The locations of emergency shelters meant to provide protection from North Korean missiles and artillery fire are now searchable on South Korean navigation apps, according to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.

The announcement last week aligns with the recent resumption of nationwide air raid defense drills, and follows a false evacuation alert in Seoul in late May that sparked panic among some locals unsure of where to seek shelter.

Until recently, civilians could only locate emergency shelters through government-issued websites. But since last week, popular navigation apps KakaoMap and Naver Map have listed the names and locations