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재난안전법

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
  • Prevention

    Preventing the occurrence of disasters in advance

  • Preparedness

    Preparing in advance to respond to disasters

  • Response

    Prompt responding when a disaster occurs

  • Recovery

    Restoring affected areas and daily life after a disaster

Safety Management

Safety Management
  • Protection of life and
    property

    Ultimate goal
    of safety management

  • Safety standards

    Technical standards applied to the manufacture
    and maintenance of facilities
    and materials (Article 3(4)2)

  • Safety inspection

    Identifying and
    checking risks in advance

  • Safety education and
    training

    Activities to raise
    safety awareness

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)
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