ENFORCEMENT DECREE OF THE SPECIAL ACT ON SUPPORT OF SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS FOR STRENGTHENING NATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPETITIVENESS
Presidential Decree No. 18597, Dec. 3, 2004
Amended by Presidential Decree No. 20069, May 25, 2007
Presidential Decree No. 20740, Feb. 29, 2008
Presidential Decree No. 20993, Sep. 10, 2008
Presidential Decree No. 21203, Dec. 31, 2008
Presidential Decree No. 21214, Dec. 31, 2008
Presidential Decree No. 21551, jun. 25, 2009
Presidential Decree No. 22328, Aug. 11, 2010
Presidential Decree No. 22493, Nov. 15, 2010
Presidential Decree No. 22550, Dec. 27, 2010
Presidential Decree No. 22977, jun. 24, 2011
Presidential Decree No. 23547, Jan. 26, 2012
Presidential Decree No. 23644, Feb. 29, 2012
Presidential Decree No. 23788, May 14, 2012
Presidential Decree No. 23876, jun. 25, 2012
Presidential Decree No. 24216, Dec. 4, 2012
Presidential Decree No. 24314, Jan. 16, 2013
Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013
Presidential Decree No. 26534, Sep. 22, 2015
Presidential Decree No. 27506, Sep. 22, 2016
Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017
Presidential Decree No. 28799, Apr. 17, 2018
Presidential Decree No. 29033, Jul. 10, 2018
[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24216, Dec. 4, 2012]
| Article 2 (Scope of Scientists and Engineers) |
| 1. | A person who holds a degree conferred by a university in the field of natural sciences or engineering; |
| 3. | A person who is recognized to hold a degree or qualification equivalent to those referred to in subparagraph 1 or 2. |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24216, Dec. 4, 2012]
| Article 3 (Formulation of Master Plans) |
| (1) | The Minister of Science and ICT shall lay out guidelines for formulating master plans of nurturing and supporting scientists and engineers under Article 4 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as the “master plan”) in consultation with the Minister of Education, and shall notify such guidelines to the heads of related central administrative agencies and the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayors, Do Governors, and Special Self-Governing Province Governors (hereinafter referred to as “Mayors/Do Governors”), by the end of February of the year preceeding the year of beginning of the master plan. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (2) | The heads of related central administrative agencies and Mayors/Do Governors shall formulate a plan of nurturing and supporting scientists and engineers in the fields within jurisdiction in accordance with the guidelines under paragraph (1), and submit such plan to the Minister of Science and ICT. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (3) | The Minister of Science and ICT shall integrate and adjust the plan submitted pursuant to paragraph (2) to finalize the master plan pursuant to Article 4 (2) of the Act, and shall notify the heads of related central administrative agencies and Mayors/Do Governors of the master plan. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (4) | In order to formulate the master plan, the Minister of Science and ICT may request the heads of related central administrative agencies, Mayors/Do Governors, the heads of research institutes and colleges, and the heads of enterprises participating in a national research and development project to submit necessary documents. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (5) | “Important matters concerning the nurturing and supporting scientists and engineers prescribed by Presidential Decree” in Article 4 (3) 7 of the Act means the following matters: |
| 1. | Prospects for the supply of and demand for scientists and engineers; |
| 2. | Support for research activities of new excellent scientists and engineers; |
| 3. | Domestic and overseas training of excellent scientists and engineers; |
| 4. | Invitation of excellent foreign scientists and engineers. |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24216, Dec. 4, 2012]
| Article 4 (Formulation of Annual Implementation Plans) |
| (1) | The heads of related central administrative agencies and Mayor/Do Governors shall formulate an annual implementation plan for the fields within jurisdiction (hereinafter referred to as “implementation plan”) each year pursuant to Article 5 (1) of the Act, and submit such plan to the Minister of Science and ICT by February 15 of the pertinent year, along with a report on the outcomes of implementation of the plan for the preceding year. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (2) | The Minister of Science and ICT shall consult with the Minister of Education on the implementation plan under Article 5 of the Act with respect to the nurturing of scientists and engineers, before presenting the plan for review to the Presidential Advisory Council on Science and Technology under the Presidential Advisory Council on Science and Technology Act. <Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017; Presidential Decree No. 28799, Apr. 17, 2018> |
| (3) | Pursuant to Article 5 (3) of the Act, the Minister of Science and ICT shall notify the heads of related central administrative agencies and Mayors/Do Governors of the results of review on the implementation plan for the pertinent year as well as on the outcomes of implementation of the plan for the preceding year by April 30 of each year. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (4) | The heads of related central administrative agencies and Mayors/Do Governors shall reflect the results of review on the implementation plan as well as on the outcomes of implementation, notified pursuant to paragraph (3), in the implementation plan for the pertinent year. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013> |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24216, Dec. 4, 2012]
| Article 5 (Establishment of Comprehensive Information System regarding Scientists and Engineers) |
| (1) | In order to establish and manage a comprehensive information system regarding scientists and engineers under Article 6 (1) of the Act (hereafter referred to as the “comprehensive information system” in this Article), the Minister of Science and ICT shall perform the following activities: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> |
| 1. | The collection of information about scientists and engineers and the establishment and management of database thereof; |
| 2. | The development, establishment, and management of a comprehensive information distribution system regarding scientists and engineers; |
| 3. | Interconnection and cooperation with institutions that retain information about scientists and engineers; |
| 4. | Standardization of the classification system for the establishment of database of scientists and engineers and the distribution of such system; |
| 5. | Other activities necessary for the establishment of a comprehensive information system. |
