Suwon Holds '2025 Second Quarter Integrated National Defense Conference'

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Suwon Special City held the '2025 Second Quarter Suwon Integrated National Defense Conference' on the 18th at the city hall Disaster and Safety Situation Room.

The conference was attended by Suwon Mayor Lee Jae-jun (chair of the Integrated National Defense Conference), Suwon City Council Chairman Lee Jae-sik, and 17 members of the civilian·government·military·police integrated defense committee. The meeting proceeded with the mayor's remarks, presentation of appointment certificates for new members, a report on regional stability measures, a report on military agenda items, and open discussions.

Mayor Lee Jae-jun presided over the conference, stating, "The most important thing in responding to disasters is close communication and active cooperation among members of the Integrated National Defense Conference." He added, "While there are disaster response manuals, it can be difficult to respond systematically when a disaster actually strikes. We can overcome crises when the committee members quickly share information, actively cooperate, and respond according to the manual."

He further stated, "We face a situation where nothing is certain due to tariff risks from the Trump administration in the United States, provocations from North Korea, and divided politics," urging, "Please make efforts so that Suwon's Integrated National Defense Conference can serve as the control tower for regional social security."

Meanwhile, Suwon's Integrated National Defense Conference holds quarterly meetings to establish regional integrated defense readiness and raise residents' security awareness. According to the Integrated Defense Act, local governments must organize and operate integrated defense conferences.