ENFORCEMENT DECREE OF THE ACT ON THE PREPARATION FOR EARTHQUAKES AND VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS
Presidential Decree No. 21362, Mar. 25, 2009
Amended by Presidential Decree No. 21719, Sep. 9, 2009
Presidential Decree No. 21807, Nov. 2, 2009
Presidential Decree No. 21882, Dec. 14, 2009
Presidential Decree No. 22269, Jul. 12, 2010
Presidential Decree No. 22449, Oct. 14, 2010
Presidential Decree No. 23248, Oct. 25, 2011
Presidential Decree No. 23327, Nov. 30, 2011
Presidential Decree No. 23535, Jan. 25, 2012
Presidential Decree No. 24417, Mar. 23, 2013
Presidential Decree No. 25358, May 22, 2014
Presidential Decree No. 25448, Jul. 7, 2014
Presidential Decree No. 25456, Jul. 14, 2014
Presidential Decree No. 25537, Aug. 6, 2014
Presidential Decree No. 25753, Nov. 19, 2014
Presidential Decree No. 25985, Jan. 6, 2015
Presidential Decree No. 26438, Jul. 24, 2015
Presidential Decree No. 26896, Jan. 12, 2016
Presidential Decree No. 27792, Jan. 17, 2017
Presidential Decree No. 27972, Mar. 29, 2017
Presidential Decree No. 28211, Jul. 26, 2017
Presidential Decree No. 28477, Dec. 19, 2017
Presidential Decree No. 28477, Dec. 19, 2017
Presidential Decree No. 28583, Jan. 16, 2018
Presidential Decree No. 29325, Dec. 4, 2018
Presidential Decree No. 29617, Mar. 12, 2019
Presidential Decree No. 30256, Dec. 24, 2019
Presidential Decree No. 30697, May 26, 2020
Presidential Decree No. 30876, Jul. 28, 2020
Presidential Decree No. 31012, Sep. 10, 2020
Presidential Decree No. 31176, Nov. 24, 2020
Presidential Decree No. 31211, Dec. 1, 2020
Presidential Decree No. 31380, Jan. 5, 2021
Presidential Decree No. 31713, jun. 1, 2021
CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS
| Article 2 Deleted. <Jan. 12, 2016> |
CHAPTER II OBSERVATION OF SEISMIC, TSUNAMI AND VOLCANIC ACTIVITY
| Article 3 (Seismic, Tsunami or Volcanic Activity Observation Agencies) |
| 4. | Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology under the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology Act; |
| 5. | Other institutions or organizations specializing in fields related to the observation of seismic, tsunami or volcanic activity determined and publicly notified by the Administrator of the Korea Meteorological Administration. |
[Title Amended on Jan. 12, 2016]
| Article 4 (Standards for Installing Facilities for Observing Seismic, Tsunami or Volcanic Activity) |
| (1) | Standards for installing facilities and equipment for observing seismic, tsunami or volcanic activity under Article 5 (4) of the Act shall be as specified in attached Table 2. <Amended on Jan. 12, 2016> |
| (2) | The Administrator of the Korea Meteorological Administration shall determine and publicly notify the performance and specifications of observation equipment under paragraph (1), but he or she shall determine the performance and specifications of tsunami observation equipment in consultation with the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013> |
[Title Amended on Jan. 12, 2016]
| Article 5 (Facilities subject to Measurement of Seismic Acceleration) |
| (1) | Facilities subject to measurement of seismic acceleration pursuant to Article 6 (1) of the Act shall be the following facilities and the details about facilities subject to application shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of the Interior and Safety: <Amended on Sep. 9, 2009; Mar. 23, 2013; May 22, 2014; Nov. 19, 2014; Jan. 12, 2016; Mar. 29, 2017; Jul. 26, 2017; Mar. 12, 2019; May 26, 2020; Jan. 5, 2021> |
| 1. | The following buildings: |
| (a) | Government office buildings of central administrative agencies and local governments; |
| (c) | Public buildings above 200 meters tall or with 50 floors or more above ground; |
| 3. | The following dams and reservoirs: |
| (c) | Dams and reservoirs not falling under item (a) or (b) which are recognized and publicly notified by the Minister of the Interior as requiring the measurement of seismic acceleration among dams and reservoirs that are likely to collapse due to aging, etc.; |
| 4. | Suspension bridges (referring to bridges supporting the upper strata with main cables or auxiliary cables) and cable-stayed bridges (referring to bridges supporting the upper strata with oblique flying cables), with the columns between which the distance is at least 200 meters among bridges under subparagraph 1 of Article 2 of the Road Act; |
| 5. | The following petroleum or gas facilities: |
| 8. | Substations with a capacity of 345KV or higher likely to damage the operation of an electric power system due to the earthquake among electric installations under subparagraph 16 of Article 2 of the Electric Utility Act; |
| 9. | Hydroelectric power plants and fossil-fueled power plants for electricity generation among facilities of electricity generation business entities under subparagraph 4 of Article 2 of the Electric Utility Act; |
| 10. | Deleted. <May 26, 2020> |
| (2) | Deleted. <May 26, 2020> |
| Article 5-2 (Detailed Standards for Inspection Equipment and Inspection Personnel of Performance Testing Institutions) |
"Inspection equipment, inspection personnel, etc. prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 6-3 (2) of the Act means inspection equipment and inspection personnel in accordance with the detailed standards specified in attached Table 2-2. [This Article Newly Inserted on May 26, 2020]
| Article 6 (Reporting of Results of Seismic, Tsunami and Volcanic Activity Observation) |
Matters necessary to report the results of observation referred to in Article 8 (1) of the Act shall be as follows: <Amended on Nov. 19, 2014; Jan. 12, 2016; Jul. 26, 2017> | 1. | The following seismic, tsunami and volcanic activity shall be subject to reporting: |
| (a) | Earthquakes detected in the Republic of Korea among earthquakes which occur in the Republic of Korea (territories and territorial waters of the Republic of Korea; hereinafter the same shall apply) and earthquakes which occur abroad; |
| (b) | Tsunamis expected to arrive at a coastline of the Republic of Korea; |
| (c) | Volcanic activity observed in the Republic of Korea; |
| (d) | Volcanic activity that occurs outside of the domestic border and may have an influence on the Korean Peninsula depending on weather conditions, such as wind; |
The Administrator of the Korea Meteorological Administration shall report seismic, tsunami, volcanic activity, etc. immediately after they are observed;
| 3. | Standards for reporting: |
Reporting shall comply with standards for forecasting and special weather reporting under Article 2 of the Weather Act, and the Administrator of the Korea Meteorological Administration shall determine other detailed matters in consultation with the Minister of the Interior and Safety; | 4. | Methods for reporting shall comply with the following: |
