NATIONAL TRANSPORT SYSTEM EFFICIENCY ACT
Wholly Amended by Act No. 9772, jun. 9, 2009
Amended by Act No. 10272, Apr. 15, 2010
Act No. 10303, May 17, 2010
Act No. 10331, May 31, 2010
Act No. 10445, Mar. 9, 2011
Act No. 10599, Apr. 14, 2011
Act No. 11020, Aug. 4, 2011
Act No. 11794, May 22, 2013
Act No. 12014, Aug. 6, 2013
Act No. 12246, Jan. 14, 2014
Act No. 12248, Jan. 14, 2014
Act No. 12738, jun. 3, 2014
Act No. 12960, Jan. 6, 2015
Act No. 12973, Jan. 6, 2015
Act No. 13089, Jan. 28, 2015
Act No. 13383, jun. 22, 2015
Act No. 13431, Jul. 24, 2015
Act No. 13426, Jul. 24, 2015
Act No. 13679, Dec. 29, 2015
Act No. 13805, Jan. 19, 2016
Act No. 13782, Jan. 19, 2016
Act No. 13797, Jan. 19, 2016
Act No. 14079, Mar. 22, 2016
Act No. 14113, Mar. 29, 2016
Act No. 14480, Dec. 27, 2016
Act No. 14532, Jan. 17, 2017
Act No. 14718, Mar. 21, 2017
Act No. 15313, Dec. 26, 2017
Act No. 15344, Jan. 16, 2018
Act No. 15460, Mar. 13, 2018
Act No. 15670, jun. 12, 2018
Act No. 15779, Sep. 18, 2018
Act No. 15996, Dec. 18, 2018
Act No. 16902, Jan. 29, 2020
Act No. 17171, Mar. 31, 2020
Act No. 17219, Apr. 7, 2020
Act No. 17227, Apr. 7, 2020
Act No. 17446, jun. 9, 2020
Act No. 17453, jun. 9, 2020
CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS
The purpose of this Act is to prescribe matters necessary for the comprehensive coordination of policies for land transport, marine transport, and air transport and the efficient development, management, administration, etc. of the national transport system, including various transport facilities, means of transport, etc. to improve the efficiency, unification and interconnection of transport systems, and thereby to promote convenience in people’s lives and contribute to the development of the national economy.
The terms used in this Act are defined as follows: <Amended on Jan. 14, 2014; Jan. 6, 2015; Mar. 29, 2016; Dec. 26, 2017; Mar. 13, 2018>
| 1. | The term "transport" means any conduct, activity, function, process, etc. of carrying people or goods from one place to another; |
| 3. | The term "means of transport" means any bicycle, automobile, train, aircraft, vessel, etc. used to transport people or goods; |
| 4. | The term "transport facilities" means any road, railroad, airport, harbors, terminal, etc. necessary for operating the means of transport, and other appurtenant facilities and structures supporting the smooth operation of the means of transport; |
| 6. | The term "transport system" means the means of transport, transport facilities, transport management and other related industries and systems, which are organically connected so as to allow activities related to the transportation of people or goods to be effectively performed; |
| 7. | The term "national core transport facilities" means any of the following transport facilities which function as arterial transport facilities between regions: |
| (b) | High-speed railroads, metropolitan railroads and general railroads referred to in subparagraphs 2 through 4 of Article 2 of the Act on Railroad Construction and Railroad Facilities Management; |
| (e) | Other transport facilities prescribed by Presidential Decree; |
| 8. | The term "national core transport network" means any transport network systematically organized so as to allow national core transport facilities to function organically and the means of transport using such facilities to be operated in a speedy, safe and convenient way; |
| 9. | The term "transport survey" means any fact-finding survey on the operational realities of the means of transport and transport facilities, traffic volume, etc. conducted to reasonably formulate and implement transport-related plans as well as to efficiently manage the means of transport and transport facilities based on field surveys, or literature reviews including research paper or survey conducted by using means of information and communications under Article 14; |
| 10. | The term "transport and logistics hub" means any airport, harbor, railroad station, terminal, industrial complex, etc. that functions as any of the following hubs for major transport and logistics activities, such as the connected transport or transfer of passengers or the connected transport, transshipment, loading, unloading or keeping of goods on a large scale using at least one means of transport: |
| (a) | Class I transport and logistics hub: Any transport and logistics hub in which transport and logistics activities related to international exchange or trade or between major domestic regions are performed on a large scale, as designated and publicly notified pursuant to Article 37 (1) 1 to manage and support the establishment, etc. of a transport system in connection with the national core transport network at a nationwide level; |
| (b) | Class II transport and logistics hub: Any transport and logistics hub in which transport and logistics activities are performed mainly between areas or within a region on a small or medium scale, as designated and publicly notified pursuant to Article 37 (1) 2 to manage and support the establishment, etc. of a transport system in connection with the national core transport network, or a local transport network at a national or local level; |
| (c) | Class III transport and logistics hub: Any transport and logistics hub, other than items (a) and (b), as designated and publicly notified pursuant to Article 37 (1) 3 to manage and support the establishment, etc. of connected transport systems at a local level; |
| 11. | The term "connected transport facilities" means any transport facility, including a road, railroad, etc., designed to facilitate a smooth connection between major transport and logistics hubs or between a transport and logistics hub and the nearby national core transport network, etc.; |
| 12. | The term "transfer facilities" means any facility that functions as a parking lot, airport passenger terminal, harbor waiting room, railroad station, urban railroad station, bus station, passenger vehicle terminal, etc. to allow passengers, etc. using land, marine or air transport to conveniently transfer to other routes or means of transport; |
| 13. | The term "transfer center" means any of the following centers in which certain transfer facilities are gathered in mutual connection for the purpose of facilitating connected transport and transfer between the means of transport: |
| (a) | Parking lot transfer center: Any transfer center that mainly serves to support the parking and transfer of public transport users; |
| (b) | Public transport connection transfer center: Any transfer center that mainly serves to support connecting transport and transfer between the means of public transport; |
| (c) | Terminal transfer center: Any transfer center that mainly serves to support terminals and transfer activities; |
| 14. | The term "transfer support facilities" means supporting facilities, other than transfer facilities, installed in an intermodal transfer center, such as convenience facilities, commercial facilities, cultural facilities, business facilities, lodging facilities and residential facilities, to meet the demands of daily life and social and economic activities; |
| 15. | The term "intermodal transfer center" means any of the following centers in which transfer facilities and transfer support facilities are gathered in mutual connection, for combined support with connected transport and transfer activities between the various means of transport, such as trains, aircraft, vessels, subway trains, buses, taxies and automobiles, and other social and economic activities, including commerce, business, etc.: |
| (a) | National core intermodal transfer center: Any intermodal transfer center designated pursuant to Article 45 to efficiently meet the demands of large-volume transfer traffic between regions for establishing the national core transport network and to provide necessary support for commerce, culture, residence, lodging, etc.; |
| (b) | Metropolitan intermodal transfer center: Any intermodal transfer center designated pursuant to Article 45 to meet the demands of transfer traffic, mainly within a region and to provide necessary support for commerce, culture, residence, lodging, etc.; |
| (c) | General intermodal transfer center: Any intermodal transfer center, other than items (a) and (b), designated pursuant to Article 45 to meet the demands of traffic transport, mainly within an area; |
| 16. | The term "intelligent transport systems" means any transport system enabling the scientific and automated operation and management of the transport system, and the improvement of the efficiency and safety of transport, by developing and utilizing the means of transport and transport facilities with high-tech transport technology and transport information, including electronic controls, communications, etc.; |
| 17. | The term "transport technology" means any technology used to develop, operate and manage the means of transport and transport facilities; |
| 18. | The term "public institution" means any central administrative agency, any local government, or any of the following corporations: |
| (b) | Public corporations or public agencies that take charge of the development, operation or management of transport facilities, among those established pursuant to the Local Public Enterprises Act or any other statutes prescribed by Presidential Decree; |
| (c) | Government-funded research institutions established under the Act on the Establishment, Operation and Fostering of Government-Funded Research Institutes or the Act on the Establishment, Operation and Fostering of Government-Funded Science and Technology Research Institutes. |
| Article 3 (Relationship to Other Statutes) |
With respect to the development and management of transport systems, this Act shall prevail over other statutes.
CHAPTER II PROMOTION OF EFFICIENCY IN TRANSPORT FACILITY INVESTMENTS
| Article 4 (Formulation of Plans for National Core Transport Network) |
| (1) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall formulate a plan for a national core transport network (hereinafter referred to as "national core transport network plan") on a 20-year basis to make the national transport system more efficient: Provided, That the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall examine a national core transport network plan every five years, and if necessary, amend the national core transport network plan. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jan. 6, 2015> |
| (2) | A national core transport network plan shall factor into the following matters: |
| 1. | Forecast of future transport conditions and prediction of transport demand; |
| 2. | Overall direction of transport policies and transport facility investments; |
| 3. | Objectives of national core transport network construction and implementation strategy by phase; |
| 4. | Projects to establish, expand, and maintain national core transport facilities (hereinafter referred to as "national core transport facility development projects") and connected transport systems; |
| 5. | Basic direction-setting for securing the financial resources required for national core transport facility development projects and a rough order of investment priority; |
| 6. | Development and utilization of transport technology; |
| 7. | Management, development and cooperation on links between the national core transport network and foreign transport networks; |
| 8. | Other matters concerning the improvement of transport systems. |
| (3) | Upon receipt of a request from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the head of a competent central administrative agency or the relevant Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayor, Special Self-Governing City Mayor, Do Governor, or Special Self-Governing Province Governor (hereinafter referred to as the "head of relevant administrative agency"), shall submit to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport a draft agency plan necessary to establish and review a national core transport network plan provided for in paragraph (1). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jan. 6, 2015> |
| (4) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall formulate a draft national core transport network plan based on the draft agency plans submitted under paragraph (3) and finalize such plan subject to deliberation by the National Transport Commission referred to in Article 106 (hereinafter referred to as the "National Transport Commission") after consultation with the heads of relevant administrative agencies. The same shall apply where the finalized national core transport network plan is to be amended after review (excluding where any minor matter prescribed by Presidential Decree is to be amended). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jan. 6, 2015> |
| (5) | Where a national core transport network plan is finalized or amended pursuant to paragraph (4), the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall report such details to the State Council; notify the heads of relevant administrative agencies of such details; and publicly notify them in the Official Gazette: Provided, That this shall not apply to amendment to any minor matter prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| Article 5 (Relationship to Other Plans) |
| (2) | A national core transport network plan shall prevail over, and form a basis for, any other plans for transport and logistics under other statutes or regulations. <Amended on Jan. 6, 2015> |
| (3) | Where any of the following plans is formulated or amended pursuant to paragraph (2), the details of a national core transport network plan shall be reflected in such plans, and consistent with the details of such plans: <Newly Inserted on Jan. 6, 2015; Mar. 29, 2016; Mar. 13, 2018> |
| 2. | A basic intercity transport plan for metropolitan areas provided for in Article 3 of the Special Act on the Management of Intercity Transport in Metropolitan Areas; |
| 4. | A construction plan for national railroad networks provided for in Article 4 of the Act on Railroad Construction and Railroad Facilities Management; |
| 6. | Other transport and logistics plans provided for in other statutes or regulations. |
| (4) | The formulation and review of plans specified in paragraph (3) 1 through 5 shall coincide with the schedule for the formulation or review of a national core transport network plan. <Newly Inserted on Jan. 6, 2015> |
| (5) | The heads of relevant central administrative agencies and the heads of relevant local governments shall preferentially reflect a national core transport network plan when developing land use plans. <Amended on Jan. 6, 2015> |
| (6) | Where a transport and logistics plan or a land use plan referred to in paragraphs (3) and (5) is deemed inconsistent with a national core transport network plan, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may request the head of the competent central administrative agency or the head of the competent local government to adjust such plan, and the head of the central administrative agency or the head of the local government so requested shall comply with such request, unless there is a compelling reason not to do so. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jan. 6, 2015> |
| Article 6 (Formulation of Mid-Term Plans for Investment in Transport Facilities) |
| (1) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall formulate a mid-term plan for investment in transport facilities (hereinafter referred to as "mid-term investment plan") on a five-year basis to effectively carry out the national core transport facility development projects factored into a national core transport network plan, projects to establish, expand or maintain transport facilities under the jurisdiction of local governments (hereinafter referred to as "local transport facility development project") connected with national core transport facilities, and so on. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (2) | A mid-term investment plan shall factor into the following matters: |
| 1. | Objectives of supply of transport facilities and the basic direction-setting for investment; |
| 2. | Scale of national core transport facility development projects, an investment priority, and the funds required; |
| 3. | Appropriate transportation volume share of, and allocation of funds invested in, transport facilities; |
| 4. | Linked development between the national core transport facility development projects and local transport facility development projects; |
| 5. | Plans for investment in local transport facility development projects; |
| 6. | Other necessary matters concerning investment in transport facilities. |
| (4) | Article 4 (3) through (5) shall apply mutatis mutandis to the formulation and amendment of mid-term investment plans. |
| Article 7 (Implementation of Mid-Term Investment Plans) |
| (1) | A head of the public institution concerned shall reflect the matters factored into a mid-term investment plan in any transport-related plan provided for in other statutes or regulations and the relevant business plan of the institution. |
| (2) | In consultation with the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall ensure that the revenue sources of the special accounts for traffic facilities stipulated under the Act on Special Accounts for Traffic Facilities properly are allocated to each of the said accounts in a manner consistent with a mid-term investment plan. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (3) | The Government shall reflect the ratio of investment resources distributed among transport facilities that have been set in accordance with a mid-term investment plan in compilation of the relevant budget. |
| (4) | Where a transport facilities development project factored into a mid-term investment plan comes under a private capital inducement project, the head of the public institution concerned shall reflect such in the master plan for the private investment facility project provided for in Article 10 of the Act on Public-Private Partnerships in Infrastructure. |
| (5) | Where it is necessary to promote linked development of a national core transport facilities development project and a local transport facilities development project, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may devise and implement measures for linked management of investment funds related to the said projects, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| Article 8 (Assistance to Local Governments) |
The State may provide necessary support within budgetary limits to any local government that conducts the local transport facilities development project included in a mid-term investment plan.
