Gyeonggi Province Conducts Full-Scale Drill for Localized Provocation in Paju

With North Korean provocations continuing on a daily basis, Gyeonggi Province conducted a full-scale drill against localized provocation in Paju on the 28th.

On the 28th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Gyeonggi Province jointly held a drill with the Army's 1st Division, Paju Police Station, and Paju Fire Station across four locations including the Imjin River Mangbae-dan area. The drill simulated actual situations involving casualties from North Korean military attacks, including resident evacuation, providing relief and accommodation for displaced residents, and casualty treatment measures.

A provincial official stated, "Gyeonggi Province held a meeting on the 20th with officials from 31 cities and counties to prepare against localized provocations and is taking all necessary precautions against North Korean military infiltration and provocations." The official added, "This full-scale drill is an important training to acquire action guidelines to protect oneself, and we urge all residents to actively participate."

The province plans to reflect any problems and effects identified from the drill results in detailed resident evacuation plans. Subsequently, drills against localized provocation are scheduled to be held in April in border areas including Gimpo City and Yeoncheon County.