ACT ON PHYSICAL PROTECTION AND RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY
Act No. 6873, May 15, 2003
Amended by Act No. 7806, Dec. 30, 2005
Act No. 8077, Dec. 26, 2006
Act No. 8078, Dec. 26, 2006
Act No. 8420, May 11, 2007
Act No. 8852, Feb. 29, 2008
Act No. 9932, Jan. 18, 2010
Act No. 10074, Mar. 17, 2010
Act No. 10910, Jul. 25, 2011
Act No. 11994, Aug. 6, 2013
Act No. 12665, May 21, 2014
Act No. 13077, Jan. 20, 2015
Act No. 13388, jun. 22, 2015
Act No. 13544, Dec. 1, 2015
Act No. 14609, Mar. 21, 2017
Act No. 15280, Dec. 19, 2017
Act No. 16574, Aug. 27, 2019
Act No. 17347, jun. 9, 2020
Act No. 17639, Dec. 8, 2020
Act No. 18144, Apr. 20, 2021
Act No. 18238, jun. 8, 2021
CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS
The purpose of this Act is to protect the life and property of citizens by establishing a physical protection system and a system for preventing radioactivity and nuclear disasters in order to ensure the safe management and operation of nuclear materials and nuclear facilities and by establishing management systems for efficiently coping with radioactivity and nuclear disasters that might occur inside or outside the territory of the Republic of Korea. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011; May 21, 2014>
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| (1) | The terms used in this Act are defined as follows: <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011; May 21, 2014; Dec. 1, 2015; Dec. 8, 2020> |
| 1. | The term "nuclear materials" means materials determined by Presidential Decree, among uranium, thorium, materials that could generate nuclear energy, uranium ore, thorium ore, and other materials which are raw materials for nuclear fuel materials; |
| 2. | The term "nuclear facilities" means electricity generating reactors, research reactors, nuclear fuel cycle facilities, radioactive waste storage, processing, and disposal facilities, facilities using nuclear materials, and other facilities determined by Presidential Decree with regard to the use of nuclear energy; |
| 3. | The term "physical protection" means all measures to prevent internal and external threats to nuclear materials and nuclear facilities, to detect threats promptly if they are posed, and to minimize damage caused by accidents; |
| 4. | The term "illicit transfer" means accepting, carrying, possessing, keeping, using, transporting, remodeling, disposing of, or dispersing nuclear materials without any due authority; |
| 5. | The term "sabotage" means either of the followings which may jeopardize human health, safety, and property, as well as the environment by emitting radioactive substances or exposing radiation without any due authority: |
| (a) | Destroying or damaging nuclear materials or nuclear facilities or causing such destruction or damage; |
| (b) | Impeding or attempting to impede the normal operation of nuclear facilities; |
| 5-3. | The term “electronic infringement” means any attack of nuclear-facility computers and information systems by means of hacking, computer virus, logic bomb, mail bomb, denial of services, high-powered electromagnetic wave, etc. with the aim of causing the illicit transfer of nuclear materials in use or in storage or the sabotage of nuclear facilities or nuclear materials; |
| 6. | The term "threat" means any of the following: |
| (b) | Electronic infringement; |
| (c) | Using nuclear materials to harm human life and bodies or inflict damage on property or the environment; |
| (d) | Acquiring nuclear materials to compel individuals, corporations, public institutions, international organizations, or nations to commit a specific act; |
| 7. | The term “radiological emergency" means any situation requiring an urgent measure since radioactive materials or radiation have leaked or are likely to leak; |
| 8. | The term "radioactive disaster" means any disaster requiring nationwide measures since a radiological emergency has escalated to the point where it could inflict damage on the life and property of citizens as well as the environment; |
| 9. | The term "radiological emergency planning zones" means zones determined pursuant to Article 20-2 as requiring the intensive preparation of emergency measures to protect residents, etc. in cases of any radiological emergency or radioactive disaster that occurs in nuclear facilities, as follows: |
| (a) | Precautionary action zones: Zones determined as requiring the implementation of preventive measures, such as evacuation of residents, to protect residents in cases of any radiological emergency that occurs in nuclear facilities; |
| (b) | Urgent protective action planning zones: Zones determined as requiring urgent measures to protect residents, such as relief and escape, based on the results of radiological impact assessment or environmental monitoring, in cases of any radiological emergency or radioactive disaster that occurs in nuclear facilities; |
| 10. | The term "nuclear licensee" means any of the following persons: |
| (c) | A person who has obtained a permit to construct a nuclear reactor and relevant facilities for research or educational purposes pursuant to Article 30 of the Nuclear Safety Act; |
| (f) | A person who has obtained a license to engage in the business of refining and fabrication of nuclear source materials and nuclear fuel materials pursuant to Article 35 (1) of the Nuclear Safety Act; |
| (i) | A person who has obtained a permit and license to construct and operate radioactive waste storage, processing, and disposal facilities and facilities appurtenant thereto pursuant to Article 63 of the Nuclear Safety Act; |
| (j) | Other persons determined by Presidential Decree to be necessary to formulate and implement measures for the protection of radioactive materials, nuclear materials, or nuclear facilities, and disaster countermeasures. |
| (2) | Other than those defined in paragraph (1), the terms used in this Act shall be governed by the Nuclear Safety Act. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011> |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
