Abstract

This study analyzes the structural vulnerabilities of South Korea’s data center disaster response systems following repeated large-scale fires at the SK C&C Pangyo center and the Daejeon National Computing and Information Agency. The primary purpose is to propose multi-faceted improvement strategies across technical, operational, and institutional dimensions to ensure the continuity of essential national services. Utilizing a comparative case analysis methodology, the research identifies centralized infrastructure and formalistic disaster recovery operations as primary failure factors. The principal results advocate for technical advancements, including an Active-Active based continuous service framework and Battery Monitoring System (BMS) cycles shortened to under 10 seconds to enhance physical safety. Operationally, it suggests mandating automated failover response systems and regular real-world simulation drills assuming worst-case scenarios like total center destruction. Institutionally, the study proposes mandating remote backups through Service Level Agreement (SLA) standards and introduces a market-oriented policy incentive system that grants preferential points for government-led projects to encourage voluntary investment. These measures aim to shift disaster recovery from a mere regulatory compliance cost into a strategic investment that strengthens organizational digital competitiveness. Ultimately, establishing administrative compensation frameworks and prioritizing budget allocation for tiered disaster recovery implementation will secure national digital resilience and create a sustainable, proactive crisis management framework.