South Korea announces nationwide August civil-defence air-raid drill
The Interior and Safety Ministry announced a 2pm air-raid preparedness drill for 20 August, asking people to practise sheltering and yield to emergency vehicles.
Seoul’s companion notice scheduled a 20-minute exercise, including evacuation practice and limited traffic controls.
What changed
A scheduled preparedness exercise, not an actual attack warning.
Who this is for
People in participating areas, including Seoul residents and road users.
What the official guidance says
- Identify the designated civil-defence shelter nearest home or work.
Dates & context
The sources establish the announced schedule, not retrospective proof of completion. No household stockpiling-duration change is stated.
Read the original sources
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