| Article 9 (Performance Appraisal of Mid-Term Investment Plans) |
| (1) | The heads of public institutions shall draw up annual appraisal reports on the results and effects of implementing a mid-term investment plan under their jurisdiction and submit them to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (2) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall prepare an appraisal report on the comprehensive performance of a mid-term investment plan after conducting a comprehensive analysis of the reports submitted by the individual public institutions under paragraph (1) and notify the heads of public institutions of the results thereof after deliberation of the National Transport Commission. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (3) | The heads of public institutions shall take measures necessary to efficiently implement a mid-term investment plan according to the results of deliberation notified under paragraph (2). |
| Article 10 (Setting National Transport and Logistics Competitiveness Indicators) |
| (1) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall set and publicly notify an indicator of competitiveness of national transport and logistics (hereinafter referred to as "national transport and logistics competitiveness indicator") to facilitate the mobility and accessibility of passengers and goods in the fields of land, marine and air transport and to secure optimum transport facilities necessary to support social and economic activities. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (2) | In setting a national transport and logistics competitiveness indicator, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall take into consideration the following matters: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| 1. | Efficiently developing and managing transport and logistics facilities; |
| 2. | Ensuring the speedy handling and mobility of passengers and goods; |
| 3. | Ensuring accessibility and convenience for passengers and goods; |
| 4. | Improving competitiveness of the transport and logistics industry. |
| (3) | In setting a national transport and logistics competitiveness indicator, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall consult in advance with the head of the competent central administrative agency and refer such to the National Transport Commission for deliberation. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| Article 11 (Survey and Appraisal of National Transport and Logistics Competitiveness) |
| (1) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall conduct a survey and appraisal of the competitiveness of national transport and logistics on a regular basis in order to efficiently establish and implement national transport policies, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (2) | The heads of public institutions shall cooperate in submitting materials, etc. necessary to survey and appraise the competitiveness of national transport and logistics under paragraph (1), and endeavor not to repeatedly conduct any survey similar thereto. |
| Article 12 (Survey of National Transport) |
| (1) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall conduct a transport survey at the national level (hereinafter referred to as "national transport survey"), as prescribed by Presidential Decree, in order to reasonably develop and implement national transport policies, including a national core transport network plan, a mid-term investment plan, etc. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (2) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall formulate a plan for the national transport survey, including objectives and strategies of the survey, particulars and methods of detailed surveys, etc., on a five-year basis after deliberation by the National Transport Commission, to prevent the overlapping of the national transport survey with any institutional transport survey referred to in Article 16 (1), conduct an efficient survey of transport, and promote the joint use of the results of such survey, etc. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (3) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may request the head of a public institution to provide necessary materials or assistance that may help the implementation of a national transport survey or the formulation of a national transport survey plan provided for in paragraph (2). In such cases, the head of the public institution shall comply with such request, unless there is a compelling reason not to do so. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| Article 13 (Temporary Suspension of Operation of Means of Transport) |
| (1) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may, in conducting the national transport survey, have public officials under his or her control take measures falling under any of the following subparagraphs: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jun. 9, 2020> |
| 1. | Temporary suspension of the operation of the means of transport, such as motor vehicles; |
| 2. | Survey of persons or goods onboard the means of transport, such as motor vehicles; |
| 3. | Entry into and temporary use of transport facilities, and the installation of transport survey equipment therein; |
| 4. | Entry into or use of another person's land, etc. other than transport facilities (limited to cases where a consent thereto is given by the owner, occupant or manager of the land); |
| 5. | Other measures to conduct the transport survey, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| (2) | In taking any measures referred to in paragraph (1), the public official concerned shall carry a document indicating his or her authority, and show it to interested persons. |
| Article 14 (Transport Survey Using Means of Information and Communications) |
| (1) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may conduct a transport survey by using any of the following means: <Amended on Dec. 26, 2017> |
| 1. | Means of information and communications, such as mobile phones, GPS navigation device or radio frequency identification systems; |
| 2. | Cards and other media to electronically pay or settle transport fare (hereinafter referred to as "transport cards"); |
| 3. | Intelligent transportation system; |
| 4. | Other media prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, to conduct efficient transport surveys. |
| (2) | When conducting a transport survey using mobile phones under paragraph (1) 1, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall obtain a consent thereto in writing or by electronic media such as electronic mail in advance from the owners or users thereof. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Dec. 26, 2017> |
| (3) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may request telecommunications service providers defined in subparagraph 8 of Article 2 of the Telecommunications Business Act, location-based service providers under Article 9 (3) of the Act on the Protection and Use of Location Information, transport card business entities, etc. (hereafter referred to as “business entities, etc.” in this Article) to submit materials concerning the users’ total traffic volume by time of day and by origin and destination. In such cases, business entities, etc. shall process and submit the materials in a form that does not reveal the identity of the users. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Dec. 26, 2017> |
| (4) | When gathering transport survey material under paragraph (1), the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall establish institutional and technical security measures to protect the identity, trade secrets, etc. of the persons surveyed. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Dec. 26, 2017> |
| Article 15 (Guidelines for Transport Surveys) |
| (1) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall prepare and publicly notify guidelines for transport surveys (hereinafter referred to as "transport survey guidelines") to ensure the objectiveness and standardization of transport surveys. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (2) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall, in preparing transport survey guidelines, consult in advance with the heads of relevant administrative agencies. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (3) | The coverage of transport survey guidelines and methods for preparation thereof, the basic matters to be included therein, and other necessary matters, shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| Article 16 (Consultation on Institutional Transport Surveys) |
| (1) | Where the head of a public institution intends to conduct an institutional transport survey in order to carry out its business affairs (hereinafter referred to as "institutional transport survey"), he or she shall prepare a plan for the institutional transport survey (hereinafter referred to as "institutional transport survey plan") in conformity with the transport survey guidelines and consult it in advance with the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport: Provided, That this shall not apply to minor institutional transport surveys, as so prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (2) | Where it is deemed that an institutional transport survey plan overlaps with the national transport survey, or any other transport survey, or otherwise obstructs the efficient conduct of such transport survey, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may request the head of the related public institution to take any measures necessary for prevention thereof. In such cases, the head of the related public institution shall comply with such request, unless there is a compelling reason not to do so. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (3) | The head of a public institution shall notify the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of the results of the institutional transport survey within 30 days of the completion of the survey. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (4) | Matters to be included in an institutional transport survey plan, the deadline for submission of such plan, and other matters for consultation, etc. with the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| Article 17 (Comprehensive Management of Transport Survey Materials) |
| (1) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall build and manage a national transport database to collect, analyze and offer materials, information, etc. regarding the national transport survey and other institutional transport surveys in a systematic and comprehensive way, and shall issue and publish the results of the national transport surveys on a regular basis, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (2) | In building and managing materials regarding institutional transport surveys in the national transport database pursuant to paragraph (1), the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall comprehensively examine the appropriateness of the surveyed materials, the connection between such materials and the national transport survey materials, etc. and, if necessary, may conduct an additional technical analysis. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Dec. 26, 2017> |
| (3) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may build the national transport database by adjusting materials regarding institutional transport surveys, subject to deliberation by the National Transport Commission, where he or she deems necessary to ensure connection between institutional transport surveys and national transport database based on the findings of examination under paragraph (2). <Newly Inserted on Dec. 26, 2017> |
| (4) | The head of a public institution shall utilize the national transport database and the national transport survey referred to in paragraph (1) as base data when implementing policies, plans, projects, etc. related to transport. <Amended on Dec. 26, 2017> |
| (5) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may have the relevant experts or specialized institutions inspect the national transport database as prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport in order to ensure reliability and objectivity of the database. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Dec. 26, 2017> |
| (6) | Matters necessary for building and operating a national transport database shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| Article 17-2 (Building and Operating Transport Big Data Platform) |
| (1) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may build and operate a transport big data platform (referring to a system for linkage and convergence analysis on data; hereinafter the same shall apply) by utilizing the database and system built by the head of a central administrative agency, local government, public institution prescribed in Article 4 of the Act on the Management of Public Institutions, and other institutions prescribed by President Decree (hereinafter referred to as "central administrative agency, etc."). |
| (2) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may request cooperation, such as data submission, from a central administrative agency, etc. to build and operate a transport big data platform. In such cases, a central administrative agency, etc. shall comply with such request, unless there is a compelling reason not to do so. |
| (3) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall not include the personal information prescribed in the Personal Information Protection Act in the data he or she collects and manages in the process of building and operating the transport big data platform. |
| (4) | The scope of data under paragraphs (1) and (2), the methods and procedures for collecting and managing data under paragraph (3), and other necessary matters shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Jun. 12, 2018]
| Article 18 (Feasibility Assessment) |
| (1) | Where the head of a public institution or any project operator provided for in the Act on Public-Private Partnerships in Infrastructure (including any person who makes a project proposal pursuant to Article 9 (1) of the said Act; hereinafter referred to as "transport facility development project operator") intends to develop a national core transport network plan, a mid-term investment plan, etc. including a project to establish, expand, or maintain public transport facilities (hereinafter referred to as "public transport facilities development project") or to undertake a public transport facility development project, he or she shall assess in advance the feasibility of the plan or project in accordance with the investment evaluation guidelines referred to in paragraph (3), and submit, to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the list of public transport facility development projects selected for assessment for the relevant year and the assessment plan by not later than the end of February every year. <Amended on Jul. 24, 2015> |
| (2) | Where the head of a public institution or any transport facility development project operator assesses the feasibility of the plan or project pursuant to paragraph (1), it shall be deemed to complete a feasibility study referred to in Article 47 of the Construction Technology Promotion Act. <Newly Inserted on Jul. 24, 2015> |
| (3) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall prepare and publicly notify guidelines for the evaluation of investments in public transport facility development projects (hereinafter referred to as "investment evaluation guidelines") to reasonably and objectively analyze and evaluate investments in public transport facility development projects in light of transport demands, costs and benefits, etc., as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 24, 2015> |
| (4) | In preparing the investment evaluation guidelines, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall, in advance, consult with the heads of relevant administrative agencies. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 24, 2015> |
| (5) | Matters necessary for the types, scale, etc. of public transport facility development projects subject to feasibility assessment under paragraph (1), shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 24, 2015> |
| Article 19 (Submission of Feasibility Assessment Statement) |
| (1) | When assessing the feasibility of a public transport facility development project pursuant to Article 18 (1), the transport facility development project operator shall prepare a feasibility assessment statement regarding the project (hereinafter referred to as "feasibility assessment statement"), and submit it to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and to the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries (in cases of the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, it shall be limited to public transport facility development projects relating to harbors; hereafter in paragraph (4) the same shall apply) immediately after the evaluation is completed, as prescribed by Presidential Decree: Provided, That in cases of a private investment project referred to in the Act on Public-Private Partnerships in Infrastructure, he or she shall submit the feasibility assessment statement (including a project plan or proposal therefor) to the competent authorities provided for in subparagraph 4 of Article 2 of the said Act. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 24, 2015> |
| (2) | When submitting the feasibility assessment statement, the transport facility development project operator shall attach documents evidencing that the feasibility assessment is properly conducted in compliance with the investment evaluation guidelines, as prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (3) | Where a significant difference prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport is found between the results of the feasibility assessment of a public transport facility development project referred to in Article 18 (1) and the results of a preliminary feasibility survey referred to in Article 38 of the National Finance Act, the transport facility development project operator may request the head of relevant administrative agency to take necessary measures in consultation with the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (4) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries shall post the major contents of the feasibility assessment statement submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) on the websites of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries to allow the relevant transport facilities development project operators and the general public to access them: Provided, That the foregoing shall not apply where it may adversely affect the national security or where any unavoidable cause prescribed by Presidential Decree arises. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (5) | When necessary to minimize the gap between the results of feasibility assessment of a public transport facility development project referred to in Article 18 (1) and the results of a preliminary feasibility survey referred to in Article 38 of the National Finance Act, the Minister of Economy and Finance and the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may integrate investment evaluation guidelines and operating guidelines for preliminary feasibility surveys. <Newly Inserted on Aug. 6, 2013> |
| Article 20 (Interim Checks and Reassessment) |
| (1) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall conduct an interim check as to whether a reason has arisen to reassess feasibility under paragraph (2), at each stage of a project subject to the feasibility assessment, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Newly Inserted on Jul. 24, 2015> |
| (2) | With respect to projects subject to the feasibility assessment, where any reason prescribed by Presidential Decree has arisen, such as a sudden change in transport demand, unexpected at the time of preparing the feasibility assessment statement in the course of the interim check pursuant to paragraph (1), the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may request the relevant transport facility development project operator to have the project reassessed: Provided, That the foregoing shall not apply where the project has undergone a feasibility re-study or reassessment under any other statutes or regulations. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 24, 2015> |
| (3) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may have a specialized institution prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, vicariously conduct interim checks and reassessment pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2). <Newly Inserted on Jul. 24, 2015> |
| (4) | The head of a specialized institution, who has conducted a reassessment, shall notify the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the relevant transport facility development project operator of the findings thereof. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 24, 2015> |
| (5) | Where the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport is notified of the findings of a reassessment pursuant to paragraph (4), he or she may request the relevant transport facility development project operator to take necessary measures. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 24, 2015> |
[Title Amended on Jul. 24, 2015]
| Article 21 (Vicarious Performance of Feasibility Assessment) |
| (1) | A transport facility development project operator may have any assessment agent provided for in paragraph (2) vicariously perform a feasibility assessment of a public transport facility development project. |
| (2) | Any person who intends to vicariously perform a feasibility assessment of a public transport facility development project pursuant to paragraph (1), shall be registered as an agent to assess the feasibility of the public transport facilities development project (hereinafter referred to as "assessment agent") with the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport after meeting the standards for registration, such as specialists who have acquired transport-related qualification under the National Technical Qualifications Act or capability to perform such assessments. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (3) | Where an assessment agent intends to revise any important registered matter pursuant to paragraph (2), including technical capacity, etc. as prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, it shall register such revision. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (4) | The standards and procedures for registration of assessment agents and other necessary matters, shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| Article 22 (Grounds for Disqualification of Assessment Agents) |
