Security and Safety Control Unit Conducts Final Security and Safety Drill for APEC in Busan and Gyeongju

The Security and Safety Control Unit conducted a Full-Scale Exercise (FTX) on the 25th and 27th in the Gyeongju and Busan areas to prepare for security and safety measures for the 2025 APEC Summit. The photo shows a mobility drill to ensure the safe movement of visiting dignitaries from participating countries. Photo by the Presidential Security Service

In anticipation of the Gyeongju Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, the Security and Safety Control Unit announced on October 28 that it had conducted a comprehensive situation drill-Field Training Exercise (FTX)-to inspect security and safety readiness.

The FTX is a full-scale exercise simulating real-life scenarios, carried out to assess the seamless cooperation system among related agencies. Major organizations, including the Presidential Security Service, the National Intelligence Service, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the military, the police, the coast guard, and the fire department, participated in the drill.

The exercise took place over two days, on the 25th and 27th, in the Gyeongju and Busan areas. On the 25th, a mobility drill was held to ensure the safety and movement of the leaders of 21 member countries. The final inspection covered the entire process, from securing safety upon entry into Korean airspace, arrival at the airport, to transportation to accommodations and the summit venue, including vehicle routes, security lines, and emergency response procedures.

On the 27th, together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other relevant agencies, the overall security and safety measures at key event sites, such as the summit venue and the welcome banquet hall, were reviewed. Through this process, the immediate response system and situation reporting procedures in the event of unexpected incidents were reconfirmed. With this, the Security and Safety Control Unit has completed preparations for security and safety at the Gyeongju APEC Summit.

Hwang Inkwon, Chief of the Presidential Security Service and concurrently Chair of the Presidential Security and Safety Countermeasures Committee, stated, "Through this FTX, we have conducted a final inspection of all security and safety preparations for K-APEC. During the APEC Summit, we will ensure flawless K-style security and safety management, leaving no room for error, to support the successful hosting of this national event."