Statutes of the Republic of Korea

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Decree is to provide for matters delegated by the Space Development Promotion Act and matters necessary for the enforcement thereof.

[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 23286, Nov. 7, 2011]

Article 2 (Formulation, etc. of Master Plan for Promotion of Space Development)

(1)

A master plan for the promotion of space development (hereinafter referred to as “master plan for the promotion of space development”) under Article 5 of the Space Development Promotion Act (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”) shall be formulated by the Minister of Science and ICT in consultation with the heads of related central administrative agencies (including the National Intelligence Service; the same shall apply hereinafter). The same shall also apply to any revision of the master plan for the promotion of space development already formulated. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 25796, Dec. 3, 2014; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

(2)

When the Minister of Science and ICT intends to formulate a master plan for the promotion of space development, he/she shall notify the heads of related central administrative agencies of the schedule and guidelines for the formulation thereof and may request the heads of related central administrative agencies to submit necessary data if necessary for the formulation of the master plan for the promotion of space development. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 25796, Dec. 3, 2014; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

(3)	“Matters prescribed by Presidential Decree” in Article 5 (2) 12 of the Act means the following: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 25796, Dec. 3, 2014>

1.	Policies on the protection and management of intellectual property rights;

2.	Facilitation of exchange between and among industrial circles, academic circles, and research institutes;

3.	Commercialization of technologies for space development.

(4)	“Minor matter prescribed by Presidential Decree” in the proviso to Article 5 (3) of the Act means any of the following matters: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 25796, Dec. 3, 2014>

1.	Details of the plan for the promotion of space development;

2.	Matters having no significant impact on the master plan for the promotion of space development, which are specified by the National Space Committee under Article 6 of the Act.

[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 23286, Nov. 7, 2011]

Article 3 (Formulation of Action Plans for Advancement of Space Development)

(1)

An action plan for the advancement of space development prescribed by Article 5-2 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as “action plan for the advancement of space development”) shall include the following: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 25796, Dec. 3, 2014; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

1.	An overview of relevant projects;

2.	A report on the outcomes from implementation of the projects in the preceding year and the business plan for the pertinent year;

3.	A detailed action plan to advance space development for each project;

4.	Others matters the Minister of Science and ICT deems necessary.

(2)	"Heads of relevant central administrative agencies prescribed by Presidential Decree" in the proviso to Article 5-2 (1) of the Act means the following persons: <Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 25796, Dec. 3, 2014; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

1.	The Minister of Science and ICT;

2.	The Minister of National Defense;

3.	The Director of the National Intelligence Service.

(3)

The Minister of Science and ICT shall formulate an action plan for the promotion of space development by the end of February each year following deliberation by the Working Committee for the Promotion of Space Development under Article 6 (5) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as the “Working Committee”) and notify the heads of relevant central administrative agencies of the action plan for the promotion of space development: Provided, That the Minister of Science and ICT shall formulate the action plan for the promotion of space development under the proviso to Article 5-2 (1) through consultation with a consultative body comprised of the heads of relevant central administrative agencies under paragraph (2). <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 25796, Dec. 3, 2014; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 23286, Nov. 7, 2011]

Article 3-2 (Formulation, etc. of Master Plans for Utilization of Satellite Information)

(1)

The Minister of Science and ICT shall formulate a master plan for the utilization of satellite information (hereinafter referred to as "master plan for the utilization of satellite information") under Article 5-3 of the Act, in consultation with the heads of relevant central administrative agencies. The same shall also apply where he/she amends the master plan for the utilization of satellite information formulated. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

(2)

Where the Minister of Science and ICT formulates a master plan for the utilization of satellite information, he/she shall notify the heads of relevant central administrative agencies of his/her schedule for the formulation of the master plan for the utilization of satellite information and guidelines for the preparation thereof, and where necessary for formulating the master plan for the utilization of satellite information, he/she may request the heads of relevant central administrative agencies to submit necessary data. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

(3)	"Insignificant matters prescribed by Presidential Decree" in the proviso to Article 5-3 (3) of the Act means the following:

1.	Matters concerning the detailed implementation of the system for the dissemination of satellite information and the plan for the utilization of satellite information;

2.	Matters determined by the National Space Committee under Article 6 of the Act, which fails to significantly influence the content of the master plan for the utilization of satellite information.

[This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 25796, Dec. 3, 2014]

Article 3-3 (Formulation of Action Plan for Utilization of Satellite Information)

(1)	An action plan for the utilization of satellite information (hereinafter referred to as "action plan for the utilization of satellite information") under Article 5-4 of the Act shall include the following matters: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

1.	Outline of the projects;

2.	Outcomes from implementation of the project in the preceding year and a project plan for the relevant year;

3.	Detailed action plan for the utilization of satellite information for each project;

4.	Matters concerning the construction of the integrated system for the dissemination and utilization of satellite information under Article 17 (4) 1 of the Act;

5.	Other matters deemed necessary by the Minister of Science and ICT.

(2)

The Minister of Science and ICT shall formulate an action plan for the utilization of satellite information by the end of February each year following deliberation by the Working Committee for the Utilization of Satellite Information (hereinafter referred to as the "Working Committee for the Utilization of Satellite Information") under Article 6 (5) of the Act, and notify the heads of relevant central administrative agencies of the action plan for the utilization of satellite information. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

[This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 25796, Dec. 3, 2014]

Article 4 (Composition of National Space Committee)

(1)

“Public officials of the vice-minister level of relevant central administrative agencies prescribed by Presidential Decree” in Article 6 (4) 1 of the Act means the following persons: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 25751, Nov. 19, 2014; Presidential Decree No. 25796, Dec. 3, 2014; Presidential Decree No. 26405, Jul. 20, 2015; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017; Presidential Decree No. 29100, Aug. 21, 2018>

1.	The Vice Minister of National Defense;

2.	One Deputy Director of the National Intelligence Service designated by the Director of the National Intelligence Service;

3.	through 6. Deleted; <by Presidential Decree No. 29100, Aug. 21, 2018>

(2)	The term of office of each member commissioned under Article 6 (4) 2 of the Act shall be two years.

