Statutes of the Republic of Korea

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Decree is to prescribe matters mandated by the Framework Act on Sustainable Development and matters necessary for the enforcement thereof.

Article 2 (Formulation and modification of national basic strategy)

(1)

The Minister of the Office for Government Policy Coordination shall exercise general supervision over and coordinate business affairs concerning the formulation and modification of the national basic strategy for sustainable development (hereinafter referred to as "national basic strategy") under Article 7 (1) of the Framework Act on Sustainable Development (hereinafter referred to as the "Act").

(2)

The Minister of the Office for Government Policy Coordination may request the heads of relevant central administrative agencies, local governments, and public institutions to submit data or opinions on the fields under their jurisdiction, if necessary for the formulation and modification of the national basic strategy.

(3)

Upon formulating or amending a national basic strategy, the Minister of the Office for Government Policy Coordination shall notify the heads of relevant central administrative agencies and local governments of the contents thereof and post them on the website of the Office for Government Policy Coordination or the sustainable development information network, etc. under Article 27 (2) of the Act.

(4)	Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (3), matters necessary for the methods, procedures, etc. for formulating and modifying the national basic strategy shall be determined by the Minister of the Office for Government Policy Coordination.

Article 3 (Modification of minor matters of national basic strategy)

“Where minor matters prescribed by Presidential Decree are to be modified” in the proviso of Article 7 (4) of the Act means the following cases:

1.	Where it is intended to change the competent Ministry for the policy measures by field under Article 7 (3) 4 of the Act;

2.	Where it is intended to change the contents of individual indicators among national sustainable development indicators under Article 7 (3) 5 of the Act;

3.	Where it is intended to reflect the contents of the enactment, amendment, or repeal of statutes or regulations following the enactment, amendment, or repeal of the statutes or regulations;

4.	Where it is intended to correct errors, misrepresentations, omissions, or obvious errors equivalent thereto;

5.	Where it is intended to modify matters determined by the National Council for Sustainable Development under Article 17 of the Act, which do not affect the essential contents of the national basic strategy.

Article 4 (Formulation and modification of central action plan)

(1)	The central action plan under Article 9 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as “central action plan”) shall include the following:

1.	Environmental conditions and policy prospects for the implementation of the central action plan;

2.	Objectives and strategies for implementing the central action plan;

3.	Progress and results of implementation of the central action plan;

4.	Implementation plans by field under the central action plan;

5.	Financial resources necessary for implementing the central action plan and methods of raising financial resources;

6.	Matters regarding international cooperation for the implementation of the central action plan;

7.	Other matters deemed necessary by the head of a central administrative agency for the implementation of a central action plan, which correspond to those specified in subparagraphs 1 through 6.

(2)	In formulating or amending a central action plan, the head of a central administrative agency shall consider the following matters:

1.	Contents and purpose of the national basic strategy;

2.	Results of monitoring the progress of implementation of the central action plan under Article 11 (1) of the Act;

3.	Findings from a sustainability assessment by the National Council for Sustainable Development under Article 15 (2) of the Act;

4.	Contents and purpose of the national report on sustainable development under Article 16 (1) of the Act;

5.	The feasibility of the central action plan.

(3)	If the head of a central administrative agency deems it necessary for the efficient formulation and modification of a central action plan, he or she may request relevant institutions, organizations, etc. to conduct surveys and research within the budget.

(4)

Upon formulating or amending a central action plan, the head of a central administrative agency shall notify the Minister of the Office for Government Policy Coordination of the contents thereof and post them on the website of the relevant agency or the sustainable development information network, etc. under Article 27 (2) of the Act.

Article 5 (Deliberation on central action plan by National Council on Sustainable Development)

(1)

If the head of a central administrative agency undergoes deliberation by the National Council on Sustainable Development under Article 17 of the Act (hereinafter referred to as the "National Council") pursuant to the main clause of Article 9 (2) of the Act, he or she shall submit relevant documents and evidentiary materials for the formulation and modification of the central action plan to the National Council. In such cases, he or she shall give a prior notice to the Minister of the Office for Government Policy Coordination of matters concerning the formulation and modification of the central action plan.

(2)	If the National Council deems it necessary for deliberation of the central action plan pursuant to the main clause of Article 9 (2) of the Act, it may request the head of the relevant central administrative agency to submit relevant data or opinions.

(3)

Upon completing deliberation on a central action plan pursuant to the main clause of Article 9 (2) of the Act, the National Council shall notify the head of the relevant central administrative agency and the Minister of the Office for Government Policy Coordination of the results of such deliberation in writing.

(4)	If the head of a central administrative agency is notified of the results of deliberation by the National Council pursuant to paragraph (3), he or she shall formulate or amend a central action plan based on the results of such deliberation, unless there is a compelling reason not to do so.

(5)	"Where minor matters prescribed by Presidential Decree are to be modified" in the proviso of Article 9 (2) of the Act means the following cases:

1.	Where it is intended to amend the competent department of an implementation plan by field under Article 4 (1) 4;

2.	Where it is intended to increase or decrease the financial resources referred to in Article 4 (1) 5 by less than 10/100;

3.	Where it is intended to modify matters regarding international cooperation under Article 4 (1) 6;

4.	Where it is intended to reflect the contents of the enactment, amendment, or repeal of statutes or regulations in accordance with the enactment, amendment, or repeal of such statutes or regulations;

5.	Where it is intended to correct errors, misrepresentations, omissions, or obvious errors equivalent thereto;

6.	Where it is intended to modify any matter determined by the National Council, which does not affect the essential contents of the central action plan.

(6)	Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (5), matters necessary for deliberation on the central action plan by the National Council shall be determined by the Chairperson of the National Council, subject to resolution by the National Council.

Article 6 (Formulation and modification of local action plans)

(1)	A local action plan under Article 9 (3) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "local action plan") shall include the following matters:

1.	Environmental conditions and policy prospects for the implementation of a local action plan;

2.	Objectives and strategies for implementing a local action plan;

3.	Progress and results of implementation of a local action plan;

4.	Implementation plans by field under a local action plan;

5.	Financial resources necessary for implementing a local action plan and methods of raising financial resources;

6.	Other matters equivalent to those specified in subparagraphs 1 through 5 and deemed necessary by the head of a local government to implement a local action plan.

(2)	When intending to formulate or amend a local action plan, the head of a local government shall consider the following matters:

1.	Contents and purpose of the local basic strategy under Article 8 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "local basic strategy");

2.	Results of monitoring the progress of implementation of a local action plan under Article 11 (3) of the Act;

3.	Findings from a sustainability assessment by a local council for sustainable development under Article 15 (2) of the Act;

4.	Contents and purpose of a local report on sustainable development under Article 16 (2) of the Act;

5.	The feasibility of a local action plan.

(3)	If the head of a local government deems it necessary for the efficient formulation and modification of a local action plan, he or she may request relevant institutions, organizations, etc. to conduct surveys and research within the budget.

(4)	If the head of a local government formulates or amends a local action plan, he or she shall publish the details thereof on the website, etc. of the relevant local government.

(5)	Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (4), matters necessary for the formulation, modification, etc. of a local action plan shall be prescribed by ordinance of the relevant local government.

Article 7 (Consultation and coordination of central action plan)

(1)

If the head of a central administrative agency, the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, a Special Self-Governing City Mayor, a Do Governor, a Special Self-Governing Province Governor (hereinafter referred to as "Mayor/Do Governor"), or the head of a Si/Gun/autonomous Gu mutually consults on or coordinates a central action plan or a local action plan pursuant to Article 10 (1) through (3) of the Act, he or she shall consider the following matters:

1.	Contents and purpose of a national basic strategy or local basic strategy;

2.	Results of monitoring the progress of implementation of a central action plan or local action plan under Article 11 (1) and (3) of the Act;

3.	Findings from the sustainability assessments of the State or a local government under Article 15 (2) of the Act;

4.	Contents and purpose of a national report on sustainable development or a local report on sustainable development under Article 16 (1) and (2) of the Act.

