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exercises, as well as the system for cooperation among relevant government agencies, are

being enhanced. The civilian–government–military integrated exercise aimed at the thorough
learning of procedures to respond to attacks and acts of terrorism, involving chemical and
biological weapons, takes place annually in connection with the Safe Korea Exercise, 24) UFG

Exercise, and Hwarang Training, 25) helping improve the national-level response capabilities
against such threats. Moreover, capabilities for joint response among relevant organizations
have been enhanced, and the system for their close cooperation has been strengthened through

the national radiological disaster prevention joint training 26) hosted by the Nuclear Safety and
Security Commission as well as the bioterrorism simulation drills 27) and bioterrorism evaluation
meeting hosted by the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

For early detection of and swift response to attacks and acts of terrorism involving chemical
and biological weapons, the nationwide preparedness and response posture against CBRN
threats will continue to improve with the development of warning transmission systems; systems
for surveillance, detection, identif ication, and information sharing; and decontamination and

medical treatment systems.

| Development of International Cooperation | The ROK Armed Forces is enhancing
response capabilities against threats of chemical and biological weapons through cooperation
and coordination with U.S. and international organizations.
Since 1997, ROK MND and U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) have operated the Counter-

Proliferation Working Group (CPWG)—a director general–level consultative body—and
involved both countries’ relevant organizations in the CPWG’s annual meetings to block the
spread of WMD and enhance joint response capabilities to counter threats in contingencies. The

24) It is an exercise aimed at strengthening the nationwide disaster preparedness posture, hosted by the Ministry
of the Interior and Safety, and participated in by other ministries, local governments, public organizations, and
citizens.
25) It is a comprehensive exercise for an integrated rear-area defense that is held on a biennial basis. The
government, military, police, and civilian sectors participate in the exercise to prepare against potential enemy
infiltrations and provocations in both peacetime and wartime.
26) It is an exercise conducted at each nuclear power plant by the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission and
local governments. It was launched in 2003 and is held every two years.
27) It is conducted in two different scales—a large-scale training conducted in the respective public health centers
of 17 metropolitan governments and a small-scale training carried out in 110 public health centers in the
country.

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