| (2) | The comprehensive information system shall include each of the following information: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> |
| 1. | Statistics of the number of scientists and engineers by gender, majors, and the field of profession engaged in; |
| 2. | Statistics of the number of students enrolled in colleges, majoring in natural science and engineering, by grades, gender, master and doctoral degree courses, field of major, and profession they desire to be engaged in; |
| 3. | Information about the demand from enterprises, colleges, and research institutes (hereinafter referred to as “industrial, academic, and research circles”) for scientists and engineers by fields; |
| 4. | Results of the surveys on actual conditions under Article 6 (1); |
| 5. | Information about prospects for the supply of and demand for scientists and engineers, based on the data referred to in subparagraph 1 through 4 and other necessary data; |
| 6. | Other information that the Minister of Science and ICT deems necessary to include in the comprehensive information system. |
| (3) | When the Minister of Science and ICT establishes the comprehensive information system, he/she shall fully utilize outcomes of surveys and statistics produced by other administrative agencies or organizations, etc. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (4) | “Specialized institutes or organizations prescribed by Presidential Decree” in Article 6 (3) of the Act means the institutes or organizations designated and publicly announced by the Minister of Science and ICT (including public announcement through web-sites; the same shall apply hereinafter), from among the following institutes or organizations: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24216, Dec. 4, 2012]
| Article 6 (Timing and Method for Surveys of Actual Conditions) |
| (1) | The Minister of Science and ICT shall conduct a survey of actual conditions pursuant to Article 7 (1) of the Act (hereafter referred to as “survey of actual conditions” in this Article) of the following institutions every three years: Provided, That surveys may be conducted from time to time whenever deemed necessary: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> |
| 1. | Universities and research institutes; |
| 2. | Enterprises falling within the range determined by the Minister of Science and ICT, taking into consideration the types of business, the number of employees, etc.; |
| 3. | Other institutions and organizations for which the Minister of Science and ICT deems it necessary to conduct surveys of actual conditions, for the purpose of efficiently nurturing and supporting scientists and engineers. |
| (2) | Items of a survey of actual conditions are as follows: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> |
| 1. | Terms and conditions of employment of scientists and engineers; |
| 2. | The level of salaries of scientists and engineers; |
| 3. | Field of profession in which scientists and engineers are engaged; |
| 4. | Welfare of scientists and engineers; |
| 5. | Education and training of scientists and engineers; |
| 6. | Technology and research achievements of scientists and engineers; |
| 7. | Other items that the Minister of Science and ICT deems necessary for nurturing and supporting scientists and engineers. |
| (3) | A survey of actual conditions shall be conducted at the site, by mail, by statistical research, or by bibliographic search. |
| (4) | When the Minister of Science and ICT completes a survey on actual conditions, he/she shall reflect the results therefrom in the master plan and implementation plans. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (5) | “Persons who have a doctor’s degree in the fields of science and engineering specified by Presidential Decree and important scientists and engineers” in Article 7 (3) of the Act means the following persons: |
| 1. | Persons who hold a doctoral degree in the field of natural science and engineering; |
| 3. | Persons who have experience of participating as a chief researcher in a national research and development project; |
| 4. | Persons selected as core scientists and engineers under Article 22. |
| (6) | The Minister of Science and ICT shall make a sample group of certain scale from among scientists and engineers falling under each subparagraph of paragraph (5), taking into consideration gender, age, the fields they are engaged in, institutions they are working for, etc. and shall continuously monitor the work experience, etc. of the group. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (7) | The balance of scientists and engineers index under Article 7 (3) of the Act shall include the following information about scientists and engineers who belong to a sample group under Article (6): |
| 1. | Current status of outflow and inflow of scientists and engineers by years, countries, and academic degrees; |
| 2. | Current status of scientists and engineers within the Republic of Korea by employers, majors, and gender. |
| (8) | Detailed matters necessary for the formulation of the balance of scientists and engineers index under paragraph (7) shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Science and ICT. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (9) | “Specialized institutes prescribed by Presidential Decree” in Article 7 (4) of the Act means the institutions or organizations designated by the Minister of Science and ICT from among those referred to in Article 5 (4). <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24216, Dec. 4, 2012]
| Article 7 (Provision of Information concerning Promising Majors in Natural Sciences and Engineering) |
| (1) | Pursuant to Article 8 (1) of the Act, the heads of related central administrative agencies and Mayors/Do Governors shall prepare university admission guide, including curricula, career, characteristics, and prospects of each major in natural science and engineering at a university, and publish such guide each year in consultation with the heads of related central administrative agencies, or provide such information to students enrolled in elementary and secondary schools and graduates from such schools through related administrative agencies, educational institutions, and mass media, etc. |
| (2) | Pursuant to Article 8 (3) of the Act, the heads of related central administrative agencies and Mayors/Do Governors may entrust the following institutions with the provision of relevant information under paragraph (1): |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24216, Dec. 4, 2012]
| Article 8 (Expansion of Opportunities for Brilliant Students to Receive Scholarships) |
| (1) | Pursuant to Article 9 of the Act, the heads of related central administrative agencies and Mayors/Do Governors may select brilliant students from among any of the following students, to pay them research grants or to support with loans for living expenses: |
| 1. | Students with excellent academic achievements and recommended by the head of relevant university or college; |
