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ACT ON THE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT OF NATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

Act No. 7808, Dec. 30, 2005

Amended by Act No. 7990, Sep. 27, 2006

Act No. 8108, Dec. 28, 2006

Act No. 8852, Feb. 29, 2008

Act No. 10970, Jul. 25, 2010

Act No. 11713, Mar. 23, 2013

Act No. 12675, May 28, 2014

Act No. 12673, May 28, 2014

Act No. 12871, Dec. 30, 2014

Act No. 13513, Dec. 1, 2015

Act No. 14839, Jul. 26, 2017

Act No. 17259, May 19, 2020

Act No. 17347, jun. 9, 2020

Act No. 17343, jun. 9, 2020

Act No. 17342, jun. 9, 2020

Act No. 17673, Dec. 22, 2020

 Article 1 (Purpose)
The purpose of this Act is to enhance the efficiency and accountability of investment in research and development by evaluating the activities of research and development in the field of science and technology promoted by the Government after placing emphasis on performance and by efficiently managing and utilizing research outcomes.
 Article 2 (Definitions)
The definitions of terms used in this Act shall be as follows: <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008; Jul. 25, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013; May 28, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017; Jun. 9, 20>
1. The term "research and development programs" means programs for which central administrative agencies provide a budget or funds for the research and development based on statutes and regulations and which are national research and development programs under Article 11 of the Framework Act on Science and Technology;
2. The term "research and development projects" means projects selected by the heads of relevant central administrative agencies in order to promote research and development programs;
3. The term "research institutes" means Government-funded research institutes, etc., governed by the provisions of Article 32 (3) of the Framework Act on Science and Technology and research institutes established pursuant to Article 8 of the Act on the Establishment, Operation and Fostering of Government-Funded Science and Technology Research Institutes, Etc.;
4. The term "performance objectives" means detailed objectives to achieve by conducting research and development;
5. The term "performance indices" means indices by which the degree of achievement in performance objectives can be measured objectively;
6. The term "performance evaluation" means activities that evaluate the degree of achievements in performance objectives according to stated performance indices;
7. The term "specific evaluation" means in-depth performance evaluation of research and development programs that fall under Article 7 (1), which is implemented by the Minister of Science and ICT;
8. The term "research outcomes" means the scientific and technological performances, such as patents, theses, and standards that are generated through research and development projects, and other economic, social and cultural performances that are tangible or intangible.
 Article 3 (Basic Principles of Performance Evaluation and Performance Management)
(1) The Government shall endeavor to raise the efficiency and accountability of investment in research and development of research institutes, universities, enterprises, etc., through implementing the evaluation of research and development activities after placing emphasis on performance.
(2) When conducting the performance evaluation, the Government shall respect the creativity of the researchers participating in the research and development and consider the characteristics of the research and development programs, research and development projects and research institutes (hereinafter referred to as "research and development programs, etc."). <Amended on Jun. 9, 2020>
(3) When conducting the performance evaluation, the Government shall enhance the credibility of the evaluation results by ensuring professionalism and impartiality. <Amended on Jun. 9, 2020>
(4) When conducting the performance evaluation, the Government shall endeavor to prevent different evaluations from being overlapped by connecting evaluation results of research and development programs, etc. <Amended on Jun. 9, 2020>
(5) When conducting the performance evaluation, the Government shall endeavor to enhance the quality of research and development programs, including adding weight to quality performance indices. <Newly Inserted on Dec. 30, 2014; Jun. 9, 2020>
(6) When conducting the performance evaluation, the Government shall take account of whether to reflect domestic and overseas trends of patent, technology and standardization after researching them in consideration of properties of a research and development program. <Newly Inserted on May 28, 2014; Dec. 30, 2014; Jun. 9, 2020>
(7) The Government shall reflect the results of the performance evaluation in establishing related policies, promoting programs and adjusting budgets. <Amended on May 28, 2014; Dec. 30, 2014>
(8) The Government shall endeavor to utilize the research outcomes efficiently. <Amended on May 28, 2014; Dec. 30, 2014>
 Article 4 (Scope of Application)
(1) This Act shall apply to the evaluation of research and development programs, etc., and to the management and utilization of research outcomes.
(2) The Technology Transfer and Commercialization Promotion Act shall apply to the management and utilization of research outcomes, except as otherwise prescribed by this Act. <Amended on Dec. 28, 2006; Jun. 9, 2020>
(3) Where other Acts prescribe matters concerning the evaluation of research and development programs, etc., and the management and utilization of research outcomes, such matters shall conform to the purpose of this Act.
 Article 5 (Formulation of Plans for Performance Evaluation)
(1) The Minister of Science and ICT shall formulate a basic plan for the performance evaluation of research and development (hereinafter referred to as "basic plan for performance evaluation") including any of the following matters concerning research and development programs, etc., every five years: <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008; Jul. 25, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>
1. Basic direction-setting of performance evaluation of research and development;
2. Matters concerning the objects and methods of performance evaluations;
