Korea, Rep of

The study explores how rising ambient temperatures in South Korea affect suicide attempts and violence, projecting increases under climate change scenarios.

This study examines the impact of risk communication on LGBTQ+ communities during the COVID-19 outbreak in South Korea, where detailed personal information shared for contact tracing led to further stigmatisation.

This policy brief examines the responses of the Republic of Korea to urban heat problems at national and city levels. The Korean experience can inform feasible entry points for refining and scaling up urban heat interventions in the coming years.

This study analyzed volcanic ash risks associated with large volcanic eruptions in the vicinity of the Korean Peninsula, focusing on assessing the risk and interconnectivity of different areas in the facilities sector

This study aimed to investigate the status of disaster risk reduction for coastal communities in South Korea by looking at government practices and testimonies from residents.

The study analysed existing flood control projects across Asia, focusing on their contributions to regional flood resilience. The researchers examined flood resilience indicators used and evaluated their strengths and limitations.

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.

In this study of flood risk management in Seoul, South Korea, the authors examined challenges and opportunities for citizens to participate in flood risk governance, through documents, interviews, and surveys.