Overview
- · It provides for statutory support programs for affected people and disaster-affected areas.
- · It specifies the eligibility criteria, duration, methods, and procedures for each type of support.
- · It establishes a coordinated support system, including a support and memorial committee and a victim support group.
Key Content
- · The Act defines the responsibilities of the central and local governments for disaster and safety management and establishes a disaster management system, including central and local disaster and safety countermeasure headquarters.
- · It covers safety management plans, safety inspections, emergency rescue, and other measures for disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.
- · It also provides for the declaration of special disaster areas, recovery of disaster-affected areas, and support for the livelihoods and psychological recovery of affected residents.
Key Definitions - Article 3
Disaster
Disaster
Natural Disasters
Typhoon A tropical cyclone bringing strong
winds and heavy rain
Flood Flooding caused by heavy rain, strong
winds, high waves, storm surges, etc.
Earthquake
Ground shaking caused
by
movement of the Earth’s crust (including volcanic activity)
Heat wave Damage caused by abnormally
high temperatures
(including cold waves, heavy snow, droughts, etc.)
Man-Made Disasters
Fire Damage caused by fire, collapse,
explosion, etc.
Traffic accidents
Road, aviation
and maritime accidents
Infectious disease
Outbreak of
infectious diseases and livestock infectious diseases
Crowd crush A mass
gathering crowd accident
Disaster Management
Disaster Management
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Prevention
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Preparedness
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Response -
Recovery
Safety Management
Safety Management
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Protection of life and
property -
Safety standards -
Safety inspection -
Safety education and
training
Emergency Rescue
Emergency Rescue
Emergency measures taken by rescue agencies and supporting agencies
Vulnerable Groups
Vulnerable Groups
Living in conditions of vulnerability to Disasters
Children
Older adults and people with limited mobility
Persons with disabilities
People with low incomes
Governing Legislation
- · Framework ACT ON the management of DISASTERs and safety
- · Effective 22 July 22 2026; Act No. 21313 (amended on 21 January 21 2026)
- · Enforcement Decree: Presidential Decree No. 36516 (amended on 21 July 2026)