None of the following persons shall be registered as an assessment agent: <Amended on Jul. 24, 2015; Dec. 29, 2015>
| 1. | A person under adult guardianship or under limited guardianship; |
| 2. | A person in whose case two years have not elapsed since his or her registration was revoked (excluding where registration as an assessment agent was revoked by falling under subparagraph 1 of Article 22) under Article 25; |
| 3. | A person in whose case two years have not passed since his or her imprisonment with labor or heavier punishment declared by a court was completely executed or exempted; |
| 4. | A corporation any of whose executive officers falls under any of subparagraphs 1 through 3. |
| Article 23 (Matters to Be Observed by Assessment Agents) |
| (1) | Every assessment agent shall keep feasibility assessment statements and the materials used as a basis for the preparation thereof for a period determined by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (2) | An assessment agent who prepares a feasibility assessment statement shall comply with the following subparagraphs: |
| 1. | A feasibility assessment statement shall not be prepared by reproducing the major contents of a feasibility assessment statement of another without the consent or permission from the author of such other statement; |
| 2. | A feasibility assessment statement and the materials used as a basis for the preparation thereof shall not be falsely prepared nor shall a feasibility assessment statement be poorly prepared; |
| 3. | His or her certificate of registration or his or her title shall not be lent to another person nor shall the business of feasibility assessment which has been contracted out to him or her be subcontracted in bulk; |
| 4. | Transport demand shall not be surveyed, analyzed or forecast without compliance with the transport survey guidelines or the investment evaluation guidelines; |
| 5. | The national transport database and the national transport survey provided for in Article 17 (1) shall be utilized as base data when analyzing and forecasting transport demand; |
| 6. | A feasibility assessment statement shall not be prepared without compliance with the investment evaluation guidelines. |
| Article 24 (Report of Business Closure) |
Where an assessment agent intends to close his or her business, he or she shall report such intention to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, as prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>
| Article 25 (Revocation of Registration and Suspension of Business Operations of Assessment Agents) |
| (1) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall revoke the registration of an assessment agent if such agent falls under any of the following subparagraphs: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| 1. | Where he or she has obtained registration by fraud or other improper means; |
| 2. | Where he or she falls under any of the following subparagraphs of Article 22: Provided, That the foregoing shall not apply to a corporation falling under subparagraph 4 of the said Article where its executive officer is replaced within six months; |
| 3. | Where he or she has committed again an act subject to a disposition to suspend business operations after receiving such disposition twice within the last two years; |
| 4. | Where he or she has entered into a new contract for vicariously performing a feasibility assessment during the period of suspension of business operations. |
| (2) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may revoke the registration of an assessment agent or order suspension of business operations for a fixed period not exceeding six months if he or she falls under any of the following subparagraphs: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| 1. | Where he or she ceases to meet the standards for registration under Article 21 (2); |
| 2. | Where he or she has failed to register revision of important matters in violation of Article 21 (3); |
| 3. | Where he or she has failed to keep a feasibility assessment statement or the materials used as a basis for the preparation thereof in violation of Article 23 (1); |
| 4. | Where he or she has prepared a feasibility assessment statement by reproducing the contents of any other feasibility assessment statement in violation of Article 23 (2) 1; |
| 5. | Where he or she has falsely prepared a feasibility assessment statement or the materials used as a basis for the preparation thereof, or poorly prepared a feasibility assessment statement, in violation of Article 23 (2) 2; |
| 6. | Where he or she has lent his or her certificate of registration or his or her title to another person or subcontracted in bulk the contracted business of vicariously performing a feasibility assessment in violation of Article 23 (2) 3; |
| 7. | Where he or she has failed to commence the business of vicariously performing feasibility assessments within two years after being registered or has not performed any business of vicariously performing a feasibility assessment for at least three consecutive years. |
| (3) | The standards and procedures for the administrative disposition provided for in paragraphs (1) and (2) and other necessary matters shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| Article 26 (Continuation of Business by Assessment Agents Whose Registration Has Been Revoked or Whose Business Operations Have Been Suspended) |
| (1) | An assessment agent who has received a disposition to revoke registration or to suspend business operations pursuant to Article 25 may continue the business of vicariously performing a feasibility assessment within the limits of a contract for vicariously performing a feasibility assessment which was concluded prior to such disposition. |
| (2) | Where an assessment agent whose registration has been revoked or whose business operations have been suspended continues the business of vicariously performing a feasibility assessment pursuant to paragraph (1), he or she shall be deemed an assessment agent under this Act until the relevant business is completed. |
| Article 27 (Standards for Calculating Expenses Required for Vicariously Performing Feasibility Assessments) |
The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall set and publicly notify the standards for calculating expenses required for vicariously performing a feasibility assessment. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>
| Article 28 (Report and Investigation) |
| (1) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may have an assessment agent submit any materials or reports as may be necessary, or order public officials under his or her control to investigate the agent's compliance with registration standards, in order to verify whether the agent properly performs the business of vicariously performing a feasibility assessment. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (2) | The public official who conducts an investigation pursuant to paragraph (1) shall carry a document indicating his or her authority and show it to interested persons. |
| (3) | In conducting an investigation pursuant to paragraph (1), the reasons for and the details of such investigation or other investigation plan shall be notified to the relevant assessment agent at least seven days before it is conducted: Provided, That this shall not apply where urgent processing is required or where such notice is likely to undermine efforts to achieve purposes of the investigation due to fears of possible attempts to destroy evidence, etc. should a prior notice be issued. |
| Article 29 (Report on Actual Results of Vicariously Performing Feasibility Assessments) |
| (1) | An assessment agent shall make a report on the actual results of vicariously performing feasibility assessments for the preceding year to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport by no later than January 31 every year, as prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (2) | In order to improve the competencies of assessment agents, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall publicly announce the actual results of vicariously performing feasibility assessments and the details of administrative dispositions at least once a year, as prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| Article 30 (Establishment of Transport Investment Evaluation Association) |
| (1) | Evaluation agents and other persons engaged in any business related to transport investment evaluation may establish a Transport Investment Evaluation Association (hereafter in this Chapter referred to as the "Association"), with authorization from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, to promote the sound development of businesses related to transport investment evaluation. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (2) | The Association shall be a body corporate. |
| (3) | The Association shall be duly formed by effecting registration for its establishment at the registry for the area in which its main office is located. |
| (4) | Executive officers of the Association and matters which are necessary for membership shall be determined by the Association's articles of incorporation. |
| (5) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may order the Association to amend its articles of incorporation or business plan or to replace any of its executive officers when it is deemed that the management of the Association is in violation of any statute or regulation or its articles of incorporation. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (6) | Except as provided in this Act, the provisions of the Civil Act concerning incorporated associations shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Association. |
| Article 31 (Tasks of Association) |
The Association shall perform the following tasks: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>
| 1. | Research and study of transport investment evaluation; |
| 2. | Public relations to raise awareness about transport investment evaluation systems; |
| 3. | Promotion of the welfare, and other rights and interests, of assessment agents; |
| 4. | Tasks entrusted by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to efficiently implement a transport investment evaluation business; |
| 5. | Other tasks determined by its articles of incorporation. |
| Article 32 (Development and Management of System Supporting Decision-Making on National Transport Policies) |
The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may develop and manage a system that supports decision-making on national transport policies in the fields of land, marine and air transport to comprehensively and systematically analyze such policies, and to support reasonable decisions thereon, as prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, in consultation with the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>
| Article 33 (Establishment of Special Transport Measures) |
| (1) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may establish emergency transport measures (hereinafter referred to as "special transport measures") to effectively address any serious problem in the national transport management that occurs or might occur on any of the following grounds: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| 1. | At time of war, upheaval, natural disasters, or any emergency equivalent thereto; |
| 2. | Rapid increase in transport demand during a specific period, such as the New Year's holidays or the Korean Thanks-giving holidays; |
| 3. | Other grounds determined by Presidential Decree, such as damage to transport facilities, the occurrence of a disaster, or disruptions to energy supply and demand. |
| (2) | The special transport measures shall include the following matters: |
| 1. | Current conditions and outlook of transport; |
| 2. | Measures for the decentralization and adjustment of transport demand; |
| 3. | Traffic control; operation of alternative means of transport; increase in the number and operating frequency of means of transport for business use; and adjustment of routes thereof; |
| 4. | Measures for improvement in the management of transport facilities, such as the designation and management of exclusive bus lanes and the designation of alternative transport routes; |
| 5. | Measures for transport safety; |
| 6. | Other matters that may be necessary for the efficient implementation of special transport measures. |
| Article 34 (Establishment of Headquarters for Special Transport Measures) |
| (1) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may, when special transport measures are required, organize and operate a headquarters for special transport measures under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (2) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may, where necessary to implement special transport measures, request the head of a public institution to provide necessary cooperation, including dispatching, etc. its personnel, to the headquarters for special transport measures. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| Article 35 (Measures in the Event of Emergency) |
| (1) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may have the managers, users, operators, etc. of various means of transport and transport facilities implement any adjustment, order or measure pursuant to the following subparagraphs to effectively cope with any urgent situation, such as a rapid increase in transport demand or the occurrence of a serious accident or disaster during the period of implementation of special transport measures which has caused, or could possibly cause, serious disruptions to the national transport management: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| 1. | Measures to designate and use alternative transport routes; |
| 2. | Measures to enable the urgent transport, transshipment, connected transport, etc. of passengers and goods; |
| 3. | Increasing the number and operating frequency of means of transport for business use, and adjustment of routes thereof; |
| 4. | Other measures prescribed by Presidential Decree to cope with urgent situations. |
| (2) | To take the measures pursuant to paragraph (1), the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may request the necessary cooperation from the head of the administrative agency concerned, and the head of the administrative agency so requested shall comply with such request. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (3) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall cancel the measures taken pursuant to paragraph (1) without delay when the cause thereof is deemed to be removed. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
CHAPTER III ENHANCEMENT OF CONNECTED TRANSPORT SYSTEM FOR TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS HUBS
| Article 36 (Formulation of Mid-Term Plans for Establishing Connected Transport Systems) |
| (1) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall formulate and implement a mid-term plan for establishing connected transport systems (hereinafter referred to as "mid-term plan for establishing connected transport systems") on a five-year basis to establish comprehensive, nationwide interconnected transport systems, including the establishment of connected transport systems pursuant to Article 37 (2) and the establishment, implementation, etc. of measures for developing connected transport systems pursuant to Article 38 (1), subject to deliberation by the National Transport Commission after consulting with the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (2) | A mid-term plan for establishing connected transport systems shall include the following matters: |
| 1. | Objectives of and basic directions for the plan; |
| 2. | Status and forecast for various development projects and transport and logistics hubs that require the connected transport systems; |
| 3. | Selection of projects for connecting transport facilities and decisions regarding the order of investment priorities; |
| 4. | Financial resources required for establishing connected transport systems, and plans for financing; |
| 5. | Other matters necessary to efficiently establish connected transport systems. |
| (3) | Matters necessary for the procedures for formulating, amending, etc. mid-term plans for establishing connected transport systems, shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| Article 37 (Designation of Transport and Logistics Hubs and Establishment of Connected Transport Systems) |
| (1) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport or the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, a Special Self-Governing City Mayor, a Do Governor or a Special Self-Governing Province Governor (hereinafter referred to as a "Mayor/Do Governor") shall designate and publicly notify transport and logistics hubs according to the following classification in order to efficiently establish and manage connected transport systems: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jan. 6, 2015> |
| 1. | Class I transport and logistics hubs: Designation and public notice by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport after consultation with the head of the relevant central administrative agency, subject to deliberation by the National Transport Commission; |
| 2. | Class II transport and logistics hubs: Designation and public notice by a Mayor/Do Governor with approval from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. In such cases, with respect to harbor zones referred to in subparagraph 4 of Article 2 of the Harbor Act, a Mayor/Do Governor shall request the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries to submit his or her opinions before applying for approval to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, and take into account the opinions submitted; |
| 3. | Class III transport and logistics hubs: Designation and public notice by a Mayor/Do Governor. |
| (2) | A person who designates a transport and logistics hub pursuant to paragraph (1) (hereinafter referred to as "person authorized to designate a transport and logistics hub") shall establish connected transport systems for the transport and logistics hub. |
| (3) | In establishing connected transport systems in accordance with paragraph (2), the person authorized to designate the transport and logistics hub shall designate and publicly notify the connected transport facilities after consultation with the head of the relevant administrative agency. |
| (4) | The designation and public notice of transport and logistics hubs and connected transport facilities and other necessary matters shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| Article 38 (Development of Measures for Establishing Connected Transport Systems) |
| (1) | In implementing any of the following development works for transport facilities, the head of the administrative agency concerned shall develop and implement measures for establishing transport systems connected with the relevant national core transport facilities and for improving traffic flow (hereinafter referred to as "measures for establishing connected transport systems"): <Amended on Aug, 4, 2011; Mar. 29, 2016> |
| 6. | Other large-scale development works prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| (2) | The head of the relevant administrative agency shall finalize the measures for establishing connected transport systems subject to deliberation by the National Transport Commission. The same shall apply to the modification of such finalized measures (excluding modification of minor matters prescribed by Presidential Decree). |
| (3) | Details of the measures for establishing connected transport systems, the timing to develop such measures, etc. shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| Article 39 (Reimbursement of Expenses Required for Establishing Connected Transport Systems) |
| (1) | The State or a local government may fully or partially subsidize or reimburse the expenses required for establishing connected transport systems pursuant to Article 37 (2) and developing and implementing measures for establishing connected transport systems pursuant to Article 38 (1), as prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| (2) | A local government shall appropriate an amount it has to reimburse pursuant to paragraph (1) in the relevant year's budget before making appropriations for any other projects to ensure the smooth establishment of connected transport facilities. |
| (3) | When a local government fails to appropriate the amount it has to reimburse pursuant to paragraph (1) in the relevant year's budget, the State may withdraw the amount it has subsidized or reimbursed and suspend or reduce financial support for other connected transport facilities. |
| Article 40 (Establishment of Influence Zones of Connected Transport Systems) |
| (1) | In formulating a mid-term plan for establishing connected transport systems pursuant to Article 36 or the measures for establishing connected transport systems pursuant to Article 38 (1), the head of the relevant administrative agency shall set in advance the influence zones to estimate and analyze positive and negative impacts, etc. associated with connected transport systems for project zones and adjacent areas caused by development projects (hereinafter referred to as "influence zones of connected transport systems"), and formulate the said plan and measures involved in such influence zones. |
| (2) | The scope, timing, etc. of establishment of the influence zones of connected transport systems shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| Article 41 (Guidelines for Connected Transport Systems) |
| (1) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall develop guidelines for connected transport systems governing the establishment of connected transport systems and the standards, methods, etc. for the connection, transfer, etc. between transport facilities, and notify the heads of the relevant administrative agencies thereof. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (2) | The heads of the relevant administrative agencies shall implement the relevant development projects, plans and measures in accordance with the guidelines for connected transport systems referred to in paragraph (1). |
| Article 42 (Recognition of Road Routes Following Measures for Establishing Connected Transport Systems) |
With respect to roads built according to the measures for establishing connected transport systems referred to in Article 38, a Mayor/Do Governor or the head of a Si/Gun or Gu (referring to an autonomous Gu; hereinafter the same shall apply) shall recognize and publicly announce routes under the Road Act based on the functions and usage of roads specified in the measures for establishing connected transport systems.
