South Korea expands disaster response support using 60,000 professional engineers
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The Ministry of Science and ICT in South Korea is launching a new project to utilize the expertise of 60,000 professional engineers to solve disaster and safety problems.
This initiative aims to bridge the gap between laboratory research and practical field application by involving experienced engineers who can apply their technical skills directly to real-world challenges. The ministry plans to increase the budget for this project to 5.1 billion won next year, which is double the funding provided this year.
The program includes three main components: technology linking to bring existing research into the field, the application of new technologies, and the creation of an artificial intelligence platform to match disaster safety demands with available technical solutions. Specific focus areas for the technology linking project include issues like electric vehicle fires and urban flooding caused by extreme weather.
The ministry also added a new task to address risks during the demolition of old facilities, a process highlighted by recent construction accidents. The ministry stated it hopes these engineer-led projects will quickly improve public safety by putting developed technologies into active use at disaster sites.
