South Korea to overhaul emergency alert system after fiasco

This comes after a text message sent to Seoul residents – in response to a North Korean satellite launch – was criticised as being unhelpful. - AFP

SEOUL, June 1 (Reuters): The South Korean government will overhaul the country's emergency alert system, news agency Yonahp reported on Thursday, after an erroneous message tied to North Korea's satellite launch this week led to confusion and complaints.

The Office for Government Policy Coordination, the interior ministry and the Seoul metropolitan government will discuss improvements, the report said, citing a senior government official.