| 2. | Students whose thesis has been published in an internationally recognized scientific journal (limited to the principal author in cases of a thesis collaboratively written by multiple authors); |
| 3. | Students who published an excellent thesis and received an award therefor from a relevant academic society; |
| 4. | Students who won a prize for an excellent thesis, invention, or proposal presented at a domestic or foreign competition of thesis on science and technology or a competitive exhibition of science and technology; |
| 5. | Other students recognized to have qualifications as equivalent to those referred to in subparagraph 1 through 4. |
| (2) | The research grants under Article 9 (1) of the Act shall be paid within budgetary limits, but the amount of a research grant shall not be less than the tuition fees paid by a student eligible for the research grant. |
| (3) | The interest rate on the loans lent for living expenses under Article 9 (1) of the Act shall be lower than the lowest lending rate applied by the banks whose business territory is nationwide, among banks established pursuant to the Banking Act. |
| (4) | Except as otherwise provided for in subparagraphs (1) through (3), detailed matters necessary for the payment of research grants and the loans lent for living expenses shall be determined by the head of each related central administrative agency or each Mayor/Do Governor, who pays research grants or lends loans for living expenses. |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24216, Dec. 4, 2012]
| Article 8-2 (Restitution of Research Grants) |
| (1) | “Justifiable ground prescribed by Presidential Decree, such as a ground not attributable to him/her” in Article 9-2 (1) of the Act means any of the following: |
| 1. | Where the person who has received research grants under Article 9 of the Act (hereafter referred to as “beneficiary” in this Article) is dead; |
| 2. | Where a beneficiary ceases learning due to events beyond his/her control, such as a disease, a bodily injury, or a natural disaster; |
| 3. | Where the department to which a beneficiary belongs no longer exists as a result of a reorganization in the college of natural science and engineering: Provided, That the foregoing shall not apply where the department has been renamed or merged into a similar department; |
| 4. | Where a beneficiary becomes unable to work at the relevant institution due to an event not attributable to the beneficiary, such as the failure of industry-academia-research cooperation or the abolition or downsizing of the relevant organization; |
| 5. | Other cases deemed equivalent to those referred to in the provisions of subparagraphs (1) through (4) by the head of the related central administrative agency and the Mayor/Do Governor who paid such research grants. |
| (2) | “Field which is not science or engineering prescribed by Presidential Decree” in Article 9-2 (1) 1 of the Act means a major in humanities and social sciences, art and physical education, or medical sciences (based on the primary major) set forth in Table 1 attached to the Regulations on the Establishment and Operation of Universities: Provided, That the department of pre-medicine, the department of pre-dentistry, the department of pre-oriental medicine, the department of pre-veterinary, the science of nursing, public health science, pharmacy, and oriental pharmacy shall be deemed medical sciences, notwithstanding Table 1. |
| (3) | “Period prescribed by Presidential Decree” in Article 9-2 (1) 2 of the Act means the period equivalent to the duration in which a beneficiary received research grants (hereafter referred to as “period of compulsory engagement” in this Article). |
| (4) | Cases where “engaged in the industrial, academic, and research circles of natural science and engineering prescribed by Presidential Decree” in Article 9-2 (1) 2 of the Act mean the following: |
| 3. | Where a beneficiary works for a research institute attached to a college of natural science and engineering; |
| 4. | Where a beneficiary is admitted to and enrolled in a master or doctoral degree course at a graduate school of natural science and engineering or where a beneficiary performs research as a post-doctoral researcher; |
| 5. | Where a beneficiary works for a related central administrative agency or a local government as an engineer or a researcher; |
| 6. | Where the heads of related central administrative agencies and Mayors/Do Governors deem a case to be similar to those referred to in subparagraphs 1 through 5 (including cases where a beneficiary works for an overseas institution or an organization specializing in convergence or where a beneficiary is admitted to and enrolled in a degree course). |
| (5) | If a beneficiary falls under any of the following, the head of the related central administrative agency and the competent Mayor/Do Governor may cease to pay research grants: |
| 1. | Where the beneficiary ceases to study at school on grounds other than those set forth in paragraph (1); |
| 2. | Where the beneficiary changes his/her major to any field other than natural science and engineering under paragraph (2). |
| (6) | If a beneficiary who received research grants for not less than two years while studying in a bachelor degree program falls under either of the following, the head of the related central administrative agency and the competent Mayor/Do Governor may restitute the amount calculated by the formula set forth in the relevant subparagraph: |
| 1. | Where a beneficiary changes his/her major to any field other than natural science and engineering falling under paragraph (2): |
| Research grants paid while studying in a bachelor degree program ? Research grants for the initial two years out of the research grants paid |
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| (Research grants paid while studying in a bachelor degree program ? Research grants for the initial two years out of the research grants paid) x Remaining period of compulsory engagement/Total period of compulsory engagement |
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| (7) | The obligation to return research grants under Article 9-2 (1) of the Act arises on the date when a beneficiary changes his/her major to any field other than natural science and engineering falling under paragraph (2) or on the date when a beneficiary is enrolled in or employed by any enterprise, college, or research institute, other than those specializing in natural science and engineering. |
| (8) | Except as otherwise provided for in paragraphs (1) through (7), details regarding the restitution of research grants, including the restitution procedures, eligibility verification, and vindication procedures, shall be determined by the head of the related central administrative agency and the competent Mayor/Do Governor who paid research grants. |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24216, Dec. 4, 2012]
