"South Korea's Air Raid Drill Goes Unheeded by Citizens"

South Korea conducted its first nationwide air defense drills in six years to prepare for potential North Korean threats, but many citizens ignored the calls to seek shelter. Despite the blaring sirens and efforts by community leaders, pedestrians did not pay heed to the requests or rush to designated shelters. Public indifference and lack of interest in the drill raised concerns about preparedness for a crisis. The drills were reintroduced into the annual Ulchi civil defense exercises to improve responses to a North Korean attack or other emergencies.