CHAPTER II PHYSICAL PROTECTION OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS AND NUCLEAR FACILITIES
| Article 3 (Formulation of Physical Protection Measures) |
| (1) | The Government shall formulate measures for the physical protection (hereinafter referred to as "physical protection measures") of nuclear materials and nuclear facilities (hereinafter referred to as "nuclear facilities, etc."). |
| (2) | The physical protection measures shall include the following: <Amended on Dec. 1, 2015> |
| 1. | Protection against the illicit transfer of nuclear materials; |
| 2. | Measures to locate and collect lost or stolen nuclear materials; |
| 3. | Prevention of sabotage against nuclear facilities, etc.; |
| 3-2. | Prevention of electronic infringement; |
| 4. | Measures against radiological effects resulting from sabotaging nuclear facilities, etc.; |
| 5. | Measures against radiological effects resulting from electronic infringement. |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 4 (Establishment of Physical Protection Systems) |
| (1) | To implement physical protection measures, the Government shall establish a physical protection system by regularly assessing threats to nuclear facilities, etc. In such cases, matters necessary for assessing threats to nuclear facilities, etc. and establishing physical protection systems shall be determined by Presidential Decree. |
| (2) | Where deemed necessary for establishing physical protection systems under paragraph (1), the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission may request the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies for cooperation. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011> |
| (3) | Where deemed necessary for establishing physical protection systems under paragraph (1), the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission may request or order any of the following persons to take necessary measures determined by Presidential Decree, such as securing, operation, and management of protection-related facilities and equipment: <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011; May 21, 2014> |
| 1. | The Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayors, Special Self-Governing City Mayor, Do Governors, and Special Self-Governing Province Governor (hereinafter referred to as “Mayors/Do Governors”) having jurisdiction over all or some of radiological emergency planning zones; |
| 2. | Heads of Sis/Guns/Gus (referring to the heads of autonomous Gus; hereinafter the same shall apply) having jurisdiction over all or some of radiological emergency planning zones; |
| 4. | Heads of public institutions, public organizations, and social organizations determined by Presidential Decree (hereinafter referred to as "designated institution"). |
| (4) | The head of any institution or licensee in receipt of a request under paragraphs (2) and (3) shall comply therewith, except in extenuating circumstances. |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 5 (Physical Protection Council for Nuclear Facilities) |
| (1) | A physical protection council for nuclear facilities, etc. (hereinafter referred to as the "Protection Council") shall be established under the jurisdiction of the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission to deliberate on important national policies on the physical protection of nuclear facilities, etc. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011> |
| (2) | The Chairperson of the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission shall serve as the Chairperson of the Protection Council; and each person appointed by the head of each relevant agency, from among public officials in general service who belong to the Senior Executive Service of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Ministry of Science and ICT, the Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, 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 Land, Infrastructure and Transport, and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries or from among public officials who hold positions equivalent thereto (including general-grade officers equivalent thereto in the Ministry of National Defense), and public officials of the central administrative agencies or the heads of the relevant institutions and organizations determined by Presidential Decree, shall serve as members of the Protection Council. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Mar. 21, 2017; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (3) | Matters necessary for the operation, etc. of the Protection Council shall be determined by Presidential Decree. |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 6 (Functions of Protection Council) |
The Protection Council shall deliberate on the following:
| 1. | Important policies on physical protection; |
| 2. | Establishment of physical protection systems; |
| 3. | Matters requiring cooperation between relevant institutions for implementing physical protection systems; |
| 4. | Assessment of physical protection systems; |
| 5. | Other matters deemed necessary and referred to meetings of the Protection Council by the Chairperson in connection with physical protection. |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 7 (Regional Protection Councils) |
| (1) | In order to deliberate on matters concerning the physical protection of nuclear facilities, etc. determined by Presidential Decree under the control of local governments where such nuclear facilities, etc. are located, a City/Do protection council shall be established under the jurisdiction of each Mayor/Do Governor and a Si/Gun/Gu protection council under the jurisdiction of the head of each Si/Gun/Gu. |
| (2) | Each Mayor/Do Governor shall become the Chairperson of each City/Do protection council and the head of each Si/Gun/Gu, the Chairperson of each Si/Gun/Gu protection council. |
| (3) | City/Do protection councils and Si/Gun/Gu protection councils (hereinafter referred to as "regional protection councils") shall deliberate on the following: |
| 1. | Important policies on the physical protection of the relevant region; |