| Article 43 (Support for Establishing International Intermodal Transport Network) |
| (1) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall formulate plans for establishing and managing an international intermodal transport network (hereinafter referred to as "international intermodal transport network") that connects the national core transport network and foreign land, marine and air transport networks in a systematic and combined way to cope with any change in existing circumstances, such as the globalization of social and economic activities and the development of intermodal services in land, marine and air transport. In such cases, matters concerning marine transport shall be subject to prior consultation with the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (2) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport or the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may implement the following projects to facilitate the establishment, etc. of the international intermodal transport network referred to in paragraph (1): <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| 1. | Conducting research and study on the development and management of an international intermodal transport network; |
| 2. | Implementing international exchange of human resources and information related to the development and management of an international intermodal transport network; |
| 3. | Holding exhibitions and seminars related to the development and management of an international intermodal transport network; |
| 4. | Holding bilateral or multilateral conferences or establishment of consultative bodies related to transport policies with the relevant States; |
| 5. | Entering overseas markets through utilization of an international intermodal transport network; |
| 6. | Other projects recognized as necessary to facilitate the establishment of an international intermodal transport network. |
| (3) | The State may provide necessary financial, administrative or technical support to agencies, organizations, business entities, etc. that participate in the establishment and management of an international intermodal transport network. |
| Article 44 (Master Plans for Building Transfer Centers and Intermodal Transfer Centers) |
| (1) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall formulate a master plan for building transfer centers and intermodal transfer centers on a five-year basis to systematically build transfer centers and intermodal transfer centers, subject to deliberation by the National Transport Commission. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Sep. 18, 2018> |
| (2) | A master plan for building transfer centers and intermodal transfer centers under paragraph (1) shall include the following matters: <Amended on Sep. 18, 2018> |
| 1. | Direction-setting for mid- to long-term policies for building transfer centers and intermodal transfer centers; |
| 2. | Analysis or evaluation of transfer policies; |
| 3. | Research and analysis of major connected and transfer facilities; |
| 4. | Suggestion of effects through transport network analysis; |
| 5. | Measures for improving services at transfer centers and intermodal transfer centers; |
| 6. | Measures for arranging facilities at transfer centers and intermodal transfer centers; |
| 7. | Direction-setting for efficient development of intermodal transfer centers; |
| 8. | Master plans for developing intermodal transfer centers; |
| 9. | Rough estimation of project costs incurred in building intermodal transfer centers; |
| 10. | Other matters prescribed by Presidential Decree regarding building transfer centers and intermodal transfer centers, developing intermodal transfer centers, and others. |
| (3) | Matters necessary for procedures for the formulation and revision of a master plan for building transfer centers and intermodal transfer centers under paragraph (1) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Sep. 18, 2018> |
| Article 44-2 (Guidelines for Formulating Intermodal Transfer Center Development Plans) |
| (1) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall prepare guidelines for formulating plans for developing intermodal transfer centers referred to in Article 45 (2) and action plans for developing intermodal transfer centers referred to in Article 50 (1), and formulate such plans prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| (2) | Where the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport prepares guidelines for formulating plans for developing intermodal transfer centers and action plans for developing intermodal transfer centers pursuant to paragraph (1), he or she shall, in advance, consider the opinions of the relevant Mayor/Do Governor and consult with the head of the relevant central administrative agency in advance. |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Jan. 6, 2015]
| Article 45 (Designation of Intermodal Transfer Centers) |
| (1) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport or a Mayor/Do Governor shall systematically develop and manage intermodal transfer centers by designating them according to the following classification to support smooth transfers between the means of transport: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| 1. | National core intermodal transfer centers: Designation by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport; |
| 2. | Metropolitan intermodal transfer centers: Designation by a Mayor/Do Governor with approval of the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport: Provided, That any metropolitan intermodal transfer center, no smaller than the size determined by Presidential Decree, shall be designated with approval of the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport after deliberation by the National Transport Commission; |
| 3. | General intermodal transfer centers: Designation by a Mayor/Do Governor. |
| (2) | Where the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport intends to designate a national core intermodal transfer center pursuant to paragraph (1), he or she shall formulate a plan for developing an intermodal transfer center (hereinafter referred to as "plan for developing an intermodal transfer center"); seek the opinions thereon from the competent Mayor/Do Governor; consult with the head of the relevant central administrative agency; and submit the plan for deliberation by the National Transport Commission. The same shall apply to a revision to the important matters prescribed by Presidential Decree in the plan for developing an intermodal transfer center. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (3) | Where a Mayor/Do Governor intends to designate a metropolitan intermodal transfer center or a general intermodal transfer center pursuant to paragraph (1), he or she shall formulate a plan for developing an intermodal transfer center according to the guidelines referred to in Article 44-2 (1); seek the opinions thereon from the head of the competent Si/Gun/Gu; and consult with the head of the relevant administrative agency. The same shall also apply to a revision to a plan for developing an intermodal transfer center. <Amended on Jan. 6, 2015> |
| (4) | Where the head of the relevant administrative agency or a person falling under Article 49 (2) 1 through 6 deems that an area is required to be designated as an intermodal transfer center, he or she may request the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport or the competent Mayor/Do Governor to designate such area as a national core intermodal transfer center, a metropolitan intermodal transfer center or a general intermodal transfer center. In such cases, any person other than the head of a central administrative agency shall prepare and submit a plan for developing an intermodal transfer center. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (5) | Where a Mayor/Do Governor intends to revise any important matter prescribed by the Presidential Decree among the details of designation as a metropolitan intermodal transfer center pursuant to the proviso of paragraph (1) 2, he or she shall obtain approval from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport therefor after deliberation by the National Transport Commission. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (6) | A Mayor/Do Governor, who has designated a metropolitan intermodal transfer center or a general intermodal transfer center, shall notify the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport thereof. The same shall also apply to a revision to the designated matters. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (7) | A plan for developing an intermodal transfer center prescribed in paragraphs (2) through (4) shall factor into the following matters: Provided, That where a project operator referred to in subparagraph 3 is not yet determined or it is impracticable to prepare the detailed list of subparagraph 8 until the plan is formulated, the relevant matters may be factored into such plan after designating the relevant intermodal transfer center: |
| 1. | Name, location and size of an intermodal transfer center; |
| 2. | Objectives of designating an intermodal transfer center; |
| 3. | Operator of an intermodal transfer center development project; |
| 4. | Period for and methods of implementing an intermodal transfer center development project; |
| 5. | Plan for use of land, plan for connected transport, and plan for major infrastructures; |
| 6. | Matters relating to the installation and management of major facilities; |
| 8. | Detailed list of land, buildings and other things or rights to be expropriated or used, if any; |
| 9. | Size of areas used for specific purposes in an intermodal transfer center; |
| 10. | Other matters specified by Presidential Decree. |
| (8) | The standards for permissible size of areas for specific use provided for in paragraph (7) 9 shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| Article 46 (Hearing of Opinions from Residents) |
| (1) | Where a person authorized to designate an intermodal transfer center (hereinafter referred to as "person authorized to designate an intermodal transfer center") intends to designate an intermodal transfer center, he or she shall hear the opinions of residents and relevant experts and reflect such opinions if deemed reasonable: Provided, That the hearing of opinions may be omitted with respect to any minor matter prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| (2) | Matters necessary for the hearing of opinions from residents and relevant experts under paragraph (1) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| Article 47 (Public Notice of Designation as Intermodal Transfer Centers) |
| (1) | Where any person authorized to designate an intermodal transfer center, designates an intermodal transfer center or alters any of the designated particulars, he or she shall publicly notify the matters determined by Presidential Decree in the Official Gazette or the official report of the Special Metropolitan City, Metropolitan City, Special Self-Governing City, Do or Special Self-Governing Province (hereinafter referred to as "City/Do") and send copies of relevant documents to the head of the relevant Si (including an administrative Si provided for in Article 11 (2) of the Special Act on the Establishment of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province and the Development of Free International City; hereafter the same shall apply in paragraph (4) of this Article and Articles 48 (3) and 51 (1) and (2))/Gun/Gu. In such cases, Article 8 of the Framework Act on the Regulation of Land Use shall apply mutatis mutandis to the public notice. <Amended on Jan. 6, 2015; Jul. 24, 2015> |
| (2) | The detailed list of the land, buildings or other things or rights, if any, to be expropriated or used in an area designated as an intermodal transfer center, shall be factored into the details of public notice made pursuant to paragraph (1). |
| (3) | Where a person authorized to designate an intermodal transfer center factors the matters referred to in Article 45 (7) 3 and 8 in a plan for the development of the intermodal transfer center after designating the intermodal transfer center pursuant to the proviso to Article 45 (7), he or she shall again publicly notify the matters referred to in paragraph (1) including the aforesaid matters. |
| (4) | The head of a Si/Gun/Gu who receives relevant documents pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (3), shall allow the public to access the details thereof for at least 14 days. |
| Article 48 (Cancellation of Designation of Intermodal Transfer Centers) |
| (1) | Unless approval of an action plan for developing all or part of an intermodal transfer center under Article 50 is applied for within a period fixed by Presidential Decree from the date the designation of an area as the intermodal transfer center is publicly notified, the designation of the relevant area as the intermodal transfer center shall be deemed cancelled on the day following the date when the said period expires. |
| (2) | Any person authorized to designate an intermodal transfer center may fully or partially cancel the designation as an area that has no chance to be developed as an intermodal transfer center, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| (3) | Where the designation of an intermodal transfer center is cancelled or is deemed cancelled pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2), a person authorized to designate the intermodal transfer center shall notify the head of the competent central administrative agency and the relevant Mayor/Do Governor, and publicly notify such cancellation; and the Mayor/Do Governor so notified shall without delay require the head of the relevant Si/Gun/Gu to allow the public to access the details thereof for at least 14 days. |
| (4) | Where a special-purpose area referred to in the National Land Planning and Utilization Act is altered or determined following the designation of an intermodal transfer center, and then the designation of the intermodal transfer center is cancelled pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2), the special-purpose area for the relevant intermodal transfer center shall be deemed reinstated as the special-purpose area prior to such change or determination, notwithstanding the provisions of the said Act: Provided, That where the designation of the intermodal transfer center is cancelled after the development thereof is completed, the relevant special-purpose area shall not be reinstated. |
| (5) | Where a special-purpose area is reinstated pursuant to paragraph (4), the competent Special Self-Governing City Mayor, the competent Special Self-Governing Province Governor or the head of relevant Si/Gun/Gu shall promptly publicly notify such fact. <Amended on Jan. 6, 2015> |
| Article 49 (Intermodal Transfer Center Development Project Operators) |
| (1) | Any person who intends to operate an intermodal transfer center development project, shall be designated as a project operator by a person authorized to designate the intermodal transfer center, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| (2) | A person entitled to be designated as an intermodal transfer center development operator pursuant to paragraph (1), shall be as follows: |
| 1. | The State and local governments; |
| 4. | Corporations established under any special Act; |
| (3) | Any person who intends to be designated as an intermodal transfer center development project operator pursuant to paragraph (1) shall file an application for such designation with the person authorized to designate the intermodal transfer center by submitting a plan for developing an intermodal transfer center, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| (4) | Where a person referred to in paragraph (2) 5 and 6, who has been designated as an intermodal transfer center development project operator pursuant to paragraph (1) (hereinafter referred to as "project operator"), fails to complete the development of the intermodal transfer center within a period stated in an action plan for developing an intermodal transfer center approved pursuant to Article 50, the person authorized to designate the intermodal transfer center may designate any other project operator among those referred to in paragraph (2) and have him or her implement the intermodal transfer center development project. |
| (5) | Where it is deemed necessary to efficiently implement an intermodal transfer center development project, a project operator provided for in paragraph (2) 1 through 4 may partially outsource the intermodal transfer center development project to the operators of facilities located or to be located in the intermodal transfer center (hereinafter referred to as "enterprises located in an intermodal transfer center"), as prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| Article 50 (Approval of Action Plans for Developing Intermodal Transfer Centers) |
| (1) | Any project operator shall formulate an action plan for developing an intermodal transfer center (hereinafter referred to as "action plan for developing an intermodal transfer center") and obtain approval thereof from the person authorized to designate the intermodal transfer center, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. The same shall apply to any revision to the important approved matters prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| (2) | Any project operator shall formulate an action plan for developing an intermodal transfer center in compliance with the standards for the design and layout of transfer centers (including information facilities) determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (3) | An action plan for developing an intermodal transfer center shall factor into matters concerning the disposal of land, facilities, etc. developed. |
| (4) | Procedures for approving an action plan for developing an intermodal transfer center, documents attached to the action plan, and other necessary matters, shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Newly Inserted on Jan. 6, 2015> |
| Article 51 (Public Notice of Approval of Action Plans for Developing Intermodal Transfer Centers) |
| (1) | In approving an action plan for developing an intermodal transfer center, or approving any revision to the approved matters pursuant to Article 50, the person authorized to designate the intermodal transfer center shall publicly notify the matters as prescribed by Presidential Decree in the Official Gazette or the official bulletin of the relevant City/Do and send copies of relevant documents to the head of the competent Si/Gun/Gu. |
| (2) | The head of a Si/Gun/Gu in receipt of copies of relevant documents pursuant to paragraph (1), shall allow the public to access the details thereof for at least 14 days. |
| Article 52 (Authorization and Permission Deemed Granted) |
| (1) | Where a person authorized to designate an intermodal transfer center, who intends to approve an action plan for developing an intermodal transfer center or any revision to the approved matters, has consulted about the action plan with the head of the relevant administrative agency under paragraph (2), any of the following authorization, permission, approval, decision, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "authorization, permission, etc.") shall be deemed granted; and where the action plan is publicly notified in accordance with Article 51 (1), the authorization, permission, etc. referred to in any of the following statutes shall be deemed publicly notified or announced: <Amended on Jun, 9, 2009; Apr, 15, 2010; May 31, 2010; Apr, 14, 2011; Jan. 14, 2014; Jun. 3, 2014; Jan. 19, 2016; Dec. 27, 2016> |
| 3. | Deleted; <Apr. 15, 2010> |
| 17. | Permission for disposing of graves, etc. under Article 27 (1) of the Act on Funeral Services; |
| 19. | Report on commencing or changing a project under Article 86 (1) of the Act on the Establishment and Management of Spatial Data; |
| 20. | Consultation about the appropriateness of integrated energy supply prescribed in Article 4 of the Integrated Energy Supply Act |
| (2) | When approving an action plan for developing an intermodal transfer center or approving any revision to the approved matters pursuant to paragraph (1), the person authorized to designate the intermodal transfer center shall pre-consult with the head of the relevant administrative agency if any matter referred to in paragraph (1) is factored in the details of such approval. |
| (3) | Where authorization, permission, etc. prescribed in any other statute is deemed granted pursuant to paragraph (1), any processing fee for such authorization, permission, etc., imposed in accordance with the relevant Act or the Municipal Ordinance of the competent local government, shall be exempted. |
| (4) | The head of the central administrative agency who takes charge of any statute or regulation governing the matters referred to in paragraph (1) shall notify the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of the standards for handling such matters. The same shall apply to any revision to the said standards. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (5) | Upon receipt of notification of the standards pursuant to paragraph (4), the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall publicly notify such standards after consolidating them. The same shall apply to any revision to the publicly notified standards. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| Article 53 (Entrustment of Intermodal Transfer Center Development Projects) |
| (1) | A project operator may entrust the State, a local government or any such public institution prescribed by Presidential Decree with the affairs concerning the construction of irrigation facilities and other public facilities determined by Presidential Decree with respect to the intermodal transfer center development project concerned, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| (2) | A project operator may entrust any institution referred to in any subparagraph of Article 81 (1) of the Act on Acquisition of and Compensation for Land for Public Works Projects with the affairs concerning the purchase of land, compensation for loss and measures for relocation to construct the intermodal transfer center concerned. In this case, paragraph (2) of the said Article shall apply mutatis mutandis to entrustment commissions, etc. |
| Article 54 (Expropriation and Use of Land) |
| (1) | A project operator may expropriate or use land, etc. necessary for the development of the intermodal transfer center concerned: Provided, That a project operator falling under any of Article 49 (2) 5 and 6 may do so on the condition that he or she purchases 2/3 or more of the land area used for the project. |
| (2) | In expropriating or using land, etc. pursuant to paragraph (1), the notification of an intermodal transfer center designation made under Article 47 (1) (referring to the notification made under Article 47 (3) when the project operator and the detailed list of the land, etc. to be expropriated or used are factored into a plan for the development of the intermodal transfer center after the intermodal transfer center is designated pursuant to the proviso to Article 45 (7) with the exception of the subparagraphs thereof) shall be deemed the notification of project approval under Article 22 of the Act on the Acquisition of and Compensation for Land for Public Works Projects, which is made after obtaining the project approval under Article 20 (1) of the same Act. |
| (3) | An adjudication on the expropriation or use of land, etc. located in an intermodal transfer center designated by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall be under the jurisdiction of the Central Land Expropriation Committee, and an adjudication on the expropriation or use of land, etc. located in an intermodal transfer center designated by the Mayor/Do Governor shall be under the jurisdiction of the competent local land expropriation committee. In such cases, an application for such adjudication may be filed within the fixed period of project implementation set forth in the plan for the development of the intermodal transfer center concerned, notwithstanding the provisions of Articles 23 (1) and 28 (1) of the Act on Acquisition of and Compensation for Land for Public Works Projects. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (4) | Except as provided for in this Act, the Act on Acquisition of and Compensation for Land for Public Works Projects shall apply mutatis mutandis to the expropriation or use of land, etc. under paragraph (1). |
| Article 55 (Special Cases concerning Application of the National Land Planning and Utilization Act) |
| (1) | Article 11 of the Act on Report on Real Estate Transactions, shall not apply to any contract for transaction of land located in an intermodal transfer center concluded by the relevant project operator after obtaining approval of an action plan for developing the intermodal transfer center pursuant to Article 50 (1). <Amended on Jan. 19, 2016> |
| Article 56 (Land Substitution to Land Owners) |
| (1) | Where a person who owns land in an intermodal transfer center seeks to manage any facilities determined in a plan for development of the intermodal transfer center, the project operator may implement a project for development of the intermodal transfer center including the said land and give substituted land to the land owner after the project is completed, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| Article 57 (Access to Land) |
| (1) | A project operator may, if necessary to construct an intermodal transfer center, make access to or temporary use of another's land and alter or remove trees, earth, stones or other obstacles. |
