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ENFORCEMENT DECREE OF THE ACT ON CARBON DIOXIDE CAPTURE, TRANSPORT, STORAGE, AND UTILIZATION

Presidential Decree No. 35243, Feb. 6, 2025

Amended by Presidential Decree No. 35803, Oct. 1, 2025

CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS
 Article 1 (Purpose)
The purpose of this Decree is to prescribe matters mandated by the Act on Carbon Dioxide Capture, Transport, Storage, and Utilization and matters necessary for the enforcement thereof.
 Article 2 (Scope of transport)
(1) "Carbon dioxide prescribed by Presidential Decree" in subparagraph 2 of Article 2 of the Act on Carbon Dioxide Capture, Transport, Storage, and Utilization (hereinafter referred to as the "Act") means any of the following carbon dioxide in states existing as gas, liquid, or solid (including supercritical fluid (referring to a state possessing both gaseous and liquid properties)):
1. Carbon dioxide generated from power generation facilities, manufacturing processes, and other industrial activities;
2. Carbon dioxide generated during the processes of capture, transport, storage, and utilization of carbon dioxide;
3. Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
(2) “Means prescribed by Presidential Decree” in subparagraph 2 of Article 2 of the Act means any of the following means: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Carbon dioxide transport pipelines;
2. Ships under Article 1-2(1) of the Ship Act (hereinafter referred to as “ships”);
3. Trucks under subparagraph 1 of Article 2 of the Trucking Transport Business Act (hereinafter referred to as "trucks")
4. Rolling stock defined in subparagraph 4 of Article 3 of the Framework Act on Railroad Industry Development (hereinafter referred to as "rolling stock")
5. Other means deemed and publicly notified Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment as capable of safely transporting carbon dioxide.
 Article 3 (Scope of carbon dioxide transport pipelines)
“ Facilities prescribed by Presidential Decree” in subparagraph 5 of Article 2 of the Act means the following facilities; provided, carbon dioxide piping and related facilities installed on ships shall be excluded: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Carbon dioxide piping (referring to main piping and auxiliary piping extending from capture facilities to storage sites or utilization business facilities; hereinafter the same shall apply);
2. Auxiliary facilities installed on carbon dioxide piping specified in subparagraph 1, such as valves and emergency shut-off devices;
3. Other related facilities necessary to deliver captured carbon dioxide to storage sites or utilization business facilities, as determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment.
 Article 4 (Standards for storage sites)
(1) “Place that meets the standards prescribed by Presidential Decree” in subparagraph 6 of Article 2 of the Act means a place that meets all of the following requirements:
1. The place shall have geological characteristics that enable stable injection and secure storage of carbon dioxide;
2. The place shall have no significant risk of leakage caused by environmental changes, such as earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
(2) Detailed standards for storage sites under paragraph (1) shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
CHAPTER II FORMULATION OF MASTER PLANS FOR CCUS
 Article 5 (Formulation of master plans for CCUS)
(1) For the efficient formulation of a master plan for carbon dioxide capture, transport, storage, and utilization under Article 5(1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as “CCUS”), the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall, in consultation with the Minister of Science and ICT, establish guidelines for preparing a draft master plan and notify such guidelines to the heads of relevant central administrative agencies. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(2) The head of relevant central administrative agencies shall prepare a draft master plan regarding matters under their jurisdiction in accordance with the guidelines for preparing a draft master plan under paragraph (1) and submit the plan to the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment; and the Minister shall prepare a consolidated draft master plan and, after consulting with the Minister of Science and ICT and the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies, shall finalize the master plan in accordance with the procedures under Article 5(3) of the Act. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(3) If the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment intends to modify any matter specified in the subparagraphs of Article 6(2) in the finalized master plan under paragraph (2), the Minister shall prepare a draft modification of the master plan, consult with the Minister of Science and ICT and the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies, and submit it to the Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth Commission under Article 15 of the Framework Act on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth for Coping with Climate Crisis (hereinafter referred to as the “Carbon Neutrality Commission”). <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(4) When the master plan is finalized or modified under paragraph (2) or (3), the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall notify the head of the relevant central administrative agencies thereof. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
 Article 6 (Details of master plans for CCUS)
(1) “Matters ... prescribed by Presidential Decree” in Article 5(2)10 of the Act means the following:
1. Establishment and improvement of a system for carbon dioxide reduction through CCUS;
2. Development of professional human resources for CCUS technology development;
3. Standardization of CCUS-related technologies;
4. International cooperation and overseas expansion plans related to CCUS.
(2) "Important matters prescribed by Presidential Decree" in the latter part of Article 5(3) of the Act means any of the following:
1. Matters regarding the basic direction and objectives of CCUS;
2. Matters regarding the selection, management, and other related aspects of candidate sites for carbon dioxide storage under Article 14;
3. Matters regarding the safety management and monitoring of storage sites;
 Article 7 (Formulation of action plans for CCUS)
(1) When formulating an action plan for CCUS under Article 6(1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "action plan"), the heads of relevant central administrative agencies shall submit the plan, along with the implementation results of the previous year to the Carbon Neutrality Commission by March 31 of each year.
(2) When formulating an action plan, the heads of relevant central administrative agencies shall ensure that the plan aligns with the relevant master plan.
CHAPTER III INSTALLATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE CAPTURE AND TRANSPORT FACILITIES
 Article 8 (Reporting on plans for installation of carbon dioxide capture facilities)
(1) A person who intends to install and operate a carbon dioxide capture facility under Article 7(1) of the Act shall submit to the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment a report in the form prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, along with an installation and operation plan for the carbon dioxide capture facility under that paragraph (hereinafter referred to as the “installation plan”). <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(2) "Matters prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 7(2)4 of the Act means the following:
1. Construction design documents, construction schedules, and safety measures for the relevant carbon dioxide capture facility;
2. The costs and duration for installation of the relevant carbon dioxide capture facility;
3. The financing plan for installation costs of the relevant carbon dioxide capture facility;
4. Annual maintenance and management plans for the relevant carbon dioxide capture facility;
5. A safety management plan for the relevant carbon dioxide capture facility;
6. A plan for the treatment, storage, and utilization of captured carbon dioxide.
(3) "Important matters prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 7(3) of the Act means matters regarding the installation site of the relevant carbon dioxide capture facility, such as the location and area, and matters regarding the equipment of such facility, such as its capacity and capture methods.
(4) A person who intends to file a report on modification of an installation plan under Article 7(3) of the Act shall submit to the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment, at least 30 days prior to such modification, a report on modification in the form prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, along with supporting documents verifying the details of modification. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(5) Upon receipt of a report under paragraph (1), the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall verify the following through administrative data matching under Article 36(1) of the Electronic Government Act; provided, if the person who has filed the report does not consent to verification of the certificate of business registration, the person shall attach the relevant document:
1. The certificate of business registration;
2. A certified copy of the corporate registration (applicable only to a corporation).
(6) When the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment intends to consult with the heads of relevant central administrative agencies under Article 7(4) of the Act, the Minister shall send a copy of a report under paragraph (1) or a report on modification under paragraph (4) to the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(7) Upon receipt of a request for consultation under paragraph (6), the heads of relevant central administrative agencies shall submit their opinion to the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment within 30 days from the date of receipt of such request. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
 Article 9 (Support for capture business entities)
The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment may subsidize, within the budget, a person who has filed a report on the installation and operation of a carbon dioxide capture facility under Article 7(1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as “capture business entity”) to cover the facility and operating costs of such facility. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
 Article 10 (Application for approval for carbon dioxide transport business)
(1) "Facilities and documents prescribed by Presidential Decree" in the main clause of Article 8(1) of the Act means the following facilities and documents: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Transport using carbon dioxide transport pipelines:
a. Pipelines, control and monitoring facilities, firefighting facilities, life-saving equipment, and other facilities determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment, for the transport of captured carbon dioxide;
b. Documents evidencing ownership of carbon dioxide transport pipelines or rights regarding their use or management;
2. Transport using ships:
a. Transport ships, temporary storage facilities, loading and unloading facilities, firefighting facilities, life protection equipment, and other facilities determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment, for the transport of captured carbon dioxide;
b. A copy of the registration certificate for maritime cargo transportation business issued under Article 24 of the Marine Transportation Act;
3. Transport using trucks:
a. Storage tanks, emergency shutdown devices, and other facilities determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment, for the transport of captured carbon dioxide;
b. A copy of the permit for general trucking transport services issued under Article 3 of the Trucking Transport Business Act and a copy of the registration certificate for high-pressure gas carriers issued under Article 5-4 of the High-Pressure Gas Safety Control Act;
4. Transportation using railroad vehicles:
a. Tanks fixed to railway vehicles, emergency shutdown devices, and other facilities prescribed and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment for transporting captured carbon dioxide;
b. A copy of the railway business license issued under Article 5 of the Railroad Service Act.
