Established in August 2022, the Korea Association for Disaster Risk Reduction (KADRR) is a respected academic and public institution in the nation.
KADRR’s mission is to advance disaster management through scientific, IT, and mass-based approaches. It achieves this through various activities, including academic exchanges across different sectors related to disaster risk reduction, the dissemination of relevant scientific and technological knowledge, and the training of skilled professionals.
The association boasts a team of hundreds of qualified individuals with academic degrees, titles, and expertise in disaster management.
KADRR regularly hosts national scientific and technological presentations in the disaster management sector, showcases achievements, and conducts seminars to share experiences and insights from both domestic and international sources.
To enhance public awareness of natural disaster emergencies, KADRR conducts diverse publicity campaigns through national networks, mobile communication networks, newspapers, radio, and television.
According to Secretary General Kim Kwang Hyon, the association’s focus on effective, economical, and environmentally friendly disaster management methods has proven beneficial in practice. These scientific and technological achievements and experiences contribute positively to elevating the nation’s technical capabilities in disaster management and ensuring public safety.
With its noble ideal of “For independent civilization and safety of mankind!”, KADRR is committed to fostering comprehensive and practical scientific and technological exchanges and collaborations with international academic institutions in the disaster management sector. The association remains dedicated to fulfilling its responsibilities faithfully.