3. Matters concerning the establishment of performance objectives and performance indices;
4. Matters concerning the utilization and disclosure of the outcomes of performance evaluations;
5. Matters concerning the development and dissemination of techniques of performance evaluations;
6. Matters concerning the fostering and utilization of specialists in performance evaluations;
7. Other matters that the Minister of Science and ICT deems necessary to contain in a basic plan for performance evaluation.
(2) The Minister of Science and ICT shall annually formulate an implementation plan for the performance evaluation of research and development (hereinafter referred to as "implementation plan for performance evaluation") including detailed objects of evaluation and schedules in accordance with a basic plan for performance evaluations. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008; Jul. 25, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>
(3) The Minister of Science and ICT shall disclose a basic plan for performance evaluation and implementation plan for performance evaluation, and notify the heads of related central administrative agencies and research councils established under the provisions of Article 18 of the Act on the Establishment, Operation and Fostering of Government-Funded Science and Technology Research Institutes, Etc., (hereinafter referred to as "research council") thereof. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008; Jul. 25, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>
(4) The Minister of Science and ICT shall report the master plan for performance evaluation to the competent standing committee of the National Assembly. <Newly Inserted on May 19, 2020>
 Article 6 (Establishment of Performance Objectives and Performance Indices)
(1) Where the heads of central administrative agencies and research councils establish a promotion plan for research and development programs, etc., under their jurisdiction, they shall establish strategic objectives to ultimately achieve through such research and development programs, etc., as well as yearly and phased performance objectives and performance indices accordingly to contain them in a promotion plan.
(2) The Minister of Science and ICT shall develop and provide standard performance indices that reflect the types of research and development, such as basic research, applied research, and developmental research, and the characteristics according to the field of technology so that the heads of the central administrative agencies and research councils may utilize them in establishing performance indices under paragraph (1). <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008; Jul. 25, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>
(3) Performance objectives and performance indices under paragraph (1) shall be established objectively in consideration of the characteristics of research and development programs, etc.
(4) In order to develop standard performance indices under paragraph (2), the Minister of Science and ICT may organize and operate a performance index deliberation committee comprised of related specialists and public officials from related central administrative agencies. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008; Jul. 25, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>
(5) Matters necessary for the organization and operation of a performance index deliberation committee under paragraph (4) shall be prescribed by a Presidential Decree.
(6) The performance indices referred to in paragraph (1) and standard indices referred to in paragraph (2) shall include quality performance indices. <Newly Inserted on Dec. 1, 2015>
 Article 7 (Implementation of Specific Evaluation and Meta-Evaluation)
(1) The Minister of Science and ICT shall implement the specific evaluation of research and development programs determined in accordance with the following standards: <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008; Jul. 25, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>
1. Projects for which a large-scale and long-term budget is earmarked;
2. Programs which needs to reduce overlapping or to connect with each other;
3. Joint projects implemented by many central administrative agencies;
4. Programs that have become national or social issues;
5. Other programs where the Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning deems necessary to implement specific evaluation.
(2) The Minister of Science and ICT shall determine matters concerning the direction, objects, methods, procedures, etc., of specific evaluation in advance, and notify the heads of related central administrative agencies thereof. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008; Jul. 25, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>
(3) The Minister of Science and ICT shall evaluate the following matters on the self-performance evaluation submitted by the heads of central administrative agencies and research councils pursuant to Article 8 (4) (hereinafter referred to as "meta-evaluation"): <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008; Jul. 25, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>
1. Appropriateness of performance objectives and performance indices used for the self-performance evaluation;
2. Objectivity, impartiality, etc., of procedures for and methods of the self-performance evaluation.
(4) The Minister of Science and ICT shall inform the heads of related central administrative agencies and research councils of the results of specific evaluation and meta-evaluation, and may request the heads to take corrective measures in accordance with the evaluation results. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008; Jul. 25, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>
(5) The heads of the related central administrative agencies and research councils may file objections to the Minister of Science and ICT in relation to the results of specific evaluation and meta-evaluation. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008; Jul. 25, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>
(6) Matters necessary for the implementation of specific evaluation and meta-evaluation and for raising objections against the outcomes thereof shall be prescribed by a Presidential Decree.
