Map apps add locations where South Koreans can shelter from North Korean attack



News Map apps add locations where South Koreans can shelter from North Korean attack Interior ministry says emergency facilities now easier to find, after false evacuation alert triggered panic in May Ifang Bremer July 4, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A North Korean artillery drill in March 2020 \| Image: Rodong Sinmun The locations of emergency shelters meant to provide protection from North Korean missiles and artillery fire are now searchable on South Korean navigation apps, according to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. The announcement last week aligns with the recent resumption of nationwide air raid defense drills, and follows a false evacuation alert in Seoul in late May that sparked panic among some locals unsure of where to seek shelter. The locations of emergency shelters meant to provide protection from North Korean missiles and artillery fire are now searchable on South Korean navigation apps, according to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. The announcement last week aligns with the recent resumption of nationwide air raid defense drills, and follows a false evacuation alert in Seoul in late May that sparked panic among some locals unsure of where to seek shelter. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Map apps add locations where South Koreans can shelter from North Korean attack

Interior ministry says emergency facilities now easier to find, after false evacuation alert triggered panic in May

Ifang Bremer July 4, 2023

Map apps add locations where South Koreans can shelter from North Korean attack

A North Korean artillery drill in March 2020 | Image: Rodong Sinmun

The locations of emergency shelters meant to provide protection from North Korean missiles and artillery fire are now searchable on South Korean navigation apps, according to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.

The announcement last week aligns with the recent resumption of nationwide air raid defense drills, and follows a false evacuation alert in Seoul in late May that sparked panic among some locals unsure of where to seek shelter.

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