| (a) | An agency that makes a report and an agency that receives a report shall designate a person in charge of taking measures concerning transmission and reception, and a person in charge of managing transmitting and receiving equipment; |
| (b) | Where each agency designates a person in charge of taking measures concerning transmission and reception, and a person in charge of managing transmitting and receiving equipment provided in item (a), it shall without delay notify the connected agency of the fact: The same shall apply where the details of the designation thereof change; |
| (c) | The Administrator of the Korea Meteorological Administration shall determine other detailed methods for reporting and procedures for receiving in consultation with the Minister of the Interior and Safety. |
[Title Amended on Jan. 12, 2016]
| Article 7 (Organization of Council of Agencies for Observing Seismic, Tsunami and Volcanic Activity) |
| (1) | The council agencies for observing seismic, tsunami and volcanic activity (hereinafter referred to as the "Council") under Article 9 (1) of the Act shall be comprised of not more than 20 members including one chairperson. <Amended on Aug. 6, 2014; Jan. 12, 2016> |
| (2) | A member in general service (limited to a public official whose duty class falls under category of Class B) of the Senior Executive Service, who is in charge of affairs concerning seismic, tsunami and volcanic activity and belongs to the Korea Meteorological Administration, shall become the chairperson of the Council. <Amended on Dec. 4, 2018> |
| (3) | Persons whom the heads of observation agencies (hereinafter referred to as "observation agency") under Article 5 (2) of the Act appoint in accordance with the following classification shall become members of the Council: <Amended on Dec. 4, 2018> |
| 1. | Where an observation agency is a central administrative agency: A person whom the head of the agency appoints from among public officials of Grade III or IV belonging thereto; |
| 2. | In case of an observation agency other than subparagraph 1: A person whom the head of such agency appoints from among executive officers and employees belonging thereto. |
| (4) | The Council shall have one administrative secretary to be in charge of its affairs, and the Administrator of the Korea Meteorological Administration shall appoint the administrative secretary from among public officials belonging thereto. |
| (5) | Where the chairperson convenes a meeting, he or she shall notify each member of the date and time, the place and items on the agenda of the meeting no later than seven days before he or she holds the meeting: Provided, That the foregoing shall not apply in case of emergency or where there are extenuating circumstances. |
| (6) | The Council shall hold its meetings when a majority of the incumbent members attend and pass resolutions by affirmative vote of a majority of the members present. |
| (7) | The Council may pay allowances and travel expenses to members who attend its meetings within the budgetary limits: Provided, That the foregoing shall not apply where a member who is a public official attends its meeting in direct relation to his or her own affairs. |
| (8) | Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (7), the Administrator of the Korea Meteorological Administration shall determine and publicly notify matters necessary for the composition and operation of the Council. <Amended on Jan. 12, 2016> |
[Title Amended on Jan. 12, 2016]
| Article 7-2 (Withdrawal of Appointment of Members of Council of Observation Agencies) |
A person who has appointed a member pursuant to Article 7 (2) may withdraw the appointment of such member where the member falls under any of the following: <Amended on Dec. 4, 2018> | 1. | Where the member becomes unable to perform his or her duties due to mental or physical disabilities; |
| 2. | Where the member commits irregularities related to his or her duties; |
| 3. | Where the member is deemed unfit to serve as a member due to dereliction of duty, injury to dignity or other reasons; |
| 4. | Where the member makes it clear for himself or herself that it is difficult to perform his or her duties. |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Jan. 12, 2016]
[Title Amended on Dec. 4, 2018]
| Article 8 (Functions of Council) |
The Council shall perform the following functions: <Amended on Jan. 12, 2016>
| 1. | Matters concerning the operation of the seismic, tsunami and volcanic activity observation network; |
| 2. | Matters concerning the installation of seismic, tsunami or volcanic activity observation facilities and equipment; |
| 3. | Matters concerning the sharing and utilization of the results of the observation of seismic, tsunami and volcanic activity; |
| 4. | Matters concerning the establishment, operation and provision of the real time sharing system of seismic, tsunami and volcanic activity observation data; |
| 5. | Other matters necessary for the efficient establishment and operation of the seismic, tsunami and volcanic activity observation network and for strengthening cooperation among observation agencies. |
| Article 8-2 (Formulation of Implementation Plan for Earthquake Disaster Prevention) |
| (1) | An implementation plan (hereinafter referred to as "implementation plan") under Article 9-2 (4) of the Act shall include the following: |
| 1. | Direction-setting for the implementation of a comprehensive plan for earthquake disaster prevention within the jurisdiction of each agency; |
| 2. | Implementation performance of an implementation plan of the preceding year; |
| 3. | A detailed implementation plan of the relevant year; |
| 4. | Annual implementation plans and fund-raising plans. |
| (2) | The heads of relevant central administrative agencies; and the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayors, Special Self-Governing City Mayors, Do Governors, Special Self-Governing Province Governor, and the heads of Sis (including the head of an administrative Si under Article 11 (1) of the Special Act on the Establishment of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province and the Development of Free International City; hereinafter the same shall apply)/Guns/Gus (referring to autonomous Gus; hereinafter the same shall apply) shall submit implementation plans of the relevant year to the Minister of the Interior and Safety by March 31 every year. <Amended on Dec. 19, 2017> |
| (3) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may prepare guidelines concerning the formulation of an implementation plan, and notify the heads of relevant central administrative agencies; and the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayors, Special Self-Governing City Mayors, Do Governors, Special Self-Governing Province Governor, and the heads of Sis/Guns/Gus (hereinafter referred to as "Mayors, Do Governors, etc.") of such guidelines. <Amended on Dec. 19, 2017> |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Aug. 6, 2014]