(3)	Where any member under Article 6 (4) 2 of the Act falls under any of the following, the President may dismiss the relevant member: <Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 26844, Dec. 31, 2015>

1.	Where he/she becomes unable to perform his/her duties due to a mental and physical disorder;

2.	Where he/she conducts any misdeed related to his/her duties;

3.	Where it is deemed that he/she is not suitable for a member due to neglect of duties, injury to dignity, or other reasons;

4.	Where he/she voluntarily expresses his/her intention that it is difficult for him/her to perform his/her duties.

(4)

The National Space Committee under Article 6 of the Act (hereinafter referred to as the “Committee”) shall have one secretary to carry out its administrative affairs, who shall be appointed by the chairperson of the Committee from among public officials of the Ministry 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. 23286, Nov. 7, 2011]

Article 5 (Operation of Committee)

(1)	The chairperson of the Committee (hereafter referred to as the "Chairperson" in this Article) shall preside over its affairs and, if the Chairperson deems it necessary or at the request of a member, shall convene a meeting. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 26405, Jul. 20, 2015>

(2)

When the Chairperson convenes a meeting, he/she shall notify the time, date, and place of the meeting and the agenda items to each member and the heads of relevant central administrative agencies by no later than seven days prior to the holding of the meeting: Provided, That the foregoing shall not apply in an emergency situation or in any other exceptional situation. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 29100, Aug. 21, 2018>

(3)	The Chairperson may request the head of a relevant central administrative agency to submit an agenda item or opinions, or may have the staff of the agency attend a meeting to hear their opinions, if he/she deems it necessary. <Newly Established by Presidential Decree No. 29100, Aug. 21, 2018>

(4)	A meeting of the Committee shall be duly formed with the attendance of a majority of current members, and a resolution shall be adopted by affirmative votes of a majority of the members present at the meeting.

(5)	The Chairperson shall take and preserve minutes of a meeting of the Committee. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 29100, Aug. 21, 2018>

(6)

Members and interested persons who attend a meeting of the Committee and persons who express or present their opinions at a meeting of the Committee may be reimbursed for allowances and travel expenses within budgetary limits: Provided, That the foregoing shall not apply where a member who is a public official attends a meeting of the Committee in direct connection with any of his/her duties. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 29100, Aug. 21, 2018>

(7)

Where the Committee deliberates on matters concerning national security, the Chairperson shall prepare and implement measures necessary for security, such as the preparation of an oath to protect security taken by members of the Committee and meeting attendees and the collection of copies of the items on the agenda. <Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 26405, Jul. 20, 2015; Presidential Decree No. 29100, Aug. 21, 2018>

(8)

In addition to matters prescribed in paragraphs (1) through (7), matters necessary for the operation of the Committee shall be determined by the Chairperson following deliberation by the Committee. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 26405, Jul. 20, 2015; Presidential Decree No. 29100, Aug. 21, 2018>

[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 23286, Nov. 7, 2011]

Article 6 (Composition and Operation of Working Committee for Promotion of Space Development)

(1)	The Working Committee for the Promotion of Space Development shall be composed of not more than 25 members, including one chairperson. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 25796, Dec. 3, 2014; Presidential Decree No. 29100, Aug. 21, 2018>

(2)	The membership of the Working Committee for the Promotion of Space Development shall consist of the following persons: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 25796, Dec. 3, 2014>

1.	Public officials who are members of the Senior Civil Service, in charge of affairs relating to space in a related central administrative agency to which a committee member under Article 6 (4) 1 of the Act belongs, or public officials at an equivalent position;

2.

Public officials appointed by the chairperson of the Working Committee for the Promotion of Space Development from among public officials who are members of the Senior Civil Service, in charge of affairs relating to space in a related central administrative agency to which a committee member under Article 6 (4) 1 of the Act does not belong, or public officials at an equivalent position;

3.	Persons commissioned by the Working Committee for the Promotion of Space Development from among persons with considerable expertise and experience in the field of space.

(3)	The term of office of each member commissioned under paragraph (2) 3 shall be two years.

(4)	Where any member under paragraph (2) 2 or 3 falls under any of the following, the head of the Working Committee for the Promotion of Space Development may discharge or dismiss the relevant member: <Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 26844, Dec. 31, 2015>

1.	Where he/she becomes unable to perform his/her duties due to a mental and physical disorder;

2.	Where he/she conducts any misdeed related to his/her duties;

3.	Where it is deemed that he/she is not suitable for a member due to neglect of duties, injury to dignity, or other reasons;

4.	Where he/she voluntarily expresses his/her intention that it is difficult for him/her to perform his/her duties.

(5)

The Working Committee for the Promotion of Space Development shall have one secretary to carry out its administrative affairs, who shall be appointed by the chairperson of the Working Committee for the Promotion of Space Development from among public officials of the Ministry of Science and ICT. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 25796, Dec. 3, 2014; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

(6)	Article 5 shall apply mutatis mutandis to the operation of the Working Committee for the Promotion of Space Development. In such cases, the “Committee” shall be construed as the “Working Committee for the Promotion of Space Development”. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 25796, Dec. 3, 2014>

(7)	The Working Committee for the Promotion of Space Development may organize and operate subcommittees if necessary to conduct expert reviews of agenda items with respect to space objects, international cooperation, etc. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 25796, Dec. 3, 2014>

(8)

Matters necessary for the composition and operation of the subcommittees under paragraph (7) shall be determined by the chairperson of the Working Committee for the Promotion of Space Development following deliberation by the Working Committee for the Promotion of Space Development. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 25796, Dec. 3, 2014>

[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 23286, Nov. 7, 2011]

Article 6-2 (Composition and Operation of Working Committee for Utilization of Satellite Information)

(1)	The Working Committee for the Utilization of Satellite Information shall be comprised of up to 21 members, including one chairperson.

(2)	The membership of the Working Committee for the Utilization of Satellite Information shall consist of the following persons:

1.	Public officials in the Senior Civil Service, in charge of affairs related to the utilization of satellite information in the relevant central administrative agencies to which members under Article 6 (4) 1 of the Act belong, or public officials corresponding thereto;

2.

Public officials appointed by the chairperson of the Working Committee for the Utilization of Satellite Information among public officials in the Senior Civil Service, in charge of affairs related to the utilization of satellite information in the relevant central administrative agencies to which no member under Article 6 (4) 1 of the Act belongs, or public officials corresponding thereto;

3.	Persons commissioned by the Working Committee for the Utilization of Satellite Information among persons who have expertise and extensive experience in the utilization of satellite information.

(3)	The term of office of each member commissioned appointed pursuant to paragraph (2) 3 shall be two years.

(4)	Where any member under paragraph (2) 2 or 3 falls under any of the following, the head of the Working Committee for the Utilization of Satellite Information may discharge or dismiss the relevant member: <Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 26844, Dec. 31, 2015>

1.	Where he/she becomes unable to perform his/her duties due to a mental and physical disorder;

2.	Where he/she conducts any misdeed related to his/her duties;

3.	Where it is deemed that he/she is not suitable for a member due to neglect of duties, injury to dignity, or other reasons;

4.	Where he/she voluntarily expresses his/her intention that it is difficult for him/her to perform his/her duties.

(5)

To conduct administrative affairs of the Working Committee for the utilization of Satellite Information, one person shall be designated as its administrative secretary, who shall be designated by the chairperson of the Working Committee for the Utilization of Satellite Information from among public officials of the Ministry of Science and ICT. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

(6)	Article 5 shall apply mutatis mutandis to the operation of the Working Committee for the Utilization of Satellite Information. In such cases, the "Committee" shall be construed as "Working Committee for the Utilization of Satellite Information".

(7)	Where necessary to technically review the items on an agenda related to the operation of the satellite and the utilization of satellite information, the Working Committee for the Utilization of Satellite Information may form and operate subcommittees.

(8)

Matters necessary for the formation and operation of subcommittees under paragraph (7) shall be determined by the chairperson of the Working Committee for the Utilization of Satellite Information following deliberation by the Working Committee for the Utilization of Satellite Information. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 26844, Dec. 31, 2015>

[This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 25796, Dec. 3, 2014]

Article 7 (Activities of Institutions Specializing in Space Development)

“Activities prescribed by Presidential Decree” in Article 7 (2) 3 of the Act means the following:

1.	Activities for international cooperation in space development;

2.	Activities for international cooperation and assistance in the investigation of space accidents.

[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 23286, Nov. 7, 2011]

Article 8 (Criteria for Designation of Institutions Specializing in Space Development)

(1)	An institution entitled to be designated as an institution specializing in space development under Article 7 (1) of the Act shall meet any of the following requirements: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 26405, Jul. 20, 2015>

1.	It shall have human resources and facilities capable of designing and producing artificial space objects;

2.	It shall have achievements and direct experience in conducting research and development related to space or a space development project;

3.	It shall have human resources and facilities needed to launch, track, and operate artificial space objects (hereinafter referred to as “space center”).

(2)

An entity designated as an institution specializing in space development according to the designation criteria set forth in paragraph (1) 3 shall formulate a space center operation plan by the end of January each year and shall obtain approval thereof from 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. 23286, Nov. 7, 2011]

Article 9 (Details of Support for Institutions Specializing in Space Development)

(1)	In order to ensure the efficient management of institutions specializing in space development pursuant to Article 7 (3) of the Act, the Government shall prepare and implement various supportive measures, including supply of human resources and provision of government contributions.

(2)	The Minister of Science and ICT may subsidize a space center for expenses necessary for its operation. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 23286, Nov. 7, 2011]

Article 10 (Preliminary Registration, etc. of Artificial Space Objects)

(1)

A person who intends to file for preliminary registration pursuant to Article 8 (1) or (2) of the Act shall submit an application for preliminary registration on the form prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Science and ICT and a launching plan under Article 8 (3) of the Act to the Minister of Science and ICT, and a person who intends to file for registration pursuant to Article 8 (5) of the Act shall submit an application for registration on the form prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Science and ICT to the Minister of Science and ICT. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

(2)

When a person who has completed preliminary registration or registration pursuant to Article 8 (1), (2), or (5) of the Act makes a change in regard to the details of the preliminary registration or registration, he/she shall submit a notice of change in registration to the Minister of Science and ICT on the form 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>

(3)	“Matters prescribed by Presidential Decree” in Article 8 (3) 5 of the Act means the following: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 26405, Jul. 20, 2015>

1.	The lifespan and service life of the artificial space object;

2.	The launching site and projected launch date of the artificial space object;

3.	The provider of the space launch vehicle to be used in launching the artificial space object and the specification and performance of the vehicle;

4.	The manufacturer of the artificial space object and the manufacturing number and date of the artificial space object;

5.	Data (referring to weight, size, produced power, consumed power, etc.) about the artificial space object;

6.	Security for the use and management of the artificial space object.

[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 23286, Nov. 7, 2011]

Article 10-2 (Application, etc. for Registration of Meteorites)

(1)

Any person who intends to apply for registration of a meteorite pursuant to Article 8-2 (1) of the Act shall submit an application for registration prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Science and ICT to the Minister of Science and ICT along with the following documents, etc.: Provided, That where an applicant so requests and the Minister of Science and ICT deems it difficult to move or transport the relevant meteorite based upon its size or characteristics under subparagraph 1, the applicant may choose not to submit the relevant meteorite: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

1.	The relevant meteorite;

2.	Relevant data where the applicant possesses an appraisal or analyzed data of the meteorite.

(2)

Where the relevant meteorite has not been submitted pursuant to the proviso to paragraph (1), the Minister of Science and ICT may require a relevant public official (where affairs under Article 8-2 of the Act are entrusted, referring to the relevant public official or an employee of the entrusted institution) check, inspect, or analyze the meteorite at the site. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

(3)	The Minister of Science and ICT shall ascertain the authenticity of a meteorite within 30 days from the date he/she receives an application for registration under paragraph (1) and take the following measures: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

1.	Where it is proven to be a meteorite: Issuance of a certificate of registration prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Science and ICT pursuant to Article 8-2 (2) of the Act and the return of the relevant meteorite;

2.	Where it is not proven to be a meteorite: Notification of the fact that it is not registerable as a meteorite, and the return of matter submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) 1.

(4)

Any person who intends to report an alteration to information registered pursuant to Article 8-2 (3) of the Act shall submit a report on alteration prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Science and ICT to the Minister of Science and ICT, along with the following documents: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

1.	Certificate of registration under paragraph (3) 1;

2.	Documents evidencing an alteration.

(5)	The Minister of Science and ICT who receives a report on alteration under paragraph (4) shall reissue a certificate of registration reflecting such alteration. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

(6)

Where the Minister of Science and ICT issues a certificate of registration pursuant to paragraph (3) or reissues a certificate of registration pursuant to paragraph (5), he/she shall record and manage the details thereof in the register of meteorites under Article 10 (2) of the Act. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

[This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 26405, Jul. 20, 2015]

Article 10-3 (Application, etc. for Taking Meteorites out of Republic of Korea)

(1)

Any person who intends to take a meteorite out of the Republic of Korea pursuant to the proviso to Article 8-3 (1) of the Act shall submit an application for taking a meteorite out of the Republic of Korea prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Science and ICT 90 days prior to the scheduled date for taking the meteorite out of the Republic of Korea to the Minister of Science and ICT along with the following documents: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

1.	Data explaining the meteorite;

2.	Data related to the purpose of taking the meteorite out of the Republic of Korea;

3.	A copy of a certificate of registration of the meteorite (only applicable to where an application for taking the meteorite registered pursuant to Article 8-2 (2) of the Act out of the Republic of Korea is filed);

4.	Data under the subparagraphs of Article 10-2 (1) (only applicable where an application for taking the meteorite not registered out of the Republic of Korea is filed).

(2)	The Minister of Science and ICT shall take the following measures within 60 days from the date he/she receives an application filed under paragraph (1): <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

1.	Where an application for taking the meteorite registered pursuant to Article 8-2 (2) of the Act out of the Republic of Korea is filed: He/she shall examine whether it is possible to take the meteorite out of the Republic of Korea and give notice to the applicant;

2.	Where an application for taking an unregistered meteorite out of the Republic of Korea is filed: He/she shall ascertain the authenticity of the meteorite and take the following measures:

(a)	Where it is proven to be the meteorite: He/she shall examine whether it is possible to take the meteorite out of the Republic of Korea and give notice to the applicant;

(b)	Where it is not proven to be the meteorite: He/she shall notify the applicant that it is not the meteorite, and return the matter submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) 4.

[This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 26405, Jul. 20, 2015]

Article 11 (Application for Permission to Launch Space Launch Vehicles)

(1)

A person who intends to obtain permission to launch a space launch vehicle pursuant to Article 11 (1) of the Act shall file an application for permission with the Minister of Science and ICT on the form prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Science and ICT. The foregoing shall also apply where he/she intends to obtain revised permission. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

(2)	Upon receipt of an application under paragraph (1), the Minister of Science and ICT shall notify the applicant of the propriety of the application and of the examination plan within 30 days. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

(3)

If the Minister of Science and ICT finds it necessary as a result of examination of an application for permission, he/she may demand the applicant to supplement or correct the application within a specified period. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 23286, Nov. 7, 2011]

Article 12 (Reporting of Modification of Minor Matters)

“Minor matters prescribed by Presidential Decree” in the proviso to Article 11 (1) of the Act means the following:

1.	The name and address of the applicant (including the name of the corporation and the name and address of its representative, if the applicant is a corporation);

2.	The period of service life of the payload in the payload operations plan.

[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 23286, Nov. 7, 2011]

Article 13 (Launch Plan)

A launch plan under Article 11 (2) of the Act shall contain each of the following matters, and the content of the plan, description methods, and other details 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>

1.	Projected launch date and the trajectory in the atmosphere;

2.	Data and performance of the launch vehicle;

3.	Safety analysis report:

(a)	Measures for the safety of the launch vehicle;

(b)	Measures for safety control in the launching site;

(c)	Measures for security control;

4.	Payload operations plan:

(a)	Purpose of use of the payload;

(b)	Owner and licensees of the payload;

(c)	Service life of the payload;

(d)	Manufacturer, manufacturing number, and manufacturing date of the payload;

5.	Indemnity plan:

(a)	Estimated loss incurred to a third party as a consequence of death, injury, or property damage caused by an accident in launching;

(b)	Plan for indemnity for the estimated loss.

[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 23286, Nov. 7, 2011]

Article 13-2 (Formulation, etc. of Master Plan for Preparation against dangers from outer space)

(1)

The Minister of Science and ICT shall formulate a master plan for preparation against the dangers from outer space (hereinafter referred to as "master plan for preparation against the dangers from outer space") under Article 15 of the Act in consultation with the heads of relevant central administrative agencies. The same shall also apply to cases where he/she alters the master plan for preparation against the dangers from outer space formulated. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

(2)

Where the Minister of Science and ICT formulates a master plan for preparation against the dangers from outer space, he/she shall notify the heads of relevant central administrative agencies of his/her schedule for the formulation of the master plan for preparation against the dangers from outer space and guidelines for the preparation thereof, and where necessary to formulate the master plan for preparation against the dangers from outer space, he/she may request the heads of relevant central administrative agencies to submit necessary data. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

(3)	"Insignificant matters prescribed by Presidential Decree" in the proviso to Article 15 (3) of the Act means the following matters:

1.	Matters concerning the detailed implementation of the protection and monitoring of the environment of outer space;

2.	Matters determined by the Committee, which do not have significant influence on the content of the master plan for preparation against the dangers from outer space.

[This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 25796, Dec. 3, 2014]

Article 13-3 (Formulation of Action Plan for Preparation against dangers from outer space)

(1)	An action plan for preparation against the dangers from outer space (hereinafter referred to as "action plan for preparation against the dangers from outer space") under Article 15-2 of the Act shall include the following matters: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

1.	Outline of the projects;

2.	Outcomes from implementation of the project in the preceding year and the project plan of the relevant year;

3.	Detailed action plan for preparation against dangers from outer space for each project;

4.	Other matters deemed necessary by the Minister of Science and ICT.

(2)

The Minister of Science and ICT shall formulate an action plan for preparation against the dangers from outer space by the end of February each year following deliberation by the Working Committee for the Promotion of Space Development, and notify the heads of relevant central administrative agencies of the action plan for preparation against the dangers from outer space. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

[This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 25796, Dec. 3, 2014]

Article 13-4 (Criteria for Designation of Space Environment Monitoring Institution)

(1)	The Minister of Science and ICT may designate a space environment monitoring institution from among institutions or organizations falling under any of the following pursuant to Article 15-3 (1) of the Act: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

1.	A public institution under Article 4 of the Act on the Management of Public Institutions;

2.	A government-funded research institute under the Act on the Establishment, Operation and Fostering of Government-Funded Science and Technology Research Institutes, Etc. and the Act on the Establishment, Operation and Fostering of Government-Funded Research Institutes, Etc.

(2)	A space environment monitoring institution under Article 15-3 (1) of the Act shall meet all the following requirements:

1.	Human resources and facilities to prevent and prepare against the dangers from outer space;

2.	Direct performance of and experience in research and development activities related to the dangers from outer space or related prevention and preparation activities.

(3)	In addition to matters prescribed in paragraphs (1) and (2), detailed criteria and procedures for designation of a space environment monitoring institution shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Science and ICT. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

[This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 25796, Dec. 3, 2014]

Article 13-5 (Affairs of Space Environment Monitoring Institution)

"Affairs prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 15-3 (1) 3 of the Act means the following affairs: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

1.	Planning of research and development related to technology responding to dangers;

2.	Support for the construction and operation of an integrated response system of relevant institutions and civilian, government and military authorities;

3.	Other matters deemed necessary by the Minister of Science and ICT.

[This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 25796, Dec. 3, 2014]

Article 13-6 (Composition and Operation of Headquarters for Countermeasures against Dangers from Outer Space)

(1)

The Headquarters for Countermeasures against dangers from outer space under Article 15-3 (3) of the Act shall be composed of public officials appointed by the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies among public officials in the Senior Civil Service, in charge of relevant affairs in central administrative agencies related to preparation against the dangers from outer space or public officials corresponding thereto, and relevant experts commissioned by the Minister of Science and ICT. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

(2)	The Headquarters for Countermeasures against dangers from outer space shall be established and operated where a situation falling under any of the following takes place: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 26405, Jul. 20, 2015>

1.	Where damage to the Korean Peninsula and the neighboring waters is expected due to the fall of an object from outer space;

2.	Where the effect of solar activity is deemed to have significant influence on artificial space objects of the Republic of Korea;

3.	Where a satellite of the Republic of Korea is destroyed or its serious malfunction thereof is anticipated due to the collision of space objects.

