KISTEP 브리프 102 - 지진재난 대응 기술

Summary

Globally, and particularly in South Korea after the Gyeongju (2016) and Pohang (2018) earthquakes, there's a growing recognition of earthquakes as a significant disaster factor, necessitating effective response strategies for large-scale damage in densely populated urban environments. This KISTEP brief analyzes domestic and international trends in earthquake disaster response technology, policy, and R&D investment to propose key preparations for South Korea. The nation is actively enhancing its seismic observation network and improving its early warning system, notably reducing earthquake alert times from 15-25 seconds in 2017 to 5-10 seconds by 2021, indicating ongoing progress in disaster preparedness.

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