PHOTOS: Seoul officials, military leaders discuss anti-drone defense system
By Park Jong-hyeokPosted : June 24, 2024, 18:09Updated : June 26, 2024, 08:14
SEOUL, June 24 (AJU PRESS) – The Seoul city government hosted a forum on the defense of the capital against drone attacks from North Korea on Monday, involving government officials, military leaders and security experts.
The conference took place amid heightened tensions across the border after North Korea recently sent hundreds of balloons carrying garbage to the South, which raised alarms about the potential danger of unmanned flying vehicle attacks from Pyongyang.
The forum focused on cooperation among civilian sectors, the government and the military in establishing a system to defend against drone attacks.
It is the third time that the city government has hosted a security conference with the military, following two sessions held last year.
Participants included Mayor of Seoul Oh Se-hoon, Commissioner of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency Jo Ji-ho, and Commander of the Capital Defense Command Lee Jin-woo.
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon delivers opening remarks at a security forum at City Hall in Seoul on June 24, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok
This photo shows drone models introduced by Defense Ministry officials during a security forum at City Hall in Seoul on June 24, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon (right), Commander of Capital Defense Command Lee Jin-woo (center) and Commissioner of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency Jo Ji-ho applaud at a security forum at City Hall in Seoul on June 24, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon delivers opening remarks at a security forum at City Hall in Seoul on June 24, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok
Participants pose for photo at a security forum at City Hall in Seoul on June 24, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok