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http://dx.doi.org/10.15683/kosdi.2019.06.30.223

A Review on Disaster Response through Critical Discourse Analysis of Newspaper Articles - Focused on the November 2017 Pohang Earthquake  

Lee, Yeseul (Interdisciplinary Program of Social Economy, Ewha Womans University)
Jeon, HyeSook (Center for Climate/Environment Change Prediction Research, Ewha Womans University)
Lee, Kwonmin (Center for Climate/Environment Change Prediction Research, Ewha Womans University)
Min, Baehyun (Department of Climate and Energy Systems Engineering, Ewha Womans University)
Choi, Yong-Sang (Center for Climate/Environment Change Prediction Research, Ewha Womans University)
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Journal of the Society of Disaster Information / v.15, no.2, 2019 , pp. 223-238 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: This study aims at exploring implications of discourse and social practice produced by various stakeholders in politics, economy and society to provide useful material for effective disaster response in South Korea. Method: Applying the Critical Discourse Analysis model of Fairclough, this study analyzes the newspaper articles of three domestic press companies mainly about the November 2017 Pohang earthquake. Results: As a result, first, the three media companies point out the low effectiveness of disaster response manuals and evacuation training. Second, strengthening shelter services and expanding support for the victims are important for recovery from the earthquake. Third, to prevent the future damages, they suggest the implementation efforts to improve the seismic design and short message service based disaster alert system. Conclusion: Based on the findings, this study suggests to improve the practicality and effectiveness of disaster prevention measures, establish an organic and integrated disaster response system, emphasize the roles and participation of citizens, check the responsibility of experts, and make the media to form sound discourse on disaster response.
Keywords
Fairclough; Critical Discourse Analysis; Pohang Earthquake; Newspaper Article; Disaster Response;
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