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  "id": 15839340,
  "title": "'Smart camp' system built at Hanbit Unit in South Sudan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/smart-camp-system-built-at-hanbit-unit-in-south-sudan-15839340",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T03:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/defense/20261021/smart-camp-system-built-at-hanbit-unit-in-south-sudan"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Army has unveiled a smart camp system at the Hanbit Unit's military base in South Sudan, aimed at bolstering the safety and efficiency of U.N. peacekeeping troops. This advanced technology-driven camp integrates various essential functions such as surveillance and facilities management through information and communications technology (ICT). A ceremony to mark the establishment of this innovative camp was held on Tuesday, marking the first of its kind among U.N. peacekeeping bases globally, as per the Army. The implementation of smart camp technology is anticipated to bolster the safety and operational efficiency of peacekeeping troops while simultaneously minimizing environmental impact. The South Korean government first proposed this smart camp model for U.N. peacekeeping operations during a peacekeeping ministerial conference in Seoul in 2021. Since then, the Army has implemented this project by selecting the Hanbit Unit as the pilot site. At the event, the Army demonstrated the key functionalities of the smart camp system.",
  "summary": "The Army said Wednesday it has built a \"smart camp\" system using advanced technology at a military base of the Hanbit Unit deployed in South Sudan for a U.N. peacekeeping mission in an effort to enhance the safety of troops. A smart camp is an advanced system that integrates various functions needed to operate a military base, such as surveillance and facilities management, by applying…",
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        "title": "'Smart camp' system built at Hanbit Unit in South Sudan",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "'Smart camp' system built at Hanbit Unit in South Sudan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/smart-camp-system-built-at-hanbit-unit-in-south-sudan-15842831",
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