| 2. | Establishment of physical protection systems in the relevant region; |
| 3. | Matters requiring cooperation between relevant institutions for implementing physical protection systems in the relevant region; |
| 4. | Assessment of physical protection systems in the relevant region; |
| 5. | Other matters deemed necessary and referred to meetings of each regional protection council by the Chairperson in connection with the physical protection of the relevant region. |
| (4) | Matters necessary for the organization, operation, etc. of regional protection councils shall be determined by Presidential Decree. |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 8 (Classification of Nuclear Materials Requiring Physical Protection) |
| (1) | Nuclear materials requiring physical protection shall be classified into Grades I, II, and III, in consideration of their potential hazard levels, as determined by Presidential Decree. <Amended on May 21, 2014> |
| (2) | The following requirements for the physical protection of nuclear facilities, etc. shall be determined by Presidential Decree: <Amended on May 21, 2014; Dec. 1, 2015> |
| 1. | Requirements for protection against illicit transfer; |
| 2. | Requirements for protection against sabotage; |
| 3. | Requirements for protection against electronic infringement. |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 9 (Responsibilities of Nuclear Licensees for Physical Protection) |
| (1) | Every nuclear licensee shall obtain approval from the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission for each of the following matters, as prescribed by Presidential Decree, and the same shall also apply where he or she intends to alter approved matters: Provided, That where he or she intends to alter any of insignificant matters determined by Ordinance of the Prime Minister, he or she shall file a report thereon with the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission: <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013; Dec. 1, 2015> |
| 1. | Physical protection facilities and installations for matters prescribed in each subparagraph of Article 3 (2) and the operating system thereof; |
| 2. | Regulations for the physical protection of nuclear facilities, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "physical protection regulations"); |
| 3. | Plans for measures against the illicit transfer of nuclear materials and threats to nuclear facilities, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "protection emergency plan"); |
| 4. | Security regulations concerning nuclear-facility computers and information systems for protection against electronic infringement (hereinafter referred to as “information system security regulations”). |
| (2) | Detailed standards, such as preparation guidelines for the matters prescribed in each subparagraph of paragraph (1), shall be determined by Ordinance of the Prime Minister. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013> |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 9-2 (Education on Physical Protection) |
| (1) | Employees of nuclear licensees and employees of physical protection-related organizations or institutions determined and publicly announced by the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission shall receive education on physical protection (including security education concerning nuclear- facility computers and information systems) provided by the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Dec. 1, 2015> |
| (2) | The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission may designate educational institutions to take charge of education under paragraph (1). |
| (3) | Matters regarding the details, completion, postponement, evaluation, etc. of education on physical protection under paragraph (1) shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Prime Minister, and matters regarding the standards, etc. for designation of educational institutions and revocation thereof under paragraph (2) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Dec. 8, 2020> |
[This Article Newly Inserted on May 21, 2014]
| Article 9-3 (Physical Protection Drills) |
| (1) | Each nuclear licensee shall formulate a plan for physical protection drills, as prescribed by Ordinance of the Prime Minister, and implement it after obtaining approval therefor from the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission. |
| (2) | Each nuclear licensee shall implement physical protection drills under paragraph (1) and report the results thereof to the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission. In such cases, the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission may assess the physical protection drills implemented under paragraph (1). |
| (3) | Where deemed necessary upon the assessment under the latter part of paragraph (2), the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission may direct the relevant nuclear licensee to supplement the physical protection regulations or to take other necessary measures. In such cases, the nuclear licensee shall report a plan for the implementation thereof and the results of implementation to the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission. |
[This Article Newly Inserted on May 21, 2014]
| Article 10 (Requests for Military Assistance) |
| (1) | When a nuclear licensee finds that a threat is posed, or is likely to be posed against nuclear facilities, etc., he or she may request the head of the competent military unit, police office, or other administrative agency to render assistance in protecting such nuclear facilities, etc. or collecting any lost or stolen nuclear materials. <Amended on May 21, 2014> |
| (2) | The head of the military unit, police office, or other administrative agency in receipt of a request for assistance under paragraph (1) shall comply therewith, except in extenuating circumstances. |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