(2) A person who intends to obtain approval for business of transporting captured carbon dioxide (hereinafter referred to as “transport business”) under the main clause of Article 8(1) of the Act shall submit to the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment an application for approval in the form prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, along with the following documents: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Business plan;
2. The articles of incorporation or the regulations;
3. Documents classified in the subparagraphs of paragraph (1) (including those evidencing that the facilities for each means of transport have been secured).
(3) Upon receipt of an application under paragraph (2), the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall verify the following through administrative data matching under Article 36(1) of the Electronic Government Act; provided, if the applicant does not consent to the verification of the certificate of business registration, the applicant shall attach the relevant document:
1. The certificate of business registration;
2. A certified copy of the corporate registration (applicable only to a corporation).
(4) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (3), matters necessary for approval for transport business shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
 Article 11 (Inspection of compliance with safety management regulations)
(1) The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall, in accordance with Article 9(3) of the Act, inspect whether a pipeline operator (referring to a person who has obtained approval under paragraph (1) of that Article; hereinafter the same shall apply) and their employees are complying with the safety management regulations (referring to the safety management regulations under paragraph (1) of that Article; hereinafter the same shall apply) within 30 days before or after 6 months from the date of approval for transport business, and thereafter shall conduct a periodic inspection within 30 days before or after every fifth anniversary of the date of the initial inspection. <Amended Oct. 1, 2025>
(2) The standards for inspecting compliance with safety management regulations and other necessary matters shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended Oct. 1, 2025>
 Article 12 (Qualifications of safety managers)
(1) The safety managers to be appointed by a pipeline operator under Article 10(1) of the Act shall be classified into safety management supervisors and safety management personnel.
(2) A safety management supervisor shall directly manage carbon dioxide transport pipelines and direct and supervise safety management personnel, who shall perform safety management duties under the instructions of such supervisor.
(3) The qualifications and number of safety managers to be appointed for each category under paragraph (1) shall be as specified in Appendix 1.
 Article 13 (Scope of Duties of Safety Managers)
(1) Safety managers shall perform the following safety management duties:
1. Maintaining the safety of carbon dioxide transport pipelines in accordance with the safety management regulations and preparing and retaining records of such maintenance;
2. Preparing and retaining records of safety inspections under Article 11(1) of the Act;
3. Providing safety education to workplace employees;
4. Taking other preventive measures to ensure the safety of carbon dioxide transport pipelines and to prevent hazards.
(2) No safety managers shall be assigned duties other than those specified in the subparagraphs of paragraph (1).
(3) A pipeline operator that has appointed a safety manager under Article 10(1) of the Act shall, if such manager falls under any of the categories specified in the subparagraphs of Article 10(3) of the Act, designate a deputy to perform the safety manager’s duties for the following periods:
1. In cases of falling under Article 10(3)1 of the Act: For a period of up to 30 days during which the safety manager cannot perform duties;
2. In cases of falling under Article 10(3)2 of the Act: The period until another safety manager is appointed.
(4) When a deputy is designated under Article 10(3) of the Act and paragraph (3) of this Article to act on behalf of the safety manager, the deputy shall be as follows:
1. Acting for the safety management supervisor: The safety management personnel;
2. Acting for the safety management personnel: A person employed at the business site engaged in installation or operation of carbon dioxide transport pipelines who has knowledge of the safety management of such pipelines.
 Article 14 (Conduct of Safety Inspections)
(1) A person who intends to undergo a safety inspection under Article 11(1) of the Act shall submit to the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment an application for a safety inspection in the form prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(2) The period for a periodic inspection under Article 11(1)1 of the Act shall be within 30 days before or after the expiration date of the validity period of the inspection (referring, in cases where the validity period of the safety inspection is extended or the conduct of the safety inspection is deferred under Article 11(3) of the Act, to the expiration date of the relevant inspection), and if the inspection is conducted within this period, the periodic inspection shall be deemed to have been conducted on the expiration date of the validity period.
(3) The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall, without delay, notify a person who fails a safety inspection of the reasons for failure and the matters requiring improvement. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(4) A person who has received a failure notice under paragraph (3) shall, after making improvements to the nonconforming parts, undergo a reinspection within 2 months from the date of receiving such notice; provided, if there are any unavoidable reasons, such as the need for time to conduct technical reviews, the period may be extended with approval from the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
 Article 15 (Extension of validity period of safety inspections)
(1) The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment may extend the validity period of a safety inspection or defer the conduct of a safety inspection under Article 11(3) of the Act, as follows: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Where it is impracticable to undergo an inspection within the validity period of the inspection due to the maintenance of the relevant carbon dioxide transport pipeline or for any similar reasons: Extension of the validity period of the safety inspection;
2. Where a natural disaster, war, armed conflict, or an equivalent emergency situation occurs: Deferral of the conduct of the safety inspection.
(2) Where a pipeline operator is deemed unable to undergo a safety inspection within the validity period for the reason specified in subparagraph 1 of paragraph (1), the operator shall, before the expiration of such validity period, submit an application for the extension of the validity period of the safety inspection in the form prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, along with documents proving the necessity of such extension, to the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(3) When the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment defers the conduct of a safety inspection under paragraph (1)2, the Minister shall, without delay, publicly announce the period of deferral and the areas subject to the deferral. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
CHAPTER IV EXPLORATION, SELECTION, AND CLOSURE OF CANDIDATE SITES FOR CARBON DIOXIDE STORAGE
 Article 16 (Procedures for approval for exploration)
(1) A person who intends to obtain exploration approval to excavate a storage site on land or in the offshore subsurface pursuant to Article 13(1) of the Act shall submit an application for exploration approval prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, along with the documents under the subparagraphs of Article 13(2) of the Act, to the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(2) "Documents prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 13(2)5 of the Act means the following: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Documents regarding capabilities to conduct the relevant project, including technical personnel and funding plans;
2. Other documents publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment as deemed necessary.
(3) Upon receipt of an application under paragraph (1), the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall verify the following through administrative data matching under Article 36(1) of the Electronic Government Act; provided, if the relevant applicant does not consent to the verification of the certificate of business registration, the applicant shall attach the relevant document: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. The certificate of business registration;
2. A certified copy of the corporate registration (applicable only to a corporation).
(4) The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall review the documents submitted with the application under paragraph (1), and if the details are unclear, incomplete, or require supplementation, the Minister may request the applicant for exploration approval to supplement them within a specified period. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(5) When the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment determines, upon reviewing the application for exploration approval submitted under paragraph (1), that the applicant meets the exploration approval standards under Article 17, the Minister shall issue an exploration approval certificate in the form prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
 Article 17 (Exploration approval standards)
(1) "Exploration approval standards prescribed by Presidential Decree" in the former part of Article 13(3) of the Act means the following:
1. The applicant shall possess the technical and financial capabilities necessary to conduct exploration activities;
2. The exploration shall not significantly interfere with the exercise of another person’s rights, such as an exploration right under Article 12 of the Act on the Development of Submarine Mineral Resources, within the exploration area.
