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Background: The radiation safety regulation system, characterized by its critical and domestically tailored features, encountered unexpected challenges due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Accordingly, each country implemented diverse measures to ensure the continuous efficacy of its regulatory system. This study investigates the responses of five institutions concerning radiation safety, collecting data aiming to enhance preparedness through systematic procedure. Materials and Methods: The data were extracted from official documents or websites of respective regulatory bodies (RBs) that discussed their responses to the radiation safety regulation system from COVID-19. From this data, it was observed that each country responded uniquely based on its specific conditions. Results and Discussion: Due to the repercussions of COVID-19, the regulatory system faced challenges, particularly regarding on-site inspections. In response, many countries published COVID-19 annual reports, with a few set up dedicated websites addressing its impact on the radiation regulatory frameworks. This data observed the distinct and situation-specific approaches adopted by each country in response to the pandemic. Notably, several nations introduced digital technologies into their regulations, including remote systems and online methods, while also customizing their regulatory systems according to respective circumstances. Conclusion: A variety of responses from the national RB regarding the radiation safety regulation system after the outbreak of COVID-19 highlight the importance of crisis preparedness and indicate that the current regulatory system could be enhanced.

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Introduction
Materials and Methods
Results and Discussion
1. IAEA’s Comprehensive Approach: Adapting to theCOVID-19 Situation in Radiation Safety
2. Present Condition in the Radiation Safety RegulationSystem of Republic of Korea
3. Present Condition in the Radiation Safety RegulationSystem of Canada
4. Present Condition in the Radiation Safety RegulationSystem of Australia
5. Present Condition in the Radiation Safety RegulationSystem of France
6. Summary of Persistent Adaptations in RadiationSafety Regulation Systems amidst and beyondCOVID-19
Conclusion
Conflict of Interest
Acknowledgements
Author Contribution
References

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저자

• Euna Lee [ Department of Nuclear Engineering, College of Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea ]
• Chae-Eon Kim [ Department of Nuclear Engineering, College of Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea ]
• Yoonsun Chung [ Department of Nuclear Engineering, College of Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea ] Corresponding author

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• 간행물명

  방사선방어학회지 [Journal of Radiation Protection and Research]

• 간기

  계간

• pISSN

  2508-1888

• 수록기간

  1976~2026

• 등재여부

  KCI 등재,SCOPUS

• 십진분류

  KDC 559 DDC 629