| Article 9 (Subsidization of Programs for Strengthening Ties among Industrial, Academic, and Research Circles) |
| (1) | The head of a related central administrative agency and a Mayor/Do Governor may fully or partially subsidize an enterprise or research institute referred to in any subparagraph of Article 10 (2) of the Act for necessary expenses. |
| 1. | Exchange of human resources between colleges of natural science and engineering; |
| 2. | Joint research and development by colleges of natural science and engineering; |
| 3. | Entrustment of re-education or re-training of employees to the colleges of natural science and engineering; |
| 4. | Shared use of facilities and equipment for research and development, exchange of information about research and development, and the promotion of exchange and cooperation with the colleges of natural science and engineering. |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24216, Dec. 4, 2012]
| Article 10 (Support of Research-Centered Universities) |
| (1) | When the head of a related central administrative agency intends to support a research-centered university defined under Article 11 (1) of the Act (hereafter referred to as “research-centered university” in this Article), he/she shall formulate a draft business plan, including the criteria for selection, the fields eligible for support, and the details of support, and consult with the Minister of Education thereon before providing support: Provided, That where the research-centered university that the head of a related central administrative agency intends to support is the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology under the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology Act or the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology under the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology Act, he/she shall consult with the Minister of Science and ICT thereon before providing support. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (2) | The following matters shall be taken into consideration in prescribing the criteria for selection under paragraph (1): |
| 1. | The ratio of faculty members exclusively dedicated to research on the fields of natural science and engineering eligible for support; |
| 2. | The numbers and ratios of persons holding a master or doctoral degree in the fields of natural science and engineering eligible for support; |
| 3. | The ratio of research expenses for the fields of natural science and engineering eligible for support; |
| 4. | The ratios of faculty members and students in the fields of natural science and engineering eligible for support; |
| 5. | The system for evaluation and utilization of achievements of research by faculty members in the fields of natural science and engineering eligible for support; |
| 6. | Comprehensive development plans for medium-and-long-term, including the results and plans for specialization of research and education on the fields of natural science and engineering eligible for support; |
| 7. | Results of research on the fields of natural science and engineering eligible for support; |
| 8. | Results of management of human resources, such as researchers in the attached research institute, assistants who assist in teaching or research, and specialized research assistants; |
| 9. | The extent of implementation of a system for centralized management of research expenses (referring to a system under which the principal of a university or a person with the authority delegated by the principal comprehensively administers and manages all research expenses incurred in the university); |
| 10. | Other matters recognized by the head of a related central administrative agency as necessary. |
| (3) | The head of a related central administrative agency may set up a selection committee comprised of public officials from the related central administrative agency and experts from the private sector in order to select a research-centered university. |
| 1. | Personnel expenses out of direct expenses incurred by professors of the university participating in the project and participating researchers; |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24216, Dec. 4, 2012]
| Article 11 (Re-Education and Re-Training of Scientists and Engineers) |
| (1) | An institution providing re-education or re-training under Article 12 of the Act (hereafter referred to as “re-education or re-training” in this Article) shall be designated and publicly announced by the Minister of Science and ICT, from among following institutions: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> |
| 1. | A specific research institute or government-funded research institute; |
| 3. | An enterprise recognized by the Minister of Science and ICT as capable of providing re-education or re-training, taking into consideration the type and scale of business, installed facilities and personnel for education and training, etc. |
| (2) | An institution that intends to provide re-education or re-training shall submit to the Minister of Science and ICT a plan formulated for re-education or retraining by checking personnel subject to re-education or re-training and integrating results from surveys on the demand for re-education or re-training. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (3) | An institution designated for re-education or re-training under paragraph (1) (hereinafter referred to as “re-education or re-training institution”) shall provide re-education or re-training courses, including the matters specified in Article 12 (2) of the Act. |
| (4) | In order to select persons subject to re-education or re-training, a re-education or re-training institution shall organize and operate a selection committee. |
| (5) | The Minister of Science and ICT may fully or partially subsidize a re-education or re-training institution for expenses incurred in conducting programs for re-education or re-training. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24216, Dec. 4, 2012]
| Article 12 (Submission of Improvement Plans for Appointment of Public Officials and Report on Outcomes of Implementation Thereof) |
The heads of related central administrative agencies and Mayors/Do Governors shall include an improvement plan for the expansion of appointment of scientists and engineers as public officials under Article 13 of the Act and the outcomes of implementation of such plan in the implementation plan as well as in the report on the implementation results under Article 4 (1). [This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24216, Dec. 4, 2012]
| Article 13 (Establishment and Support of Divisions Dedicated to Science and Technology) |
| (1) | A division dedicated to science and technology under Article 14 (1) of the Act means a division or a greater organization exclusively in charge of affairs relating to science and technology. |