When a nuclear licensee finds that a threat is posed to his or her nuclear facilities, etc. or requests the head of the competent military unit, police office, or other administrative agency for assistance pursuant to Article 10 (1), he or she shall report it to the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission, as prescribed by Ordinance of the Prime Minister, and notify the competent Mayor/Do Governor and head of a Si/Gun/Gu thereof. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013; May 21, 2014> [This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| (1) | Every nuclear licensee shall have the physical protection of nuclear facilities, etc. inspected by the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011> |
| (2) | Where a nuclear licensee is found to fall under any of the following cases upon the inspection conducted under paragraph (1), the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission may order the nuclear licensee to correct it: <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013; May 21, 2014; Dec. 1, 2015> |
| 1. | Where the nuclear licensee fails to meet the requirements for protection under Article 8 (2); |
| 2. | Where physical protection facilities and installations or the operating system thereof referred to in Article 9 (1) 1 fail to meet the standards determined by Ordinance of the Prime Minister; |
| 3. | Where the nuclear licensee violates physical protection regulations; |
| 4. | Where a measure taken in accordance with a protection emergency plan is insufficient; |
| 4-2. | Where the nuclear licensee violates the information system security regulations; |
| 5. | Where it is necessary to supplement the physical protection regulations, protection emergency plan, or information system security regulations; |
| 6. | Where the nuclear licensee fails to receive education required under Article 9-2 (1); |
| 7. | Where the nuclear licensee fails to implement physical protection drills under Article 9-3 (1) according to an approved plan or to take supplementary measures according to an implementation plan prescribed in paragraph (3) of the same Article. |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 13 (Protection during International Transport of Nuclear Materials) |
| (1) | No one shall export or import nuclear materials, unless he or she has received assurances from the State parties that the nuclear materials will be protected during international transport in accordance with the conditions described in the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and Nuclear Facilities. <Amended on May 21, 2014; Dec. 8, 2020> |
| (2) | A nuclear licensee who intends to engage in international transport of nuclear materials or a person entrusted with the international transport of nuclear materials shall obtain approval of a plan for physical protection in international transport of nuclear materials (hereinafter referred to as "international transport protection plan") from the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission, as prescribed by Presidential Decree, and the same shall also apply to any modification thereof: Provided, That any modification of minor matters prescribed by Ordinance of the Prime Minister shall be reported to the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission. <Newly Inserted on Dec. 8, 2020> |
| (3) | Detailed criteria for the preparation of an international transport protection plan shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Prime Minister. <Newly Inserted on Dec. 8, 2020> |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 13-2 (Inspections of International Transport Protection) |
| (1) | A person who has obtained approval of an international transport protection plan pursuant to the main clause of Article 13 (2) (hereinafter referred to as "international transporter") shall undergo an inspection by the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission regarding the international transport protection of nuclear materials, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| (2) | Where the results of an inspection under paragraph (1) fall under any of the following cases, the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission may issue a corrective order to the international transporter who underwent such inspection: |
| 1. | Where any of the requirements for protection under Article 8 (2) has been violated; |
| 2. | Where a measure taken in accordance with an international transport protection plan is insufficient; |
| 3. | Where it is necessary to supplement an international transport protection plan. |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Dec. 8, 2020]
[Previous Article 13-2 moved to Article 13-3 <Dec. 8, 2020>]
| Article 13-3 (International Cooperation) |
| (1) | If deemed that information he or she has learned regarding the preparation or attempt to commit a crime under Article 47 is reliable and the extent of such crime is objectively serious, the Minister of Foreign Affairs shall notify the international organization and nation concerned of the details thereof in accordance with the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism, the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and Nuclear Facilities, or any other international convention or bilateral agreement. |
| (2) | Notwithstanding paragraph (1), if deemed that notification under paragraph (1) is against any other Act or is likely to be detrimental to the security of the Republic of Korea or any other nation, the Minister of Foreign Affairs may choose not to give such notification. |
[This Article Newly Inserted on May 21, 2014]
[Moved from Article 13-2 <Dec. 8, 2020>]
| Article 14 (Preparing and Keeping Records) |
Each nuclear licensee shall prepare records on matters concerning the physical protection of nuclear facilities, etc., as prescribed by Ordinance of the Prime Minister, and keep them in each of his or her place of business. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013>
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 15 (Prohibition of Divulging Confidential Information) |
