Lim Min-keun, the mayor of Ansan, emphasized on the 31st that "Eulji training is a key exercise for checking response systems in preparation for national emergencies and various disasters, ensuring citizen safety."
On this day, Mayor Lim held a '2026 Eulji Training Preparation Report Meeting' in the first conference room of the city hall, where he comprehensively reviewed the training preparations and inter-agency cooperation systems.
The mayor is working to establish a practical response system to prepare for national emergencies and complex disasters.
The meeting was attended by 23 senior officials who discussed detailed plans for the crisis management exercise scheduled for the 12th and the war preparedness training taking place from the 18th to the 21st, focusing on building a robust emergency response system capable of immediate action in real situations.
Mayor Lim stated, "We will prioritize the lives and safety of our citizens, thoroughly preparing for the exercise with a focus on establishing an integrated defense system that fosters organic cooperation among civil, military, and government entities and enhances on-site response capabilities."
This year marks the 58th iteration of the Eulji training, which is a government-led emergency preparedness exercise aimed at preparing for national emergencies and various disasters, according to the mayor.
The crisis management exercise will include the operation of the Integrated Defense Support Headquarters, meetings of the Integrated Defense Working Committee, and regional defense security discussions.
About 80 participants from civil, military, and government sectors will attend the security discussions to share local security issues and strengthen inter-agency cooperation in the event of a crisis.
Notably, the war preparedness training will involve 20 agencies, including Ansan City, with over 520 participants. Various practical programs will be conducted, including emergency assembly training in parks, operation of a comprehensive situation room for wartime, distribution training for general gas masks based on chemical and biological scenarios, and joint initial response training for potential drone terror attacks on school facilities.
Additionally, a nationwide civil defense evacuation drill organized by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety will also take place during this period.
Citizens have expressed that, given the recent series of disasters and changes in international circumstances, practical emergency preparedness training like Eulji is essential.
There is a prevailing expectation that practical training scenarios, such as those involving drone terror and chemical situations, will enhance crisis response capabilities and that the integrated response system among civil, military, and government will further strengthen the safety net for citizens.
Moreover, there are calls for sufficient guidance and publicity to ensure systematic training while minimizing inconvenience to citizens.
Meanwhile, Mayor Lim Min-keun added, "We will do our utmost to enhance crisis response capabilities through realistic training, making Ansan a safe city that protects the lives and safety of its citizens."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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