Forest Safety Corporation Newly Designated as a Public Institution
The Korea Forest Disaster Safety Technology Corporation (Forest Safety Corporation) has been newly designated as a public institution. The Forest Safety Corporation was launched in April as a specialized agency for responding to forest disasters, bringing together the Korea Association for Forest Fire Prevention Technology, the Korea Association of Sabo Engineering, and the Forest Pest Monitoring Center of the Korea Forestry Promotion Institute.
The Korea Forest Service announced on November 11 that the Forest Safety Corporation had been designated as a public institution following deliberation and approval by the Public Institution Management Committee of the Ministry of Finance and Economy.
Exterior view of the Korea Forest Disaster Safety Technology Corporation building. Korea Forest Service.
View original imageWith its designation as a public institution, the Forest Safety Corporation will be subject to public-sector management systems, including management disclosures and customer satisfaction surveys.
This is expected to enhance transparency and accountability in the agency's operations and strengthen its support for forest disaster prevention and response by drawing on integrated professional personnel and equipment, as well as accumulated technical expertise.
Since its launch, the Forest Safety Corporation has supported surveys, research, education, training, and technology in the areas of forest fires, landslides, and forest pests and diseases.
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Park Eunsik, head of the Korea Forest Service, said, "The Forest Safety Corporation's designation as a public institution is an important achievement that will advance the integrated support system for forest disasters and strengthen the agency's public service role and accountability. The Korea Forest Service will do its utmost to protect the lives and property of the public from forest disasters through efficient agency operations and professional, science-based support."
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