(2)

The head of a central administrative agency, a Mayor/Do Governor, or the head of a Si/Gun/autonomous Gu may organize and operate a consultative body on business affairs in which the parties, relevant agencies, experts, etc. participate, if necessary for mutual consultation or coordination of a central action plan or a local action plan.

Article 8 (Monitoring progress of implementation of central action plan)

(1)	When the National Council monitors the progress of implementation of a central action plan pursuant to Article 11 (1) of the Act, it may do so by means of a written investigation, on-site investigation, online investigation, etc.

(2)	The National Council may request relevant institutions, organizations, etc. to conduct investigations and research within the budget, if deemed necessary to efficiently monitor the progress of implementation of a central action plan.

(3)

Upon completing the monitoring of the progress of implementation of a central action plan pursuant to Article 11 (1) of the Act, the National Council shall notify the head of the relevant central administrative agency and the Minister of the Office for Government Policy Coordination of such monitoring results in writing.

(4)	Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (3), matters necessary for monitoring the progress of implementation of a central action plan shall be determined by the Chairperson of the National Council, subject to resolution by the National Council.

Article 9 (Notification following enactment and amendment of statutes or regulations)

(1)	Notification of a legislative bill under Article 14 (1) of the Act shall be made at the time when the legislative bill is sent to the head of a relevant agency pursuant to Article 11 of the Regulations on Management of Legislative Affairs.

(2)	The scope of mid- to long-term administrative plans for which the head of a central administrative agency shall notify the National Council of the contents thereof pursuant to Article 14 (2) of the Act shall be as specified in the Appendix.

(3)

Notification of a mid- to long-term administrative plan under Article 14 (2) of the Act shall be made before the formulation or amendment of the draft mid-to long-term administrative plan (if consultation with relevant agencies is required under the statutes or regulations forming the basis of the mid-to long-term administrative plan, referring to the time when consultation with relevant agencies is conducted).

(4)

When the National Council is notified of a legislative bill or a mid- to long-term administrative plan pursuant to Article 14 (1) or (2) of the Act, it shall notify the head of the relevant central administrative agency of the review results in writing within 30 days from the date of receiving such notification.

(5)	When the head of a central administrative agency is notified of the review results by the National Council pursuant to Article 14 (7) of the Act, he or she shall notify the National Council of the results of reflection within 15 days from the date of receiving such notification.

Article 10 (Development and distribution of national sustainable development indicators)

(1)

If the head of a relevant central administrative agency intends to develop and disseminate national sustainable development indicators under Article 15 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "national sustainable development indicators"), he or she shall have a prior consultation with the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea.

(2)

If deemed necessary for the efficient development and dissemination of national sustainable development indicators, the heads of relevant central administrative agencies may conduct fact-finding surveys or request relevant institutions, organizations, etc. to conduct surveys and research within the budget.

(3)	Upon developing or modifying a national sustainable development indicator, the head of the relevant central administrative agency shall notify the National Council and the Minister of the Office for Government Policy Coordination of the details thereof without delay.

(4)

If deemed necessary for the efficient dissemination of national sustainable development indicators, the head of a relevant central administrative agency may publish them on the website of the relevant central administrative agency or the sustainable development information network, etc. under Article 27 (2) of the Act.

Article 11 (National sustainability assessments)

(1)

When the National Council conducts a national sustainability assessment pursuant to Article 15 (2) of the Act, it shall comprehensively consider the degree of achievement of national sustainability development indicators and the adequacy of the output of administrative benefits compared to the input of administrative expenses.

(2)

The National Council may request relevant central administrative agencies, local governments, public institutions, etc. to provide data or opinions or request institutions specialized in evaluation to conduct surveys and research within the budget, if deemed necessary for the national sustainability assessment under Article 15 (2) of the Act.

(3)	Upon completing the national sustainability assessment under Article 15 (2) of the Act, the National Council shall notify the head of the relevant central administrative agency and the Minister of the Office for Government Policy Coordination of the results thereof in writing.

