On the first day of the Eulji Training on August 18, the Gwacheon City Council visited the comprehensive situation room to inspect the emergency preparedness training and encourage the personnel involved.
According to the council, Chairperson Hwang Sun-hee and Council Member Yoo Bu-im visited the situation room to observe the training activities on the first day of the 2026 Eulji Training and presented care packages to the staff on duty.
This visit aimed to verify the community's response system in preparation for national emergencies and to identify any challenges and areas for improvement that may arise during the actual training process.
Chairperson Hwang emphasized the importance of strengthening response capabilities in advance to ensure prompt reporting and smooth cooperation among relevant agencies in the event of an emergency.
The Eulji Training is a nationwide emergency preparedness exercise designed to assess the response capabilities of the government, local governments, and related agencies in the event of war, disaster, or similar national emergencies.
This year's training will take place over four days, from August 18 to 21, simulating actual emergency situations to evaluate the roles and responsibilities of each agency, reporting and communication systems, and collaboration among relevant organizations.
As the Eulji Training progresses, citizens in the Gwacheon area generally agree on the necessity of training for emergency situations but express the need for careful management to minimize any inconvenience or confusion they may experience.
Citizens believe it is essential to assess how administrative and related agencies operate in real situations through emergency preparedness training, which is not typically encountered in daily life.
They particularly stress the importance of verifying communication systems and on-site responses among agencies in advance in case of sudden disasters or emergencies.
Chairperson Hwang stated, “I hope this Eulji Training will serve as an opportunity to thoroughly check our emergency preparedness and establish a robust local response system that remains steadfast in crisis situations. I also want to express my gratitude to all personnel working on-site for the safety of our citizens, despite the hot weather.”
Meanwhile, the city council plans to continue its legislative activities based on the feedback and improvements identified during this site visit to ensure the local emergency response system operates more effectively.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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