| Article 8-3 (Matters to Be Deliberated by Earthquake and Volcano Disaster Prevention Policy Committee) |
| 1. | Matters concerning the establishment of comprehensive measures to reduce damage from volcanic ash under Article 11-2 (5) of the Act; |
| 2. | Matters concerning research and study on active faults and the preparation and verification of maps showing active faults under Article 23 of the Act; |
| 3. | Other matters on which the Minister of the Interior and Safety requests deliberation in relation to earthquake and volcano disaster prevention policy. |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Jan. 12, 2016]
[Title Amended on Dec. 4, 2018]
[Previous Article 8-3 moved to Article 8-4 <Jan. 12, 2016>]
| Article 8-4 (Composition of Earthquake and Volcano Disaster Prevention Policy Committee) |
| (1) | The director in charge of affairs concerning disaster and safety management in the Ministry of the Interior and Safety shall become the chairperson of the Earthquake and Volcano Disaster Prevention Policy Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee") under Article 9-3 (1) of the Act, and the vice chairperson shall be elected among and by the committee members. <Amended on Nov. 19, 2014; Jan. 12, 2016; Jul. 26, 2017; Dec. 4, 2018> |
| (2) | The following persons shall serve as committee members: <Amended on Nov. 19, 2014; Jan. 12, 2016; Jul. 26, 2017; Dec. 4, 2018> |
| 1. | Each one person appointed by the head of the relevant agency from among members in general service of the Senior Executive Service, or public officials of Grade III in general service, of the Ministry of Education; the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural affairs; the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy; the Ministry of Health and Welfare; the Ministry of Environment; the Ministry of Employment and Labor; the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport; the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries; the Ministry of the Interior and Safety; and the Korea Meteorological Administration; |
| 2. | Persons commissioned by the Minister of the Interior and Safety commissions in consideration of the legal gender quota from among those who have extensive knowledge and experience in the field of earthquake and volcano disaster prevention. |
| (3) | The term of office of members under paragraph (2) 2 shall be two years. |
| (4) | The Committee shall have one administrative secretary to conduct its affairs, and the Minister of the Interior and Safety shall appoint the administrative secretary from among public officials of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. <Amended on Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017; Dec. 4, 2018> |
| (5) | Article 7 (5) through (8) shall apply mutatis mutandis to the operation of the Committee. In such cases, the "Council" shall be construed as the "Committee" and the "Administrator of the Korea Meteorological Administration" as the "Minister of the Interior and Safety". <Amended on Jan. 12, 2016; Jul. 26, 2017; Dec. 4, 2018> |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Aug. 6, 2014]
[Title Amended on Dec. 4, 2018]
[Moved from Article 8-3 <Jan. 12, 2016>]
| Article 8-5 (Dismissal of Members of Committee) |
| (1) | A person who has appointed a member pursuant to Article 8-4 (2) 1 may withdraw the appointment of such member where the member falls under any of the following: |
| 1. | Where the member becomes unable to perform his or her duties due to mental or physical disabilities; |
| 2. | Where it is found that the member engages in any misconduct in connection with his or her duties; |
| 3. | Where the member is deemed unfit to serve as a committee member due to neglect of duties, injury to dignity or any other reason; |
| 4. | Where the member makes it clear for himself or herself that it is difficult to perform his or her duties. |
| (2) | Where a member under Article 8-4 (2) 2 falls under any of the subparagraphs of paragraph (1), the Minister of the Interior and Safety may dismiss the relevant member. <Amended on Jul. 26, 2017> |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Jan. 12, 2016]
[Title Amended on Dec. 4, 2018]
| Article 8-6 (Composition of Earthquake and Volcano Disaster Prevention Policy Expert Committees) |
| 1. | The earthquake-proof expert committee; |
| 2. | The geology expert committee; |
| 3. | The earthquake and tsunami disaster prevention expert committee; |
| 4. | The volcano disaster prevention expert committee. |
| (2) | Expert committees under the subparagraphs of paragraph (1) (hereinafter referred to as "expert committee") shall be comprised of not more than 10 members, including one chairperson, respectively. |
| (3) | The chairperson of the Committee shall appoint the chairperson of each expert committee from among the members of the Committee. |
| (4) | The chairperson of the Committee shall commission members of each expert committee from among the members of the Committee under Article 8-4 (2) 2 and other persons who have extensive knowledge and experience in the relevant fields. |
| (5) | The term of office of members of each expert committee shall be two years: Provided, That where a member of the Committee under Article 8-4 (2) 2 is commissioned as a member of an expert committee, the term of office of such member shall be the term of office of the member of the Committee. |
| (6) | Each expert committee shall have one administrative secretary to conduct its affairs, and the Minister of the Interior and Safety shall appoint the administrative secretary from among public officials of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. |
| (7) | Article 7 (5) through (8) shall apply mutatis mutandis to the operation of each expert committee, and Article 8-5 (2) shall apply mutatis mutandis to the dismissal of members of each expert committee, respectively. In such cases, the "Council" under the provisions of Article 7 (6) through (8) shall be construed as the "expert committee", the "Administrator of the Korea Meteorological Administration" under Article 7 (8) as the "Minister of the Interior and Safety", and the "Minister of the Interior and Safety" under Article 8-5 (2) as the "chairperson of the Committee". |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Dec. 4, 2018]
CHAPTER III PREVENTION AND PREPARATION
| Article 9 (Preparation, Utilization, Maintenance, and Management of Coastal Flooding Forecast Maps and Flood Trace Maps) |
| (1) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety, Mayors, Do Governors, etc. shall computerize and keep coastal flooding forecast maps (hereinafter referred to as "coastal flooding forecast maps") under Article 10 (1) of the Act pursuant to Article 10 (5) of the Act. <Amended on Aug. 6, 2014; Dec. 19, 2017> |
| (2) | Coastal flooding forecast maps shall be prepared through research on basic data, such as coastal flooding data, and scientific review and analysis. |