(4)	Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (3), matters necessary for a national sustainability assessment shall be determined by the Chairperson of the National Council, subject to resolution by the National Council.

Article 12 (Preparation of national report)

(1)	The national report on sustainable development under Article 16 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as “national report”) shall include the following matters:

1.	Results of monitoring the progress of implementation of the central action plan under Article 11 (1) of the Act;

2.	Findings from the national sustainability assessment under Article 15 (2) of the Act;

3.	Policy directions and policy tasks to raise the level of national sustainable development;

4.	Other matters deemed necessary by the National Council in connection with the sustainable development of the State.

(2)

The National Council may request relevant central administrative agencies, local governments, or public institutions to provide data or opinions, or request relevant institutions, organizations, etc. to conduct investigations and research within the budget, if deemed necessary for the efficient preparation of national reports.

(3)	Pursuant to Article 16 (1) of the Act, the National Council may publish a national report through the Official Gazette, the sustainable development information network under Article 27 (2) of the Act, or the website of the Office for Government Policy Coordination.

Article 13 (Composition of National Council)

(1)

“Heads of central administrative agencies prescribed by Presidential Decree” in Article 18 (2) of the Act means the Minister of Economy and Finance, the Minister of Education, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of the Interior and Safety, the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy, the Minister of Health and Welfare, the Minister of Environment, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, the Minister of the Office for Government Policy Coordination, and the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea.

(2)	The term of office of a member newly commissioned due to the resignation, etc. of a commissioned member of the National Council shall be the remaining term of office of his or her predecessor.

(3)	If a commissioned member falls under any of the following subparagraphs, the President may dismiss the relevant member:

1.	Where the member becomes unable to perform the duties due to mental or physical illness;

2.	Where the member is involved in a misconduct in connection with his or her duties;

3.	Where the member is deemed unfit as a member due to neglect of duties, injury to dignity, or other reasons;

4.	Where the member voluntarily declares that he or she is unable to perform duties.

Article 14 (Operation of National Council)

(1)	The Chairperson of the National Council (hereafter in this Article referred to as the "Chairperson") shall represent the National Council and exercise general supervision over its business affairs.

(2)	If the Chairperson is unable to perform his or her duties due to any unavoidable cause, a member designated in advance by the Chairperson shall act on behalf of the Chairperson.

(3)	If the Chairperson deems it necessary for deliberation on agenda items of the National Council, he or she may require the heads of relevant central administrative agencies, the heads of local governments, the heads of public institutions, etc. to attend a meeting to hear their opinions.

(4)	A majority of the members of the National Council shall constitute a quorum, and any resolution thereof shall require the concurring vote of a majority of those present.

(5)	The National Council may request relevant institutions, organizations, etc. to conduct investigations and research within the budget, if deemed necessary for the efficient performance of its duties.

Article 15 (Composition and operation of specialized committees)

(1)	Specialized committees by field (hereinafter referred to as the "specialized committee") under Article 18 (5) of the Act shall each be comprised of up to 10 members, including 1 chairperson.

(2)	The chairperson of a specialized committee shall be appointed by the Chairperson of the National Council from among the commissioned members under Article 18 (2) of the Act, and the members of a specialized committee shall be commissioned by the Chairperson of the National Council.

(3)	A specialized committee may request relevant institutions, corporations, organizations, etc. to provide necessary cooperation, if deemed necessary for performing its duties.

Article 16 (Organization and operation of sustainable development unit)

(1)	The sustainable development unit under Article 18 (6) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as the "sustainable development unit") shall be comprised of the head and employees.

(2)	The head of the sustainable development unit shall be appointed by the head of the Office for Government Policy Coordination from among public officials in general service of the Office for Government Policy Coordination.

(3)	The head of the sustainable development unit shall exercise general supervision over the business affairs of the sustainable development unit, and direct and supervise employees under his or her jurisdiction.

Article 17 (Disclosure of data)

The National Council and a specialized committee may disclose data and meeting materials received and produced pursuant to Article 18 (7) of the Act on the website of the Office for Government Policy Coordination or through the sustainable development information network, etc. under Article 27 (2) of the Act.

