2) Promotion of measures against terrorism on ships and in ports

Based on the “Act on the Assurance of the Security of International Ships and Port Facilities”, security assurance is being carried out through ship inspections and through site inspection and PSC towards the approval of international ship security regulation, international ship security regulation, regulations regarding ships entering port, international ships and international port facilities. Additionally, considering the site inspection results of international port facilities and overseas security levels, further security measures are being carried out.

3) Promotion of measures against terrorism in aviation

In order to ensure the prevention of terrorism for aircrafts, our country has moved to a new aviation security system since April 2005, mainly in terms of security screening for passengers and baggage, the security improvement of aircraft and airport security reinforcement. Moreover, the aviation security system is being strengthened according to international standards prescribed by the Convention on International Civil Aviation. Under such circumstances, in order to deal with cases of terrorism and illegal intrusion both inside and outside

our country, as well as to prevent liquid explosives being carried onboard, the regulation of the liquid substances being carried out onboard for international flights is being implemented. Moreover, the construction of guardrails and pickets for risky spots of car intrusion in every airport are being promoted, as well as fences for preventing human intrusion. In addition, the installation of sensors has also expanded in airports to detect intruders quickly when there is an intrusion. Aviation security measures are being pushed forward continuously and strongly.

4) Promotion of measures against terrorism in automobiles

As measures against terrorism during peak seasons, instructions are being given to related business operators on the implementation of in-car inspections, patrol reinforcements inside and outside offices and garages, dispatch of security staff to major bus stops, etc.

5) Promotion of measures against terrorism in important facilities

At related river facilities, special attention is being paid to suspicious substances during river inspections and patrols, as well as to strengthen the entrance locks in dam management offices and embankment-monitoring passages. For related road facilities, in order to pay special attention to suspicious cars and substances, patrols on expressways and direct-controlled roads are being strengthened, and rubbish bins are removed or integrated. In national government parks, patrol reinforcement and actions calling for attention (e.g. notices) are being carried out. On construction sites, actions calling for attention (e.g. signboard installation) are being carried out.

## (3) Preventive measures against crimes regarding automobiles

In order to prevent the illegal acquisition and abuse of the Certificate of Particulars of automobiles, application procedures of certificate issuance have been made stricter in November 2007. As a principle, it is obligatory to clearly show not only the automobile registration number but also the frame number of the automobile.

## (4) Compatibility of security and efficiency in logistics

After the 9/11 Attacks, the security reinforcement of international logistics is being requested. On the other hand, there have been concerns about the negative effects on logistics smoothness, which may be induced by security reinforcement. Therefore, ahead of developed countries and international institutes, measures for realizing the compatibility of security and efficiency in