| (2) | If a local government meets all the following requirements, the Minister of Science and ICT may preferentially support the local government through programs aimed at promoting local science and technology, in consultation with the heads of related central administrative agencies: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> |
| 1. | The local government shall install a division dedicated to science and technology under paragraph (1); |
| 2. | At least 30/100 of the prescribed number of personnel of the division dedicated to science and technology shall be deployed and utilized from among Scientists and engineers. |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24216, Dec. 4, 2012]
| Article 14 (Implementation of Research and Development Projects Linked to Employment) |
| (1) | Pursuant to Article 15 of the Act, the heads of related central administrative agencies and Mayors/Do Governors may implement research and development projects linked to employment of scientists and engineers unemployed for not less than six months after they acquire a master or doctoral degree in natural science and engineering. |
| (2) | In order to promote the employment of scientists and engineers under paragraph (1), the heads of related central administrative agencies and Mayors/Do Governors may designate a specific research institute, government-funded research institute, or local research institute as a training institution for providing training courses. |
| (3) | The head of a related central administrative agency and a Mayor/Do Governor may fully or partially subsidize a training institution designated under paragraph (2) for expenses incurred in training. |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24216, Dec. 4, 2012]
| Article 15 (Support for Employment of Unemployed Scientists and Engineers) |
When the heads of related central administrative agencies and Mayors/Do Governors intend to support small and medium enterprises and venture businesses pursuant to Article 16 (1) of the Act, they shall publicly announce a support program, including the following matters: | 1. | Objectives of the support program; |
| 2. | Persons eligible for support and details of support; |
| 3. | Qualification and requirements for application; |
| 4. | Evaluation methods and schedule; |
| 5. | Obligations of enterprises participating in the program; |
| 6. | Other details necessary for the support of small and medium enterprises and venture businesses. |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24216, Dec. 4, 2012]
| Article 16 (Support of Small and Medium Enterprises) |
| (1) | “Support prescribed by Presidential Decree” in Article 16 (2) of the Act means any of the following acts: <Amended by Act No. 27506, Sep. 22, 2016> |
| 2. | Subsidization for personnel expenses of probationary researchers, where unemployed graduates from college of natural science and engineering are employed as probationary researchers; |
| 3. | Subsidization for expenses for technical education and training of research personnel at domestic and overseas training institutions. |
| (2) | The scale and duration of subsidies, personnel expenses, and education and training cost under paragraph (1) shall be determined by the Minister of Science and ICT within budgetary limits, taking into consideration the terms and conditions of employment, the level of wages, etc. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24216, Dec. 4, 2012]
| Article 17 (Criteria for Research and Development Service Providers) |
| (1) | A research and development service provider who intends to file a report to participate in a national research and development project or to receive various kinds of support from the Government pursuant to the former part of Article 18 (2) of the Act shall satisfy the following criteria: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 26534, Sep. 22, 2015; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> |
| 1. | A research and development service provider engaged in the research and development business defined in subparagraph 4 (a) of Article 2 of the Act shall satisfy each of the following criteria: |
| (a) | Secure at least five scientists and engineers or at least two research planning and evaluation specialists under Article 18 at all times; |
| (b) | Have independent research facilities in place; |
| (c) | Ensure that the proportion of the sales generated from the following tasks or activities (hereafter referred to as “research and development service” in this Article) to the total sales of a research and development service provider is at least the rate determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Science and ICT: |
| (i) | Tasks or activities performed independently or on commission for research and development in the field of natural science and engineering; |
| (ii) | Tasks or activities performed to support research and development in the field of natural science and engineering, such as providing technical information, consulting, test and analysis; |
| 2. | A research and development service provider engaged in the research and development support business under subparagraph 4 (b) of Article 2 of the Act shall satisfy all of the following criteria: |
| (a) | Secure at least two scientists and engineers or at least one research planning and evaluation specialist under Article 18 at all times; |
| (b) | Ensure that the proportion of the sales generated from tasks or activities related to research and development service to the total sales of such research and development service provider is at least the rate determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Science and ICT. |
| (2) | Where a research and development service provider who intends to file a report falls under any of the following cases, notwithstanding paragraph (1) 2 (a), the criteria specified in each subparagraph shall apply: <Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 29033, Jul. 10, 2018> |
| 1. | In the case of a single business owner publicly notified by the Minister of Science and ICT (referring to a business entity in subparagraph 1 of Article 3 of the Value-Added Tax Act, who solely operates business without any full-time employee): The business owner shall have backgrounds in natural science and engineering; |
| 2. | In the case of the business types deemed to require flexible employment criteria in response to the diversification of the research and development service industry and publicly notified by the Minister of Science and ICT: The employment criteria separately determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Science and ICT. |
| (3) | A person who intends to file a report under the former part of Article 18 (2) shall submit to the Minister of Science and ICT a report, determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Science and ICT for each business type of the research and development service industry determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Science and ICT, accompanied by the following documents: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 26534, Sep. 22, 2015; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017; Presidential Decree No. 29033, Jul. 10, 2018> |
