In modern society, people live a more abundant life than they did in previous times primarily because of the advances in science and information technology. However, global warming and other environmental problems trigger natural disasters beyond huma...
In modern society, people live a more abundant life than they did in previous times primarily because of the advances in science and information technology. However, global warming and other environmental problems trigger natural disasters beyond human control. These natural calamities take their toll on human beings and also bring about huge economic losses and mental afflictions. In Korea, typhoons and other various natural and human disasters occur every year. In particular, Korea was hit the hardest by typhoons Rusa and Maemi in 2002 and 2003, respectively. Recently, mountain fires hit the area of Goseong and Yangyang, incurring huge property damages and burning part of the cultural legacy of the Naksansa Temple. The most urgent issue in disasters like these is supplying the necessary food and dwellings to disaster stricken victims. Physical necessities and temporary shelters should be provided to give psychological stability to those victims who have abruptly lost their stable dwelling places Likewise, in addition to ordinary dwelling facilities or temporary dwelling facilities, humans` basic and physiological needs should be resolved, and social and cultural necessities should be simultaneously provided. This research studied the basic elements of planning temporary housing for disaster victims, as well as on social and cultural factors. Cases of existing temporary dwelling facilities and their status were also surveyed and analyzed, while problems and directions for improvement were identified. Solutions were presented to provide much improved residential sites and stable residential environments to disaster victims. The government and various related institutions are expected to find this research useful as a guideline in establishing measures on temporary dwelling facilities under their disaster restoration programs.