| Article 58 (Limitation on Disposal of State-Owned Land or Public Land) |
| (1) | The land owned by the State or a local government located in a site on which an intermodal transfer center is to be developed, and required for the intermodal transfer center development project concerned, may not be sold or transferred for any purpose other than to carry out the intermodal transfer center development project, after the designation of the intermodal transfer center is publicly notified pursuant to Article 47 (1). |
| (2) | Notwithstanding the provisions of the State Property Act, the Public Property and Commodity Management Act, other statutes and regulations, the property owned by the State or a local government located within a site on which an intermodal transfer center is to be developed may be sold by a private contract to the project operator concerned. In this case, with respect to the abolition of use (applicable only for administrative property; hereinafter the same shall apply) and the sale of such property, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport or the Mayor/Do Governor shall consult in advance with the head of the relevant administrative agency. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (3) | The head of the administrative agency concerned shall, upon receipt of a request for consultation pursuant to the latter part of paragraph (2), abolish the use of or sell such property or take other necessary measures within 30 days from the day on which such request is received. |
| (4) | The property, among those to be sold to the project operator pursuant to paragraph (2) for which the managing agency is unclear shall be managed or disposed of by the Minister of Economy and Finance, notwithstanding other statutes and regulations. |
| Article 59 (Vesting of Ownership of Public Facilities and Land) |
| (1) | Where a project operator referred to in Article 49 (2) 1 through 4 installs new public facilities or public facilities replacing existing public facilities through the relevant intermodal transfer center development project, ownership of the existing public facilities shall be vested in the project operator without any consideration, and ownership of the new public facilities, in the State or a local government which shall manage them, notwithstanding the State Property Act and the Public Property and Commodity Management Act. |
| (2) | New public facilities installed by a project operator referred to in Article 49 (2) 5 and 6 through the relevant intermodal transfer center development project shall be vested in the State or a local government which shall manage the facilities, without any consideration; and property of the State or a local government which can be used for non-State or non-local government purposes due to the implementation of the intermodal transfer center development project, may be vested in the project operator without any consideration to the extent that its value is equal to the cost of installing the new public facilities, notwithstanding the State Property Act and the Public Property and Commodity Management Act. |
| (3) | Any person authorized to designate an intermodal transfer center shall approve an action plan for developing the intermodal transfer center which includes matters relating to the vesting or transfer of ownership of public facilities, in consideration of the opinions of the agency in charge of managing the public facilities mentioned in paragraphs (1) and (2) (hereafter in this Chapter referred to as "managing agency"). The same shall apply to any revision to the action plan for developing the intermodal transfer center. |
| (4) | A project operator shall notify the managing agency of the types and detailed items of public facilities the ownership of which is to be vested in the State or a local government and property the ownership of which is to be vested in or transferred to the project operator pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) before completion of the intermodal transfer center development project; and ownership of such facilities or property shall be deemed vested in the State or a local government, or deemed vested in or transferred to the project operator as at the time authorization of completion is notified to the project operator pursuant to Article 61 (3). |
| (5) | Where public facilities or property prescribed in paragraph (4) are registered, the written approval of an action plan for developing an intermodal transfer center and the documents certifying authorization of completion thereof may be substituted for the documents certifying the grounds for registration provided for in the Registration of Real Estate Act. |
| (6) | The scope of public facilities prescribed in paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| Article 60 (Support for Intermodal Transfer Center Development Projects) |
| (1) | The project expenses required for development of an intermodal transfer center shall be borne by the project operator concerned. |
| (2) | The State or a local government may subsidize or loan part of expenses required for development and management of an intermodal transfer center, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| (3) | The State or a local government shall provide preferential support for the installation of connected transport facilities, irrigation facilities and other infrastructures necessary to facilitate the development and management of intermodal transfer centers. |
| Article 61 (Authorization of Completion of Intermodal Transfer Center Development Projects) |
| (1) | Where an intermodal transfer center development project is fully or partially completed, the relevant project operator shall obtain the authorization of completion from the person authorized to designate the intermodal transfer center, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| (2) | Where a project operator files an application for the authorization of completion under paragraph (1), the person authorized to designate the intermodal transfer center may request an inspection necessary for the authorization of completion from the head of the competent central administrative agency or local government or the head of any public institution, research institute or other specialized institution prescribed by Presidential Decree. In such cases, an inspection of public facilities shall be requested to the State or a local government which takes charge of managing such facilities, in principle. |
| (3) | Where the findings of an inspection for authorization of completion under paragraph (2) show that an intermodal transfer center development project has been completed in compliance with an action plan for developing the intermodal transfer center, the person authorized to designate the intermodal transfer center shall authorize the completion of such project, publicly announce it in accordance with Presidential Decree, and notify the project operator and the managing agency thereof; or otherwise shall issue an order to take necessary measures, such as the execution of supplemental projects, without delay. |
| (4) | Where a project operator obtains the authorization of completion pursuant to paragraph (1), he or she shall be deemed undergone the inspection, authorization, report, confirmation, etc. concerning the completion of the intermodal transfer center development project based on the authorization, permission, etc. deemed as approval of the action plan for developing the intermodal transfer referred to in under Article 52 (1). |
| (5) | Neither land developed nor facilities installed through an intermodal transfer center development project may be used before the authorization of completion pursuant to paragraph (1): Provided, That the foregoing shall not apply where the person authorized to designate the intermodal transfer center permits the use of such land or facilities, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| Article 62 (Revocation of Designation, Approval or Authorization) |
| (1) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport or the Mayor/Do Governor may revoke the designation, approval or authorization under this Act or order the suspension of construction works, the remodelling or relocation of structures or other necessary measures where a project operator falls under any of the following subparagraphs: Provided, That in cases of subparagraphs 1 through 4, the designation, approval or authorization shall be revoked: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| 1. | Where the designation of an intermodal transfer center under Article 45 (4) is obtained by fraud or other improper means; |
| 2. | Where the designation of a project operator under Article 49 (1) is obtained by fraud or other improper means; |
| 3. | Where the approval of the implementation plan for development of an intermodal transfer center under Article 50 (1) is obtained by fraud or other improper means; |
| 4. | Where the authorization of completion under Article 61 (1) is obtained by fraud or other improper means; |
| 5. | Where it becomes impossible to continue an intermodal transfer center development project due to change in circumstances. |
| (2) | Where a disposition is taken pursuant to paragraph (1), the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport or the Mayor/Do Governor concerned shall publicly notify such fact, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| Article 63 (Disposal of Developed Land and Facilities) |
| (1) | A project operator shall directly use, sell in lots or lease any land, facilities, etc. developed pursuant to the intermodal transfer center development project concerned. |
| (2) | Matters necessary for the methods and procedures for disposal of land, facilities, etc., the pricing standards, etc. under paragraph (1) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| Article 64 (Limitation on Disposal of Developed Land and Facilities) |
| (1) | Where an enterprise located in an intermodal transfer center intends to dispose of the land, facilities, etc. purchased in lots before the installation of transfer facilities or transfer support facilities is completed, it shall transfer the ownership of such land, facilities, etc. to the relevant project operator or the agency managing the intermodal transfer center provided for in Article 66: Provided, That where the project operator or the agency managing the intermodal transfer center cannot purchase them, it shall, upon receipt of an application, select another enterprise located in the intermodal transfer center or any of the following entities, and transfer the ownership of such land, facilities, etc. to the enterprise or entity selected, as prescribed by Presidential Decree: <Amended on May 17, 2010> |
| 3. | Other entities prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| (2) | The price for the transfer of land referred to in paragraph (1) shall be an amount calculated by adding interest and expenses determined by Presidential Decree to the price of acquisition; and the price for the transfer of facilities, etc. referred to in paragraph (1) may be determined in consideration of the value appraised by an appraisal corporation or the like under the Act on Appraisal and Certified Appraisers. <Amended on Jan. 19, 2016; Apr. 7, 2020> |
| (3) | Matters necessary for the sale price, sale procedure, etc. of the land, facilities, etc. purchased by a person referred to in paragraph (1) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| Article 65 (Building Permission and Approval for Use of Intermodal Transfer Centers) |
| (1) | Where a person who intends to install any transfer facility or transfer support facility in an intermodal transfer center, obtains building permission under Article 11 of the Building Act, he or she shall be deemed to have obtained any of the following authorization, permission, etc.: <Amended on Apr, 14, 2011; Act Nos. 12246 & 12248, Jan. 14, 2014; Jun. 3, 2014; Jan. 6, 2015; Jan. 28, 2015; Jan. 17, 2017> |
| 10. | Application for registration of land boundaries altered under Article 64 (2) of the Act on the Establishment and Management of Spatial Data; |
| 11. | Permission for installing a provisional explosive storage place under Article 25 (1) of the Act on the Safety Management of Guns, Swords and Explosives; |
| (2) | Where any matter referred to in paragraph (1) is under the authority of an administrative agency other than the competent Mayor/Do Governor or the head of the competent Si/Gun/Gu, such Mayor/Do Governor or such head shall consult in advance with the head of the said administrative agency. <Amended on Act No. 12973, Jan. 6, 2015> |
| (3) | Where a person who has installed transfer facilities or transfer support facilities in an intermodal transfer center pursuant to paragraph (1), or who has installed transfer facilities or transfer support facilities with approval of an action plan for developing the intermodal transfer center deemed as building permission under Article 50 (1), obtains approval for use of such facilities under Article 22 of the Building Act, any of the following inspection, report, etc. shall be deemed completed: <Amended on Jan. 6, 2015; Jan. 28, 2015; Jan. 17, 2017> |
| 8. | Completion inspections under Article 43 of the Act on the Safety Management of Guns, Swords and Explosives; |
| (4) | The head of the central administrative agency who takes charge of any related statute or regulation governing the matters referred to in paragraph (1) shall notify the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of the guidelines for handling such matters. The same shall apply to any revision to the said guidelines. <Amended on Act No. 11708, Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (5) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport in receipt of notification of the guidelines pursuant to paragraph (4), shall publicly notify such guidelines after consolidating them. The same shall apply where any revision is notified with respect to the publicly notified guidelines. <Amended on Act No. 11708, Mar. 23, 2013> |
| Article 65 (Building Permission and Approval for Use of Intermodal Transfer Centers) |
| (1) | Where a person who intends to install any transfer facility or transfer support facility in an intermodal transfer center, obtains building permission under Article 11 of the Building Act, he or she shall be deemed to have obtained any of the following authorization, permission, etc.: <Amended on Apr, 14, 2011; Act Nos. 12246 & 12248, Jan. 14, 2014; Jun. 3, 2014; Jan. 6, 2015; Jan. 28, 2015; Jan. 17, 2017> |
| 9. | Authorization for or reports on the plan to construct an electric facility for private use pursuant to Article 8 of the Electric Safety Management Act; |
| 10. | Application for registration of the land movement pursuant to Article 64 (2) of the Act on the Establishment, Management of Spatial Data; |
| 11. | Permission for installing a provisional explosive storage place under Article 25 (1) of the Act on the Safety Management of Guns, Swords and Explosives; |
| (2) | Where any matter referred to in paragraph (1) is under the authority of an administrative agency other than the competent Mayor/Do Governor or the head of the competent Si/Gun/Gu, such Mayor/Do Governor or such head shall consult in advance with the head of the said administrative agency. <Amended on Jan. 6, 2015> |
| (3) | Where a person who has installed transfer facilities or transfer support facilities in an intermodal transfer center pursuant to paragraph (1), or who has installed transfer facilities or transfer support facilities with approval of an action plan for developing the intermodal transfer center deemed as building permission under Article 50 (1), obtains approval for use of such facilities under Article 22 of the Building Act, any of the following inspection, report, etc. shall be deemed completed: <Amended on Jan. 6, 2015; Jan. 28, 2015; Jan. 17, 2017> |
| (4) | The head of the central administrative agency who takes charge of any related statute or regulation governing the matters referred to in paragraph (1) shall notify the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of the guidelines for handling such matters. The same shall apply to any revision to the said guidelines. <Amended on Act No. 11708, Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (5) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport in receipt of notification of the guidelines pursuant to paragraph (4), shall publicly notify such guidelines after consolidating them. The same shall apply where any revision is notified with respect to the publicly notified guidelines. <Amended on Act No. 11708, Mar. 23, 2013> |
[Enforcement Date: Apr. 1, 2021] Article 65
| Article 66 (Agencies Managing Intermodal Transfer Centers) |
| (1) | An intermodal transfer center shall be managed by a council which the enterprises located in the intermodal transfer center (hereinafter referred to as the "occupant enterprise council") have voluntarily organized: Provided, That the intermodal transfer center may be managed by the project operator until the occupant enterprise council is organized. |
| (2) | Notwithstanding paragraph (1), if deemed especially necessary to efficiently manage an intermodal transfer center, the person authorized to designate the intermodal transfer center may have a managing agency prescribed by Presidential Decree manage the intermodal transfer center. |
| (3) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall prepare guidelines for managing intermodal transfer centers (hereinafter referred to as "intermodal transfer center management guidelines") and publicly notify them in the Official Gazette. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (4) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall prepare the intermodal transfer center management guidelines in consideration of opinions of Mayors/Do Governors, after consultation with the head of the competent central administrative agency. The same shall apply to a revision to the matters prescribed by Presidential Decree in the intermodal transfer center management guidelines. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (5) | Matters necessary for the organization and management of an occupant enterprise council and managing agency pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) and the details, preparation, etc. of the intermodal transfer center management guidelines pursuant to paragraph (3), shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| Article 67 (Intermodal Transfer Center Management Plans) |
| (1) | Any managing agency provided for in Article 66 (1) or (2) (hereinafter referred to as "agency managing an intermodal transfer center"), shall formulate a plan for managing the intermodal transfer center that factors into the following matters and submit it to the person authorized to designate the intermodal transfer center: |
| 1. | Matters relating to the size and scope of the intermodal transfer center to be managed; |
| 2. | Matters relating to the installation and management of transfer facilities and transfer support facilities; |
| 3. | Other necessary matters relating to the management of the intermodal transfer center. |
| (2) | Any agency managing an intermodal transfer center may collect administrative expenses or common charges from enterprises located in the intermodal transfer center, as prescribed by Presidential Decree, to efficiently manage the intermodal transfer center. |
| (3) | Matters regarding the formulation, etc. of a plan for managing the intermodal transfer center, shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| Article 68 (Reduction of or Exemption from Tax) |
To facilitate the development of intermodal transfer centers and induce enterprises into intermodal transfer centers, the State or a local government may reduce or exempt local taxes, farmland preservation charges, substituted forest resource creation expenses, development charges, overcrowding charges, etc. as prescribed by the Local Tax Act, the Framework Act on Agriculture, Rural Community and Food Industry, the Framework Act on Fisheries and Fishing Villages Development, the Farmland Act, the Mountainous Districts Management Act, the Restitution of Development Gains Act, the Seoul Metropolitan Area Readjustment Planning Act or any Municipal Ordinance on the reduction of or exemption from local tax. <Amended on Jun. 22, 2015>
| (1) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport or a Mayor/Do Governor may order a project operator to file a report or submit materials necessary for the development and management of the intermodal transfer center, and have public officials under his or her control inspect the affairs concerning the development and management of the intermodal transfer center. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (2) | In conducting an inspection under paragraph (1), the relevant public officials shall carry an identification indicating their authority, and show it to interested persons. |
| (3) | In conducting an inspection under paragraph (1), the plan for such inspection including the reasons, contents, etc. shall be notified to the relevant project operator no later than seven days before the conduct of such inspection: Provided, That such notice may be omitted in case of an emergency or where it is deemed impossible to achieve the goals of the inspection due to the potential destruction of evidence, etc. should a prior notice be given. |
| (4) | An installer of transfer centers (referring to a person who sets up transfer centers under relevant statutes or regulations such as the Road Act) or a project operator for intermodal transport centers shall give a report or notice to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of the current status of the transfer centers or intermodal transfer centers prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. <Newly Inserted on Sep. 18, 2018> |
| Article 70 (Service Standards and Design and Layout Standards for Transfer Centers and Intermodal Transfer Centers) |
| (1) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall determine and publicly notify the following standards in order to maintain services at transfer centers and intermodal transfer centers above a certain level or improve such services or to ensure a systematic design and layout of transfer centers and intermodal transfer centers: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Sep. 18, 2018> |
| 1. | Service standards for transfer centers and intermodal transfer centers; |
| 2. | Design and layout standards for transfer centers and intermodal transfer centers. |
| (2) | Matters necessary for setting standards and for issuing public notice thereof under paragraph (1) and others shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Sep. 18, 2018> |
| Article 71 (Model Projects on Development of Intermodal Transfer Centers) |
| (1) | Where necessary to facilitate connected transport and transfer between the means of transport, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may, ex officio or upon request of the relevant Mayor/Do Governor, designate model projects for the development of intermodal transfer centers for the purpose of providing financial, administrative, technical or other necessary support. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (2) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may request the head of the competent central administrative agency or the relevant Mayor/Do Governor to submit materials necessary for the designation of model projects under paragraph (1). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (3) | Matters necessary for the standards and procedures for the designation of model projects, the details of support, etc. under paragraph (1) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| Article 72 (Facilities for Transshipment of Freight) |
| (1) | The State and a local government shall devise necessary policies, such as the enlargement of transshipment and storage facilities, to support the smooth movement of freight and other logistics activities. |
CHAPTER IV ESTABLISHMENT OF INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT SYSTEMS
| Article 73 (Formulation of Master Plans for Intelligent Transport Systems) |
| (1) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall formulate a ten-year master plan for intelligent transport systems on a national scale (hereinafter referred to as "master plan for intelligent transport systems") to promote the development and dissemination of intelligent land, marine and air transport systems. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (2) | A master plan for intelligent transport systems shall factor into the following matters: |
| 1. | Objectives of and basic direction-setting for establishing intelligent transport systems; |
| 2. | Strategies and systems for establishing and managing intelligent transport systems for each transport service; |
| 3. | Strategies and systems for establishing and managing intelligent land, marine and air transport systems; |
| 4. | Research, development, industrialization and standardization of intelligent transport systems; |
| 5. | Financial resources required for establishing intelligent transport systems; |
| 6. | Other necessary matters regarding the establishment and management of intelligent transport systems, including the improvement of transport-related systems. |
