Gwangju University Holds Academic Conference to Explore Disaster and Terrorism Response Strategies

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] A conference exploring regional disaster and terrorism response measures was held at Gwangju University (President Kim Hyuk-jong).

The Gwangju University Institute for National Security, Disaster, and Anti-Terrorism Research announced on the 23rd that it held the '2021 Joint Academic Conference' on the 22nd at the Hosimgwan Small Auditorium on campus, jointly with the Korean Association for Terrorism Studies, the Korean Society of Disaster Safety, and the Gwangju Metropolitan City Citizen Safety Office.

Through this conference themed on disaster and terrorism response measures for mega-city safety, Gwangju University decided to take the lead in revitalizing research related to disaster and terrorism response fields.

Additionally, to organize research areas and systematize convergence research in related fields, the university plans to operate the Gwangju City 'Disaster Safety Capability Center' on a consignment basis.

The conference, attended by disaster-related personnel from Gwangju Metropolitan City, Gwangju Metropolitan Council, local police agency, 31st Division, Gwangju Metropolitan Fire Headquarters, Red Cross Gwangju-Jeonnam Branch, and domestic experts in disaster and terrorism fields, was conducted in three parts.

The first part included a welcome speech by Gwangju University President Kim Hyuk-jong, congratulatory remarks by Moon Beom-su, Director of Gwangju City Citizen Safety Office, and Kim Yong-jip, Chairperson of Gwangju Metropolitan Council, a special lecture by Professor Song Chang-young of Gwangju University, and the reading of the 'Pan-Citizen Disaster Safety Promotion Group' resolution.

The second part featured a keynote presentation by Professor Lee Man-jong of Howon University from the Korean Association for Terrorism Studies, followed by presentations on 'Mega-City Security and Disaster Response' by Professor Lee Ki-hoon of GIST, 'Metropolitan Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Terrorism Response' by Dr. Park Jae-wan of the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Disaster Research Institute, 'Cyber Terrorism Threats and Response' by Professor Jeon Woong-ryeol of Gwangju University, and 'Drone Terrorism Response in Multi-use Facilities' by Professor Baek Jong-soon of Gwangju University.

The third part, moderated by Professor Song Chang-young of Gwangju University who gave the special lecture, concluded with discussions and Q&A sessions on ▲ Gwangju City Citizen Safety Office's 'Introduction to Gwangju Metropolitan City's Disaster and Terrorism Response Policies' ▲ Korean Society of Disaster Safety President Kim Moon-mo, Professor at Shingu University, on 'Mega-City Disaster Response Measures' ▲ Professor Moon Hyun-chul of Chodang University on 'Mega-City Security and Disaster Fields' ▲ Professor Lee Man-jong of Howon University on 'Cyber, CBRN, and Drone Terrorism Response.'

President Kim Hyuk-jong said, "Our society is exposed to various disaster and accident risks, and recently, a sudden building collapse occurred in Gwangju resulting in the loss of precious lives. It is very meaningful that the attendees gathered here to discuss disaster and terrorism response measures together. I hope that through this academic conference, Gwangju City can become a safer society than any other region."

Meanwhile, on the same day, the Gwangju University Institute for National Security, Disaster, and Anti-Terrorism Research held a commissioning ceremony for external expert advisory committee members in the fields of security, disaster, and anti-terrorism. In the security field, KIST Visiting Professor Kim Yong-woo, CEO Park Byung-ki of Enviro, and Ground Operations Commander Observer Joo Chang-hwan were appointed; in the disaster field, Kim Moon-mo, President of the Korean Society of Disaster Safety; and in the terrorism field, Lee Man-jong, President of the Korean Association for Terrorism Studies, were appointed respectively.

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