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The increasing frequency of extreme weather conditions driven by climate change has elevated the advancement of wildfire response technologies to a national priority. This study analyzes the current status of South Korea’s wildfire management technology from a technical perspective and, by comparing it with technology adoption cases in major developed countries—namely the United States, Canada, the European Union (EU), Australia, and Japan—aims to identify strengths and areas for improvement in Korea’s wildfire management system. The comparative analysis employed a four-layer technological framework consisting of: (1) satellite-based technologies, (2) drones and robots, (3) ground sensors and cameras, and (4) AI, prediction, and digital twins. In-depth interviews were also conducted with 40 wildfire field experts to collect and analyze field-centered technical improvement needs. The findings indicate that South Korea has high technological maturity in ICT platforms, AI-based ground monitoring, and predictive modeling; however, technological gaps with leading nations remain of wildfire-dedicated satellites and nationwide integrated operation of autonomous and swarm drone and robot systems. In-depth interviews with field experts identified limited accessibility in mountainous terrain and confusion in communication among response agencies as key constraints. Based on these findings, this study proposes five policy directions: establishing an integrated public-private satellite data service, building a nationwide wildfire detection sensor and AI camera-drone integrated operation system, developing a Korea-type wildfire digital twin, formulating a pre- and early-stage wildfire proactive response strategy, and expanding mountainous terrain-specialized robotic operations. The results are expected to provide directional guidance for advancing South Korea’s wildfire management technological framework in an evolving disaster environment and to lay the groundwork for future international cooperation and technology export.

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Abstract
Introduction
Research background: the need to analyze wildfire management systems from a technical perspective
Materials and Methods
Design of the evaluation framework
Comparison criteria and analytical approach
South Korea’s wildfire management technology
Results
Comparative analysis of wildfire management technology by country
Expert opinion survey
Discussion
Field diagnosis and improvement directions for South Korea’s wildfire management system from a technical perspective
Conclusions
Short-term priorities (years 1-3)
Medium-term priorities (years 3-7)
Long-term priorities (years 7+)
Acknowledgements
References

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저자

• Jong-Hyo Lee [ Climate Disaster Research Department, Korea Research Institute on Climate Change, Chuncheon 24239, Republic of Korea/ Department of Public Administration, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea ]
• Do-Hyung Lee [ Climate Disaster Research Department, Korea Research Institute on Climate Change, Chuncheon 24239, Republic of Korea ] Corresponding Author
• Dae-Gun Han [ Climate Disaster Research Department, Korea Research Institute on Climate Change, Chuncheon 24239, Republic of Korea ]
• Ji-Hye Choi [ Climate Disaster Research Department, Korea Research Institute on Climate Change, Chuncheon 24239, Republic of Korea/ Environmental Science Major, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea ]
• Won Seok Jang [ Department of Ecological Landscape Architecture Design, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea ]

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간행물

표지보기 관심저널 등록

• 간행물명

  Journal of Forest and Environmental Science [산림과학연구]

• 간기

  계간

• pISSN

  2288-9744

• eISSN

  2288-9752

• 수록기간

  1981~2026

• 등재여부

  KCI 등재

• 십진분류

  KDC 526 DDC 634