| (3) | Mayors, Do Governors, etc. shall computerize and keep flood trace maps (hereinafter referred to as "flood trace maps") under Article 10 (3) of the Act. <Amended on Aug. 6, 2014; Dec. 19, 2017> |
| (4) | Flood trace maps shall be prepared through the investigation of information on traces, such as the locations, extent, depth, etc. of flooding. |
| (5) | Information on coastal flooding forecast maps and flood trace maps shall be utilized in the prevention of, preparation for, response to and recovery from earthquake disasters in each phase. |
| (6) | Except as provided for in paragraphs (1) through (5), the Minister of the Interior and Safety shall prescribe detailed matters concerning the preparation, utilization, maintenance, management, etc. of coastal flooding forecast maps and flood trace maps. <Amended on Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| Article 9-2 (Formulation of Evacuation Plans against Tsunami) |
| (1) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety shall prepare guidelines necessary to formulate and implement a resident evacuation plan against tsunami (hereinafter referred to as "evacuation plan against tsunami") under Article 10-2 (1) of the Act and notify Mayors, Do Governors, etc. of such guidelines. <Amended on Dec. 19, 2017> |
| (2) | Guidelines under paragraph (1) shall include the following: |
| 1. | Matters concerning the scope of designation of resident evacuation districts and areas subject to resident evacuation; |
| 2. | Matters concerning the designation of resident evacuation districts and the revocation of the designation thereof; |
| 3. | Matters concerning an information delivery system; |
| 4. | Matters concerning methods for designating evacuation guides; |
| 5. | Matters concerning methods for designating evacuation shelters and routes; |
| 6. | Matters concerning methods for producing and installing signposts and evacuation guide maps; |
| 7. | Other matters necessary to formulate and implement evacuation plans against tsunami. |
| (3) | Pursuant to Article 10-2 (1) and (5) of the Act, each Mayor, Do Governor, etc. shall designate any area that has suffered damage from tsunami or in which tsunami is highly likely to occur as a resident evacuation district in order to efficiently implement an evacuation plan against tsunami. <Amended on Dec. 19, 2017> |
| (4) | Where the designation of a resident evacuation district is deemed unnecessary, such as cases where the risk of damage caused by tsunami has been reduced in an area designated as a resident evacuation district pursuant to paragraph (3), each Mayor, Do Governor, etc. may revoke the designation of the resident evacuation district after gathering opinions of relevant experts. <Amended on Dec. 19, 2017> |
| (5) | Where each Mayor, Do Governor, etc. designates a resident evacuation district or revokes the designation thereof, he or she shall notify residents in the relevant area of the fact, as prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. <Amended on Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017; Dec. 19, 2017> |
| (6) | Each Mayor, Do Governor, etc. shall regularly investigate areas where tsunami is highly likely to occur and areas where the risk of damage caused by tsunami has been reduced every year in order to designate a resident evacuation district pursuant to paragraph (3) or revoke the designation thereof pursuant to paragraph (4). <Amended on Dec. 19, 2017> |
| (7) | Each Mayor, Do Governor, etc. shall inspect the management conditions of a resident evacuation district designated pursuant to paragraph (3) on a regular basis, as prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, and record the results of the inspection thereof in the book of management. <Amended on Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017; Dec. 19, 2017> |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Aug. 6, 2014]
| Article 9-3 (Inspection of Facilities and Preparedness Related to Tsunami) |
| (1) | Matters to be inspected concerning facilities and preparedness related to tsunami evacuation under Article 10-2 (4) of the Act shall be as follows: <Amended on Dec. 19, 2017> |
| 1. | Management of evacuation shelters and routes; |
| 2. | Installation and management of signposts; |
| 3. | Keeping and distributing evacuation guide maps; |
| 4. | Installation and management of an alarm system; |
| 5. | Designation and management of evacuation guides; |
| 6. | Conducting evacuation training and giving publicity thereto; |
| 7. | Records management of the book of management of a resident evacuation district; |
| 8. | Other matters the Minister of the Interior and Safety deems necessary for the inspection, etc. of facilities and preparedness related to tsunami. |
| (2) | Where deemed necessary for efficiently conducting inspection under Article 10-2 (4) of the Act, the Minister of the Interior and Safety may formulate an inspection plan. <Amended on Dec. 19, 2017> |
| (3) | Where the Minister of the Interior and Safety formulates an inspection plan pursuant to paragraph (2), he or she shall notify each Mayor, Do Governor, etc. of such inspection plan. In such cases, each Mayor, Do Governor, etc. shall fully cooperate with the Minister of the Interior and Safety in implementing such inspection plan. <Amended on Dec. 19, 2017> |
| (4) | Where the Minister of the Interior and Safety deems supplements necessary as a result of inspection under paragraph (1), he or she may request Mayors, Do Governors, etc. to supplement facilities and preparedness. In such cases, Mayors, Do Governors, etc. requested to supplement facilities and preparedness shall comply with his or her request unless there are extenuating circumstances. <Amended on Dec. 19, 2017> |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Aug. 6, 2014]
| Article 9-4 (Guidelines for Designation and Management of Earthquake Emergency Assembly Areas) |
| (1) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety shall prepare guidelines for the designation and management of an earthquake emergency assembly area under Article 10-3 (1) of the Act after seeking opinions from the Mayor/Do Governor, etc. and shall notify the Mayor/Do Governor, etc. thereof. |
| (2) | Guidelines under paragraph (1) shall include the following: |
| 1. | Matters concerning requirements and procedures for designating earthquake emergency assembly areas; |
| 2. | Matters concerning the management and inspection of earthquake emergency assembly areas; |
| 3. | Matters concerning the installation of signboards for earthquake emergency assembly areas; |
| 4. | Other matters necessary for the designation, management, etc. of earthquake emergency assembly areas. |
[This Article Newly Inserted on May 26, 2020]
[Previous Article 9-4 moved to Article 9-5 <May 26, 2020>]
| Article 9-5 (Measures to Reduce Damage Caused by Volcanic Ash) |