(2) Detailed standards for exploration approval under paragraph (1) shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
 Article 18 (Submission of exploration results)
(1) A person who has obtained exploration approval under Article 13(1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as “exploration right holder”) shall submit the exploration results under paragraph (6) of that Article (hereinafter referred to as “exploration results”) to the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment by the end of the exploration period (or, if the period for submitting exploration results is extended under Article 13(7) of the Act, by 3 months before the end of the extended period), as prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(2) "Reason prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 13(7) of the Act means any of the following reasons:
1. Where exploration cannot be commenced or is delayed due to a natural disaster or other unavoidable circumstances;
2. Where, if the period for submitting exploration results is extended, it is deemed highly likely that a candidate site for carbon dioxide storage (hereinafter referred to as “candidate storage site”) under the former part, with the exception of the subparagraphs, of Article 14(1) of the Act will be identified;
3. Where additional evaluation is necessary to assess the feasibility of an identified candidate storage site.
(3) A person who intends to obtain an extension of the period for submitting exploration results under Article 13(7) of the Act shall submit an application for the extension of the period for submitting exploration results in the form prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
 Article 19 (Procedure for revocation of exploration approval)
(1) If an exploration right holder falls under a case specified in any of the subparagraphs of Article 13(5) of the Act, the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment may order correction within a specified period. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(2) If an exploration right holder who has received a corrective order under paragraph (1) fails to take corrective action within the specified period, the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment may revoke the exploration approval. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(3) If exploration approval is revoked under Article 13(5) of the Act, the exploration right holder shall return the exploration approval certificate under Article 16(5) without delay to the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
 Article 20 (Standards and procedures for selecting storage sites)
(1) "Documents prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 14(2)6 of the Act means the following documents:
1. Documents regarding the location of carbon dioxide injection wells at the candidate storage site.
2. A plan for securing public acceptance, including collection of opinions from residents in areas adjacent to the candidate storage site and public relations activities.
(2) Upon receipt of an application for selection as a candidate storage site under Article 14(2) of the Act, the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment and the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries shall select the candidate storage site considering the standards for storage sites under subparagraph 2 of Article 2 of the Act. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(3) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) and (2), the detailed standards and procedures for the selection of candidate storage sites shall be jointly determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment and the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
 Article 21 (Methods and procedures for announcement of candidate storage sites)
(1) "Location of the candidate storage site and other relevant details prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 15(1) of the Act refers to the following:
1. The name, location, and area of the candidate storage site;
2. A map of the onshore or seabed area, specifying the area of the candidate storage site;
3. The carbon dioxide storage capacity of the candidate storage site;
4. The location of carbon dioxide injection wells at the candidate storage site.
(2) When the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment and the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries select a candidate storage site under Article 15(1) of the Act, they shall publish such fact in the Official Gazette and on the website of the respective agency. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
 Article 22 (Revocation of selection of candidate storage sites)
(1) When the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment and the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries intend to revoke the selection of a candidate storage site under Article 16(1) of the Act, they may, in advance, seek the opinions of the heads of relevant central administrative agencies. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(2) When the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment and the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries revoke the selection of a candidate storage site under Article 16(1) of the Act, they shall publish the following in the Official Gazette and on the website of the respective agency: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. The name, location, and area of the candidate storage site whose selection has been revoked;
2. A map of the onshore or seabed area, specifying the area of the candidate storage site whose selection has been revoked;
3. The reason for the revocation of the selection of the candidate storage site.
 Article 23 (Procedures for closure of storage facilities)
(1) When a person who has obtained permission for storage business under the main clause of Article 18(1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as “storage business entity”) requests the closure of the relevant storage site, the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment may order such closure after consultation with the head of the relevant central administrative agency under Article 17(1)2 of the Act; provided, this shall not apply if it is deemed that the closure of the storage site by the storage business entity would harm public safety or pose a risk of danger. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(2) When the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment orders the closure of a storage site under Article 17(1) of the Act, the Minister shall, in advance, provide advance written notice to the relevant storage business entity; provided, this shall not apply in cases of urgency. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(3) A storage business entity that has been ordered to close a storage site under Article 17(1) of the Act shall close such site in accordance with the methods determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment, such as the sealing of the site. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(4) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (3), detailed matters necessary for the procedures and methods for the closure of storage sites shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
 Article 24 (Grounds for closure of storage sites)
"Cases ... prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 17(1)4 of the Act means cases where a storage site needs to be used for other purposes, such as national resource security.
 Article 25 (Restoration of installed facilities to original condition)
(1) A storage business entity that has completed the closure of a storage site under Article 23(3) shall restore to the original condition the structures, facilities, and other equipment installed for storage business (hereinafter referred to as “structures, etc.”) in accordance with the following standards:
1. Necessary measures shall be taken to prevent secondary pollution and ecological damage that may occur during the restoration process;
2. The safety of workers shall be given priority;
3. Restoration shall be conducted in accordance with the methods and procedures specified in a restoration plan under paragraph (2).
(2) A storage business entity shall submit a restoration plan to the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment, including the period necessary for restoration under paragraph (1), the method of closing the carbon dioxide injection well with the relevant storage site, and the structures subject to demolition and shall restore the site in accordance with the plan. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(3) If the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment deems it necessary to supplement the restoration plan submitted under paragraph (2), the Minister may request the storage business entity to supplement the plan by specifying an appropriate period. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(4) The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall verify whether the restoration has been completed in conformity with the standards specified in the subparagraphs of paragraph (1). <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(5) When the storage business entity has completed the restoration under Article 17(5) of the Act, such entity shall submit to the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment an application for approval in the form prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, attaching a report that includes the following: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. A document specifying the outline of the storage site subject to closure, including its scope, location, and size;
2. The post-closure management period;
3. The responsible organization and its person in charge;
4. The methods and procedures for the closure of the storage site;
5. Other matters publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment as deemed necessary for approval of the completion of restoration.
(6) The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment may subsidize a storage business entity that has closed the relevant storage site provide financial support for all or part of the costs incurred by a storage business operator in restoring a storage facility closed pursuant to Article 17(1)3 and 4 of the Act. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
CHAPTER V PERMISSION FOR STORAGE BUSINESS
 Article 26 (Permission procedures for storage business)
(1) A person who intends to obtain permission for storage business under the main clause of Article 18(1) of the Act shall submit to the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment an application for permission for storage business in the form prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, along with the documents specified in the subparagraphs of Article 18(3) of the Act. In such cases, if the person has obtained permission from the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries under the proviso to Article 18(1) of the Act, a copy of the relevant permit shall be attached. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(2) Upon receipt of an application under paragraph (1), the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall verify the following through administrative data matching under Article 36(1) of the Electronic Government Act; provided, if the applicant does not consent to the verification of the business registration certificate, the applicant shall attach the relevant document: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. The certificate of business registration;
2. A certified copy of the corporate registration (applicable only to a corporation).
(3) If a storage business entity intends to modify matters permitted under the main clause of Article 18(1) of the Act, such entity shall submit an application for permission for the modification of storage business in the form prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, to the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment, along with documents evidencing the modification. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
 Article 27 (Detailed standards for permission for storage business)
(1) The detailed permission standards for storage business under Article 18(4) of the Act shall be as follows: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Measures to prevent disasters related to the commencement or modification of storage business shall be established;
2. The financing plan necessary to properly conduct storage business shall be specific and feasible;
3. The credit rating of the storage business entity, as assessed by a credit information company under the Credit Information Use and Protection Act, shall meet or exceed the rating publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment.
4. Relevant technical personnel, such as gas engineers, pipeline engineers, and carbon dioxide leakage monitoring technicians, shall be secured;
5. The operation plan for the storage site and related facilities shall be specified and feasible, and the continuous and stable operation of storage business shall be ensured.
