South Korean emergency personnel are expected to respond to a simulated radiological attack on the island of Jeju tomorrow, Asia Pulse reported (see GSN, June 27).
The scenario for South Korea's first "dirty bomb" response drill would involve retaking a boat seized by terrorists. The terrorists would detonate a mock dirty bomb, forcing crews to cordon off the area, evacuate bystanders and begin to decontaminate the site, according to the South Korean Education, Science and Technology Ministry.
The exercise is expected to involve more than 200 local and national government officials, the South Korean coast guard, the Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety, fire crews and nearby schools and hospitals.
"It should give authorities a chance to check their action plan in case of an attack and help raise public awareness about terrorism," said Lee Ki-sung, nuclear division chief for the South Korean ministry
(Asia Pulse/Individual, Nov. 17).