No member of protection councils (including regional protection councils), public official, or relevant employee who is engaging or has engaged in any duty under Articles 3 through 14 shall divulge any confidential information about physical protection that he or she has learned in the course of conducting his or her duties or use such confidential information for purposes other than the enforcement of this Act. [This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 16 (Scope of Application) |
The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to nuclear facilities, etc. used for peaceful purposes in the Republic of Korea and nuclear materials during international transport from or to the Republic of Korea. <Amended on Dec. 8, 2020>
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
CHAPTER III RADIOACTIVE DISASTER RESPONSE MEASURES
SECTION 1 Radioactive Disaster Management and Response Systems
| Article 17 (Types of Radiological Emergencies) |
| (1) | Radiological emergencies in nuclear facilities, etc. shall be classified into alert, site area emergency, and general emergency based on the seriousness and circumstance of each accident. |
| (2) | Standards for the types of radiological emergencies under paragraph (1), procedures for responses to each type of radiological emergency, and other necessary matters shall be determined by Presidential Decree. |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 18 (Formulation of National Radiological Emergency Plans) |
| (1) | The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission shall formulate a plan (hereinafter referred to as "national radiological emergency plan") for affairs concerning radiological emergencies and radioactive disasters (hereinafter referred to as "radioactive disaster, etc."), as prescribed by Presidential Decree, and submit it to Prime Minister, who shall in turn finalize the plan through deliberation thereon by the Central Safety Control Committee under Article 9 of the Framework Act on the Management of Disasters and Safety and then notify the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies thereof. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011> |
| (2) | The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission shall notify the Mayors/Do Governors or the heads of the Sis/Guns/Gus having jurisdiction over all or part of a radiological emergency planning zone of the national radiological emergency plan finalized under paragraph (1). <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011> |
| (3) | The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission and the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies shall notify the heads of designated institutions of the matters placed under their control in the national radiological emergency plan. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011> |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 19 (Formulation of Local Radiological Emergency Plans) |
| (1) | A Mayor/Do Governor or the head of any Si/Gun/Gu having jurisdiction over all or part of a radiological emergency planning zone shall, in accordance with the national radiological emergency plan notified pursuant to Article 18 (2), formulate a City/Do radiological emergency plan or a Si/Gun/Gu radiological emergency plan (hereinafter referred to as "local radiological emergency plan"), respectively, after integrating the plans of designated institutions under his or her jurisdiction for the management affairs of radioactive disasters, etc. |
| (2) | Any Mayor/Do Governor or the head of any Si/Gun/Gu who has formulated a local radiological emergency plan shall submit it to the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission and notify the heads of designated institutions in the area under his or her jurisdiction thereof. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011> |
| (3) | The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission may request the Minister of the Interior and Safety to present his or her opinions on the local radiological emergency plan submitted pursuant to paragraph (2). <Newly Inserted on Jun. 8, 2021> |
| (4) | Where the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission deems a local radiological emergency plan submitted pursuant to paragraph (2) to be insufficient for coping with and controlling radioactive disasters, etc., it may request the head of the relevant local government to correct or supplement such plan. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011; Jun. 8, 2021> |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 20 (Radiological Emergency Plans of Nuclear Licensees) |
| (1) | Each nuclear licensee shall formulate a radiological emergency plan (hereinafter referred to as "radiological emergency plan"), as prescribed by Presidential Decree, to prepare for the occurrence of radioactive disasters, etc. in nuclear facilities, etc. and obtain approval therefor from the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission before using the nuclear facilities, etc., and the same shall also apply where he or she intends to alter it: Provided, That when he or she intends to alter any of insignificant matters determined by Ordinance of the Prime Minister, he or she shall file a report thereon with the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (2) | When a nuclear licensee intends to formulate or alter a radiological emergency plan, he or she shall give prior notice of the details thereof to the Mayors/Do Governors and the heads of the Sis/Guns/Gus having jurisdiction over all or part of a radiological emergency planning zone and the heads of designated institutions. In such cases, the relevant Mayors/Do Governors, the heads of the relevant Sis/Guns/Gus, and the heads of relevant designated institutions may submit their opinions on the radiological emergency plan of the relevant nuclear licensee to the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission: Provided, That the aforesaid shall not apply where a nuclear licensee intends to alter any of the insignificant matters determined by Ordinance of the Prime Minister. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (3) | Upon receipt of a report pursuant to the proviso of paragraph (1), the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission shall review the details of the report and accept it if such details are in compliance with this Act. <Newly Inserted on Dec. 19, 2017> |
