Ministry of the Interior and Safety Forms Permanent Consultative Body Among Disaster Response Agencies

Improving Smooth On-Site Coordination Systems During Disasters

The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced on the 9th that it will establish and operate a 'Permanent Consultative Body for Disaster Response Agencies' to build an organic cooperation system among disaster response agencies responsible for disaster sites and to strengthen initial response capabilities.

The permanent consultative body held its first meeting on the same day and agreed to share the goal of establishing a joint cooperation foundation related to disaster response policies and enhancing communication.

Going forward, the permanent consultative body will discuss ▲joint disaster response among police, fire services, and local governments, ▲activation of the disaster safety communication network, ▲joint training among the Coast Guard, fire services, and Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMAT), and strengthening maritime emergency response, ▲and the promotion of tasks related to the 'Comprehensive Plan for National Safety System Reform,' such as the declaration of disaster situations by provincial governors.

Lee Hangyeong, Director of the Disaster Management Office at the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, stated, “To prevent large-scale casualties at disaster sites, initial responses including emergency rescue and emergency medical services must operate quickly and systematically,” and added, “The permanent consultative body will actively play a role to protect the lives and safety of the public through effective initial responses even in unexpected disasters.”

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