{
  "id": 8187511,
  "title": "PM calls for thorough readiness for security threats",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/pm-calls-for-thorough-readiness-for-security-threats",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T06:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260918/pm-calls-for-thorough-readiness-for-security-threats"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Friday, Prime Minister Han Seong-sook emphasized the need for thorough preparedness to address security threats and unforeseen circumstances. She addressed this during a review of the Ulchi civil defense exercise, which involved approximately 580,000 officials from around 4,000 government agencies and institutions. The exercise aimed to evaluate the nation's readiness for potential conflicts and emergencies. Prime Minister Han highlighted that the current security situation is more complex and uncertain compared to any other period in history. She noted that various conflicts are ongoing globally, necessitating readiness for emerging threats like drones and cyberattacks. Prime Minister Han stressed that for the government to maintain its functions and safeguard lives and safety during a crisis, comprehensive preparations and regular training during peaceful times are paramount.",
  "summary": "Prime Minister Han Seong-sook called Friday for thorough readiness to respond to security threats and other contingencies, saying the security environment Korea faces is more complex and uncertain than ever before. Han made the remark during a meeting to review last month's Ulchi civil defense exercise, which involved some 580,000 officials from about 4,000 central and local government agencies…",
  "key_points": [
    "Prime Minister Han Seong-sook stresses thorough readiness for security threats.",
    "Ulchi civil defense exercise involved 580,000 officials from 4,000 agencies.",
    "Complex global conflicts require readiness for drones and cyberattacks."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The prime minister's call for thorough readiness signals a shift in the government's approach to security threats, emphasizing proactive preparation over reactive measures in response to an increasingly complex global landscape.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "PM calls for thorough readiness for security threats",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/pm-calls-for-thorough-readiness-for-security-threats-8188917",
        "published": "2026-09-18T05:54:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "PM calls for thorough readiness for security threats",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/pm-calls-for-thorough-readiness-for-security-threats-8189593",
        "published": "2026-09-18T06:32:04.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}