| (3) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall review the master plan for intelligent transport systems every five years in consideration of any change in the circumstances of intelligent transport systems and, if necessary, adjust the details thereof. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (4) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (excluding subparagraph 3) or the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries (limited to subparagraph 3) shall formulate a plan for intelligent transport systems in each of the following sectors (hereinafter referred to as "sectoral plans") based on the master plan for intelligent transport systems, to facilitate the development and dissemination of intelligent land, marine and air transport systems: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| 1. | Motor vehicle and road transport; |
| 3. | Marine transport (including harbors); |
| 4. | Air transport (including airports). |
| (5) | Article 4 (3) through (5) shall apply mutatis mutandis to the formulation and revision of a master plan for intelligent transport systems. |
| (6) | Matters necessary for the formulation, revision, etc. of sectoral plan shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| Article 74 (Formulation of Plans for Intelligent Transport Systems by Local Governments) |
| (1) | A Mayor/Do Governor or the head of a Si/Gun (excluding the head of a Gun located in a Metropolitan City; hereinafter referred to as the "head of a Si, etc.") may formulate a master plan for intelligent transport systems covering the relevant area (hereinafter referred to as "regional plan for intelligent transport systems") based on the master plan for intelligent transport systems and sectoral plans: Provided, That where a Mayor/Do Governor or the head of a Si, etc. intends to implement an intelligent transport system establishment project provided for in Article 77 within his or her jurisdictional area, he or she shall formulate a regional plan for intelligent transport systems prior to the commencement of such project. |
| (2) | Notwithstanding paragraph (1), where deemed necessary in light of regional circumstances, a Mayor/Do Governor or the head of a Si, etc. may formulate a regional plan for intelligent transport systems covering the entire or partial area of the adjacent Special Metropolitan City, Metropolitan City, Si or Gun (excluding a Gun located in a Metropolitan City). In such cases, he or she shall consult in advance with the head of the competent local government. |
| (3) | In formulating a regional plan for intelligent transport systems, a Mayor/Do Governor or the head of a Si, etc. shall consult with the head of the relevant administrative agency, the managing agency of relevant transport facilities, and the competent Mayor/Do Governor or the head of the competent Si, etc. |
| (4) | In developing a regional plan for intelligent transport systems, a Mayor/Do Governor shall submit a draft regional plan for intelligent transport systems to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport or the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries (applicable only to the matters in which marine transport is involved; hereafter the same shall apply in paragraph (5)), and the head of a Si, etc. to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries and the competent Do Governor, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (5) | Upon receipt of a draft regional plan for intelligent transport systems pursuant to paragraph (4), the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries or the Do Governor may request the competent Mayor/Do Governor or the head of the competent Si, etc. to adjust such plan if deemed that it is inconsistent with the master plan for intelligent transport systems and sectional plans or if deemed necessary to maintain the connection and consistency with other regional plans for intelligent transport systems. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (6) | A Mayor/Do Governor or the head of a Si, etc. in receipt of a request for adjustment under paragraph (5), shall finalize and publicly notify the regional plan for intelligent transport systems by reflecting such request, unless there is a compelling reason not to do so, and allow the public to access the details thereof for at least 14 days. |
| (7) | Paragraphs (3) through (6) shall apply mutatis mutandis to any revision to a regional plan for intelligent transport systems. |
| (8) | Details of a regional plan for intelligent transport systems and other necessary matters shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| Article 75 (Reflection in Other Plans) |
| (1) | The heads of relevant central administrative agencies and the heads of competent local governments shall endeavor to reflect the details of a master plan for intelligent transport systems, sectoral plans and regional plans for intelligent transport systems in their transport-related plans. |
| Article 76 (Formulation of Implementation Plans for Intelligent Transport Systems) |
| (1) | The head of a central administrative agency or the head of a local government shall, each year, formulate an agency's or local government's plan for intelligent transport systems based on the master plan for intelligent transport systems, sectoral plans and regional plans for intelligent transport systems; and submit them to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (2) | Upon receipt of agencies' or local governments' plans for intelligent transport systems under paragraph (1), the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall formulate an implementation plan for intelligent transport systems (hereinafter referred to as "implementation plan for intelligent transport systems") by consolidating and adjusting such plans, based on the master plan for intelligent transport systems; and then notify the heads of the relevant administrative agencies after deliberation by the National Transport Commission. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (3) | The State may provide necessary support to a local government that implements an intelligent transport system establishment project in accordance with an implementation plan for intelligent transport systems pursuant to Article 77, within budgetary limits. |
| (4) | Matters necessary for formulating, executing, etc. implementation plans for intelligent transport systems shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| Article 77 (Implementation of Intelligent Transport System Establishment Projects) |
| (1) | Each project to establish, manage and utilize intelligent transport systems that apply to the means of transportation and public transport facilities (hereinafter referred to as "intelligent transport system establishment project"), shall be implemented by any of the following persons: |
| 1. | The heads of central administrative agencies and the heads of local governments who take charge of the establishment and management of intelligent transport systems for each sector, based on the master plan for intelligent transport systems (hereinafter referred to as "agencies managing intelligent transport systems"); |
| 2. | Public institutions and government-contributed institutions prescribed by Presidential Decree; |
| (2) | Where necessary to efficiently implement intelligent transport system establishment projects, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may designate a department exclusively dedicated to the planning, assessment, management, etc. of such projects. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (3) | Matters necessary for implementing intelligent transport system establishment projects shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| Article 78 (Guidelines for Implementing Intelligent Transport System Establishment Projects) |
| (1) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may develop and publicly notify guidelines for implementing intelligent transport system establishment projects (hereinafter referred to as "guidelines for implementing intelligent transport system establishment projects"), including the structure, functions, design, establishment, management, maintenance, etc. of intelligent transport systems, in consultation with the heads of the competent agencies, to efficiently and systematically implement intelligent transport system establishment projects. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (2) | Each person who operates an intelligent transport system establishment project (hereinafter referred to as "intelligent transport system establishment project operator"), shall implement the intelligent transport system establishment project based upon the guidelines for implementing intelligent transport system establishment projects, unless there is a compelling reason not to do so. |
| (3) | The development, amendment, details, etc. of the guidelines for implementing intelligent transport system establishment projects and other necessary matters shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| Article 79 (Formulation and Approval of Implementation Plans) |
| (1) | Each intelligent transport system establishment project operator shall formulate an implementation plan, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| (2) | In cases falling under paragraph (1), an intelligent transport system establishment project operator, other than an agency managing intelligent transport systems, shall formulate an implementation plan and obtain approval thereof from the agency managing the relevant intelligent transport system. The foregoing shall apply to revision to any matter approved and prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| (3) | Where an agency managing intelligent transport systems intends to formulate an implementation plan under paragraph (1) or to approve an implementation plan or any revision thereto under paragraph (2), it shall consult in advance with the head of the competent central administrative agency and the head of the relevant local government. |
| (4) | Where an agency managing intelligent transport systems formulates an implementation plan under paragraph (1) or approves an implementation plan or any revision thereto under paragraph (2), it shall publicly notify the details thereof and notify the central administrative agency and the local government with which it has consulted pursuant to paragraph (3). |
| (5) | Procedures for approving an implementation plan and any revision thereto, public notice of an implementation plan, and other necessary matters shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| Article 80 (Authorization and Permission Deemed Granted under Other Statutes) |
| (1) | Where an agency managing intelligent transport systems, which intends to formulate an implementation plan or approve an implementation plan or any revision thereto, has consulted about the implementation plan with the head of the relevant administrative agency under paragraph (2), any of the following authorization, permission, etc. shall be deemed granted to the relevant intelligent transport system establishment project operator; and where the implementation plan has been publicly notified in accordance with Article 79 (4), the authorization, permission, etc. referred to in any of the following statutes shall be deemed publicly notified or announced: <Amended on Jun, 9, 2009; May 31, 2010; Apr, 14, 2011; Jan. 14, 2014; Mar. 29, 2016> |
| (2) | Where an agency managing intelligent transport systems formulates or approves an implementation plan or any revision thereto in which the matters referred to in paragraph (1) are included, it shall consult in advance with the head of the relevant administrative agency. |
| (3) | Where an intelligent transport system establishment project operator, other than an agency managing intelligent transport systems, intends to obtain authorization, permission, etc. deemed to be granted under paragraph (1), he or she shall submit an application for approval of an implementation plan, accompanied by the documents prescribed by the relevant statutes. |
| (4) | The heads of administrative agencies having the authority to grant authorization, permission, etc. referred to in paragraph (1), shall notify the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of the standards for authorization, permission, etc. The same shall apply to any revision to such standards. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (5) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall consolidate and publicly notify the standards notified pursuant to paragraph (4). The same shall apply to any revision to the standards publicly notified. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| Article 81 (Completion Inspection) |
| (1) | Upon completing an intelligent transport system establishment project, each intelligent transport system establishment project operator, other than an agency managing intelligent transport systems, shall without delay submit a report on project completion to the relevant agency managing intelligent transport systems and undergo a completion inspection, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| (2) | In receipt of a report on project completion pursuant to paragraph (1), the agency managing intelligent transport systems shall conduct a completion inspection and, if recognizing that the project is implemented as approved pursuant to Article 79, shall issue a certificate of the completion inspection without delay. |
| (3) | Where an intelligent transport system establishment project operator, other than an agency managing intelligent transport systems, obtains a certificate of a completion inspection under paragraph (2), the inspection, authorization, report, verification, etc. of the completion of the relevant project shall be deemed completed pursuant to authorization, permission, etc. under Article 80 (1). |
| (4) | Procedures for and methods of conducting completion inspections and other necessary matters shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| Article 82 (Standardization of Intelligent Transport Systems) |
| (1) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may establish and publicly notify standards for intelligent transport system (hereinafter referred to as "intelligent transport system standards") in consultation with the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies to ensure the compatibility and interoperability of intelligent transport systems and to promote the convenience of the users thereof: Provided, That the following standards shall be governed by the relevant statute: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (2) | Each intelligent transport system establishment project operator shall use the intelligent transport system standards established and publicly notified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport pursuant to the main sentence of paragraph (1) with the exception of its subparagraphs. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (3) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may request or recommend any person, other than intelligent transport system establishment project operators, to use the intelligent transport system standards or to manufacture equipment related thereto to facilitate the dissemination of such standards. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (4) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may designate and operate a department dedicated to the standardization of intelligent transport systems under paragraph (1) to efficiently implement the affairs concerning such standardization, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (5) | When implementing an intelligent transport system establishment project, each intelligent transport system establishment project operator shall check whether the project is in compliance with the intelligent transport system standards as publicly notified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport in consultation with the heads of the relevant administrative agencies, and may, if necessary, request the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to verify such compliance, as prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (6) | Where the intelligent transport system establishment project is not in compliance with the intelligent transport system standards according to the results of verification under paragraph (5), the relevant intelligent transport system establishment project operator shall take necessary measures, such as supplemental measure, etc. |
| Article 83 (Standard Certification and Quality Certification of Intelligent Transport Systems) |
| (1) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may certify the standards and quality of equipment, products, services, etc. related to intelligent transport systems, to facilitate the dissemination of the intelligent transport system standards and to secure and improve the quality thereof. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (2) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may designate a standard certification institution and a quality certification institution to certify standards and quality under paragraph (1). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (3) | Where a person who manufactures or supplies equipment, products, services, etc. related to intelligent transport systems, intends to obtain a certification of standards or quality, he or she shall pay fees assessed by the head of the standard certification institution or the head of the quality certification institution under paragraph (2) according to the guidelines publicly notified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (4) | A standard certification institution and a quality certification institution in receipt of an application for certification under paragraph (3), shall grant certification when the applicant meets the standards for certification determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (5) | Any person who obtains certification of standards or quality under paragraph (4), may put a standard or quality certification mark (hereinafter referred to as "certification mark") on the relevant equipment, products, documents, etc. or publicize such fact, as prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (6) | A person who fails to obtain certification of standards or quality under paragraph (4), shall be prohibited from putting a certification mark or any other mark similar thereto on the relevant equipment, products, documents, etc.; from selling equipment or products with a certification mark or any other similar mark, in violation of such prohibition; or from exhibiting or publicizing them for sale. |
| (7) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may order any person who violates paragraph (6) to recall, retrieve or suspend the relevant equipment, products, services, etc.; to remove a certification mark; to put a certification mark after obtaining certification; or to take other necessary corrective measures. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (8) | Matters necessary for the scope, procedures, methods, etc. of a certification of standards or quality, shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| (9) | Matters necessary for the requirements and procedures for designation, and the scope of business, of a standard certification institution and quality certification institution, shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| Article 84 (Revocation of Standard Certification and Quality Certification for Intelligent Transport Systems) |
Where a person who has obtained certification under Article 83, or any equipment, product, service, etc. related to intelligent transport systems certified under Article 83, falls under any of the following cases, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may revoke such certification: Provided, That in cases falling under subparagraph 1, such certification shall be revoked: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> | 1. | Where the standard or quality was certified by fraudulent or other improper means; |
| 2. | Where equipment, product or service certified is found clearly violative of the standards for certification according to the results of investigation into goods on the market, etc.; |
| 3. | Where it is deemed impossible to normally carry on his or her business on account of the cessation of business, or other reasons. |
| Article 85 (Revocation of Designation as Standards Certification Institution and Quality Certification Institution for Intelligent Transport Systems) |
| (1) | Where a standards certification institution or a quality certification institution falls under any of the following subparagraphs, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may revoke its designation or order it to suspend its business in whole or in part for a fixed period of no more than six months: Provided, That in cases falling under subparagraph 1 or 2, the designation shall be revoked: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| 1. | Where the designation of the standards certification institution or quality certification institution was obtained by fraud or other improper means; |
| 2. | Where the institution has granted a certification of standards or quality during the period of suspension of business operations in violation of an order suspending business operations; |
| 3. | Where the institution has failed to carry on the business of certification for one or more consecutive years without good cause; |
| 4. | Where the institution ceases to meet any more the standards for designation of the standards certification institution or the quality certification institution as prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport; |
| 5. | Where the institution is found to have granted, intentionally or by gross negligence, a certification of standards or quality with respect to any equipment, product or service not conforming to the standards for certification. |
| (2) | Matters necessary for the revocation of designation, suspension of business operations, continuation of business, etc. of the standard certification institution and the quality certification institution shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| Article 86 (Evaluation of Performance of Intelligent Transport Systems) |
| (1) | To ensure the performance, reliability, etc. of intelligent transport systems, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may establish and publicly notify standards for evaluating the performance, reliability, etc. of related equipment, systems and services (hereinafter referred to as "standards for evaluating the performance of intelligent transport systems"). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (2) | Where the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport establishes and publicly notifies the standards for evaluating the performance of intelligent transport systems pursuant to paragraph (1), an intelligent transport system establishment project operator shall evaluate whether related equipment, systems and services meet the standards for evaluating the performance of intelligent transport systems (hereinafter referred to as "evaluation of the performance of intelligent transport systems"). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (3) | Where, according to the results of evaluating the performance of intelligent transport systems, any equipment, system or service which is up and running fails to meet the standards for evaluating the performance of intelligent transport systems, the intelligent transport system establishment project operator shall take necessary measures, such as supplemental measures, etc. |
| (4) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may designate and manage an institution dedicated to evaluating the performance of intelligent transport systems (hereinafter referred to as "performance evaluation institution") to efficiently conduct such evaluation. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (5) | Any intelligent transport system establishment project operator may entrust business provided for in paragraph (2) to a performance evaluation institution. |
| (6) | Procedures and methods for evaluating the performance and reliability of intelligent transport systems, a performance evaluation institution and other necessary matters shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| Article 87 (Safety Control of Intelligent Transport Systems) |
| (1) | No person shall remove, relocate or destroy the intelligent transport systems without justifiable reason. |
| (2) | No person shall forge or alter any transport information included in the database of the agency managing intelligent transport systems or the intelligent transport system establishment project operator or use a document stating transport information so forged or altered. |
| (3) | No person shall impair any transport information included in the database of the agency managing intelligent transport systems or the intelligent transport system establishment project operator. |
| Article 88 (Provision of Transport Information Using Intelligent Transport Systems) |
| (1) | To promote convenience in transport services including real-time transport information, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall develop transport information on a national scale (hereinafter referred to as "nationwide transport information"), using intelligent land, marine and air transport systems; comprehensively and systematically collect, analyze and manage such information; and provide it to the general public. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (2) | An agency managing intelligent transport systems or an intelligent transport system establishment project operator may collect, analyze and manage transport information on the means of transport and transport facilities relating to his, her or its affairs by using intelligent transport systems; and provide it to the general public: Provided, That transport information collected by any other agency managing intelligent transport systems or intelligent transport system establishment project operator shall be provided to the general public following consultation with such agency or operator. |