(3)

In addition to matters prescribed in paragraphs (1) through (3), matters necessary for the composition and detailed operation of the Headquarters for Countermeasures against dangers from outer space shall be determined by the Minister of Science and ICT. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

[This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 25796, Dec. 3, 2014]

Article 14 (Scope of Space Accidents subject to Investigation)

“Space accidents prescribed by Presidential Decree” in Article 16 (1) of the Act means any of the following accidents into which the Minister of Science and ICT deems it necessary to conduct investigation because of severe damage inflicted on human life, body or property, or on any other grounds: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 26405, Jul. 20, 2015; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

1.	Accidents caused by artificial space objects preliminarily or finally registered under Article 8 of the Act;

2.	Accidents caused by space launch vehicles the launch of which has been permitted under Article 11 of the Act;

3.	Accidents caused by artificial space objects of a foreign country, which occur in the territory of the Republic of Korea or in an area or structure within jurisdiction of the Republic of Korea;

4.	Accidents caused by artificial space objects of a foreign country to the property of the Republic of Korea or to a national (including a juristic person) of the Republic of Korea.

[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 23286, Nov. 7, 2011]

Article 15 (Organization, etc. of Space Accident Investigation Committee)

(1)	The chairperson of the Space Accident Investigation Committee under Article 16 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as the “Investigation Committee”) shall represent the Investigation Committee and administer all business affairs of the Investigation Committee.

(2)	To be qualified for a member of the Investigation Committee, a person shall meet any of the following requirements: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

1.	A person who has been working or has worked for a university as an associate or higher-ranking professor for at least five years;

2.	A person who has been working or has worked for a research institute or industry related to space for at least ten years;

3.	A person who has been holding a law license for at least ten years;

4.	A person who has served as a Grade-IV or higher-ranking public official or a public official in an equivalent position (including a public official who is a member of the Senior Civil Service Corps) for at least two years;

5.	Other persons acknowledged by the Minister of Science and ICT.

[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 23286, Nov. 7, 2011]

Article 16 (Management, etc. of Investigation Committee)

(1)	A meeting of the Investigation Committee shall be duly formed with the attendance of a majority of current members, and a resolution shall be adopted by affirmative votes of a majority of the members present at the meeting.

(2)	The chairperson of the Investigation Committee shall take minutes of a meeting of the Investigation Committee.

(3)

The members and interested persons who attend a meeting of the Investigation Committee and the persons who express or submit an opinion may be reimbursed for allowances and travel expenses within budgetary limits: Provided, That the foregoing shall not apply where a public official makes an appearance before the Investigation Committee in direct connection with any of his/her duties.

(4)

The operational period of the Investigation Committee shall be from the date on which it is formed to the point of time at which the Minister of Science and ICT determines that the Investigation Committee completes its missions under Article 17. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

(5)	Except as otherwise provided for in paragraphs (1) through (4), matters necessary for the management of the Investigation Committee shall be determined by the chairperson of the Investigation Committee, after deliberation by the Investigation Committee.

[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 23286, Nov. 7, 2011]

Article 17 (Missions of Investigation Committee)

The Investigation Committee’s missions are as follows: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

1.	Discovery of the causes of space accidents;

2.	Collection and analysis of data about space accidents;

3.	Preparation of investigation reports on space accidents;

4.	Other missions that the Minister of Science and ICT deems necessary for the investigation and analysis of space accidents.

[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 23286, Nov. 7, 2011]

Article 18 (Procedure for Investigations of Accidents)

(1)	When a space accident under Article 14 occurs, the Minister of Science and ICT shall organize the Investigation Committee without delay and request the investigation thereof. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

(2)	The Investigation Committee shall conduct investigation and submit an investigation report to 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. 23286, Nov. 7, 2011]

Article 19 (Investigation of Accidents that Involve National Security)

(1)

“Matters prescribed by Presidential Decree in view of national security” in the proviso to Article 16 (2) of the Act means space accidents caused by an artificial space object launched by the head of an administrative agency responsible for national security (hereinafter referred to as “related administrative agency; the same shall apply hereinafter) according to its own project plan, in which cases the disclosure of the course and results of the investigation of such space accidents is likely to be dangerous or harmful to the national security. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 26405, Jul. 20, 2015>

(2)

Pursuant to the proviso to Article 16 (2) of the Act, the head of a related administrative agency shall organize a separate national security-related inquiry group under his/her supervision, which shall be comprised of members commissioned from among related experts by the head of the related administrative agency and the chairperson appointed from among those members by the head of the related administrative agency.

(3)

Articles 15 through 18 shall apply mutatis mutandis to the organization and management of the inquiry group under paragraph (2). In such cases, the “Minister of Science and ICT” shall be construed as the “head of a related administrative agency”. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

(4)

When the head of a related administrative agency intends to determine matters regarding the organization and management of the inquiry group under paragraph (2) and other necessary matters, he/she shall consult with the Minister of Science and ICT thereon. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 23286, Nov. 7, 2011]

Article 19-2 (Satellite Information concerning National Security)

Where the Minister of Science and ICT intends to take measures necessary to advance the dissemination and utilization of satellite information pursuant to Article 17 (1) of the Act, he/she shall consult about information on national security with a consultative body under Article 3 (3). <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

[This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 25796, Dec. 3, 2014]

Article 19-3 (Construction of Integrated Satellite Information Dissemination and Utilization System)

(1)

To construct an integrated system for the dissemination and utilization of satellite information under Article 17 (4) 1 of the Act, the Minister of Science and ICT may require an dedicated organization (hereinafter referred to as "dedicated organization") under Article 17 (1) of the Act to implement matters concerning the integrated management, dissemination, utilization, etc. of satellite information owned by the State. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

(2)	A dedicated organization shall conduct the following affairs: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

1.	Construction of satellite information databases (referring to the collection of satellite information systematically integrated and processed so that users of information may search and utilize such information; hereinafter the same shall apply);

2.	Planning, coordination and implementation of the satellite information utilization project throughout the whole of the Government;

3.	Advancement and support of the nongovernmental satellite information industry, such as support to businesses involved in utilizing satellite information;

4.	Reproduction and processing, and provision and sale of satellite information;

5.	Inspection of the status of the utilization of satellite information;

6.	Other matters determined by the Minister of Science and ICT to efficiently construct an integrated system for the dissemination and utilization of satellite information.

(3)

The head of relevant central administrative agencies, the head of local governments and the heads of public institutions under Article 4 of the Act on the Management of Public institutions shall be careful endeavor to prevent investments should take place in relation to the dissemination and utilization of satellite information.

(4)

In addition to matters prescribed in paragraphs (1) through (3), matters necessary for the construction of an integrated system for the dissemination and utilization of satellite information shall be determined and announced by the Minister of Science and ICT. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

[This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 25796, Dec. 3, 2014]

Article 19-4 (Receipt, Processing and Disclosure of Satellite Information)

(1)

The Minister of Science and ICT shall construct an integrated receiving and processing system and prepare a disclosure clearing system for users of information to efficiently conduct affairs concerning the receipt, processing and disclosure of satellite information under Article 17 (4) 2 of the Act. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

(2)	Detailed matters necessary for the receipt, processing and disclosure of satellite information shall be determined and announced by the Minister of Science and ICT. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

[This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 25796, Dec. 3, 2014]

Article 19-5 (Reproduction and Sale of Satellite Information)

(1)

The Minister of Science and ICT may provide or sell satellite information reproduced or processed to users of information pursuant to Article 17 (4) 3 of the Act: Provided, That the foregoing shall not apply to information prohibited from disclosure or divulging pursuant to the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Act and the Security Regulation prepared pursuant to Article 19-7. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

(2)	Detailed matters necessary for the provision and sale of satellite information shall be determined and announced by the Minister of Science and ICT. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

[This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 25796, Dec. 3, 2014]

Article 19-6 (Inspection of Current Status of Utilization of Satellite Information)

The Minister of Science and ICT may request the heads of relevant central administrative agencies to submit data necessary for inspection of the current status of the utilization of satellite information under Article 17 (4) 4 of the Act. In such cases, the heads of relevant central administrative agencies shall cooperate in the submission of data, etc. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

[This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 25796, Dec. 3, 2014]

Article 19-7 (Satellite Information Security)

The heads of relevant central administrative agencies shall prepare and implement the Security Regulations necessary to prevent illegal access to or transfer of satellite information or satellite information databases prohibited from disclosure or the divulging of information pursuant to Article 17 (4) 5 of the Act.

[This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 25796, Dec. 3, 2014]

Article 19-8 (Supply of Exceptional Human Resources for Space Development)

The Minister of Science and ICT may prepare a policy concerning the following matters to supply exceptional human resources for space development under Article 18 (1) of the Act: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

1.	Conducting education and training through schools, research institutes, other related institutions or organizations, and designation of an agency in charge of education and training;

2.	Conducting startup support programs;

3.	Other matters determined by the Minister of Science and ICT to foster and support exceptional human resources for space development.

[This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 25796, Dec. 3, 2014]

Article 20 (Request for Assistance or Cooperation in Space Development)

Matters for which the Minister of Science and ICT may request the head of a related administrative agency or the head of a local government to render assistance or cooperation pursuant to Article 20 (1) of the Act shall include the following: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 26405, Jul. 20, 2015; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

1.	The following activities for the control of access to the areas surrounding the place where a domestic artificial space object is to be launched (including the territorial waters and airspace):

(a)	Surveillance over the land, waters, and airspace by surveillance radars;

(b)	Patrol and vigilance on the perimeters of the launching site;

(c)	Control of people, vehicles, and fishing boats on the perimeters of the launching site;

(d)	Control of vessels along the over-water flight path;

(e)	Control of aviation along the airspace flight path;

(f)	Deployment of patrol ships;

(g)	Maintenance of telecommunications systems and sharing of information as necessary for vigilance;

2.	The following activities for fire-fighting and emergency relief and rescue:

(a)	Deployment of fire engines and fire-fighting ships;

(b)	Assistance in emergency relief and rescue;

3.	Notification of the scheduled time to launch an artificial space object to domestic and foreign aircraft;

4.	Provision of weather forecasts.

[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 23286, Nov. 7, 2011]

Article 20-2 (Criteria, Procedure, etc. for Compensation)

(1)

A person who intends to claim compensation pursuant to Article 20-2 (1) of the Act shall prepare a written claim for damage in the form prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Science and ICT and shall file it with the Minister of Science and ICT within three months from the date of imposition of access control under Article 20 (1) 1 of the Act, along with documents proving his/her losses. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

(2)

Upon receipt of a written claim under paragraph (1), the Minister of Science and ICT shall negotiate with the claimant on the compensation criteria and procedure, methods for the payment of damages, etc., with cooperation from the head of the competent local government and the launcher of the artificial space object concerned, and shall pay the damages based on the agreement made by the negotiation parties. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 26405, Jul. 20, 2015; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

(3)

If the parties fail to reach an agreement under paragraph (2), Article 68 of the Act on Acquisition of and Compensation for Land, etc. for Public Works Projects shall apply mutatis mutandis to the criteria and procedure for compensation for losses, the method for the payment of damages, etc. In such cases, the “project implementor” shall be construed as the “Minister of Science and ICT”. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

[This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 23286, Nov. 7, 2011]

Article 21 (Establishment, Implementation, etc. of Security Measures)

(1)	Pursuant to Article 21 (2) of the Act, the Minister of Science and ICT shall prescribe and publicly notify guidelines for the establishment and implementation of security measures. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

(2)	The guidelines mentioned in paragraph (1) shall include the following:

1.	Basic principles and methods for security control of space development projects;

2.	The security control system, including designation of the department and officers in charge of security control of space development projects;

3.	Criteria for the classification of and procedure for the security control of satellite information;

4.	Procedure and methods of measures to be taken when any important document related to a space development project is leaked out or lost;

5.	Requirements and procedure for disclosure of space development projects to the public;

6.	Procedure for the establishment and alteration of security measures;

7.	Other measures necessary for the security control of space development projects.

(3)	A person who intends to participate in a space development project under Article 21 (1) of the Act shall prepare and implement his/her own security measures in accordance with the guidelines mentioned in paragraph (1).

(4)

The Minister of Science and ICT shall consult with the Director of the National Intelligence Service on the guidelines mentioned in paragraph (1) before their publication: Provided, That he/she shall consult with the Minister of National Defence on the matters related to military secrets. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

(5)	Except as otherwise provided for in this Decree, the Regulations on Security and other relevant regulations shall apply to the security measures under paragraph (3).

[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 23286, Nov. 7, 2011]

Article 22 (Collection of Data, Time to Conduct Surveys of Actual Conditions, etc.)

(1)

The Minister of Science and ICT shall, every year, collect data necessary for the analysis of the current status of space development and the relevant industries and the analysis of trends in space development; conduct surveys of actual conditions thereof; and reflect the results thereof in the master plan for the promotion of space development and the action plan for the promotion of space development. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 25796, Dec. 3, 2014; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

(2)

In order to collect data and conduct surveys of actual conditions, the Minister of Science and ICT may direct public officials under his/her supervision to pay a visit to related administrative agencies, etc. or conduct surveys by questionnaire or analyze statistics concurrently. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 23286, Nov. 7, 2011]

Article 23 (Designation of Contractor Institutions, etc.)

(1)

A person who intends to be entrusted with business affairs pursuant to Article 26 of the Act shall file an application after writing in the following information thereon with the Minister of Science and ICT: Provided, That the business affairs referred to in subparagraph 3 of Article 26 of the Act may be entrusted in the form of a research and development project as defined in the Basic Research Promotion and Technology Development Support Act: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 26405, Jul. 20, 2015; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

1.	The name and address of the applicant and the name of its representative;

2.	The name and location of the office in which the entrusted business affairs will be performed;

3.	The names of business affairs that the applicant intends to be entrusted with;

4.	The scheduled date of commencement of the entrusted business affairs;

5.	The business plan and budgetary documents for the first and second years of undertaking the entrusted business affairs;

6.	The names and work experiences of executive officers;

7.	A list of personnel to handle the entrusted business affairs (the name, work experience, and the license or qualification held by each person shall be stated in detail);

8.	The type and quantity of machines, instruments, or other facilities used to perform the entrusted business affairs;

9.	The types and overview of other business activities, where the applicant engages in any business activities other than the entrusted business affairs.

(2)	When a contractor institution completes the entrusted business affairs, it shall report to the Minister of Science and ICT on the results thereof within 30 days from the date of completion. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

(3)

When the Minister of Science and ICT entrusts business affairs pursuant to Article 26 of the Act, he/she may grant contributions or subsidies to the contractor institution to cover expenses to be incurred for collecting data and conducting surveys of actual conditions. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

(4)

If the Minister of Science and ICT deems it necessary, he/she may give instructions necessary to perform the entrusted business affairs to the contractor institution or order the contractor institution to take necessary measures. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24423, Mar. 23, 2013; Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 23286, Nov. 7, 2011]

Article 23-2 (Management of Personally Identifiable Information)

Where it is inevitable for performing affairs concerning the confirmation of grounds for disqualification of permission to launch a space launch vehicle under Article 12 of the Act, the Minister of Science and ICT may manage data containing resident registration numbers under subparagraph 1 of Article 19 of the Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

[This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 25532, Aug. 6, 2014]

Article 23-3 (Review of Regulation)

The Minister of Science and ICT shall review the validity of the following matters and take measures, such as making improvements, every two years (referring to the period before the date same as the base date of the year in which each two years elapse) based on the following base date: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28210, Jul. 26, 2017>

1.	Formulation and implementation of security measures concerning space development projects related to national security under Article 21: January 1, 2015;

2.	Guidelines for imposition of administrative fines under Article 24 and attached Table: January 1, 2015.

[This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 25796, Dec. 3, 2014]

Article 24 (Guidelines for Imposition of Administrative Fines)

Guidelines for the imposition of administrative fines under Article 29 (3) of the Act shall be as specified in the attached Table.

[This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 23286, Nov. 7, 2011]

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