Gijang County, Busan Conducts "Intensive Radiation Disaster Prevention Training for Resident Protection Measures"

"Resident Safety First"
Practical Response Capabilities Tested Near Nuclear Power Plant

On November 6, Gijang County (Governor Jeong Jongbok) conducted the "2025 Intensive Radiation Disaster Prevention Training for Resident Protection Measures," simulating a radioactive leak accident at the Kori Nuclear Power Plant in the Jwacheon 2 Village area of Jangan-eup.

Gijang County is conducting intensive training on radiation disaster prevention. Photo by Gijang County

This training was organized by Gijang County, the location of the Kori Nuclear Power Plant, in accordance with the "Act on Physical Protection and Radiological Emergency Preparedness of Nuclear Facilities, etc." Governor Jeong Jongbok personally visited the site to supervise the training.

Approximately 160 participants took part in the training, including about 60 residents, Gijang County officials, firefighters, police officers, and members of civilian environmental monitoring organizations. The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission and Busan Metropolitan City conducted an overall evaluation of the training.

The training assumed a scenario in which a radioactive leak occurred at Shin-Kori Unit 1. It focused on Jwacheon 2 Village, which is included in the Precautionary Action Zone (PAZ) within a 5-kilometer radius of the nuclear power plant.

Response procedures in six key areas were practically tested: indoor evacuation guidance, resident relocation, operation of temporary shelters, distribution of thyroid protection tablets, and traffic control, among others.

The effectiveness of the collaborative response system among local agencies-such as the police, fire department, and public health center-was also verified by simulating unexpected situations, including the occurrence of fall and fracture patients.

Governor Jeong Jongbok stated, "Jwacheon 2 Village was newly included in the 5-kilometer precautionary action zone for nuclear power plants last year due to the development of Jangan New Town, which makes this training especially significant. As large apartment complexes are about to be occupied within the new town, we will continue to supplement realistic resident evacuation and relocation plans that reflect the characteristics of densely populated areas."

He added, "We will prioritize the safety of county residents and focus all administrative capabilities on establishing a robust radiation disaster prevention system that ensures peace of mind from nuclear power plants."

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