'How many people are aware of what to do in the event of a North Korean missile attack, earthquake or fire?' asked one South Korean paper in an editorial.
The 20-minute drill, which began at 2 p.m. , was aimed at"preparing for a quick evacuation in the event of an air raid attack such asA man holds a display gun during a civil defense drill against possible attacks by North Korea, in a subway station in Seoul on August 23, 2023.As sirens went off across South Korea, pedestrians were instructed to move to nearby shelters or underground facilities. There are around 17,000 designated shelters across the country.
"If North Korean soldiers suddenly invade, confusion will lead to more casualties," said barista Ahn Tae-hong, adding:"That is why we must train well.""We are always in confrontation with North Korea, but we've become too complacent about it," he told Agence France-Presse.One person on social media wrote:"I heard the siren so I just cranked up my music louder.
"It is no exaggeration to say that the Korean people's ability to prepare for disasters is close to '0,'" the paper said in an editorial.
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