South Korea Plans To Improve Anti-drone Capabilities At Main Ports

JAKARTA - South Korea's Ministry of Maritime Affairs said by the end of last month it had signed an agreement with local port authorities to increase anti-drone capabilities at local ports amid growing security concerns posed by unauthorized drones.

Under the agreement, Korea plans to operate anti-drone systems at ports in Busan, Incheon, and Ulsan next year, according to the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, quoted from The Korea Times November 14.

The system is also planned to be built in Yeosu, 316 kilometers south of Seoul, in 2026.

The Ministry of Maritime Affairs said the system would consist of equipment to identify drone approaches, such as radar, cameras to radio frequency scanners, along with vandals that could disable them.

"As seen in recent wars, drones have emerged as a significant threat," said Maritime Affairs Minister Kang Do-hyung.

"Therefore, we need to immediately prepare an illegal drone approach and penetration in ports, which are the main facilities for this country," said Minister Kang.

"The national defense system will be further strengthened if we succeed in building an anti-drone system in the main ports," he added.