(2) Except as provided in paragraph (1), the detailed standards necessary for permission for storage business shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
 Article 28 (Report on use of storage sites)
A person who intends to file a report on the use of a storage site under Article 18(5) of the Act shall submit a report on the use of a storage site in the form prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, to the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment at least 7 days before the commencement of such use. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
 Article 29 (Report on succession of business)
(1) A person who intends to succeed to the status of a storage business entity under Article 20(1) or (2) of the Act shall submit a report on succession of status in the form prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, to the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment within 30 days from the date of transfer, merger, or acquisition, along with documents proving the succession. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(2) Upon receipt of a report under paragraph (1), the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall verify the following through administrative data matching under Article 36(1) of the Electronic Government Act; provided, if the applicant does not consent to verification of the certificate of business registration, the applicant shall attach the relevant document:
1. The certificate of business registration;
2. A certified copy of the corporate registration (applicable only to a corporation).
 Article 30 (Report on commencement of storage business)
A person who intends to file a report on the commencement of storage business under the main clause of Article 22(1) of the Act shall submit a report on the commencement of storage business in the form prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, to the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment at least 30 days before the commencement of the business. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
 Article 31 (Application for permission for temporary or permanent closure of storage business)
(1) A person who intends to obtain permission for the temporary or permanent closure of all or part of storage business under the proviso of Article 22(1) of the Act shall submit an application for permission in the form prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, attaching the following documents, to the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. A copy of the resolution adopted at a general meeting or by the board of directors regarding the temporary or permanent closure of business (applicable only to a corporate applicant);
2. A document specifying the outline of the storage site to be temporarily or permanently closed, including its extent, location, and size;
3. A statement of the grounds for the temporary or permanent closure of business;
4. A safety management plan for the storage site during the period of the temporary or permanent closure of business (applicable only if the storage site is in operation).
(2) If the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment intends to grant permission for the temporary or permanent closure of storage business under the proviso of Article 22(1) of the Act, the Minister shall take into account the following: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. The impact of the temporary or permanent closure of storage business on the surrounding ecosystem;
2. The likelihood of the storage business entity resuming storage business operations (applicable only in cases of the temporary closure of business).
(3) Upon receipt of an application for permission for the temporary or permanent closure of storage business under paragraph (1), the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall notify the applicant of whether to grant permission within 2 months from the date of receipt of the application. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
 Article 32 (Imposition of penalty surcharges)
The criteria for the imposition of penalty surcharges on storage business entities in lieu of a business suspension order under Article 24(1) of the Act shall be as specified in Appendix 2.
 Article 33 (Procedures for approval of monitoring plans)
(1) "Matters prescribed by Presidential Decree" in the proviso of Article 25(1) of the Act means the following: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Methods for monitoring the storage site;
2. Changes in the amount of stored carbon dioxide;
3. Changes in storage conditions, including pressure variations in the storage site and its surrounding area and geomechanical changes in the earth’s crust;
4. Other matters deemed necessary by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment to ensure safety after the closure of the storage site.
(2) “Period prescribed by Presidential Decree” in the latter part of Article 25(1) of the Act means 15 years.
(3) A storage business entity seeking approval of a monitoring plan under Article 25(1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as “monitoring plan”) shall submit an application for approval in the form prescribed by the Ordinance of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, attaching the monitoring plan, to the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(4) "Heads of relevant central administrative agencies as prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 25(2) of the Act means the heads of the following central administrative agencies: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. The Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy;
2. The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport;
3. The Minister of Oceans and Fisheries;
4. The Administrator of the Korea Meteorological Administration.
(5) A storage business entity shall report the results of the implementation of the relevant monitoring plan for each year, commencing from the year following the closure of the storage site, to the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment by the end of February of the following year. <Amended Oct. 1, 2025>
(6) Upon request by the heads of the central administrative agencies specified in the subparagraphs of paragraph (4), the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall notify the heads of the related central administrative agencies of the results of the implementation of the relevant monitoring plan received under paragraph (5). <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
 Article 34 (Exceptions to prohibited acts)
"Reasons prescribed by Presidential Decree" in subparagraph 3 of Article 26 of the Act means the following:
1. In cases of replacement of the storage site or monitoring facilities due to malfunction or aging;
2. In cases of replacement with a safe and efficient storage site or monitoring facilities through the application of new technologies.
 Article 35 (State of carbon dioxide to be stored)
(1) “Impurities prescribed by Presidential Decree” in Article 27(1) of the Act mean the following substances: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Sulfur dioxide;
2. Nitric oxide;
3. Hydrogen sulfide;
4. Other substances determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment.
(2) "Standards prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 27(2) of the Act means the following:
1. The moisture content of carbon dioxide to be stored shall be controlled at a level that does not cause corrosion in carbon dioxide transport pipelines;
2. Carbon dioxide to be stored shall maintain a single-phase flow during transportation and storage.
(3) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) and (2), details regarding the allowable tolerance range of impurities and compression standards related to the state of carbon dioxide to be stored shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
 Article 36 (Operation of storage sites)
(1) A storage business entity shall take the following measures to prevent hazards and disasters related to the relevant storage sites and related facilities under Article 28(1) of the Act:
1. Formulation and implementation of a monitoring plan;
2. Applications for a periodic inspection and an occasional inspection Article 28(6) of the Act;
3. Inspection, maintenance, and repair of the relevant storage site and related facilities.
(2) "Threshold prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 28(2) of the Act mean the natural leakage threshold determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(3) If necessary to investigate the causes or other relevant aspects of leakage under Article 28(3) of the Act, the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment may form an investigation team. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(4) Matters necessary for the composition and operation of an investigative team for the investigation under paragraph (3), the reporting of survey results, and other relevant details shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(5) If a storage business entity intends to temporarily suspend the operation of a storage site under Article 28(4) of the Act, such entity shall submit an application for temporary suspension in the form prescribed by the Ordinance of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment to the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(6) Upon receipt of an application under paragraph (5), the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall without delay decide whether to grant approval and notify the applicant of the decision. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(7) The temporary suspension period of storage site operations under Article 28(4) of the Act shall be the period from the date of receipt of the approval notice under Article 6 until the completion of the occasional inspection under Article 38.
(8) A storage business entity shall record and retain the following during the period of storage site operations under Article 28(5) of the Act.
1. The amount and timing of carbon dioxide injection and the final stored volume;
2. Pressure data from carbon dioxide injection wells and observation wells;
3. Results of the implementation of the monitoring plan following the closure of the relevant storage site.
 Article 37 (Periodic inspections of storage sites)
(1) The criteria for periodic inspections and occasional inspections under Article 28(6) of the Act shall be as follows:
1. Whether carbon dioxide is being stored stably without leakage;
2. Whether devices are installed to measure the pressure of carbon dioxide injection wells and observation wells;
3. Whether devices are installed to measure changes in the relevant storage site and the surrounding strata.
(2) The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall conduct periodic inspections under Article 28(6) of the Act, as follows: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. The initial inspection: Conducted within 3 months from the date on which the report on the commencement of storage business under the main clause of Article 22(1) of the Act is accepted;
2. Continued inspection: Conducted within 3 months before each one-year anniversary of the initial inspection under subparagraph 1 or of the date of a changed inspection under subparagraph 3;
3. Changed inspection: Conducted within 3 months before the resumption of operations, if made, following a temporary or permanent closure of business under the proviso of Article 22(1) of the Act or a temporary suspension of storage site operations under Article 28(4) of the Act.
(3) Notwithstanding paragraph (2), if the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment deems that it is impracticable for a storage business entity to undergo a periodic inspection at the prescribed time due to a natural disaster or any other unavoidable reasons, the Minister may defer the periodic inspection. In such cases, such entity may undergo the periodic inspection at a separately designated time in consultation with an institution or organization entrusted with periodic inspection duties under Article 69(1)4. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(4) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (3), the detailed inspection criteria, items, methods for periodic inspections, the deferral of such inspections, and other relevant matters shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
 Article 38 (Occasional inspections of storage sites)
(1) The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment may conduct occasional inspections under Article 28(6) of the Act if necessary to prevent accidents caused by carbon dioxide leakage or to ensure the safety of storage sites. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(2) The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall provide prior notice to the relevant storage business entity when intending to conduct an occasional inspection; provided, in urgent cases such as the anticipated occurrence of an accident or if giving prior notice is deemed to defeat the purpose of the inspection, such as by enabling the destruction of evidence, such notice need not be given.
