Seoul: Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Monday visited the command in charge of defending the capital area to inspect military readiness for air defense, counterterrorism, and other contingencies, the defense ministry said.

According to Yonhap News Agency, Ahn made the visit to the Capital Defense Command in southern Seoul, where he urged the command to focus on its "innate mission" in order to restore public trust. "Now is the time to move beyond the scars of the Dec. 3 insurrection and, with a spirit of self-reliance, devote ourselves to the core mission of defending the capital," he emphasized.

The defense chief also toured the Joint Air Defense Operations Center to evaluate the air defense posture following the recent relocation of the presidential office. Additionally, Ahn visited an anti-terrorism unit under the command, urging it to maintain readiness against potential terror threats.