Status of Establishment of the Implementation Plan according to the First National Injury Prevention and Control Plan

This study examines the progress and current status of the "First National Injury Prevention and Control Plan (2026-2030)" and the annual Injury Implementation Plan established following the implementation of the Act on Injury Prevention and Control. It also highlights the importance and policy implications of this national plan within an evolving policy environment, addressing national injury-related issues such as traffic accidents, falls, and suicide.

In the initial stages of plan development, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency distributed guidelines and standardized forms to local governments and conducted written and oral consultations. In addition, it systematized existing injury prevention projects and analyzed regional injury incidence status and key response mechanisms, which were subsequently shared with stakeholders. The policy implementation process was reviewed using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research, a representative framework in action science.

Relevant ministries and local governments established implementation plans under the Act on Injury Prevention and Control, reflecting their major programs and regional characteristics. At the central level, 44 detailed tasks were identified across 14 ministries. At the city/province level, implementation plans were established for all 17 local governments. Nationwide, the leading causes of injury-related deaths were self-harm/suicide, traffic accidents, and falls/slips. However, their distribution varied across regions. Accordingly, effective plans were formulated through consultations to ensure that the injury status of each local government was reflected in the implementation plans.

These implementation plans play a critical role in translating the comprehensive strategy into practice and strengthening central-local cooperation. Continuous improvement and a self-monitoring framework are essential for the system's success.