National Police Agency and Korea Aerospace University Hold Seminar to Strengthen Aviation Accident Response Capabilities

Discussion on Legal and Institutional Improvement Measures

The National Police Agency announced on the 27th that it held a joint seminar with Korea Aerospace University to strengthen capabilities in responding to aviation accidents.

At the seminar, the National Police Agency presented on "Police Response to the Jeju Air Passenger Plane Disaster and Legal and Institutional Improvement Measures" and "On-site Forensic Investigation of the Air Busan Passenger Plane Fire Accident." Korea Aerospace University discussed "Preparation of Aviation Accident Fact-Finding Reports," while an investigator from the Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board addressed "Analysis and Utilization of Flight Data Recorders in Aviation Accident Investigations."

The National Police Agency and Korea Aerospace University discussed ways to enhance their ability to respond to various incidents and accidents that may occur at airports or on aircraft. They also considered collaborating on amendments to relevant laws, such as the operation of a "Disaster Victim Identification Team" under the Framework Act on Disaster and Safety Management and the establishment of new regulations for institutional cooperation.

Hee-Young Heo, President of Korea Aerospace University, stated, "This seminar was a meaningful opportunity to share experiences and knowledge in responding to aviation accidents and to specifically discuss the capabilities needed in real-life situations. Moving forward, we will continue to support aviation safety experts, operate specialized training programs, and collaborate on legal and institutional improvements to help protect the lives and safety of the public."

A representative from the National Police Agency said, "As the main agency responsible for on-site forensic investigations of aviation accidents, victim identification, and cause analysis, we aim to meet public expectations by enhancing technical and legal expertise in aviation through academic and law enforcement cooperation. We will also continue to pursue legal improvements, such as establishing the operational basis for the Disaster Victim Identification System (K-DVI) and new regulations for cooperation among related agencies."

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