Seoul Signs MOU with Capital Defense Command and Seoul Police Agency to Strengthen Crisis Response Capabilities

Integrated Defense Conference Held on August 5; Strengthening Inter-Agency Cooperation
Demonstration of Cutting-Edge Field Response Equipment Including Drones
National Intelligence Service Briefs on "North Korea Situation Forecast"; Seoul Metropolitan Government Reports on "Eulji Exercise"

The Seoul Metropolitan Government has signed a cooperation agreement with the Capital Defense Command and Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency to strengthen its collaborative system, aiming to better prepare for crisis situations and security threats.

Scene from the 2025 Integrated Defense Meeting. Provided by the Seoul Metropolitan Government

On the morning of August 5, at the Seoul Fire Academy in Eunpyeong-gu, the Seoul Metropolitan Government held the Integrated Defense Conference and signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the two agencies. The agreement is designed to facilitate mutual response in the event of an integrated defense emergency or urgent situation. Through this agreement, the city plans to enhance inter-agency cooperation and further strengthen its practical capacity for integrated response.

The Integrated Defense Conference is held annually and brings together key personnel responsible for national defense elements to assess the integrated defense posture and discuss ways to improve it. This year, Mayor Oh Se-hoon chaired the conference as the head of the Integrated Defense Council, with council members, as well as officials from the military, police, and fire departments, in attendance.

Prior to the meeting, an equipment exhibition and demonstration was held, presenting the latest field response equipment using cutting-edge technologies such as drones and artificial intelligence (AI). These demonstrations featured participation from the Fire and Disaster Headquarters, the Capital Defense Command, and the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency.

The National Intelligence Service delivered a briefing on 'North Korea Situation Forecast,' the Capital Defense Command presented the 'Development of Anti-Drone Systems,' and the Seoul Metropolitan Government provided a report on preparations for the Eulji Exercise. Afterward, experts in integrated defense shared their opinions and the collaborative system was reviewed.

Mayor Oh stated, "Close cooperation among all agencies is critical to effectively respond to various types of crises and security threats," adding, "We will do our utmost to protect the lives and safety of citizens under any circumstances."

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