On August 20, the Uiwang City Council in Gyeonggi Province assessed the local emergency response capabilities and encouraged participants in the Eulji training exercise.
According to the council, members visited the site of the '2026 Eulji Training' set up in the city hall conference room to review the training progress and emergency preparedness.
All seven council members, including Chair Seo Chang-soo, attended the visit.
The '2026 Eulji Training' is an emergency preparedness drill aimed at enhancing the response capabilities of government, local authorities, military, and police in the event of a national crisis.
Uiwang City is using this training to evaluate its emergency response system, including procedures for transitioning to wartime conditions.
After receiving briefings from training officials on the current status and emergency response systems, the council members encouraged public officials and military and police personnel participating in the exercise according to their respective roles.
In particular, they expressed gratitude to the workers engaged in long hours of training under the hot weather and provided them with gifts.
They also urged the participants to carry out their duties effectively to protect citizens' lives and safety during actual crisis situations.
As the Eulji training progresses, the local community is increasingly focused on the importance of preparedness for emergencies and citizen safety.
Recently, the need for a rapid response system to disasters and various social crises has gained prominence, prompting not only administrative agencies but also citizens to recognize the necessity of emergency preparedness.
Citizens hope that the Eulji training will strengthen the safety net in their community, as it allows administrative bodies and related agencies to simulate real situations and review their roles and response procedures.
Additionally, there are calls for the training to lead to effective initial responses, citizen guidance, and information sharing among agencies in the event of an actual emergency, rather than being a one-time event.
Chair Seo Chang-soo emphasized that the '2026 Eulji Training' is crucial for citizen safety and national security, stating, 'Peace must be maintained through preparation and effort.'
He expressed gratitude for the dedication of the workers participating in the training despite the heat and added, 'I hope this training establishes Uiwang City's integrated defense posture to respond quickly and accurately to emergencies.'
Meanwhile, the city council plans to continue monitoring key sites related to citizen safety and to enhance the local emergency response capabilities and safety net through its legislative activities.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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