| 1. | Matters concerning health and medical services, such as respiratory disease; |
| 2. | Matters concerning the reduction of damage to the manufacturing industry related to electricity, electronics, etc.; |
| 3. | Other matters the Minister of the Interior and Safety prescribes in consultation with the heads of relevant central administrative agencies in order to reduce damage caused by volcanic ash. |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Jan. 12, 2016]
[Moved from Article 9-4 <May 26, 2020>]
CHAPTER IV EARTHQUAKE-PROOF MEASURES
| Article 10 (Facilities Subject to Establishment of Seismic Design Standards) |
| (1) | "Facilities prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 14 (1) of the Act, with the exception of its subparagraphs, means the following facilities: <Amended on Sep. 9, 2009; Nov.2, 2009; Dec. 14, 2009; Jul. 12, 2010; Oct. 14, 2010; Oct. 25, 2011; Mar. 13, 2013; Jul. 7, 2014; Jul. 14, 2014; Aug. 6, 2014; Jul. 24, 2015; Jan. 12, 2016; Jan. 17, 2017; Mar. 29, 2017; Dec. 19, 2017; Jan. 16, 2018; Dec. 4, 2018; Mar. 12, 2019; Dec. 24, 2019> |
| 4. | Sluice gates determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport among the sluice gates of national rivers under Article 7 (2) of the River Act; |
| 7. | Dams over the height of 15 meters and their supplementary facilities to be used for the purposes, such as the storage of water for human consumption, industrial use and agriculture, electricity generation and flood control, among the dams under other statutes or regulations other than the Act on Construction of Dams and Assistance to Their Environs; |
| 18. | Hydroelectric power generation facilities, fossil fuel power generation facilities, electric power transmission facilities, electric power substations and electric power distribution facilities under Article 2 of the Electric Utility Act; |
| 30. | Facilities falling under paragraph (2). |
| Article 10-2 (Matters Commonly Applicable to Seismic Design Standards) |
"State seismic performance objectives; design ground motion which commonly apply to each standard of seismic design; and other matters prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 14 (4) of the Act means the following: <Amended on Dec. 19, 2017> | 1. | The State seismic performance objectives; |
| 2. | Matters commonly applicable to seismic design standards: |
| (a) | Design earthquakes by magnitude based on regions; |
| (b) | Ground classification; |
| (c) | Representation of characteristics of the design ground motion; |
| (d) | Seismic performance level classification system; |
| (e) | Design earthquake classification system; |
| (f) | Seismic classification system; |
| 3. | Other matters the Minister of the Interior and Safety deems necessary among matters commonly applicable to facilities. |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Aug. 6, 2014]
| Article 11 (Facilities subject to Establishment of Measures for Seismic Retrofitting, and Methods) |
| (1) | Facilities subject to the establishment of measures for seismic retrofitting (hereinafter referred to as "measures for seismic retrofitting") under Article 16 (1) of the Act means facilities for which a master plan for seismic retrofitting of existing structures has been formulated pursuant to Article 15 (1) of the Act. |
| (2) | Measures for seismic retrofitting shall include the following: |
| 1. | Objectives of seismic retrofitting and the current status of structures subject to seismic retrofitting; |
| 2. | A plan to implement seismic performance assessment and seismic retrofitting; |
| 3. | Methods for seismic retrofitting of structures subject to seismic retrofitting by category; |
| 4. | Implementation plans by year (including a financial investment plan); |
| 5. | Other matters deemed necessary by the heads of relevant central administrative agencies and the heads of local governments. |
| (3) | The heads of relevant central administrative agencies and the heads of local governments shall establish measures for seismic retrofitting by December 31 every year. |
| (4) | The heads of relevant central administrative agencies and the Mayors, Do Governors, etc. shall submit the status, etc. of plans implemented under measures for seismic retrofitting in the preceding year to the Minister of the Interior and Safety by the end of February every year pursuant to Article 16 (1) of the Act. In such cases, the heads of relevant central administrative agencies and the Mayors, Do Governors, etc. shall conduct self-inspections of the status, etc. of plans implemented under measures for seismic retrofitting in the preceding year to undergo inspection and assessment under Article 16 (4) of the Act and submit the results of such self-inspections along therewith. <Newly Inserted on Nov. 30, 2011; Aug. 6, 2014; Dec. 19, 2017; Dec. 4, 2018> |
| (5) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety shall inspect and assess the status of the implementation of measures for seismic retrofitting pursuant to Article 16 (4) of the Act regarding structures for which he or she deems seismic performance improvement necessary based on the status of implementation and the results of self-inspections submitted by the heads of relevant central administrative agencies and the Mayors, Do Governors, etc. pursuant to paragraph (4). <Newly Inserted on Dec. 4, 2018> |
| (6) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety shall prepare and make publication of the results of the implementation of measures for seismic retrofitting in a daily newspaper, the Official Gazette, or the website, etc. by April 30 every year based on the status, etc. of implementation submitted pursuant to paragraph (4) and the results of inspection and assessment conducted pursuant to paragraph (5). <Newly Inserted on Nov. 30, 2011; Aug. 6, 2014; Dec. 19, 2017; Dec. 4, 2018; Nov. 24, 2020> |
| Article 11-2 (Institutions Which Apply Differential Insurance Premium Rates) |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Nov. 30, 2011]
| Article 11-3 (Certification Management Committee) |
| (1) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may form and operate the certification management committee in order to deliberate on the following concerning the certification of earthquake-safe structures (hereinafter referred to as "certification") under Article 16-3 (1) of the Act: |
| 1. | Matters concerning the establishment and revision of certification standards; |
| 2. | Matters concerning the designation of a certification institution (hereinafter referred to as "certification institution") under Article 16-4 (1) of the Act; |
| 3. | Matters concerning the revocation of designation and suspension of business of a certification institution under Article 16-4 (2) of the Act; |
| 4. | Other important matters related to certification. |
