A study on a national response framework for Korea

Kyoo-Man Ha, PhD, CEM; Hyeon-Mun Oh, B. Engr, FE/EIT

doi:10.5055/jem.2012.0114

Authors

Kyoo-Man Ha, PhD, CEM
Hyeon-Mun Oh, B. Engr, FE/EIT

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5055/jem.2012.0114

Keywords:

national response framework, basic plan on national safety management, the United States, Korea

Abstract

This study reviews the organization of Korean emergency management and compares it with the structure used in the United States. The article maintains that Korea could improve its emergency response by implementing a national response framework (NRF). The United States began to set up its NRF in 2008 to enable it to respond to all kinds of hazards, with roles and responsibilities allocated to each stakeholder. Conversely, an NRF has not been implemented in Korea. The analysis utilized both literature review and interviews. The related implications are examined in terms of four components: (1) the concept of the NRF, (2) the roles of the major players, (3) emergency support functions, and (4) networking and coordination.

Author Biographies

Kyoo-Man Ha, PhD, CEM

Department of Emergency Management, Inje University, Korea.

Hyeon-Mun Oh, B. Engr, FE/EIT

Audit & Inspection Bureau, Ministry of Public Administration and Security, Korea.

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