating the situation report, initial response actions, and the operation of an on-site integrated support headquarters. The exercise will also involve discussions on efficient response and support strategies, and the development of rapid on-site recovery plans in cooperation with relevant agencies.
Additionally, the Disaster Safety Situation Room at the county office will establish a Disaster Safety Countermeasures Headquarters to conduct monitoring, situation assessment meetings, and discussion-based training linked to the field drill, in order to evaluate real-time response capabilities.
In particular, to increase public interest and participation in disaster response training, a citizen experience group will be operated during this exercise. The group, recruited through a public announcement, will consist of six members including one leader, and will directly participate in observing and evaluating the training process to enhance its effectiveness.
Prior to the exercise, the county established a close cooperation system with relevant agencies through preliminary meetings and two rounds of consulting. Through realistic, field-oriented training that closely resembles actual situations, the county plans to strengthen the crisis management capabilities of public institutions.
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A county official stated, "We expect to strengthen disaster response capabilities and raise safety awareness by conducting realistic, field-oriented training based on close cooperation with relevant agencies. Improvements identified during the training will be incorporated into the disaster-type manuals to further enhance our disaster preparedness posture."
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