| (2) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety shall determine and publicly notify matters necessary for the formation, operation, etc. of the certification management committee under paragraph (1). |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Dec. 4, 2018]
| Article 11-4 (Structures Eligible for Certification, Criteria and Procedures for Certification) |
| (1) | Structures eligible for certification shall be as follows: <Amended on Jul. 28, 2020; Jun. 1, 2021> |
| (2) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety shall determine and publicly notify the standards and classification for certification in consideration of seismic design for structures eligible for certification under the subparagraphs of paragraph (1) and the appropriateness of construction based on such design. <Amended on Jun. 1, 2021> |
| (3) | A person who intends to file an application for certification pursuant to Article 16-3 (2) of the Act shall submit an application for certification (including an application in electronic form) prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety to the Minister of the Interior and Safety along with the following documents (including electronic documents): <Amended on Jun. 1, 2021> |
| 1. | A written self-assessment of earthquake-safe structures determined and publicly notified by the Minister of the Interior and Safety; |
| 2. | Documents proving that the contents of the written self-assessment under subparagraph 1 is true. |
| (4) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety shall complete the review on certification and notify the person concerned of the results thereof within 40 days from the date he or she receives an application for certification pursuant to paragraph (3). |
| (5) | Where granting certification pursuant to paragraph (4), the Minister of the Interior and Safety shall issue a certificate of earthquake-safe structure prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety and a certification plaque manufactured as determined and publicly notified by the Minister, to a person who has filed an application. <Amended on Jun. 1, 2021> |
| (6) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may require a person who files an application for certification pursuant to paragraph (3) to bear expenses incurred for certification. <Amended on Jun. 1, 2021> |
| (7) | Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (6), the Minister of the Interior and Safety shall determine and publicly notify matters necessary for certification. |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Dec. 4, 2018]
| Article 11-5 (Designation of Certification Institution, and Revocation of Designation) |
| (1) | Institutions or organizations that may obtain designation as a certification institution shall be those falling under any of the following: <Amended on May 26, 2020; Dec. 1, 2020> |
| 1. | The National Disaster Management Research Institute; |
| 2. | The Korea Authority of Land and Infrastructure Safety under the Act on the Korea Authority of Land and Infrastructure Safety (hereinafter referred to as "KALIS"); |
| 3. | Institutions or organizations that fully meet the following requirements: |
| (a) | To have facilities, equipment and professional personnel under attached Table 2-3; |
| (b) | To have an organization exclusively in charge of conducting affairs concerning certification; |
| (c) | To have regulations to conduct affairs concerning certification determined and publicly notified by the Minister of the Interior and Safety. |
| (2) | An institution or organization that intends to obtain designation as a certification institution shall submit an application for designation (including an application in electronic form) prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety to the Minister of the Interior and Safety along with the following documents (including electronic documents): |
| 1. | Documents proving that it fully meets requirements under the items of paragraph (1) 3 (including cases where an institution falling under paragraph (1) 1 or 2 intends to obtain designation as a certification institution); |
| 2. | Documents proving that it has ability to conduct affairs concerning certification, such as research performance (limited to cases where it may submit such documents). |
| (3) | Where the Minister of the Interior and Safety designates an institution or organization that intends to obtain designation as a certification institution pursuant paragraph (2) as a certification institution, he or she shall simultaneously designate the scope of affairs concerning certification which the relevant certification institution is to conduct, and issue a written designation prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. |
| (4) | Where the Minister of the Interior and Safety issues a written designation pursuant to paragraph (3), or revokes the designation of a certification institution or orders it to wholly or partially suspend its business concerning certification under Article 16-4 (2) of the Act, he or she shall publicly notify the details thereof, etc. |
| (5) | Criteria for revoking the designation and suspending business of a certification institution under Article 16-4 (2) of the Act shall be as specified in attached Table 2-4. <Amended on May 26, 2020> |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Dec. 4, 2018]
| Article 12 (Formation and Operation of Central Team for Investigating Causes of Earthquake Disasters or Volcano Disasters) |
| (1) | Public officials in Grade V of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety or relevant experts appointed or commissioned by the head of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters (hereinafter referred to as "head of the Central Countermeasure Headquarters") under Article 14 of the Framework Act on the Management of Disasters and Safety shall become the heads of the central team for investigating the causes of earthquake disasters and the central team for investigating the causes of volcano disasters (hereinafter referred to as "central team for investigating the causes of earthquake disasters or volcano disasters") under Article 20 (2) of the Act. <Amended on Aug. 6, 2014; Nov. 19, 2014; Jan. 12, 2016; Jul. 26, 2017; Dec. 19, 2017> |
| (2) | The head of a central administrative agency may form and operate a team for investigating the causes of earthquake disasters or volcano disasters in order to investigate damage to its facilities under his or her jurisdiction, and where he or she has conducted an investigation, he or she shall submit the results of such investigation to the head of the Central Countermeasure Headquarters. <Amended on Aug. 6, 2014; Jan. 12, 2016> |
| (3) | Where the head of the Central Countermeasure Headquarters requests the heads of central administrative agencies to provide experts in order to form and operate the central team for investigating the causes of earthquake disasters or volcano disasters, the heads of central administrative agencies shall comply with his or her request unless there is a special reason not to do so. <Amended on Aug. 6, 2014; Jan. 12, 2016> |