| 1. | A document certifying that the criteria set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) are met; |
| 2. | An overview of the relevant research and development service business; |
| 3. | Current status of the organization and employees of the company; |
| 4. | A detailed statement of research facilities; |
| 5. | Deleted. <by Presidential Decree No. 29033, Jul. 10, 2018> |
| (4) | Upon receipt of a report under paragraph (3), the Minister of Science and ICT shall verify a corporation registration certificate or business registration certificate through administrative data matching under Article 36 (1) of the Electronic Government Act: Provided, That the person who filed the report shall submit either of the documents if he/she does not consent to such verification. <Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 29033, Jul. 10, 2018> |
| (5) | In the event of any changes to the matters specified in paragraphs (1) and (2), the research and development service provider who filed a report pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (3) shall report such changes to the Minister of Science and ICT in accordance with the latter part of Article 18 (2) of the Act. In such cases, paragraph (3) shall apply mutatis mutandis to the reporting procedures. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 26534, Sep. 22, 2015; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017; Presidential Decree No. 29033, Jul. 10, 2018> |
| (6) | Pursuant to Article 18 (1) of the Act, the Minister of Science and ICT may provide the following support to a research and development service provider: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> |
| 1. | Technological information, specialized researchers, research facilities and equipment held by national and public research institutes, colleges, and government-funded research institutes; |
| 2. | Creation of infrastructure for research and development service; |
| 3. | More opportunities to participate in national research and development projects; |
| 4. | Training and utilization of experts; |
| 5. | Other matters that the Minister of Science and ICT deems necessary for nurturing and supporting research and development service. |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24216, Dec. 4, 2012]
| Article 18 (National Qualification for Research and Development Service Business) |
| (1) | The national qualification under Article 19 (1) of the Act means the qualification for research planning and evaluation specialists. |
| (2) | Detailed matters regarding the business of research planning and evaluation specialists under paragraph (1) shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Science and ICT. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24216, Dec. 4, 2012]
| Article 19 (Requirements for Qualification of Research Planning and Evaluation Specialists) |
A person who intends to become a research planning and evaluation specialist under Article 18 shall successfully pass the qualification examination under Article 20 and complete the practical training course determined by the Minister of Science and ICT. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> [This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24216, Dec. 4, 2012]
| Article 20 (Qualification Examination for Research Planning and Evaluation Specialists) |
| (1) | The Minister of Science and ICT may conduct qualification examinations for research planning and evaluation specialists, taking into consideration the demand for research planning and evaluation specialists, etc. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (2) | The Minister of Science and ICT may partially exempt any of the following persons from a qualification examination for research planning and evaluation specialists under paragraph (1): <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> |
| 1. | A person who has completed the training course for research planning and evaluation specialists under Article 21; |
| 2. | A person who has qualification or work experience set forth in any of the following items (the work experience under items (b) through (d) is recognizable only when it is gained in the relevant field after acquiring the degree or qualification): |
| (b) | A person who has work experience of at least seven years as an engineer under the National Technical Qualifications Act, or work experience of at least eleven years as an industrial engineer; |
| (c) | A person who has a doctoral degree and work experience of at least five years, or who has a master degree and work experience of at least seven years, or who has a bachelor degree and work experience of at least ten years, in the field related to research planning and evaluation; |
| (d) | A person who has a master or doctoral degree and teaching experience of at least three years as an assistant professor at a school under Article 2 of the Higher Education Act, in the field related to research planning and evaluation; |
| (e) | A person whose qualification or experience is recognized on any other ground as equivalent to those under items (a) through (d). |
| (3) | The subjects of qualification examinations, partial exemption from the qualification examinations and other matters necessary for the administration of qualification examinations under paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be determined by the Minister of Science and ICT. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24216, Dec. 4, 2012]
| Article 21 (Training Courses for Research Planning and Evaluation Specialists) |
| (1) | If the Minister of Science and ICT deems it necessary for training research planning and evaluation specialists, taking into consideration the demand for research planning and evaluation specialists, etc, he/she may designate colleges, government-funded research institutes, related organizations, etc. for operating training courses for research planning and evaluation specialists. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (2) | Matters necessary for the operation of training courses for research planning and evaluation specialists under paragraph (1) shall be determined by the Minister of Science and ICT. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24216, Dec. 4, 2012]
| Article 22 (Selection and Support of Core Scientists and Engineers) |
| (1) | In selecting core scientists and engineers under Article 20 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as “core scientists and engineers”), the achievements of research and development of technology by candidates and their contribution to the nation through such achievements shall be taken into consideration. |
| (2) | Core scientists and engineers shall be selected from among the following persons: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24314, Jan. 16, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> |
