Terror Alert Raised Ahead of APEC... Nationwide 'Caution' from the 24th, 'Alert' in Gyeongju and Others from the 28th

Yonhap News Agency

The government will raise the terror alert level ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit to be held in Gyeongju.

On October 20, the Office for Government Policy Coordination announced, "After discussions among relevant agencies led by the Counter-Terrorism Center, it has been decided to raise the terror alert level starting October 24."

The alert level will be raised by one notch, from "Attention" to "Caution." This measure will be applied nationwide. In Gyeongju, the host city of the APEC summit, as well as in Busan, Daegu, Ulsan, and the entire Gyeongsang Province, the alert level will be further elevated from "Caution" to "Alert" from October 28 to November 1.

Accordingly, relevant agencies will strengthen security and patrols at major event venues and multi-use facilities. The joint response system among related organizations will also be further reinforced to enable immediate action in the event of an incident. During this process, traffic controls and expanded security screenings at airports and ports will be implemented.

The Office for Government Policy Coordination stated, "This measure takes into comprehensive consideration both domestic and international circumstances, as well as the heightened risk of terror threats during the event period," adding, "The aim is to establish a proactive response posture through close cooperation among relevant agencies."

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