The Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) conducted training to assess the government's response system in the event of a communications disaster scenario.
On October 30, MSIT announced that it held the '2026 Broadcasting and Communications Complex Disaster Safety Training' in collaboration with relevant agencies and the four major telecom companies (SK Telecom, KT, LG Uplus, and SK Broadband) at KT's Guro Office and the Seoul and Sejong government buildings.
The training simulated a complex disaster scenario where communication facilities were incapacitated due to a drone attack causing fires and power outages, leading to widespread service disruptions across multiple telecom providers. The exercise aimed to minimize inconvenience to the public and economic losses while ensuring a swift recovery of daily life through a comprehensive government response system.
During the field training, initial responses included rescue operations, fire suppression, and protection of communication facilities. Following this, procedures were assessed to prevent the spread of damage and to restore communication services quickly through cooperation among telecom operators. Demonstrations included the installation of mobile base stations and temporary restoration of internet and IPTV services using 5G networks.
Measures to protect users were also evaluated to maintain essential services such as mobile phone calls, internet access, and card payments, even in the event of communication disruptions. Disaster roaming and the opening of disaster Wi-Fi were reviewed. A demonstration was conducted to support payments using smartphone tethering, simulating a scenario where small businesses faced interruptions in card transactions.
In the discussion segment, real-time sharing of recovery efforts and strategies to minimize damage were assessed. Topics included securing essential communications for emergency medical services, support for recovery personnel and equipment, providing alternative communication methods in affected areas, and informing the public.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and ICT Lee Jong-ho emphasized, "Communication infrastructure is a core facility that supports the daily lives and economic activities of the public, as well as the foundation of an AI-driven society." He added, "It is crucial to maintain communication services as much as possible and to restore them swiftly in various disaster situations." He also stated that improvements identified during this training would be incorporated into the actual disaster response system.
On October 30, MSIT announced that it held the '2026 Broadcasting and Communications Complex Disaster Safety Training' in collaboration with relevant agencies and the four major telecom companies (SK Telecom, KT, LG Uplus, and SK Broadband) at KT's Guro Office and the Seoul and Sejong government buildings.
The training simulated a complex disaster scenario where communication facilities were incapacitated due to a drone attack causing fires and power outages, leading to widespread service disruptions across multiple telecom providers. The exercise aimed to minimize inconvenience to the public and economic losses while ensuring a swift recovery of daily life through a comprehensive government response system.
During the field training, initial responses included rescue operations, fire suppression, and protection of communication facilities. Following this, procedures were assessed to prevent the spread of damage and to restore communication services quickly through cooperation among telecom operators. Demonstrations included the installation of mobile base stations and temporary restoration of internet and IPTV services using 5G networks.
Measures to protect users were also evaluated to maintain essential services such as mobile phone calls, internet access, and card payments, even in the event of communication disruptions. Disaster roaming and the opening of disaster Wi-Fi were reviewed. A demonstration was conducted to support payments using smartphone tethering, simulating a scenario where small businesses faced interruptions in card transactions.
In the discussion segment, real-time sharing of recovery efforts and strategies to minimize damage were assessed. Topics included securing essential communications for emergency medical services, support for recovery personnel and equipment, providing alternative communication methods in affected areas, and informing the public.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and ICT Lee Jong-ho emphasized, "Communication infrastructure is a core facility that supports the daily lives and economic activities of the public, as well as the foundation of an AI-driven society." He added, "It is crucial to maintain communication services as much as possible and to restore them swiftly in various disaster situations." He also stated that improvements identified during this training would be incorporated into the actual disaster response system.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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