This spring, the occurrence of wildfires in South Korea has been notably concerning, with data indicating a significant rise in incidence rates. According to the National Forest Research Institute, from January 1 to February 22, 2023, the country has recorded 140 wildfire incidents, which represents a 42.9% increase from the average of 98 incidents during the same period over the previous ten years. Particularly troubling was the record set on January 21, where 12 incidents were reported in a single day, marking the highest daily total for February. Moreover, the area affected by these fires has dramatically surged, covering 247.1 hectares up to February 10, compared to just 15.6 hectares during the same timeframe last year.