| (4) | Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (3), the Minister of the Interior and Safety shall determine matters necessary for the formation and operation of the central team for investigating the causes of earthquake disasters or volcano disasters. <Amended on Nov. 19, 2014; Jan. 12, 2016; Jul. 26, 2017> |
[Title Amended on Jan. 12, 2016]
| Article 13 (Formation and Operation of Overseas Team for Investigating Causes of Earthquake Disasters or Volcano Disasters) |
| (1) | Public officials in Grade V of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety or relevant experts appointed or commissioned by the Minister of the Interior and Safety shall become the heads of the overseas team for investigating causes of earthquake disasters and the overseas team for investigating causes of volcano disasters (hereinafter referred to as "overseas team for investigating the causes of earthquake disasters or volcano disasters") under Article 20 (3) of the Act. <Amended on Aug. 6, 2014; Nov. 19, 2014; Jan. 12, 2016; Jul. 26, 2017; Dec. 19, 2017> |
| (2) | Where the Minister of the Interior and Safety dispatches the overseas team for investigating causes of earthquake disasters or volcano disasters because earthquake disaster or volcano disaster occurs overseas, the Minister of Foreign Affairs shall provide cooperation so that the dispatching thereof can be provided promptly. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Aug. 6, 2014; Jan. 12, 2016; Dec. 19, 2017> |
| (3) | Where the Minister of the Interior and Safety requests the heads of central administrative agencies to provide experts in order to form and operate the overseas team for investigating the causes of earthquake disasters or volcano disasters, the heads of central administrative agencies shall comply with his or her request unless there is a special reason not to do so. <Amended on Aug. 6, 2014; Jan. 12, 2016; Dec. 19, 2017> |
| (4) | Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (3), the Minister of the Interior and Safety shall prescribe matters necessary for the formation and operation of the overseas tam for investigating the causes of earthquake disasters or volcano disasters. <Amended on Nov. 19, 2014; Jan. 12, 2016; Jul. 26, 2017> |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Jan. 12, 2016]
| Article 13-2 (Procedures and Methods for Risk Assessment of Damaged Facilities) |
| (1) | Where the head of a City/Do disaster and safety countermeasure headquarters or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu disaster and safety countermeasure headquarters under Article 16 of the Framework Act on the Management of Disasters and Safety (hereinafter referred to as the "head of a local countermeasure headquarters") intends to conduct a risk assessment of damaged facilities under Article 21 (1) of the Act, such head shall formulate a risk assessment plan including the subject matters and period of the risk assessment, in consideration of local circumstances, etc. |
| (2) | Before conducting a risk assessment, the head of a local countermeasure headquarters shall notify, in writing, the managers, owners, or occupants (hereinafter referred to as "managers, etc.") of facilities subject to the risk assessment, of the objectives, date, time, etc. of the risk assessment: Provided, That where an urgent risk assessment is necessary in consideration of damage, etc., oral notice may be given or prior notice may be omitted. |
| (3) | The head of a local countermeasure headquarters shall conduct an assessment as to whether facilities subject to the assessment are usable and other relevant matters, through on-site inspection by a risk assessment team of damaged facilities under Article 21 (2) of the Act, and shall inform the managers, etc. of facilities of the assessment results along with precautions for use. |
| (4) | The head of a local countermeasure headquarters shall record and manage the date, time, results, etc. of the risk assessment of the facilities. |
| (5) | Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (4), the Minister of the Interior and Safety shall prepare guidelines about matters necessary for the procedures, methods, etc. for the risk assessment after seeking the opinions of the Mayor/Do Governor, etc. and shall notify the Mayor/Do Governor, etc. of such guidelines. |
[This Article Newly Inserted on May 26, 2020]
CHAPTER VI RESEARCH AND TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT TO MITIGATE EARTHQUAKE AND VOLCANO DISASTERS
| Article 14 (Research and Technical Development to Mitigate Earthquake and Volcano Disasters) |
| (1) | "Disaster management agencies prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 22 (1) of the Act means agencies under attached Table 3. |
| (3) | The Government shall pay its contributions under paragraph (2) in installments: Provided, That where the Government deems it necessary in consideration of the size of a research assignment, the timing of the commencement thereof, etc., it may pay its contributions in a lump sum. |
[Title Amended on Jan. 12, 2016]
CHAPTER VII SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS
| Article 15 (Application for Adjudication) |
A person who intends to file an application for adjudication pursuant to Article 25 (3) of the Act shall submit an application for decision stating the following to the competent land expropriation committee, as prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> | 1. | Name or title and domicile of the applicant for adjudication and the other party; |
| 3. | Fact that loss has been incurred; |
| 4. | Details of the amount of compensation for loss determined by a central administrative agency or local government and the amount of loss submitted by the applicant; |
| 5. | Progress of the negotiations concerning compensation for loss. |
| Article 15-2 (Entrustment of Affairs) |
The Minister of the Interior and Safety shall entrust the following affairs to a certification institution pursuant to Article 27 (4) of the Act: | 1. | Receipt of applications for certification under Article 11-4 (3); |
| 2. | Review on certification and notification of the results of the review under Article 11-4 (4); |
| 3. | Issuance of certificates and certification plaques under Article 11-4 (5); |
| 4. | Receipt of expenses necessary for certification under Article 11-4 (6). |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Jun. 1, 2021]
CHAPTER VIII PENALTY PROVISIONS
| Article 16 (Administrative Fines) |