| (3) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, agencies managing intelligent transport systems and intelligent transport system establishment project operators may provide transport information under their control to the entities engaged in the business of collecting, processing or providing transport information (hereinafter referred to as "transport information service providers"), as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (4) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, agencies managing intelligent transport systems and intelligent transport system establishment project operators may collect fees according to the standards publicly notified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport in consultation with the head of the relevant agency where they provide transport information to transport information service providers pursuant to paragraph (3). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (5) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport or the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries (applicable only to the matters in which marine transport is involved; hereafter the same shall apply in paragraph (6)) shall establish policies to provide transport information developed through intelligent transport systems to a variety of sectors and to facilitate the distribution thereof. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (6) | Matters necessary for the provision and distribution of transport information, the fees thereof, etc. shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport or the Ordinance of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| Article 89 (Encouragement of Private Participation and Entry into Overseas Markets) |
| (1) | The State and local governments shall encourage and support private participation in developing and managing intelligent land, marine and air transport systems. |
| (2) | The State and local governments may provide any administrative or financial support for private project operators who participate in developing and managing intelligent transport systems. |
| (3) | To encourage international cooperation in the industries related to intelligent transport systems and entry into overseas markets, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport or the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries (applicable only to the matters in which marine transport is involved) may provide necessary support for the exchange of relevant technology and personnel, publicity and survey, technical and policy counselling, etc. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (4) | To efficiently support the international cooperation in the industries related to intelligent transport systems and entry into overseas markets, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may designate and operate an organization dedicated to the supporting activities pursuant to paragraph (3), as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Newly Inserted on Jan. 6, 2015> |
[Paragraph (4) of this Article shall be effective until Dec. 31, 2019 pursuant to Article 4 of the Addenda to the Act No. 12973 (Jan. 16, 2015)]
| Article 90 (Establishment of National Intelligent Transport System Information Center) |
| (1) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall establish and manage a national intelligent transport system information center (hereinafter referred to as "national transport information center") to collect, analyze, manage and provide nationwide land, marine and air transport information pursuant to Article 88 (1) and to facilitate the dissemination and distribution of transport information pursuant to paragraph (5) of the same Article. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (2) | To efficiently collect, analyze, manage and provide nationwide transport information, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may establish and manage or designate a regional intelligent transport system information center (hereinafter referred to as "regional transport information center") to collect, analyze, manage and provide transport information on a regional scale by using the intelligent land, marine and air transport systems. In such cases, transport information of regional transport information centers shall be interconnected with that of the national transport information center. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (3) | Where an agency managing intelligent transport systems or an intelligent transport system establishment project operator establishes and manages an intelligent transport system information center (hereinafter referred to as "local transport information center") to collect, analyze, manage and provide transport information on the means of transport and transport facilities under his, her or its control through the intelligent transport systems, transport information of such center shall be interconnected with that of regional transport information centers or the national transport information center. |
| (4) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may designate and manage an institution dedicated to establishing and managing the national transport information center under paragraph (1), as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (5) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may fully or partially subsidize expenses required for interconnecting transport information among intelligent transport system information centers referred to in paragraphs (2) and (3), within budgetary limits. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (6) | Matters necessary for the establishment and management of the national transport information center, a regional transport information center or a local transport information center, the interconnection of transport information, etc. shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| Article 91 (Establishment of Korea Intelligent Transport System Association) |
| (1) | Persons who operate intelligent transport system establishment projects or are engaged in business related thereto may establish a Korea intelligent transport systems association (hereafter in this Chapter referred to as the "Association") with authorization from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, to efficiently establish and manage intelligent land, marine and air transport systems and to create a foundation for the development of intelligent transport systems. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (2) | The Association shall be a body corporate. |
| (3) | The Association shall be duly formed by effecting registration for its establishment at the registry for the area in which the main office is located. |
| (4) | Matters relating to the membership, executive officers, etc. of the Association shall be determined by its articles of incorporation. |
| (5) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may order the Association to revise its articles of incorporation or business plans or to replace any of its executive officers when it is deemed that the management of the Association is in violation of any statute, regulation or its articles of incorporation. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (6) | Except as provided in this Act, the provisions of the Civil Act concerning an incorporated association shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Association. |
| Article 92 (Functions of Association) |
| (1) | The Association shall perform the following functions: |
| 1. | Research and study to promote the development and dissemination of intelligent transport systems; |
| 2. | Publicity and education to raise awareness of, and enhance expertise in, intelligent transport systems; |
| 3. | Survey of technology trends and international cooperation with respect to intelligent transport systems; |
| 4. | Research and development, and the management of projects, regarding intelligent transport systems; |
| 5. | Projects entrusted by the State or a local government to efficiently establish intelligent transport systems; |
| 6. | Other projects determined by its articles of incorporation. |
| (2) | The State or a local government may provide contribution, subsidy or the like to cover part of the expenses involved, within budgetary limits. |
CHAPTER V PROMOTION OF TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGY
| Article 93 (Management of Information on Transport Technology) |
The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall manage and disseminate information on transport technology in a systematic and comprehensive way so as to promote transport technology. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>
| Article 94 Deleted. <Jun. 9, 2020> |
| Article 95 Deleted. <Jun. 9, 2020> |
| Article 96 (Standardization of Transport Technology) |
| (1) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may establish and publicly notify the standards for transport technology in consultation with the head of the relevant central administrative agency to ensure the compatibility and interoperability of transport technology and to make it readily available to the users: Provided, That the following standards shall be subject to the provisions of the relevant statute: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| 2. | Information and communication standards provided in Article 13 of the Promotion of Information and Communication Industry Act; |
| (2) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may request or recommend public institutions and the operators of projects on transport technology to utilize the transport technology standards under paragraph (1) or to manufacture related equipment so as to promote the dissemination of the transport technology standards. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (3) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may designate and operate an institution to take exclusive charge of the standardization of transport technology under paragraph (1) in order to efficiently implement the affairs of such standardization, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| Article 97 (Support for Research Institutes) |
In order to promote transport technology, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may designate an institution to take charge of the affairs of research, development, education or training related to transport technology and provide it with support prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>
| Article 98 (Implementation of Transport Technology Research and Development Projects) |
| (1) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may select transport technology research and development tasks by field each year to efficiently research and develop transport technologies; and entrust transport technology research and development projects to the following institutions, organizations, etc. after concluding agreement with them: <Amended on Mar, 9, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013; Mar. 22, 2016; Jun. 9, 2020> |
| 1. | National or public research institutes; |
| 5. | Corporations established under the Civil Act or any other statute, engaged in transport-related research; |
| 6. | Other research institutes or organizations specialized in transport technology prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| (2) | Where necessary to efficiently implement transport technology research and development projects, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may designate institutions dedicated to each field; and entrust them with the planning, evaluation and management of a transport technology research and development project after concluding agreement with them. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (3) | Expenses incurred in transport technology research and development projects referred to in paragraph (1) and in the planning, evaluation and management provided for in paragraph (2), shall be covered with contributions from the Government or other persons and with the technology development funds of the relevant enterprises in accordance with the agreement concluded under paragraphs (1) and (2). |
| (4) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall conduct research, analysis and assessment (hereinafter referred to as "assessment, etc.") of the transport technology research and development projects performed by the heads of the institutions dedicated to each field under paragraph (2), each year. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (5) | Institutions dedicated to each field under paragraph (2) shall implement the transport technology research and development projects in consideration of the results of assessment, etc. |
| (6) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may request the institutions dedicated to each field under paragraph (2) to submit materials necessary to conduct the assessment, etc. of transport technology research and development projects. In such cases, such institutions shall comply with such request, unless there is a compelling reason not to do so. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (7) | Matters necessary for the following affairs shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree: |
| 1. | Scope of transport technology research and development tasks under paragraph (1); methods of performing such tasks; methods of concluding agreement; and details of such agreement; |
| 2. | Scope of affairs to be performed by institutions dedicated to each field under paragraph (2); and the requirements and procedures for designating such institutions, etc.; |
| 3. | Payment, management, etc. of contributions under paragraph (3); |
| 4. | Scope, methods, procedures, etc. of assessment, etc. under paragraph (4). |
| Article 99 (Restrictions on Participation in Transport Technology Research and Development Projects) |
| (1) | Where a corporation, an organization, or an executive or employee thereof that participates in a transport technology research and development project falls under any of the following subparagraphs, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may restrict his, her or its participation in such transport technology research and development project for a period not exceeding five years: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| 1. | Where he, she, or it shows extremely poor results of research and development; |
| 2. | Where he, she, or it divulges or leaks the contents of research and development without justifiable reason; |
| 3. | Where he, she, or it gives up on a research and development project without good cause; |
| 4. | Where he, she, or it uses research and development funds for any purpose other than those prescribed; |
| 5. | Where he, she, or it makes an application for registration of an intellectual property right that results from research and development, or has it registered, in the name of the executive officer or employee without good cause; |
| 6. | Where he, she, or it commits any illegal act in conducting research such as forging, altering or plagiarizing the data or results of research and development; |
| 7. | Where he, she, or it fails to pay a royalty without good cause. |
| (2) | When restricting participation under paragraph (1), the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall notify the head of the relevant central administrative agency; and the head of the central administrative agency so notified shall restrict the relevant corporation, organization, or executive or employee thereof from participating in national research and development projects. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (3) | Matters necessary for the detailed standards for setting the period of participation restriction for each case under paragraph (1), the procedures for notification under paragraph (2), etc. shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| Article 100 (Management of Transport Technology Manpower) |
The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may establish and implement policies for the management, education, training, etc. of transport technology manpower where necessary for the efficient utilization of such manpower and improvement of technical skills. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>
| Article 101 (International Exchange and Cooperation in Transport Technology Development) |
The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may provide necessary supports for the performance of the following affairs, if necessary, to promote the international cooperation and advancement into overseas markets related to transport technology development: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>
| 1. | Research and study on international cooperation in transport technology development; |
| 2. | International exchange of personnel and information concerning transport technology development; |
| 3. | Technology development in collaboration with foreign universities, research institutes and organizations; |
| 4. | Tapping into overseas markets for developed transport technology; |
| 5. | Other matters necessary to promote international exchange and cooperation. |
| Article 102 (Designation and Protection of New Transport Technology) |
| (1) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may designate any transport technology initially developed in Korea or improved after being introduced from abroad as a new transport technology (hereinafter referred to as "new transport technology") at the request by the person who has developed such technology (hereinafter referred to as "technology developer"), if he or she deems that such technology has novelty, non-obviousness and the like in Korea, and that it is necessary to disseminate or use such technology for the national transport system: Provided, That where such technology is designated as a new technology under any other statute or regulation, it shall be governed by such other statute or regulation. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (2) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may provide the financial and administrative support necessary for the practical use, etc. of a new transport technology designated under paragraph (1). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (3) | Where deeming necessary to protect a technology developer, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may allow the technology developer to receive a royalty in return for the use of the new transport technology or provide him or her with other protection for a fixed period; and extend the protection period after verifying the practical application results, etc. of the new transport technology upon application by the technology developer. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (4) | Matters necessary for the designation; substance of protection; royalties; protection period; and methods of the practical use of new transport technologies, shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| Article 103 (Revocation of Designation as New Transport Technology) |
The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall revoke the designation of a new transport technology designated under Article 102 (1) where the technology falls under any of the following subparagraphs: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> | 1. | Where it was designated by fraud or other improper means; |
| 2. | Where it is impossible to utilize it as a transport technology due to any serious defects found in the details thereof. |
| Article 104 (Model Projects) |
| (1) | When deeming necessary to promote the use and dissemination of newly developed transport technologies, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may conduct model projects for the dissemination of such transport technologies, the development of model areas therefor, the designation of model cities therefor, etc., as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (2) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may provide necessary financial, administrative and technical support, etc. to those who take part in the model projects referred to in paragraph (1). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| Article 105 (Recommendation of Investment in Research and Development) |
Where deeming necessary to promote transport technology, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may recommend that the public corporations under Article 5 of the Act on the Management of Public Institutions or the government-funded research institutions under the Act on the Establishment, Operation and Fostering of Government-Funded Research Institutes or the Act on the Establishment, Operation and Fostering of Government-Funded Science and Technology Research Institutions, make investments in the research and development of transport technology or contributions to the institutions, organizations, etc. provided for in Article 98 (1). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>
CHAPTER VI NATIONAL TRANSPORT COMMISSION
| Article 106 (Establishment and Functions of National Transport Commission) |
| (1) | The National Transport Commission shall be established under the jurisdiction of the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to deliberate on important policies, etc. regarding the national transport system and transport-related policies prescribed by other statutes or regulations. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (2) | The National Transport Commission shall deliberate on the following matters: <Amended on Dec. 26, 2017; Sep. 18, 2018> |
| 1. | Formulation and revision of a national core transport network plan; |
| 2. | Formulation and revision of a mid-term investment plan and assessment of the results of implementation thereof; |
| 3. | Financing to invest in transport facility development projects; |
| 4. | Formulation and revision of a national transport survey plan under Article 12 (2); |
| 4-2. | Adjustment of materials regarding institutional transport survey; |
| 5. | Establishment of the national transport and logistics competitiveness indicator; |
| 6. | Formulation and revision of a mid-term plan for developing connected transport systems; |
| 7. | Formulation and revision of measures to develop connected transport systems; |
| 8. | Designation and change of a Class Ⅰ transport and logistics hub; |
| 9. | Formulation and revision of a master plan for building transfer centers and intermodal transfer centers under Article 44 (1); |
| 10. | Designation of metropolitan intermodal transfer centers under Article 45 (1) 2 and any revision to the important matters designated under paragraph (5) of the said Article; |
| 11. | Formulation and revision of an intermodal transfer center development plan (applicable only to a national core intermodal transfer center); |
| 12. | Formulation and revision of a master plan for intelligent transport systems; |
| 13. | Deleted; <Jun. 9, 2020> |
| 14. | Improvement of institutions associated with the transport system; |
| 15. | Comprehensive adjustment of national transport policies including the national core transport facility development projects, intelligent transport system establishment projects and transport technology research and development projects (including any model projects therefor), which are implemented on a scale prescribed by Presidential Decree or larger; |
| 16. | Matters subject to the deliberation of the National Transport Commission under other statutes or regulations; |
| 17. | Other important national policies regarding transport systems, which are referred by the Chairperson for deliberation. |
| Article 107 (Organizational Structure of National Transport Commission) |
| (1) | The National Transport Commission shall be comprised of not more than 30 members, including one Chairperson and one Vice Chairperson. |
| (2) | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall serve as the Chairperson of the National Transport Commission, and the Vice Minister for Transport shall serve as the Vice Chairperson. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (3) | The members of the National Transport Commission shall be the following persons and the term of office of commissioned members shall be two years: <Amended on Jan. 6, 2015> |
| 1. | Ex officio members: The Vice Ministers (including Vice Minister-level public officials) of the relevant administrative agencies prescribed by Presidential Decree; |
| 2. | Commissioned members: Persons commissioned by the Chairperson from among those who have substantial expertise and experience in transport-related fields. |
| (4) | Deleted. <Jan. 6, 2015> |
| Article 108 (Establishment of Working Committees on National Transport) |
| (1) | There shall be established working committees on national transport (hereinafter referred to as "working committees") by field under the control of the National Transport Commission and comprised of public officials of related administrative agencies and those who have substantial expertise and experience in transport-related fields. |
| (2) | The working committees shall deliberate on the following matters: |
| 1. | Examination and adjustment of the matters to be deliberated on by the National Transport Commission; |
| 2. | Matters delegated by the National Transport Commission to the working committees by resolution. |
| Article 109 (Composition and Operation of National Transport Commission and Working Committees) |
Except as provided in this Act, necessary matters concerning the composition, operation, etc. of the National Transport Commission and working committees shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.
