Citation

Ha KM. Environ. Impact Assess. Rev. 2016; 57: 1-9.

Affiliation

Department of Emergency Management, Inje University, 197 Inje-Ro, Gimhae-City, Gyeongnam, 50834, Korea.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016)

DOI

10.1016/j.eiar.2015.11.002

PMID

32287655

PMCID

PMC7115314

Abstract

In Korea, there is a pervasive feeling of invincibility to the point that people and organizations do not believe that disasters can strike them. This has impact on the level of preparedness for disasters. This study aims to delve into how Korea has to change its governmental policies/practices with some private partners' efforts to mitigate disaster risks. A case study was utilized as the major methodology by comparing exclusive management with inclusive management. These two approaches have been comparatively analyzed via four variables, namely the central government, the local governments, the incident commander, and other stakeholders. The major finding is that Korea's practices and policies have to evolve from the current exclusive management into future-oriented inclusive management. Moreover, the importance of communication, cooperation, collaboration, and multi-discipline coordination is discussed. Additionally, the problem of reductionism and equal participation among all stakeholders, as well as the resistance from vested interests, are recognized and elaborated for Korea and the international community.

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Language: en

Keywords

Case study; Disaster management; Exclusive management; Inclusive management; South Korea