South Korean President Yoon Seong-yeol: North Korea may provoke provocation ahead of April general election. He pointed out that such provocations are expected, and emphasized that he would take all possible precautions to respond.
The meeting was attended by officials from the government, local governments, military, police, and other organizations, and discussions included measures to protect citizens in the event of an attack by North Korea. Earlier this year, North Korean General Secretary Kim Jong-un called South Korea the "main enemy" and emphasized a confrontational stance.