The Review of the Government’s Response to COVID-19 - Focusing on the Intellegence Process -

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to check the Korean government's response to COVID-19 in 2020 through an information process, identify problems, and suggest solutions. This study examined the Korean government's initial response to COVID-19 and the ongoing crisis management process through a 5-step information process. The five-step information process looks at (1) the process of gathering information about COVID-19. (2) Look through the process of analyzing the collected information. (3) The status of information sharing among the responding organizations was checked, and (4) Infectious disease information was investigated how transparent, accurate, and timely information was disclosed. (5) The government continuously updated information and looked for management measures. As a result, in the event of an overseas infectious disease, the government strives to collect information more quickly, establish a professional manpower and analysis system, share information led by the government, establish a discreet and principled information disclosure system, and manage information through a system, continuous efforts for investment and research.