Article 18 (Allowances)

Allowances, travel expenses, and other necessary expenses may be paid to members of the National Council and specialized committees, relevant public officials, experts, etc. within the budget; provided, if a public official attends a meeting in direct connection with his or her duties, he or she shall not be paid.

Article 19 (Detailed operating rules)

Except as provided in this Decree, matters necessary for the composition, operation, etc. of the National Council, specialized committees, or the sustainable development unit shall be determined by the Chairperson of the National Council, subject to resolution by the National Council.

Article 20 (Designation of sustainable development officer)

The head of a central administrative agency or local government shall designate a sustainable development officer from among the following persons pursuant to Article 22 of the Act:

1.	Central administrative agencies: Public officials belonging to the Senior Executive Service or public officials equivalent thereto;

2.	The Special Metropolitan City, Metropolitan Cities, Special Self-Governing Cities, Dos, and Special Self-Governing Provinces: Public officials of Grade III or higher or public officials equivalent thereto;

3.	Si/Gun/autonomous Gu: Public officials of Grade IV or higher or public officials equivalent thereto.

Article 21 (Establishment and operation of sustainable development information network)

(1)	If the National Council builds and operates a sustainable development n information network under Article 27 (2) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as “sustainable development information network”), it shall formulate an annual operation plan and an evaluation plan.

(2)	The scope of data that the National Council may request the heads of relevant agencies to provide for the establishment and operation of the sustainable development information network pursuant to the former part of Article 27 (3) of the Act shall be as follows:

1.	Data on the formulation, implementation, etc. of national basic strategy (including data on review under Article 7 (5) of the Act);

2.	Data on the formulation, implementation, etc. of a central action plan (including data on consultation and coordination under Article 10 of the Act);

3.	Data on the implementation of statutes and regulations and mid- to long-term administrative plans under Article 14 (1) and (2) of the Act;

4.	Data on the formulation and execution of sustainable development policies under Articles 23 through 25 of the Act;

5.	Data on domestic and international cooperation and support under Article 26 (3) and (4) of the Act;

6.	Other data equivalent to those specified in subparagraphs 1 through 5, which the National Council deems necessary for the establishment and operation of the sustainable development information network.

Article 22 (Designation and operation of national sustainable development research center)

(1)

If the Minister of the Office for Government Policy Coordination intends to designate a national sustainable development research center under Article 27 (4) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as the “national sustainable development research center”), he or she shall publicly announce a plan for the designation and operation thereof on the website, etc. of the Office for Government Policy Coordination.

(2)	The Minister of the Office for Government Policy Coordination may organize and operate an examination team comprised of public officials or experts in relevant fields, if deemed necessary for the designation of the national sustainable development research center.

(3)

A person who obtains the designation of a national sustainable development research center shall operate the national sustainable development research center in accordance with relevant statutes and regulations and the operational standards determined and publicly notified by the Minister of the Office for Government Policy Coordination.

(4)	The Minister of the Office for Government Policy Coordination may take measures necessary for supervision, such as a corrective order, if the national sustainable development research center violates any statutes or regulations or engages in activities for any purpose other than intended.

(5)	Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (4), matters necessary for the designation, operation, supervision, etc. of the national sustainable development research center shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of the Office for Government Policy Coordination.

Article 23 (Holding and operation of forum for public deliberation)

(1)

If the State or a local government holds a forum for public deliberation under Article 29 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "forum for public deliberation"), it shall publicly announce a plan for holding and operating the forum for public deliberation in a daily newspaper or on its website no later than 3 months before the scheduled date of the forum.

(2)	If the State or a local government holds a forum for public deliberation, it may hold it with various stakeholders by means of a face-to-face forum or online forum using information and communications networks.

(3)	The State or a local government may establish a separate public deliberation committee, if deemed necessary for efficiently holding and operating the forum for public deliberation.

(4)	The State or a local government may pay allowances, travel expenses, and other necessary expenses to interested parties, etc. participating in the forum for public deliberation within the budget.

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