SEOUL, October 21 (AJP) - The final inspection of key military installations and other security facilities was conducted on Tuesday in preparation for next week's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, which is set to take place in southern South Korea.
Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) Jin Young-seung flew over the East Sea in a P-8 patrol aircraft and inspected a Marine unit in Pohang, emphasizing military readiness ahead of the multilateral gathering, which is scheduled to take place in the historic city of Gyeongju from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1.
He instructed soldiers and personnel to stay on alert and be prepared for various scenarios to ensure security, while emphasizing the importance of information sharing and coordination among relevant agencies to respond promptly to any emergencies.
The Ministry of National Defense has also been preparing to support the summit since July, with plans to deploy 2,660 personnel in Gyeongju and nearby areas to assist with maintaining order, providing interpretation services, VIP protection, and other security-related duties.
The ministry pledged to maintain vigilance and take all necessary measures to ensure the summit's success.
* This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP.
Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) Jin Young-seung flew over the East Sea in a P-8 patrol aircraft and inspected a Marine unit in Pohang, emphasizing military readiness ahead of the multilateral gathering, which is scheduled to take place in the historic city of Gyeongju from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1.
He instructed soldiers and personnel to stay on alert and be prepared for various scenarios to ensure security, while emphasizing the importance of information sharing and coordination among relevant agencies to respond promptly to any emergencies.
The Ministry of National Defense has also been preparing to support the summit since July, with plans to deploy 2,660 personnel in Gyeongju and nearby areas to assist with maintaining order, providing interpretation services, VIP protection, and other security-related duties.
The ministry pledged to maintain vigilance and take all necessary measures to ensure the summit's success.
* This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP.
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