| 1. | A person who won an internationally recognized prize in science and technology, such as the Novel Prize in science or the Fields Medal in mathematics; |
| 2. | A person who was awarded the Order of Science and Technology Merit or received a presidential citation in science and technology under the Regulations on Government Commendation; |
| 3. | A person who has made an epoch-making contribution to economic or social development by the development of new technology or improvement of existing technology; |
| 4. | A person who has made significant academic achievements with his/her treatise published or quoted in a world-famous scientific journal; |
| 5. | A person who has made a great contribution to the expansion of the base of science and technology through writing or lectures on science and technology; |
| 6. | Other persons recognized by the Minister of Science and ICT as equivalent to those under subparagraphs through 1 through 5 in terms of having rendered distinguished services to the development of science and technology. |
| (3) | The research grants under Article 20 (1) of the Act shall be commensurate with the results of research and development of technology and each person’s contribution to the nation. |
| (4) | The living subsidies under Article 20 (1) of the Act shall be paid to the persons who are not receiving research grants, and the payment of such living subsidies shall discontinue when the person becomes the beneficiary of research grants. |
| (5) | The recommendation procedure for candidates for core scientists and engineers, the evaluation criteria and procedure for such candidates, the payment guidelines, procedure, duration for research grants and living subsidies, and other necessary matters shall be prescribed by the Minister of Science and ICT. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24216, Dec. 4, 2012]
| Article 23 (Financial Resources for Supporting Core Scientists and Engineers) |
The financial resources for the research grants or living subsidies to be paid to core scientists and engineers under Article 20 of the Act are as follows: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> | 1. | Contributions from the Government or any person other than the Government; |
| 4. | Other financial resources determined by the Minister of Science and ICT as necessary to encourage research activities of core scientists and engineers or assist them in stabilization of livelihood. |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24216, Dec. 4, 2012]
| Article 24 (Support for Supply and Demand Programs of Scientists and Engineers) |
| (1) | Where the heads of related central administrative agencies and Mayors/Do Governors intend to select colleges implementing or intending to implement a program referred to in any subparagraph of Article 21 (1) of the Act (hereafter referred to as “program” in this Article) with the aim of supporting them with such program, he/she shall publicly announce in advance the aims of support, criteria for selection, details of support, methods of application, etc. |
| (2) | Any college that intends to receive the support in accordance with the public announcement under paragraph (1) shall submit a program implementation plan, including the following matters, to the head of the related central administrative agency or the competent Mayor/Do Governor: |
| 3. | Strategy, method, and system for implementation; |
| 4. | Specific details of the program and necessary expenses; |
| 5. | Focus of and standards for the evaluation of the program; |
| 7. | Other matters deemed by the head of the related central administrative agency and the competent Mayor/Do Governor as necessary for selecting eligible colleges. |
| (3) | The head of a related central administrative agency and a Mayor/Do Governor may fully or partially subsidize expenses incurred in the implementation of a program under Article 21 (1) of the Act. |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24216, Dec. 4, 2012]
| Article 25 (Establishment and Operation of Centers for Placement of Scientists and Engineers) |
| (1) | Pursuant to Article 22 (1) of the Act, the Minister of Science and ICT may directly establish and operate a job placement center for scientists and engineers, or may authorize the following institutions or organizations to establish and operate such center: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> |
| 1. | A specific research institute or government-funded research institute; |
| (2) | A job placement center for scientists and engineers under paragraph (1) shall perform the following business activities: |
| 1. | Collection, analysis, and provision of information about job opportunities by the type of occupation in the field of natural science and engineering and job counselling thereon; |
| 2. | Real-time provision of information about jobs sought for by unemployed scientists and engineers and jobs offered by employers; |
| 3. | Career management to help employment; |
| 4. | Surveys and research for the development of appropriate policies. |
| (3) | The Minister of Science and ICT may fully or partially subsidize the job placement centers for scientists and engineers under paragraphs (1) and (2) for expenses incurred in the installation and operation of such centers within the budget. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24216, Dec. 4, 2012]
| Article 26 (Support for Broadcasting Programs on Science and Technology) |
| (2) | The Minister of Science and ICT may provide broadcasting service specializing in programs related to science and technology under Article 23 (2). In such cases, the Minister of Science and ICT may partially subsidize the expenses incurred in searching for and producing broadcasting programs related to science and technology from the Broadcast Communications Development Fund under Article 24 of the Framework Act on Broadcasting Communications Development. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24216, Dec. 4, 2012]
| Article 27 (Support of Organizations Related to Science and Technology) |
| (1) | The organizations eligible for the support under Article 24 (1) of the Act shall be designated by the Minister of Science and ICT, from among the organizations conducting any of the following programs: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> |
| 1. | A program for commemorating and preserving the honor of scientists and engineers; |
| 2. | A program for raising the morale of scientists and engineers and enhancing their rights and interests; |
| 3. | A program for searching, nurturing, and utilizing excellent scientists and engineers; |
| 4. | A program for promoting international exchange of scientists and engineers; |
| 5. | Other programs deemed by the Minister of Science and ICT as necessary for searching, nurturing, and utilizing excellent scientists and engineers and commemorating their excellent achievements in the field of science and technology. |