 Article 8 (Implementation of Self-Performance Evaluation)
(1) The heads of central administrative agencies and research councils shall implement the self-performance evaluation of research and development programs, etc., under their jurisdiction, which are not subject to specific evaluation under Article 7 (1).
(2) The self-performance evaluation of research and development projects programs under paragraph (1) shall be implemented with regard to the following matters: <Amended on Dec. 22, 2020>
1. Annual research outcomes, including the degree of achievements in performance objectives of research and development programs;
2. Where research and development programs are divided into stages or are promoted for a long period, research outcomes at the relevant stage or midterm research outcomes;
3. Final research outcomes;
4. Follow-up evaluation of the management and utilization of research outcomes for five years after the completion of research and development projects (including the analysis of projects with no or inadequate outcomes of utilization).
(3) The Minister of Science and ICT shall prepare standard guidelines for performance evaluation reflecting the characteristics of research and development projects (including matters related to follow-up evaluation on research and development projects of a research and development program that is classified by each stage or implemented for at least five years) and provide them to the heads of related central administrative agencies in order that they may utilize the guidelines in the self-performance evaluation of the research and development projects under paragraph (1). <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008; Jul. 25, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013; Dec. 30. 2014; Jul. 26, 2017>
(4) The heads of central administrative agencies and research councils shall submit the outcomes of self-performance evaluation implemented under paragraph (1) to the Minister of Science and ICT, as prescribed by the Presidential Decree: Provided, That the same shall not apply to the outcomes of the self-performance evaluation of the research and development projects and to matters in need of confidentiality for military purposes or national security reasons. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008; Jul. 25, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017; Jun. 9, 2020>
(5) The head of a central administrative agency and research councils may conduct an on-site survey in order to efficiently conduct the internal performance evaluation under paragraph (1). In such cases, the head of the institution, organization or enterprise that carries out or participates in the research and development projects shall sincerely comply with the on-site survey. <Newly Inserted on Dec. 22, 2020>
(6) Matters necessary for the self-performance evaluation under paragraph (1) and the on-site survey under paragraph (5) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Dec. 22, 2020>
 Article 9 (Relationship with Other Evaluations)
(1) Deleted. <Sep. 27, 2006>
(2) The evaluation on research institutes implemented pursuant to the provisions of Articles 7 and 8 shall be implemented in combination with other evaluations under the provisions of Article 32 (3) of the Framework Act on Science Technology and Article 28 (1) of the Act on the Establishment, Operation and Fostering of Government-Funded Science and Technology Research Institutes, Etc. <Amended on May 28, 2014>
 Article 10 (Use of Evaluation Results)
(1) The Minister of Science and ICT shall reflect the results of the evaluations implemented under Articles 7 and 8 in the coordination and allocation of budgets for research and development programs. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008; Jul. 25, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>
(2) The heads of central administrative agencies and research councils shall take necessary measures, such as correcting, complementing, etc., regarding the promotion plans for the research and development programs, etc., by reflecting the results of self-performance evaluation implemented under Article 8.
(3) The heads of central administrative agencies and research councils may recommend research institutes, etc., to utilize the outcomes of the evaluations implemented under Articles 7 and 8 as criteria for the improvement in treatment of researchers and research environments, and provide appropriate rewards to researchers or research institutes that generate excellent results.
 Article 11 (Evaluation of Capabilities to Innovate Science and Technology)
(1) The Minister of Science and ICT shall annually evaluate national capabilities to innovate science and technology in connection with the investigation and analysis of statistics and indices of science and technology implemented under the provisions of Article 26-2 (1) of the Framework Act on Science and Technology in order to enhance outcomes from research and development programs, etc., and to strengthen the national capabilities to innovate in science and technology and thereafter prepare an evaluation report on national capabilities to innovate science and technology. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; May 28, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017>
(2) If necessary for implementing evaluation provided for in paragraph (1), the Minister of Science and ICT may request the heads of the related central administrative agencies to submit data. In such cases, the heads of the central administrative agencies so requested shall comply therewith, except in extenuating circumstances. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017; Jun. 9, 2020>
(3) The Minister of Science and ICT shall notify the heads of the related central administrative agencies of an evaluation report under paragraph (1) and recommend the heads to reflect it in the promotion of related policies. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>
 Article 12 (Formulation of Plans for Managing and Utilizing Research Outcomes)
(1) The Minister of Science and ICT shall formulate a basic plan for managing and utilizing research outcomes (hereinafter referred to as the "basic plan for performance management") every five years including the following matters: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017; Jun. 9, 2020>