| Article 110 (Local Transport Committees) |
| (1) | Local transport committees shall be established under the jurisdiction of the Mayors/Do Governors to deliberate on important transport policies, etc. of local governments. |
| (2) | Matters necessary for the organization, operation, etc. of local transport committees shall be determined by Municipal Ordinances of the relevant local governments, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
CHAPTER VII SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS
| Article 111 (Hearing Opinions from Citizens) |
When formulation of a transport plan, etc. is intended according to the following classifications, a public hearing may be held to seek opinions from citizens, relevant experts, etc. and if the opinions presented at the public hearing are deemed appropriate, such opinions shall be reflected in the formulation of the transport plan or transport policies: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>
| 1. | The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport: National core transport networks, transport plans and transport policies; |
| 2. | The Minister of Oceans and Fisheries: Transport plans and transport policies in marine areas. |
The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall hold a hearing when he or she intends to take a disposition that falls under any of the following subparagraphs: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>
| 1. | When he or she intends to revoke the registration of an assessment agent pursuant to Article 25 (1); |
| 2. | When he or she intends to revoke the designation, approval or authorization of a project operator pursuant to Article 62 (1); |
| 3. | When he or she intends to revoke the certification of standards or quality pursuant to Article 84; |
| 4. | When he or she intends to revoke the designation of a standards certification institution or a quality certification institution pursuant to Article 85 (1); |
| 5. | When he or she intends to revoke the designation of a new transport technology pursuant to Article 103. |
| Article 113 (Prohibition of Divulgence of Secrets Acquired in Performance of Duty) |
A person who is engaged in the affairs of a transport survey using the means of information and communication, etc. under Article 14, the affairs of appraising appropriateness of a public transport facilities development project under Article 18 or the affairs of designating and protecting a new transport technology under Article 102 is prohibited from divulging or misappropriating any secrets acquired in the course of performing his or her duty.
| Article 114 (Delegation and Entrustment of Authority) |
| (1) | Part of the authority of the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport or of the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries granted under this Act may be delegated to the head of his or her affiliated agency, the head of the Metropolitan Transport Commission as provided for in Article 9-2 of the Special Act on the Management of Intercity Transport in Metropolitan Areas, or a Mayor/Do Governor, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Dec. 18, 2018> |
| (2) | The duties of the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries or the Mayor/Do Governor under this Act may be partially entrusted to related institutions, organizations or corporations as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
CHAPTER VIII PENALTY PROVISIONS
| Article 115 (Penalty Provisions) |
A person who divulges or misappropriates any information he or she becomes aware of in the course of performing his or her duty in violation of Article 113, shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for not more than three years or by a fine not exceeding 20 million won.
| Article 116 (Penalty Provisions) |
Any of the following persons shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for not more than two years or by a fine not exceeding 20 million won:
| 1. | A person who engages in the business of vicariously performing a feasibility assessment without registering himself or herself as an assessment agent in violation of Article 21 (2); |
| 2. | A person who is registered as an assessment agent by fraud or other improper means, in violation of Article 21 (2); |
| 3. | An assessment agent who prepares a feasibility assessment statement by duplicating the major contents of other feasibility assessment statement without the consent or permission from the author of such other statement in violation of Article 23 (2) 1; |
| 4. | An assessment agent who falsely prepares a feasibility assessment statement or materials that form the basis for the preparation thereof in violation of Article 23 (2) 2; |
| 5. | An assessment agent who fails to utilize the national transport database and the national transport survey provided for in Article 17 (1) as base data for analyzing and forecasting transport demand in violation of Article 23 (2) 5; |
| 6. | A person who concludes a new contract for vicariously performing a feasibility assessment after he or she has been subject to a disposition to revoke registration or to suspend business operations, in violation of Article 26 (1). |
| Article 117 (Penalty Provisions) |
Any of the following persons shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for not more than two years or by a fine not exceeding 10 million won:
| 1. | A person who obtains standard certification or quality certification under Article 83 (1) by fraud or other improper means; |
| 2. | A person who is designated as a standard certification institution or a quality certification institution under Article 83 (2) by fraud or other improper means; |
| 3. | A person who puts a certification mark or any other such mark, or sells, exhibits or publicizes any equipment or product to which a certification mark or any other such mark is attached, in violation of Article 83 (6); |
| 4. | A person who fails to comply with an order issued under Article 83 (7); |
| 5. | A person who performs his or her business during the period of suspension of business operations under Article 85 (1); |
| 6. | A person who removes, relocates or destroys an intelligent transport system without good cause, in violation of Article 87 (1); |
| 7. | A person who forges or alters any transport information contained in the database of an agency managing intelligent transport systems or an intelligent transport system establishment project operator, or who uses a document stating transport information so forged or altered, with intent to obstruct the performance of duties in violation of Article 87 (2). |
| Article 118 (Penalty Provisions) |
Any of the following persons shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for not more than one year or by a fine not exceeding 20 million won:
| 1. | A person who is designated as a project operator under Article 49 (1) by fraud or other improper means; |
| 2. | A person who obtains approval of an implementation plan for developing an intermodal transfer center under Article 50 (1) by fraud or other improper means; |
| 3. | A person who obtains a completion authorization under Article 61 (1) by fraud or other improper means; |
| 4. | A person who disposes of land or facilities in violation of Article 64 (1). |
| Article 119 (Penalty Provisions) |
Any of the following persons shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for not more than one year or by a fine not exceeding 10 million won:
| 1. | An assessment agent who lends his or her certificate of registration or his or her title to a third person or subcontracts in bulk the business of a feasibility assessment for which he or she has contracted, in violation of Article 23 (2) 3; |
| 2. | A person who refuses to submit materials or a report, or undergo an investigation under Article 28 (1) without just cause. |
| Article 120 (Legal Fiction as Public Officials for Purposes of Penalty Provisions) |
| 1. | A person who engages in reassessment under Article 20 (2); |
| 2. | A person who engages in the business of vicariously performing a feasibility assessment under Article 21 (1); |
| 3. | A person who certifies standards or quality at a standard certification institution or a quality certification institution under Article 83 (2); |
| 3-2. | A member who is not a public official, among the members of the National Transport Commission or the working committees; |
| 4. | An executive officer or employee conducting entrusted duties in institutions, organizations or corporations prescribed in Article 114 (2). |
| Article 121 (Joint Penalty Provisions) |
Where the representative of a corporation or an agent, employee or other person employed by the corporation or an individual commits an offence as prescribed in any of Articles 115 through 119 in connection with the business of the said corporation or individual, not only shall the offender be punished accordingly, but the corporation or individual shall be punished by a fine as prescribed in each Article: Provided, That this shall not apply where the said corporation or individual has not been negligent in giving due attention and supervision concerning the relevant duties to prevent such offence.
| Article 122 (Administrative Fines) |
| (1) | An assessment agent who poorly prepares a feasibility assessment statement in violation of Article 23 (2) 2 shall be subject to an administrative fine not exceeding 10 million won. |
| (2) | Any person who falls under any of the following subparagraphs shall be subject to an administrative fine not exceeding five million won: |
| 1. | A person who fails to register an alteration in violation of Article 21 (3); |
| 2. | A person who fails to keep a feasibility assessment statement or materials used as a basis for the preparation thereof in violation of Article 23 (1); |
| 3. | An assessment agent who fails to comply with the transport survey guidelines or the investment evaluation guidelines in surveying, analyzing, or forecasting transport demand in violation of Article 23 (2) 4; |
| 4. | An assessment agent who fails to comply with the investment evaluation guidelines in preparing a feasibility assessment statement in violation of Article 23 (2) 6; |
| 5. | A person who fails to make a report on the actual results of vicariously performing a feasibility assessment in violation of Article 29 (1). |
| (3) | A person who falls under any of the following subparagraphs shall be subject to an administrative fine not exceeding three million won: |
| 1. | A person who violates any adjustment, order or measure under any of Article 35 (1) 1 through 4; |
| 2. | A person who violates Article 69 (1) by failing to submit a report or materials, by submitting a false report or materials, or by obstructing or refusing an inspection. |
| (4) | The administrative fines provided for in paragraphs (1) through (3) shall be imposed and collected by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport or the Mayor/Do Governor, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Act No. 11708, Mar. 23, 2013> |
ADDENDA <Act No. 9763, Jun. 9, 2009>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force nine months after the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 through 8 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 9772, Jun. 9, 2009>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 (Applicability to Development of Measures to Establish Connected Transport Systems)
The amended provisions of Article 38 shall begin to apply from the first development project under the amended provisions of paragraph (1) of the said Article which is developed or implemented under relevant statutes or regulations after this Act enters into force. Article 3 (General Transitional Measures)
Any disposition taken, act done or report filed by an administrative agency or any act done in relation to an administrative agency pursuant to the previous provisions as at the time this Act enters into force, shall be deemed to be any disposition or act performed by or in relation to an administrative agency corresponding thereto under this Act.
Article 4 (Transitional Measures concerning ITS Korea, Which Is Incorporated Association)
| (1) | ITS Korea, which is an incorporated association established with permission from the Minister of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs pursuant to Article 32 of the Civil Act (hereinafter referred to as "incorporated association") as at the time this Act enters into force, may file an application with the Minister of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs for approval which would allow the Korea Intelligent Transport System Association established pursuant to the amended provisions of Article 91 to succeed all of its property, rights and duties by resolution of its general meeting as prescribed by its articles of incorporation. |
| (2) | The incorporated association approved pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be deemed to be dissolved as at the time the Korea Intelligent Transport System Association is established pursuant to the amended provisions of Article 91, notwithstanding the provisions of the Civil Act governing the dissolution and liquidation of a corporation. |
| (3) | All property, rights and duties of the incorporated association dissolved pursuant to paragraph (2) shall be comprehensively succeeded to the Korea Intelligent Transport System Association under the amended provisions of Article 91, and the title of the incorporated association indicated in the registry of the property, rights and duties and other official books shall be read as the title of the Korea Intelligent Transport System Association under the amended provisions of Article 91. |
Article 5 Omitted.
Article 6 (Relationship to Other Statutes and Regulations)
As at the time this Act enters into force, references in other statutes to the previous Transport System Efficiency Act or to the provisions thereof, if this Act factors into any provisions corresponding thereto, shall be deemed references to this Act or the corresponding provisions thereof in lieu of the previous provisions.
ADDENDA <Act No. 10272, Apr. 15, 2010>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation.
Articles 2 through 14 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 10303, May 17, 2010>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 through 10 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 10331, May 31, 2010>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 through 13 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 10445, Mar. 9, 2011>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force three months after the date of its promulgation.
Articles 2 through 4 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 10599, Apr. 14, 2011>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force one year after the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 through 9 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 11020, Aug. 4, 2011>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 through 11 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 11708, Mar. 23, 2013>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 (Applicability to Designation and Announcement of Transport and Logistics Hubs)
The amended provisions of the latter part of Article 37 (1) 2 shall apply, starting with the announcement of designation made after this Act enters into force.
ADDENDA <Act No. 11713, Mar. 23, 2013>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Articles 2 through 6 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 11794, May 22, 2013>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force one year after the date of its promulgation.
Articles 2 through 26 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Act No. 12014, Aug. 6, 2013>
This Act shall enter into force on January 1, 2014.
ADDENDA <Act No. 12246, Jan. 14, 2014>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 through 5 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 12248, Jan. 14, 2014>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation.
Articles 2 through 25 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 12738, Jun. 3, 2014>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force one year after the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 and 3 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 12960, Jan. 6, 2015>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force one year after the date of its promulgation.
Articles 2 through 6 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 12973, Jan. 6, 2015>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 (Applicability to Formulation of Intermodal Transfer Center Development Plans)
The amended provision of Article 45 (3) shall begin to apply from the first intermodal transfer center development plan established after this Act enters into force. Article 3 (Transitional Measures concerning Re-Examination of National Core Transport Network Plans)
Notwithstanding the amended provision of the proviso of Article 4 (1), a national core transport network plan established as at the time this Act enters into force, shall be reexamined within three years from the enforcement date of this Act and, if necessary, the national core transport network plan shall be revised. Article 4 (Effective Period)
The amended provision of Article 89 (4) shall be effective until December 31, 2019.
ADDENDA <Act No. 13089, Jan. 28, 2015>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation.
Articles 2 through 12 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 13383, Jun. 22, 2015>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 through 4 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 13426, Jul. 24, 2015>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 through 39 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 13431, Jul. 24, 2015>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation: Provided, That the amended provisions of Articles 20 and 120 shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation. Article 2 (Transitional Measures concerning Incompetent Persons)
Notwithstanding the amended provisions of the subparagraph 1 of Article 22, former provisions shall apply to persons for whom the effect of the declaration of incompetency or quasi-incompetency remains valid pursuant to Article 2 of the Addenda of the Civil Act partially amended on Act No. 10429.
ADDENDA <Act No. 13679, Dec. 29, 2015>
This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDA <Act No. 13782, Jan. 19, 2016>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force on September 1, 2016.
Articles 2 through 8 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 13797, Jan. 19, 2016>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force one year after the date of its promulgation.
Articles 2 through 11 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 13805, Jan. 19, 2016>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force on August 12, 2016.
Articles 2 through 22 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 14079, Mar. 22, 2016>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation.
Articles 2 and 3 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 14113, Mar. 29, 2016>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force one year after the date of its promulgation.
Articles 2 through 18 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 14480, Dec. 27, 2016>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 through 7 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 14532, Jan. 17, 2017>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force one year after the date of its promulgation: Provided, That among the statutes amended under Article 6 of the Addenda, the amendments to the statutes which have been promulgated but the enforcement dates of which have yet to arrive shall enter into force on the enforcement date of the relevant statute. Articles 2 through 7 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 14718, Mar. 21, 2017>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Act No. 15313, Dec. 26, 2017>
This Act shall enter into force three months after the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDA <Act No. 15344, Jan. 16, 2018>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force three months after the date of its promulgation.
Articles 2 through 4 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 15460, Mar. 13, 2018>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force one year after the date of its promulgation.
Articles 2 and 3 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Act No. 15670, Jun. 12, 2018>
This Act shall enter into force three months after the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDA <Act No. 15779, Sep. 18, 2018>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 (Special Cases concerning Formulating Master Plans for Building Transfer Centers and Intermodal Transfer Centers)
The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall formulate a master plan for building transfer centers and intermodal transfer centers under the amended provisions of Article 44 within one year after this Act enters into force.
ADDENDA <Act No. 15996, Dec. 18, 2018>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force three months after the date of its promulgation.
Articles 2 and 3 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 16902, Jan. 29, 2020>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation.
Articles 2 through 20 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 17171, Mar. 31, 2020>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force one year after the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 through 7 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 17219, Apr. 7, 2020>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force three months after the date of its promulgation.
Articles 2 and 3 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Act No. 17227, Apr. 7, 2020>
This Act shall enter into force three months after the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDA <Act No. 17446, Jun. 9, 2020>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Act No. 17453, Jun. 9, 2020>
This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)