| (2) | The Minister of Science and ICT may fully or partially subsidize an organization designated under paragraph (1) for expenses incurred in the implementation of a program. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017> |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24216, Dec. 4, 2012]
| Article 28 (Entrustment of Business Affairs) |
| (1) | Pursuant to Article 25 of the Act, the heads of related central administrative agencies and Mayors/Do Governors shall entrust the following to the institutions or organizations designated under paragraph (2): <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 26534, Sep. 22, 2015> |
| 3. | Acceptance and confirmation of a report and a report of change filed by a research and development service provider under Article 18 (2) of the Act; |
| 5. | The conduct of a broadcasting business specialized in programming science and technology programs under Article 23 (2) of the Act; |
| 6. | Administration of a qualifying examination for research planning and evaluation specialists under Article 20 (1) of the Act. |
| (2) | The head of a related central administrative agency and a Mayor/Do Governor shall designate and publicly notify a person to be entrusted with the business affairs referred to in paragraph (1), from among the following institutions or organizations: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 26534, Sep. 22, 2015> |
| 1. | A specific research institute; |
| 2. | A government-funded research institute; |
| 3. | A local research institute; |
| 4. | The Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Creativity; |
| (3) | When the heads of related central administrative agencies and Mayors/Do Governors intend to entrust business affairs under Articles 6 (3), 7 (4), 8 (3), or 25 of the Act, they shall publicly notify the following: |
| 1. | Details and scope of the project to be entrusted; |
| 2. | Duration of the project; |
| 3. | Cost for the project and payment method thereof; |
| 4. | Unit projects that belong to the project; |
| 5. | Reporting on the performance of the project; |
| 6. | Other matters incidental to entrustment. |
| (4) | The head of an institution or an organization intending to be entrusted with business affairs under paragraph (3) shall submit an action plan for the project in question, including the following information, to the head of the related central administrative agency or the competent Mayor/Do Governor. The same shall apply where the action plan is revised after the project is entrusted: |
| 1. | Details of the project and unit projects; |
| 2. | The procedure and schedule for the implementation of each unit project; |
| 3. | The cost for unit projects and management method thereof; |
| 4. | Other matters incidental to unit projects. |
| (5) | Where the heads of related central administrative agencies and Mayors/Do Governors deem it necessary for a more efficient implementation of the project, they may request the head of the entrusted institution or organization to supplement or revise the action plan for the project under paragraph (4). The head of the institution or organization shall comply with the request, in the absence of special circumstances. |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24216, Dec. 4, 2012]
ADDENDUM
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 20069, May 25, 2007>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on May 29, 2007.
Article 2 (Transitional Measure concerning Applications Filed by Research and Development Service Business Operators for Support)
The applications filed by research and development service providers pursuant to former provisions before this Decree enters into force shall be deemed reports submitted pursuant to this Decree.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 20740, Feb. 29, 2008>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Articles 2 through 7 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 20993, Sep. 10, 2008>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 21203, Dec. 31, 2008>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 through 8 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 21214, Dec. 31, 2008>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 through 5 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 21551, Jun. 25, 2009>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on June 26, 2009.
Articles 2 through 4 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 22328, Aug. 11, 2010>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 through 10 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 22493, Nov. 15, 2010>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on November 18, 2010.
Articles 2 through 5 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 22550, Dec. 27, 2010>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 through 6 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 22977, Jun. 24, 2011>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Articles 2 and 3 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 23547, Jan. 26, 2012>
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 23644, Feb. 29, 2012>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 through 4 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 23788, May 14, 2012>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on July 1, 2012. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 through 11 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 23876, Jun. 25, 2012>
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 24216, Dec. 4, 2012>
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 24314, Jan. 16, 2013>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 through 7 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 26534, Sep. 22, 2015>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation: Provided, that the amended provisions of Article 17 (1) through (3) shall enter into force three months after its promulgation. Article 2 (Transitional Measures concerning the Criteria for Research and Development Service Providers)
A person who has reported research and development service business pursuant to the former part of Article 18 (2) of the Act prior to the date of enforcement under the proviso to Article 1 of the Addenda and fails to meet the criteria for report under the amended provisions of Article 17 (1) 1 (c) or Article 17 (1) 2 (b) shall satisfy such criteria under the amended provisions of Article 17 (1) 1 (c) or Article 17 (1) 2 (b) by December 31, 2016.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 27506, Sep. 22, 2016>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on September 23, 2016.
Articles 2 through 4 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Articles 2 through 6 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 28799, Apr. 17, 2018>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on April 17, 2018.
Articles 2 through 7 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 29033, Jul. 10, 2018>
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.