1. Basic direction-setting of the management and utilization of research outcomes;
2. Matters concerning the methods of management and utilization by type of research outcomes, such as patents, papers,and standards;
3. Matters concerning the comprehensive management of the database of research outcomes;
4. Matters concerning the improvement of systems concerning the management and utilization of research outcomes;
5. Other matters that the Minister of Science and ICT deems necessary to contain in the basic plan for performance management.
(2) The Minister of Science and ICT shall annually formulate an implementation plan containing the detailed objects, methods and schedules of management and utilization of research outcomes (hereinafter referred to as the "implementation plan for performance management") in accordance with the basic plan for performance management. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>
(3) Where the Minister of Science and ICT formulates a basic plan for performance management and an implementation plan for performance management, he/she shall reflect a promotion plan for technology transfer and commercialization under the provisions of Article 5 (1) of the Technology Transfer and Commercialization Promotion Act. <Amended on Dec. 28, 2006; Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>
(4) The Minister of Science and ICT shall disclose a basic plan for performance management and implementation plan for performance management, and inform the heads of the related central administrative agencies and research councils thereof. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>
(5) The Minister of Science and ICT may examine the progress of the basic plan for performance management referred to in paragraph (1) and the implementation plan for performance management referred to in paragraph (2). <Newly Inserted on Dec. 1, 2015; Jul. 26, 2017>
(6) When it is necessary to examine the progress referred to in paragraph (5), the Minister of Science and ICT may request the head of a relevant central administrative agency and research councils to submit relevant data. <Newly Inserted on Dec. 1, 2015; Jul. 26, 2017>
(7) Necessary matters for examining the progress referred to in paragraph (5) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Newly Inserted on Dec. 1, 2015>
 Article 12-2 (Survey on Current State of Utilization of Research Outcomes)
(1) In order to promote the utilization of research outcomes, the Minister of Science and ICT shall examine the current state of utilizing research outcomes every year and reflect the results in an implementation plan for performance management. <Amended on Jul. 26, 2017>
(2) In order to examine the current state of utilizing research outcomes under paragraph (1), the Minister of Science and ICT may request the heads of a central administrative agency, local government, enterprise, education institute, research institute, and science technology related institute or organization to submit necessary data. In such case, the heads of a central administrative agency, etc., shall comply with such request unless there exist extenuating circumstances. <Amended on Jul. 26, 2017>
[This Article Newly Inserted on May 28, 2014]
 Article 13 (Formulation of Plans for Managing and Utilizing Research Outcomes of Universities)
(1) Universities, research institutes, etc., that implement research and development programs and research and development projects shall formulate a plans for managing and utilizing research outcomes and report thereon to the heads of the related central administrative agencies: Provided, That matters concerning the transfer and commercialization of technologies (referring to the development, manufacture and sale of products by utilizing the research outcomes or the application of the research outcomes to the improvement of related technology in the process thereof; hereinafter the same shall apply) shall be governed by the provisions of the Technology Transfer and Commercialization Promotion Act. <Amended on Dec. 28, 2006; Feb. 29, 2008>
(2) When the Minister of Science and ICT implements specific evaluation under Article 7 (1), he/she may include whether universities, research institutes, etc., have formulated plans for managing and utilizing research outcomes under paragraph (1) and the results of the promotion thereof, etc., in the evaluation items. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008; Jul. 25, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>
(3) Matters necessary to decide the extent of universities, research institutes, etc., that shall formulate plans for managing and utilizing research outcomes under paragraph (1) and the procedures for the formulation thereof shall be prescribed by a Presidential Decree.
 Article 14 (Establishment of Database of Research Outcomes, etc.)
(1) The heads of central administrative agencies and research councils shall endeavor to systematically manage and efficiently utilize research outcomes under their jurisdiction.
(2) The heads of central administrative agencies and research councils shall establish a database of research outcomes under their jurisdiction, and utilize such data by linking to the National Science and Technology Information System determined by the Minister of Science and ICT: Provided, That the same shall not apply to matters in need of confidentiality for military purposes or national security reasons. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017; Jun. 9, 2020>
 Article 15 (Assistance with Expenses, etc., for Evaluation of Technology Value)
Where the commercialization of research outcomes is acknowledged as necessary, the heads of central administrative agencies and research councils shall reflect the expenses to carry out the evaluations of technology value of research outcomes, the expenses for the patents, etc. in the relevant working expenses, and where deemed necessary to utilize standards, they shall reflect the expenses related to standards in the business expenses. <Amended on Jun. 9, 2020>
 Article 16 (Assistance to Specialized Research Management Institutions)