(3) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) and (2), the detailed inspection criteria, items, and methods for occasional inspections shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
CHAPTER VI DESIGNATION AND OPERATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE CAPTURE, STORAGE, AND UTILIZATION CLUSTERS
 Article 39 (Application for designation of clusters)
(1) "Matters prescribed by Presidential Decree" in the proviso of Article 29(2)5 of the Act means the following: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. The purpose of designating the relevant carbon dioxide capture, storage, and utilization cluster (hereinafter referred to as "cluster") under the former part of Article 29(1) of the Act and the mid- to long-term development direction;
2. The current status of the carbon dioxide capture, storage, and utilization industry and infrastructure in the relevant area;
3. Matters regarding the installation of infrastructure for the cluster;
4. Plans for securing financial resources for the development of the cluster;
5. The period during which regulatory exemptions apply to the cluster;
6. Other matters deemed necessary by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment for the development of the cluster.
(2) When seeking the designation of a cluster under Article 29(2) of the Act, the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, a Special Self-Governing City Mayor, a Do Governor, and a Special Self-Governing Province Governor (hereinafter referred to as "Mayor/Do Governor") shall submit an application for designation in the form prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, along with a cluster development plan to the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(3) When formulating a cluster development plan under paragraph (2), a Mayor/Do Governor shall hear the opinions of business entities, institutions, and other relevant entities related to the cluster to be designated.
 Article 40 (Procedure for designation of clusters)
(1) When designating a cluster under the former part of Article 29(4) of the Act, the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall publicly notify the following in the Official Gazette and notify the Mayor/Do Governor who has filed the application for designation without delay. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. The name, location, and area of the cluster;
2. The purpose of the designation of the cluster;
3. The project implementation period and methods for the cluster;
4. A topographic map or a cadastral map showing the cluster;
(2) Except as provided in paragraph (1), matters necessary for the designation of complexes shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
 Article 41 (Support for clusters)
(2) "Matters prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 30(1)3 of the Act means the following:
1. Certification of carbon dioxide utilization technologies and products of enterprises located within the cluster;
2. Joint research and development activities of universities, research institutes, and enterprises within the cluster;
3. Promotion of exchanges and cooperation among universities, research institutes, and enterprises within the cluster;
4. Development of sites for universities, research institutes, and enterprises relocating to the cluster, and installation of various convenience facilities, such as medical, educational, and residential facilities.
(2) When the head of a relevant central administrative agency intends to provide subsidies to cover the expenses necessary for conducting the projects specified in the subparagraphs of Article 30(1) of the Act, such head shall formulate a cluster support project plan and publicly announce the plan in advance on the website of the respective agency.
(3) A person who intends to receive support under Article 30(1) of the Act shall file an application for support with the head of the relevant central administrative agency in accordance with the cluster support project plan under paragraph (2).
(4) Upon receipt of an application for support under paragraph (3), the head of the relevant central administrative agency shall notify the applicant of the decision on whether to provide support within 30 days, unless there is a compelling reason not to do so.
 Article 42 (Revocation of designation of clusters)
(1) "Ground prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 31(1)3 of the Act means cases where the operation of the relevant cluster is no longer possible due to a natural disaster or other unavoidable reasons.
(2) When intending to request the revocation of the designation of a cluster under Article 31(1) of the Act, a Mayor/Do Governor shall submit to the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment an application for the revocation of designation in the form prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, along with documents that include the following: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. The name and location of the cluster for which revocation is sought;
2. The grounds for the revocation of the designation of the cluster;
3. Issues arising from the revocation of the designation of the cluster and management measures for such issues.
(3) When revoking the designation of a cluster under Article 31(1) through (3) of the Act, the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall without delay notify the Mayor/Do Governor having jurisdiction over the cluster of such revocation and shall provide public notice of the following in the Official Gazette under Article 31(4) of the Act. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. The name, location, and area of the cluster;
2. The grounds for the revocation of the designation of the cluster;
3. The date of the designation of the cluster and the effective date of the revocation of such designation.
(4) Upon receipt of notification of the revocation of the designation of a cluster under paragraph (3), the competent Mayor/Do Governor shall post the relevant information on the website of the relevant agency for at least 14 days.
 Article 43 (Report on operating performance of clusters)
(1) The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment may request the competent Mayor/Do Governor to submit a report on the operating performance of the cluster (hereafter in this Article referred to as “operating performance report”) by March 31 of the year following the evaluation year, to evaluate the operation of the cluster under Article 32(1) of the Act. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(2) An operating performance report shall include the following:
1. Operating performance of the relevant cluster in the evaluation year and its operation plan for the following year;
2. The utilization performance of regulatory exemptions and other exceptions applicable to the cluster;
3. The details and performance of projects conducted at the cluster;
4. The effect of the cluster’s contribution to the local economy;
5. The results of the implementation of improvement measures under Article 32(3) of the Act.
 Article 44 (Standards for evaluation of cluster operating performance)
(1) The standards for evaluating the operation of a cluster under Article 32(1) of the Act shall be as follows: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Whether the policy objectives and performance indicators for the designation of the cluster have been achieved;
2. The extent to which the operation of the cluster has contributed to revitalizing the regional economy;
3. The extent of the utilization of technologies related to capture, storage, and utilization within the cluster;
4. The utilization performance and effects of regulatory exemptions and other exceptions applicable to the cluster;
5. Other criteria deemed necessary by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment for evaluating the operating performance of the cluster.
(2) The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall notify the competent Mayor/Do Governor of the results of a periodic evaluation under Article 32(1) of the Act by September 30 of the year following the evaluation year; provided, the deadline may be extended by 60 days under unavoidable circumstances. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(3) The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall post the results of an evaluation under Article 32(1) of the Act on the website of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
CHAPTER VII DEVELOPMENT OF CARBON DIOXIDE CCUS INDUSTRY
 Article 45 (Subjects and standards for certification of carbon dioxide utilization technologies and products)
(1) The Minister of Science and ICT and the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment may grant certification as technologies and products utilizing captured carbon dioxide (hereinafter referred to as "certification of carbon dioxide utilization technologies and products") to the following technologies and products in accordance with Article 34(1) of the Act: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Technologies that convert captured carbon dioxide into useful resources, such as chemical raw materials;
2. Products that apply the technologies specified in subparagraph 1;
3. Other technologies or products jointly determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Science and ICT and the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment.
(2) The standards for the certification of carbon dioxide utilization technologies and products under Article 34(1) of the Act shall be as follows:
1. The technologies or products shall demonstrate excellent greenhouse gas reduction effects;
2. The technologies or products shall be ready for commercialization.
(3) Detailed standards for the certification of carbon dioxide utilization technologies and products under paragraph (2) shall be jointly determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Science and ICT and the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
 Article 46 (Procedures for certification of carbon dioxide utilization technologies and products)
(1) A person seeking the certification of carbon dioxide utilization technologies and products shall submit to either the Minister of Science and ICT or the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment an application for the certification of carbon dioxide utilization technologies and product in the form jointly prescribed and publicly notified by the Ministers, along with materials evidencing compliance with the certification standards under Article 45(2) and (3). <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(2) Upon receipt of an application for the certification of carbon dioxide utilization technologies and products under paragraph (1), the Minister of Science and ICT and the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall determine whether the relevant technologies and products meet the certification standards under Article 45(2) and (3) and decide wheter to grant such certification. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(3) The Minister of Science and ICT and the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment may require a person who files an application for certification under paragraph (2) to bear the expenses incurred for certification. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(4) The term of validity of the certification shall be 3 years, and it may be extended only once by up to 3 years.
(5) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (4), matters necessary for the certification of carbon dioxide utilization technologies and products, such as the certification procedures and methods, the certification fees, and the extension of the validity period, shall be jointly determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Science and ICT and the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on October 1, 2025>
 Article 47 (Revocation of certification of carbon dioxide utilization technologies and products)
When the Minister of Science and ICT and the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment revoke the certification of technologies and products under Article 34(2) of the Act, they shall publicly announce such revocation on the website of the respective agency. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
 Article 48 (Certification marks for carbon dioxide utilization technologies and products)
A certification mark under Article 34(3) of the Act may be used only on the packaging, containers, and promotional materials of products that utilize technologies certified as carbon dioxide utilization technologies or products certified as carbon dioxide utilization products, and only within the validity period of the certification.
