An integrated approach to UNDRR's Making Cities Resilient (MCR) strategy and critical infrastructure system in the era of climate crisis: the case of Cheongju city

This study comprehensively analyzed the integration of disaster management strategies and urban master planning in Cheongju, employing the 10 core essential elements of the Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR 2030) framework as a benchmark. The findings reveal that Cheongju is equipped with an array of safety-focused organizations and teams, alongside an urban master plan that is underpinned by thorough vulnerability assessments.

However, it identified critical areas requiring enhancements, including the establishment of more coherent organizational structures and processes, the development of more inclusive safety planning for vulnerable populations, and the bolstering of institutional capacities to fortify urban resilience. Beyond diagnosing the current state of disaster management and urban planning in Cheongju, this study makes significant contributions by pinpointing areas needing improvement, offering recommendations for advancing urban disaster resilience, and framing these findings within the broader context of urban disaster management practices in Korea and beyond, suggesting a pathway for future research and policy development.