
qualifications: PhD
contribution: Analysis and interpretation of data, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting of manuscript
position: Research Professor

qualifications: PhD
contribution: Study conception and design
position: Principal Scientist

contribution: Acquisition of data
position: PhD Candidate
Introduction of Chairperson Yun-Jeong Cha Korea Institute for Safety and Culture Education Center Chairperson Yun-Jeong Cha of the Korea Institute for Safety Culture Education is a distinguished scholar and practitioner who has completed the Ph.D. coursework in Crisis Management at Chungbuk National University. She has dedicated her career to bridging academic research and practical implementation in the fields of safety culture, crisis response, and community resilience, making significant contributions to both academia and society. Academic Background Completed Ph.D. coursework in Crisis Management, Chungbuk National University Specialized in multi-dimensional determinants of crisis, crisis trajectory theory, and preventive/intervention strategies Conducted extensive research on youth school dropout, suicide prevention, community safety networks, and emergency medical systems Major Achievements & Contributions Promotion of Safety Culture Developed and implemented experiential safety education programs for elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as for local communities across Korea Designed age-specific safety curricula (children, adolescents, seniors), fostering long-term safety awareness and cultural change Linking Theory and Practice Applied crisis management theories to address real-world issues such as youth academic discontinuation, suicide intervention, and emergency response systems Established interdisciplinary collaboration models connecting academia, local governments, and public institutions Leadership in Emergency Medical & Crisis Response Projects Spearheaded initiatives in cooperation with Chungbuk National University Hospital, local governments, and fire departments to build AI-based emergency medical systems and smart city safety projects Led programs for emergency triage, smart patient transfer systems, and life-respect networks Social Contributions Developed a multi-stakeholder response network for suicide attempt survivors, engaging families, medical staff, and experts Enhanced public awareness through environmental, disaster, and safety education campaigns, strengthening community resilience Comprehensive Evaluation Chairperson Yun-Jeong Cha is recognized as a leader who integrates academic expertise with practical leadership in safety culture and crisis management. With her strong academic foundation from Chungbuk National University and her dedicated service as head of the Korea Institute for Safety Culture Education, she continues to play a pivotal role in establishing sustainable safety systems and advancing national and regional crisis response capabilities.

qualifications: PhD
contribution: Drafting of manuscript, Critical revision
position: Professor
Professor Sang-Chul Kim is a distinguished physician-scientist and educator in the field of Emergency Medicine at Chungbuk National University College of Medicine and a professor at Chungbuk National University Hospital in South Korea. His work integrates clinical emergency medicine, injury prevention, and health systems innovation with advanced information and communication technologies (ICT) to strengthen prehospital and hospital emergency medical services. Professor Kim has led numerous regional and national projects, including the ICT-based Emergency Medical Service (ICT-EMS) initiative in medically underserved regions, which has been recognized as a pioneering model for data-driven emergency response and hospital coordination. His research also extends to trauma systems, sudden cardiac arrest prevention, AI-based triage systems, and tele-emergency care innovation. In addition to his academic contributions, Professor Kim serves on the Law and Policy Committee of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine, the Editorial Board of the Korean Automobile Safety Association, and the Korean Society for Disaster Medicine, actively contributing to the advancement of public safety and health policy. An accomplished researcher, Professor Kim has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals such as Injury Prevention, Rural and Remote Health, and the Traffic Injury Prevention. His leadership in multidisciplinary collaboration bridges medicine, technology, and public policy to build safer, smarter emergency medical systems both in Korea and internationally.
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