 Article 49 (Procedures for certification as specialized carbon dioxide utilization enterprises)
(1) A person seeking certification as a specialized carbon dioxide utilization enterprise under Article 35(1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as “specialized carbon dioxide utilization enterprise”) shall submit to the Minister of Science and ICT an application for certification of a specialized carbon dioxide utilization enterprise in the form determined and publicly notified by the Minister, along with the following documents:
1. Documents verifying the management status, such as the financial statements for the immediately preceding business year;
2. A statement of particulars regarding the organization, facilities, and professional personnel;
3. Documents verifying the total sales and the amount invested in research and development and other relevant activities related to carbon dioxide utilization technologies;
4. Other documents necessary to verify whether the person satisfies the requirements for a specialized carbon dioxide utilization enterprise, as determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Science and ICT.
(3) Upon receipt of an application under paragraph (1), the Minister of Science and ICT shall verify the following through administrative data matching under Article 36(1) of the Electronic Government Act; provided, if the applicant does not consent to the verification of the certificate of business registration, the applicant shall attach the relevant document:
1. The certificate of business registration;
2. A certified copy of the corporate registration (applicable only to a corporation).
(3) Upon an application for certification under paragraph (1), the Minister of Science and ICT shall review whether the applicant satisfies all the requirements specified in the subparagraphs of Article 35(1) of the Act and certify the applicant as a specialized carbon dioxide utilization enterprise.
(4) When the Minister of Science and ICT certifies an applicant as a specialized carbon dioxide utilization enterprise under paragraph (3), the Minister shall issue the applicant a certificate of such enterprise under Article 35(3) of the Act.
(5) The term of validity of the certification of a specialized carbon dioxide utilization enterprise shall be 3 years, and it may be extended only once by up to 3 years.
(6) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (5), detailed matters necessary for the certification of specialized carbon dioxide utilization enterprises shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Science and ICT.
 Article 50 (Requirements for specialized carbon dioxide utilization enterprises)
(1) “Proportion prescribed by Presidential Decree” in Article 35(1)1 of the Act means the following proportions:
1. For an enterprise whose total sales (referring to the sales indicated on the income statement for the business year immediately preceding the business year in which the enterprise files an application for the certification of a specialized carbon dioxide utilization enterprise under Article 35(2) of the Act; hereafter in this Article, the same shall apply) are at least 100 billion won: At least 3/100;
2. For an enterprise whose total sales are at least 30 billion won but less than 100 billion won: At least 5/100 or 3 billion won;
3. For an enterprise whose total sales are at least 10 billion won but less than 30 billion won: At least 7/100 or 1.5 billion won;
4. For an enterprise whose total sales are at least 2 billion won but less than 10 billion won: At least 10/100 or 700 million won;
5. For an enterprise whose total sales are less than 2 billion won: At least 15/100 or 200 million won.
(2) The amount invested in research and development and other relevant activities related to carbon dioxide utilization technologies under Article 35(1)1 of the Act shall be the amount of investment for the business year immediately preceding the business year in which the relevant enterprise files an for certification under Article 35(2) of the Act, calculated by adding the following expenses:
1. Expenses subject to the tax credit for research and human resources development under Appendix 6 of the Enforcement Decree of the Restriction of Special Taxation Act;
2. Expenses equivalent to those specified in subparagraph 1, as determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Science and ICT.
(3) “Requirements, such as technological level and management capability, as prescribed by Presidential Decree” in Article 35(1)2 of the Act means the requirements determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Science and ICT for the following:
1. The status of holding certifications for carbon dioxide utilization technologies and products;
2. The status of retention of technical personnel related to carbon dioxide utilization;
3. The status of holding patents and dedicated research and development departments related to carbon dioxide utilization;
4. The debt ratio of the enterprise;
5. Whether the enterprise has been subject to administrative sanctions.
 Article 51 (Support for specialized carbon dioxide utilization enterprises)
(1) The Minister of Science and ICT may provide support for the following to a specialized carbon dioxide utilization enterprise under Article 35(1) of the Act:
1. Support for the development, demonstration, and commercialization of excellent technologies related to carbon dioxide utilization;
2. Support for education and training of personnel for carbon dioxide utilization;
3. Support for the certification of carbon dioxide utilization technologies and products;
4. Application of special provisions for selection evaluation under the proviso, with the exception of the subparagraphs, of Article 10(2) of the National Research and Development Innovation Act;
5. Other matters necessary to promote the growth and development of specialized carbon dioxide utilization enterprises.
(2) To provide support under paragraph (1), the Minister of Science and ICT shall formulate a support plan regarding the support targets, eligibility, details, and other relevant matters and publicly announce the plan on the website of the Ministry of Science and ICT for at least 30 days.
(3) A person who intends to receive support under paragraphs (1) and (2) shall file an application with the Minister of Science and ICT in accordance with the support plan under paragraph (2).
 Article 52 (Investigation for certification of specialized carbon dioxide utilization enterprises)
(1) When the Minister of Science and ICT receives an application for verification as to whether an enterprise qualifies as a specialized carbon dioxide utilization enterprise or it is necessary to verify whether an enterprise certified as such enterprise continues to satisfy the requirements specified in the subparagraphs of Article 35(1) of the Act, the Minister of Science and ICT may conduct a documentary survey or an on-site investigation. In the case of an on-site investigation, the investigation plan, including its purpose, date, and location, shall be notified to the subject of the investigation at least 3 days before the date of the investigation.
(2) Except as provided in paragraph (1), detailed matters necessary for the certification of specialized carbon dioxide utilization enterprises and post management shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Science and ICT.
 Article 53 (Procedures for Revocation of Certification of Specialized Carbon Dioxide Utilization Enterprises)
When the Minister of Science and ICT revokes the certification of a specialized carbon dioxide utilization enterprise under Article 35(4) of the Act, the Minister shall publicly announce such revocation on the website of the Ministry of Science and ICT.
 Article 54 (Support for Research on CCUS-related technologies)
(1) The head of a central administrative agency may support the research, development, and commercialization of CCUS-related technologies under Article 36(1) of the Act when conducting the following projects: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. National research and development projects under Article 11 of the Framework Act on Science and Technology;
2. Specific research and development projects under Article 14 of the Basic Research Promotion and Technology Development Support Act;
3. Technology development projects under Article 8 of the Act on Promotion of Technology Development for Coping with Climate Change;
4. Industrial technology innovation projects under subparagraph 7 of Article 2 of the Industrial Technology Innovation Promotion Act;
5. Research and development projects for hydrogen industry-related technologies under Article 30(1)2 of the Hydrogen Economy Promotion and Hydrogen Safety Management Act;
6. Research and development of new and renewable energy and technology assessment projects under subparagraph 2 of article 10 of the Act on the Promotion of the Development, Use and Diffusion of New and Renewable Energy;
7. Environmental technology development projects under Article 5 of the Environmental Technology and Industry Support Act;
8. Research and development projects for marine science and technologies under Article 8(1) of the Marine Science and Technology Promotion Act;
9. Other technology development projects under other statutes as determined by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment in consultation with the heads of relevant central administrative agencies.
(2) The head of a relevant central administrative agency may subsidize a public institution, a corporation, a organization, and a university that jointly conduct research on CCUS-related technologies under Article 36(2) of the Act to cover the expenses incurred for the joint use of research facilities and the joint purchase of research equipment.
 Article 55 (Application for approval for demonstration projects)
(1) A person who intends to participate in a demonstration project utilizing CCUS-related technologies under Article 37(1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "demonstration project") shall submit a demonstration project plan containing the following to the head of the relevant central administrative agency:
1. Matters regarding the objectives, strategies, and promotion system of the demonstration project;
2. Matters regarding CCUS-related technologies to be applied to the demonstration project;
3. Matters regarding the procurement of sites and financing necessary for the implementation of the demonstration project;
4. Matters regarding safety related to the implementation of the demonstration project;
5. Measures for the prevention of accidents that may occur during the implementation of the demonstration project and for compensation for human and material damages.
