Embassy Leads Joint Crisis Response Exercise with Korean Community and Korean Air
The exercise simulated a major aviation incident and reviewed procedures ranging from initial reporting and information sharing to family support and coordination with local authorities.
New Delhi, India – The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in India held a joint crisis response exercise on 28 November at its conference hall in New Delhi, aimed at strengthening the protection of Korean nationals living and travelling in the country.
The drill brought together the Embassy’s Overseas Safety Team, the Korean Association and Korean Air, marking a coordinated effort to reinforce the community’s preparedness for emergency situations.
The exercise simulated a major aviation incident and reviewed procedures ranging from initial reporting and information sharing to family support and coordination with local authorities. The Korean Association provided practical insight into difficulties that nationals may encounter during an emergency, while Korean Air outlined its internal contingency protocols, adding operational clarity to the scenario.
Police Consul Kim Hyun-su said the Embassy remained committed to safeguarding Korean nationals, noting that close cooperation with the Korean community and Korean Air was essential to delivering an effective response in real crises.
Lee Kwang-il, President of the Korean Association, described the exercise as an essential step towards improving the safety and welfare of Koreans in India. Korean Air’s New Delhi Station Manager, Son Dae-seon, added that while airlines maintain their own response systems, conducting joint simulations with the Embassy and the Korean community helped align responses and strengthen readiness.
The exercise is expected to enhance coordination among the three organisations and reinforce the broader safety network supporting Korean nationals in India.
