Seoul: Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Monday visited a special unit under the Capital Defense Command to inspect its readiness posture, the defense ministry said. Ahn made the visit to the security unit in charge of guarding the outskirts of Cheong Wa Dae, where he was briefed on operational updates from commanders at the command and control center.

According to Yonhap News Agency, during the visit, Ahn inspected the major security facilities of the designated special security zone and urged the troops to maintain the "utmost" surveillance posture. The defense chief also visited an air defense position to assess the troops' readiness against air defense operations, emphasizing the importance of adhering thoroughly to all processes.

Citing the growing importance of air defense operations amid emerging threats from unmanned aircraft and drones, Ahn called on troops to sustain a "watertight" air defense readiness posture capable of responding immediately under any circumstances.