(2) The head of the relevant central administrative agency may approve a demonstration project under Article 37(2) of the Act, if the details of the demonstration project plan submitted under paragraph (1) of this Article satisfies all of the following criteria:
1. The details are suitable for achieving the objectives of the demonstration project;
2. The financing plan for the demonstration project shall be appropriate and feasible;
3. The smooth implementation of the demonstration project shall be possible.
 Article 56 (Procedures for subsidies and loans)
(1) The detailed types and scope of CCUS-related industries under the provisions, with the exception of the subparagraphs, of Article 39(1) of the Act shall be in accordance with the CCUS Industry Special Classification publicly notified by the Commissioner of National Data under Article 22 of the Statistics Act. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(2) If the head of a relevant central administrative agency intends to provide subsidies or loans to related business entities in order to foster CCUS-related industries under Article 39(1) of the Act, such head shall, in advance, formulate a plan that includes the execution plan and criteria for subsidies and loans and shall publicly announce such plan on the website of the relevant agency.
(3) A person seeking a subsidy or loan under paragraph (2) shall submit a project plan including the following to the head of the relevant central administrative agency:
1. An overview and characteristics of the business;
2. The implementation framework and strategy;
3. An annual implementation plan for the business;
4. The utilization plan and expected effects of the business;
5. Other matters related to CCUS-related business, as determined and publicly notified by the head of the relevant central administrative agency.
(4) After evaluating a project plan submitted under paragraph (3), the head of the relevant central administrative agency may provide a subsidy or loan to cover necessary expenses, if the details of such plan are appropriate.
(5) The specific items and support ratios for subsidies or loans under Article 39(1) of the Act shall be determined by the head of the relevant central administrative agency in consultation with the Minister of Economy and Finance.
(6) “Expenses prescribed by Presidential Decree” in Article 39(1)5 of the Act means the following expenses:
1. Expenses necessary for the commercialization of CCUS-related technologies;
2. Expenses incurred in filing applications for intellectual property rights related to CCUS-related technologies.
 Article 57 (Scope of funds that may be invested in CCUS projects)
"Funds prescribed by Presidential Decree" in subparagraph 3 of Article 40 of the Act means the Electric Power Industry Foundation Fund under Article 48 of the Electric Utility Act.
 Article 58 (Designation of institutions for developing professional human resources)
(1) The head of a relevant central administrative agency may designate the following institutions or organizations as institutions for training professional human resources in CCUS-related technology development and industry (hereinafter referred to as "professional human resources training institution") under Article 41(2) of the Act. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. A university or college defined in subparagraph 1 of Article 2 of the Higher Education Act;
2. Government-funded research institutions prescribed in the Act on the Establishment, Operation and Fostering of Government-Funded Research Institutes;
3. A government-funded science and technology research institute established under the Act on the Establishment, Operation and Fostering of Government-Funded Science and Technology Research Institutes;
4. Other education or training institutions or organizations related to CCUS technology development and industry, as determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment in consultation with the heads of relevant central administrative agencies.
(2) A person seeking designation as a professional human resources training institution under paragraph (1) shall submit to the head of the relevant central administrative agency an application for designation in the form prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, attaching the following documents: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. An education plan that includes training courses for professional human resources in CCUS of carbon dioxide;
2. The current status of possessing faculty members, education facilities, and equipment necessary for training professional human resources in CCUS;
3. A financing plan for operating expenses.
(3) Upon receipt of an application for designation under paragraph (2), the head of the relevant central administrative agency shall determine whether to grant the designation in consideration of the following:
1. The systematic structure of the curriculum and content for training professional human resources in CCUS;
2. The expertise of education-related personnel and their capacity to perform educational functions for training professional human resources in CCUS;
3. The educational suitability of facilities, equipment, and other relevant articles for training professional human resources in CCUS;
4. Education demand, including the number of professional human resources and the regional distribution of professional human resources training institutions.
(4) The head of a relevant central administrative agency may fully or partially subsidize a professional human resources training institution designated under paragraph (1) to cover any of the following expenses:
1. Lecture fees and allowances;
2. Expenses for training materials and for practice equipment;
3. Other expenses necessary for training professional human resources.
 Article 59 (Designation of specialized institutions for the promotion of standardization projects)
(1) The requirements for the designation of specialized institutions and organizations related to CCUS-related technologies under Article 43(3) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "specialized institutions for promoting standardization projects") shall be as follows:
1. The institution or organization shall fall under any of the following categories:
a. A public institution under Article 4 of the Act on the Management of Public Institutions;
b. A nonprofit corporation established under Article 32 of the Civil Act that performs tasks related to the business standardization of CCUS-related technologies;
c. A corporation or organization designated as a cooperative organization for the development of industrial standards for CCUS-related technologies under Article 5(3) of the Industrial Standardization Act;
2. The institution or organization shall have the dedicated personnel, organization, and operational systems necessary for conducting the standardization project for CCUS-related technologies.
(2) A person seeking designation as a specialized institution for promoting standardization projects shall submit an application for designation in the form prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, attaching documents evidencing that the person meets the designation requirements under paragraph (1), to the head of the relevant central administrative agency. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(3) Upon receipt of an application under paragraph (2), the head of the relevant central administrative agency shall verify the following through administrative data matching under Article 36(1) of the Electronic Government Act; provided, if the applicant does not consent to the verification of the certificate of business registration, the applicant shall attach the relevant document:
1. The certificate of business registration;
2. A certified copy of the corporate registration (applicable only to a corporation).
(4) When the head of a relevant central administrative agency designates a specialized institution for promoting standardization projects under Article 43(3) of the Act, such head shall publicly announce the details of the designation on the website of the relevant agency.
(5) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (4), the detailed requirements for the designation of specialized institutions for promoting standardization projects shall be determined and publicly notified by the head of the relevant central administrative agency.
 Article 60 (Support for specialized institutions for promoting standardization projects)
The head of a relevant central administrative agency may provide the following support to a specialized institution for promoting standardization projects under Article 43(3) of the Act:
1. Financial support for the operation of standardization projects by the specialized institution;
2. Financial support for necessary expenses incurred for the establishment and operation of a joint research facility for standardization research;
3. Other financial support for research of standardization.
 Article 61 (Establishment criteria for promotion centers)
(1) “Institution or corporation that meets the requirements prescribed by Presidential Decree, such as professional human resources and facilities” in Article 44(1) of the Act means an institution or corporation that meets all of the following requirements: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. The institution or corporation shall be a corporation specified in any of the following:
a. A government-funded science and technology research institute established under the Act on the Establishment, Operation and Fostering of Government-Funded Science and Technology Research Institutes;
b. A nonprofit corporation incorporated with permission from the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment under Article 32 of the Civil Act;
2. The institution or corporation shall have a dedicated organization, personnel, and facilities necessary for conducting the projects specified in the subparagraphs of Article 44(2) of the Act.
(2) “Projects prescribed by Presidential Decree” in Article 44(2)7 of the Act means the following projects:
1. Support for the construction and utilization of CCUS-related information systems;
2. Industry-academia-research technological cooperation, international cooperation, and overseas expansion projects related to CCUS;
3. Other inter-institutional cooperation projects related to CCUS.
(3) The head of a CCUS promotion center (hereinafter referred to as "promotion center") under Article 44(1) of the Act shall report the following to the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment by December 31 of each year: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. The details of the performance of projects under Article 44(2) of the Act;
2. Details of the use of expenses received as subsidies under Article 44(4) of the Act.
(4) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (3), the detailed standards for the establishment of promotion centers shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
 Article 62 (Institutions subject to dispatch requests by promotion centers)
"Universities, institutions, or organizations prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 44(3) of the Act means the following universities, institutions, or organizations: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. A national or public school under Article 3 of the Higher Education Act (including its affiliated research institutes);
2. A government-funded science and technology research institute established under the Act on the Establishment, Operation and Fostering of Government-Funded Science and Technology Research Institutes;
3. A specific research institute established under the Specific Research Institutes Support Act;
4. Other institutions or organizations determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment.
CHAPTER VIII SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS
 Article 63 (Designation of public monitoring dedicated institutions)
(1) The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment and the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may, in accordance with Article 45(2) of the Act, designate any of the following entities as a dedicated institution (hereinafter referred to as “dedicated institution”) for the establishment and operation of a public monitoring system for CCUS (hereinafter referred to as “public monitoring”): <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. A public institution under Article 4 of the Act on the Management of Public Institutions;
2. Government-funded research institutions prescribed in the Act on the Establishment, Operation and Fostering of Government-Funded Research Institutes;
3. A government-funded science and technology research institute established under the Act on the Establishment, Operation and Fostering of Government-Funded Science and Technology Research Institutes;
4. Other corporations or organizations recognized by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment or the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries as having the dedicated organizations, professional human resources, technical expertise, and facilities necessary for conducting public monitoring-related tasks.