| (1) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety, the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayors, Special Self-Governing City Mayors, Do Governors, Special Self-Governing Province Governor (hereinafter referred to as "Mayor/Do Governor") or the heads of Sis (excluding the head of an administrative Si under Article 11 (1) of the Special Act on the Establishment of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province and the Development of Free International City; hereinafter the same shall apply)/Guns/Gus shall impose administrative fines pursuant to Article 29 (1) of the Act in accordance with the following classification: <Amended on Nov. 19, 2014; Jul 26, 2017; Dec. 19, 2017; Dec. 4, 2018; May 26, 2020> |
| (2) | The criteria for imposing administrative fines under Article 29 (1) of the Act shall be as specified in attached Table 4. <Newly Inserted on Dec. 4, 2018> |
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 21362, Mar. 25, 2009>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 (Enforcement Date of the Act)
Article 3 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 21719, Sep. 9, 2009>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on September 10, 2009.
Articles 2 and 3 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 21807, Nov. 2, 2009>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Articles 2 and 3 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 21882, Dec. 14, 2009>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted).
Articles 2 through 7 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 22269, Jul. 12, 2010>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted).
Article 2 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 22449, Oct. 14, 2010>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on October 16, 2010.
Articles 2 through 5 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 23248, Oct. 25, 2011>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on October 26, 2011.
Articles 2 through 4 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 23327, Nov. 30, 2011>
This Decree shall enter into force on December 1, 2011.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 23535, Jan. 25, 2012>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on January 26, 2012.
Articles 2 and 3 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 24417, Mar. 23, 2013>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted).
Articles 2 and 3 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 25358, May 22, 2014>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on May 23, 2014.
Articles 2 through 13 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 25448, Jul. 7, 2014>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on July 8, 2014.
Articles 2 through 4 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 25456, Jul. 14, 2014>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on July 15, 2014.
Articles 2 through 6 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 25537, Aug. 6, 2014>
This Decree shall enter into force on August 7, 2014.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 25753, Nov. 19, 2014>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation: Provided, That among Presidential Decrees amended by Article 7 of this Addenda, the amended provisions of a Presidential Decree which was promulgated before this Decree enters into force, but the enforcement date of which has yet to arrive, shall enter into force on the enforcement date of such Presidential Decree. Articles 2 through 7 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 25985, Jan. 6, 2015>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Articles 2 through 5 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 26438, Jul. 24, 2015>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on July 29, 2015.
Articles 2 through 5 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 26896, Jan. 12, 2016>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on January 25, 2016.
Article 2 Omitted.
Article 3 (Relationship to Other Statutes or Regulations)
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 27792, Jan. 17, 2017>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on January 28, 2017.
Articles 2 through 7 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 27972, Mar. 29, 2017>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on March 30, 2017.
Articles 2 through 10 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 28211, Jul. 26, 2017>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation: Provided, That among Presidential Decrees amended by Article 8 of this Addenda, the amended provisions of a Presidential Decree, which was promulgated before this Decree enters into force, but the enforcement date of which has yet to arrive, shall enter into force on the enforcement date of such Presidential Decree. Articles 2 through 8 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 28477, Dec. 19, 2017>
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation: Provided, That the amended provisions of Article 10 (1) 5 shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 28583, Jan. 16, 2018>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on January 18, 2018.
Article 2 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 29325, Dec. 4, 2018>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 (Transitional Measures concerning Criteria for Imposing Administrative Fines)
Administrative fines imposed for violations committed before this Decree enters into force shall not be included in the calculation of the number of offenses counted under the amended provisions of attached Table 4.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 29617, Mar. 12, 2019>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on March 14, 2019.
Articles 2 through 4 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 30256, Dec. 24, 2019>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on January 16, 2020. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 through 33 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 30697, May 26, 2020>
This Decree shall enter into force on June 4, 2020.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 30876, Jul. 28, 2020>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on July 30, 2020.
Articles 2 through 15 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 31012, Sep. 10, 2020>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on September 10, 2020.
Articles 2 and 3 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 31176, Nov. 24, 2020>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 (General Applicability to Methods of Making Public Announcement)
This Decree shall begin to apply to a public announcement, declaration, publication, or public notice made on or after the date this Decree enters into force.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 31211, Dec. 1, 2020>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on December 10, 2020.
Article 2 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 31380, Jan. 5, 2021>
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 31713, Jun. 1, 2021>
This Decree shall enter into force on June 10, 2021.