President Lee Jae-myung presided over a full meeting of the Eulji National Security Council (NSC) on August 18, stating, "Creating a peace where conflict is unnecessary is of utmost importance, but we must also prepare for the worst-case scenarios."
Chief Presidential Spokesperson Kang Yu-jeong reported in a written briefing that President Lee reviewed the nation's mobilization capabilities in the event of war, as well as the procedures and measures for transitioning various agencies to wartime operations.
President Lee urged that the Eulji Exercise be conducted as a practical drill to protect citizens and ensure national security during emergencies.
He emphasized that the Eulji Exercise is defensive in nature, aimed at safeguarding the lives and safety of the public. "We have no intention of attacking North Korea or escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula through the Eulji Exercise," he stated.
The president pointed out that past training methods should not be repeated as mere routine. This suggests a need for practical preparedness training that reflects recent changes in the nature of warfare and the security environment.
He instructed, "Do not repeat the Eulji Exercise as it has been done in the past; prepare for realistic drills that reflect the current state of warfare. We must be ready to protect our citizens, regardless of the situation that arises."
Additionally, he reiterated that the fundamental purpose of the Eulji Exercise is not to target specific entities but to maintain the safety and peaceful daily lives of the people.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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