(1) Where necessary, the heads of central administrative agencies and research councils may establish or designate specialized institutions (hereafter referred to as "specialized research management institutions" in this Article) and have them carry out the duties of performance evaluation of research and development programs, etc., under their jurisdiction and the duties related to the management of research outcomes.
(2) Specialized research management institutions shall construct a system of management and utilization of performance evaluation and research outcomes with professionalism, objectivity and impartiality, and shall operate such systems efficiently.
(3) The heads of related central administrative agencies shall assist specialized research management institutions to construct a system of management and utilization of performance evaluation and research outcomes and to operate these systems efficiently as prescribed in the provisions of paragraph (2).
 Article 17 (Education and Training)
(1) The heads of central administrative agencies shall provide education and training to specialists and persons in charge of performance evaluation and managers of research outcomes in order to improve the capabilities of performance evaluation and to efficiently manage and utilize research outcomes.
(2) The Minister of Science and ICT shall prepare basic guidelines necessary for comprehensively and systematically assisting education and training under paragraph (1), and notify the heads of the related central administrative agencies thereof. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008; Jul. 25, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>
(3) Matters necessary for education and training under paragraph (1) and for the preparation of basic guidelines under paragraph (2) shall be prescribed by a Presidential Decree.
 Article 18 (Procurement of Evaluation Budget)
The heads of central administrative agencies and research councils shall procure an appropriate budget necessary to efficiently promote the performance evaluation of research and development programs, etc., under their jurisdiction.
 Article 19 (Responsibility of Submission to Relevant Standing Committee of National Assembly)
The Minister of Science and ICT shall submit the results of specific evaluation and meta-evaluation implemented pursuant to Article 7 to the relevant Standing Committee of the National Assembly without delay. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008; Jul. 25, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>
 Article 20 Deleted. <Mar. 23, 2013>
ADDENDA <Act No. 7808, Dec. 30, 2005>
(1) (Enforcement Date) This Act shall enter into force three months after the date of its promulgation.
(2) (Transitional Measures concerning Performance Objectives and Performance Indexes of Research and Development Programs under Promotion) The heads of central administrative agencies shall establish performance objectives and performance indices on the research and development programs under promotion at the time this Act enters into force before they implement the first self-performance evaluation after this Act enters into force.
(3) (Transitional Measures concerning Performance Objectives and Performance Indexes of Research and Development Projects under Promotion) The heads of central administrative agencies shall establish performance objectives and performance indices for the research and development projects under promotion at the time this Act enters into force before they implement the first self-performance evaluation after January 1, 2007.
ADDENDUM <Act No. 7990, Sep. 27, 2006>
This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDA <Act No. 8108, Dec. 28, 2006>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation.
Articles 2 through 4 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 8852, Feb. 29, 2008>
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. 10970, Jul. 25, 2011>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation: Provided, That Article 3 (2) of the Addenda shall enter into force on December 8, 2011.
Article 2 (Transitional Measures)
Basic plans for the performance evaluation, implementation plans for performance evaluation, specific evaluation and the evaluation from above, which have been made by the Minister of Strategy and Finance under the previous provisions at the time this Act enters into force, shall be deemed to have been made by the National Science and Technology Commission under this Act.
Article 3 Omitted.
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. 12673, May 28, 2014>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 through 4 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Act No. 12675, May 28, 2014>
This Act shall enter into force three months after the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Act No. 12871, Dec. 30, 2014>
This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Act No. 13513, Dec. 1, 2015>
This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDA <Act No. 14839, Jul. 26, 2017>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
(1) This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation: Provided, That the parts of Act amended pursuant to Article 5 of the Addenda, which were promulgated before this Act enters into force but the enforcement date of which have not yet arrived, shall enter into force on the enforcement date of the respective Acts.
Articles 2 through 6 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 17259, Jun. 19, 2020>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Article shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 (Applicability to Reporting Master Plan for Performance Evaluation to the National Assembly)
The amended provisions of Article 5 (4) shall begin to apply to the first master plan for performance evaluation formulated by the Minister of Science and ICT after this Act enters into force.
ADDENDA <Act No. 17342, Jun. 9, 2020>
This Article shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDA <Act No. 17343, Jun. 9, 2020>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force on January 1, 2021.
Articles 2 through 8 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Act No. 17347, Jun. 9, 2020>
This Act shall enter into force on the date of promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Act No. 17673, Dec. 22, 2020>
This Article shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation.