Gwangju Mayor Park Kwan-yeol emphasized the need for a security posture that is as effective as real-life situations during the conclusion of the 2026 Eulji exercise on August 21.
At the '2026 Eulji Exercise Evaluation Meeting,' Mayor Park reviewed the key outcomes of the recent exercise and assessed the city's emergency response capabilities.
This year's Eulji exercise focused on enhancing the response capabilities of administrative agencies in preparation for emergencies and establishing proactive response systems against modern security threats.
Mayor Park initiated the exercise with an emergency assembly of public officials, followed by comprehensive training on building security, terrorism response, evacuation drills at the city hall, and civil defense training for air raid preparedness.
Notably, the terrorism response training involved collaboration among military, police, and fire departments to evaluate their respective action procedures and cooperation systems.
The training process was made public to raise citizens' awareness of security in emergency situations.
Additionally, discussions on key issues during wartime were held to explore local financial management strategies, and a simulation exercise based on documents and maps was conducted to review the administrative response procedures of local governments in emergencies.
Citizens observing the Eulji exercise voiced the need for ongoing assessments and improvements to ensure effective evacuation and collaboration among agencies during actual disasters or emergencies.
Mayor Park urged, “Please ensure that the discussions and skills practiced during this exercise can be executed swiftly and accurately in real situations.”
He also requested efforts to establish a more comprehensive emergency response plan and security posture to reassure citizens.
Meanwhile, Mayor Park plans to strengthen cooperation among relevant agencies and focus administrative efforts on establishing a reliable emergency preparedness system.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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