(2) When the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment or the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries designates a dedicated institution under Article 45(2) of the Act, the Minister shall publicly announce such designation on the website of the relevant institution. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(3) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) and (2), details necessary for the designation procedures and methods and other relevant aspects of dedicated institutions shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment and the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, respectively. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
 Article 64 (Operation of dedicated institution for public monitoring)
(1) A dedicated institution shall conduct the following tasks: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Verification of the adequacy of a monitoring plan during carbon dioxide storage;
2. Verification of the final amount of carbon dioxide stored in a storage site;
3. Verification of environmental impacts in a storage area;
4. Verification of monitoring data related to CCUS;
5. Other tasks deemed necessary for efficient operation by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment and the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries.
(2) The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment or the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may request the head of a dedicated institution to submit related materials, such as an operation plan, necessary for the performance of the tasks specified in the subparagraphs of paragraph (1). <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(3) The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment or the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may require the head of a dedicated institution to take measures, such as improving operations, based on the results of the inspection of the performance of tasks by such institution. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
 Article 65 (Submission of public monitoring result reports)
The head of a dedicated institution shall prepare a public monitoring result report including the following under Article 45(3) of the Act and submit it to the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment or the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries by the end of February of each year: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Operational information of storage sites;
2. The details of the verifications conducted under Article 64(1)1 through 5.
 Article 66 (Disclosure of monitoring results)
The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment and the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries shall, in accordance with Article 46(1) of the Act, disclose the following regarding the monitoring results conducted by storage business entities on the website of the respective agency by March 31 each year. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Operational information of storage sites;
2. The final storage capacity of storage sites;
3. Pressure data of storage sites.
 Article 67 (Reporting and inspections)
When requesting a report or submission of materials under Article 47(1) of the Act, the head of the relevant central administrative agency shall provide a written notice, specifying the deadline and method, details, and other relevant information of the report or submission; provided, this shall not apply in urgent cases.
 Article 68 (Orders for measures against storage business entities)
(1) An order to take measures under Article 48(1) of the Act shall be issued in writing specifying the following:
1. Details of the noncompliance with obligations prescribed by the Act;
2. The details and reasons for the order;
3. The period for compliance with the order.
(2) If the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment deems that it is impracticable for an exploration right holder, pipeline operator, storage business entity, or dedicated institute to comply with an order to take measures under paragraph (1)3 within the period for compliance due to a natural disaster or other unavoidable reasons, the Minister may extend the period once by up to 30 days. <Amended on October 1, 2025>
(3) Where a storage business entity or any other relevant entity has complied with an order to take measures under Article 48(1) of the Act, such entity shall report the result of such compliance to the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment without delay. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
 Article 69 (Entrustment of tasks)
(1) The Minister of Science and ICT and the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment may, in accordance with Article 50(2) of the Act, entrust the following tasks under their respective jurisdictions to the institutions or organizations specified in the subparagraphs of paragraph (2): <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Surveys and analysis for the formulation of a master plan under Article 5(1) of the Act and an action plan under Article 6(1) of the Act;
2. Verification of compliance with safety management regulations under Article 9(3) of the Act;
3. Periodic and occasional inspections of carbon dioxide transport pipelines under Article 11(1) of the Act;
4. Periodic and occasional inspections under Article 28(6) of the Act;
5. Preliminary review of the performance evaluation of clusters under Article 32 of the Act;
6. Receipt and evaluation of applications for carbon dioxide utilization technologies and product certification under Article 34(1) of the Act;
7. Receipt and evaluation of applications for certification of specialized carbon dioxide utilization enterprises under Article 35 of the Act.
(2) An institution or organization eligible to be entrusted with the tasks under paragraph (1) shall be as follows: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. A promotion center;
2. A government-funded science and technology research institute established under the Act on the Establishment, Operation and Fostering of Government-Funded Science and Technology Research Institutes;
3. Other institutions or organizations deemed as having the expertise to perform the entrusted tasks and publicly notified by the Minister of Science and ICT or the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment.
(3) When entrusting tasks under paragraph (1), the Minister of Science and ICT and the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall publicly notify the institution or organization entrusted with the tasks and the details of such tasks. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
 Article 70 (Management of sensitive information and personally identifiable information)
(1) The Minister of Science and ICT (including persons entrusted with the duties of the Minister under Article 6) may process data containing resident registration numbers and foreigner registration numbers referred to in subparagraph 1 or 4 of Article 19 of the Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act, if such processing is unavoidable for conducting the following business affairs:
1. Business affairs regarding the certification of carbon dioxide utilization technologies and products under Article 34 of the Act;
2. Business affairs regarding the certification of specialized carbon dioxide utilization enterprises under Article 35 of the Act
(2) The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment (including persons entrusted with the duties of the Minister under Article 69) may process information constituting criminal records under subparagraph 2 of Article 18 of the Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act (limited to the business affairs specified in subparagraphs 6 and 7) or data containing resident registration numbers or foreign registration numbers referred to in subparagraph 1 or 4 of Article 19 of that Decree, if such processing is unavoidable for conducting the following business affairs: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Business affairs regarding reporting of installation plans for carbon dioxide capture facilities under Article 7 of the Act;
2. Business affairs regarding approval of carbon dioxide transport business under Article 8;
3. Business affairs regarding reporting on appointment of safety managers under Article 10 of the Act;
4. Business affairs regarding the conduct of safety inspections under Article 11 of the Act;
5. Business affairs regarding approval for exploration of storage sites under Article 13 of the Act;
6. Business affairs regarding permission for storage business under Article 18 of the Act;
7. Business affairs regarding reporting on succession to the status of storage business entities under Article 20 of the Act;
8. Business affairs regarding reporting on the commencement of business by storage business entities under Article 22 of the Act;
9. Business affairs regarding certification of carbon dioxide utilization technologies and products under Article 34 of the Act;
 Article 71 (Re-examination of regulation)
(1) The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall examine the appropriateness of the following every 3 years, counting from January 1, 2025 (referring to the period that ends on the day before the base date of every third year) and shall take measures, such as making improvements: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Exploration approval standards under Article 17;
2. Standards and procedures for selecting storage sites under Article 20;
3. Requirements for specialized carbon dioxide utilization enterprises under Article 50.
(2) The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall examine the appropriateness of the following matters every 5 years, counting from January 1, 2025 (referring to the period that ends on the day before the base date of every fifth year) and shall take measures, such as making improvements: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Restoration of installed facilities to original conditions under Article 25;
2. Detailed permission standards for storage business under Article 27.
CHAPTER IX ADMINISTRATIVE FINES
 Article 72 (Criteria for imposition of administrative fines)
The criteria for the imposition of administrative fines under Article 54(1) and (2) of the Act shall be as specified in Appendix 3.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 35243, Feb. 6, 2025>
This Decree shall enter into force on February 7, 2025.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 35803, Oct. 1, 2025>
Article 1 (Enforcement date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation; provided, the amendments to the Presidential Decrees to be amended under Article 6 of the Addenda, which were promulgated before this Decree enters into force but the enforcement dates of which have yet to arrive, shall enter into force on the enforcement date of the relevant Presidential Decree.
Articles 2 through 5 Omitted.
Article 6 Omitted.