# South Korean emergency response training initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-emergency-response-training-initiatives > Updated: 2026-08-31T22:04:03.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Emergency response and medical training initiatives have been conducted across various regions in South Korea. In Incheon, Geomdan-dong held a two-day training session on August 20 and 21 as part of the ‘2026 Ulchi Exercise Resident Participation Training.’ Led by the Geomdan Volunteer Fire Brigade, the program provided community leaders with theoretical and practical instruction in CPR and emergency reporting to strengthen local safety nets during natural disasters or wartime. In Seoul, district health centers participated in the ‘2026 Seoul Metropolitan Disaster Medical Education and Training Competition.’ The event evaluated the practical capabilities of rapid response teams from 25 autonomous districts. Gwanak-gu was awarded the Grand Prize for its performance in field response, triage, and situation management, while Eunpyeong-gu received the Excellence Award for its systematic execution of response procedures. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Seoul districts recognized for excellence in disaster medical response Seoul's Gwanak-gu and Eunpyeong-gu districts received top honors at the 2026 Seoul Disaster Medical Education and Training Competition for their emergency response capabilities. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/seoul-districts-recognized-for-excellence-in-disaster-medical-response ### 2026-08-24: Geomdan-dong conducts emergency CPR training for residents Geomdan-dong in Incheon held CPR and emergency response training for community leaders to improve local response capabilities during disasters or wartime. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/geomdan-dong-conducts-emergency-cpr-training-for-residents --- Cite as: South Korean emergency response training initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-emergency-response-training-initiatives