| (4) | Detailed criteria for the formulation of radiological emergency plans shall be determined by Ordinance of the Prime Minister. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013; Dec. 19, 2017> |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 20-2 (Establishment of Radiological Emergency Planning Zones) |
| (1) | The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission shall determine and announce an area that serves as a base for establishment of a radiological emergency planning zone by nuclear facilities (hereinafter referred to as “base area”). In such cases, if nuclear facilities consist of an electricity generating reactor and relevant facilities, the base area shall be determined in accordance with each of the following: |
| 1. | Precautionary action zone: Area of a 3 to 5 kilometer radius from the place in which the electricity generating reactor and relevant facilities are installed; |
| 2. | Urgent protective action planning zone: Area of a 20 to 30 kilometer radius from the place in which the electricity generating power reactor and relevant facilities are installed. |
| (2) | Each nuclear licensee shall establish a radiological emergency planning zone on the basis of a base area announced by the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission after consulting with the Mayor/Do Governor having jurisdiction over the base area, taking into consideration the following: |
| 1. | Population distribution, road networks, topography, and other area-specific features; |
| 2. | Effectiveness of emergency measures to protect residents, etc. in cases of any radiological emergency or radioactive disaster that occurs in the nuclear facilities. |
| (3) | Where a nuclear licensee intends to establish a radiological emergency planning zone, he or she shall obtain approval therefor from the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission. The same shall also apply where he or she intends to alter or cancel it. |
| (4) | Each nuclear licensee shall reflect a radiological emergency planning zone established under paragraph (2) in formulating a radiological emergency plan under Article 20. |
| (5) | Matters necessary for public announcement by the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission under paragraph (1), procedures for holding consultations under paragraph (2), etc. shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
[This Article Newly Inserted on May 21, 2014]
| Article 21 (Duties of Nuclear Licensees) |
| (1) | Each nuclear licensee shall take all of the following measures for the prevention of radioactive disasters, etc. and their proliferation, as well as for the control thereof: Provided, That the provisions of subparagraphs 2 and 6 shall not apply to small nuclear licensees determined by Presidential Decree: <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011; May 21, 2014> |
| 1. | Reporting a radiological emergency to the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission and the competent Mayors/Do Governors and the heads of the competent Sis/Guns/Gus in accordance with procedures determined by the relevant radiological emergency plan; |
| 2. | Establishing and operating organizations to prepare for radioactive disasters, etc.; |
| 3. | Disclosing information on radioactive disasters, etc. which have occurred; |
| 4. | Taking emergency measures for preventing the spread of radiation accidents and radiation protection measures necessary for emergency response personnel, etc. to reduce their exposure to radiation; |
| 5. | Providing assistance, such as dispatching disaster prevention personnel, consulting on technical matters, and lending radiation measuring devices, if requested by the heads of local emergency management centers under Article 27 and the heads of designated institutions; |
| 6. | Securing personnel and organizations to take full charge of affairs to prepare for radioactive disasters, etc.; |
| 7. | Other matters deemed necessary for coping with radioactive disasters, etc., which are determined by Presidential Decree. |
| (2) | Such matters as technical standards, etc. to implement matters referred to in each subparagraph of paragraph (1) shall be determined by Ordinance of the Prime Minister. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013> |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 22 (Reporting on Radioactive Accidents) |
| (1) | Any person, who witnesses any fire or accident involving a radioactive material transporting vehicle, ship, etc. or discovers radioactive materials, or substances suspected to be radioactive materials in places other than nuclear facilities, shall file a report thereon with the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission, local governments, fire stations, police offices, nearby military units, etc. without delay. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011> |
| (2) | The head of any institution in receipt of a report pursuant to paragraph (1), except for the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission, shall report it to the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission without delay. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011> |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 22-2 (Urgency Measures) |
| (1) | If the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission deems it necessary to take urgency measures to protect citizens' lives and health or the environment from a radioactive accident or the actual or possible spread of radioactive contamination, it may take measures necessary for removing sources of radioactive contamination and preventing the spread of radioactive contamination. |
| (2) | The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission may request or order central administrative agencies, designated institutions, and other related corporations and individuals to take measures necessary for urgency measures under paragraph (1). |
| (3) | A person in receipt of a request from the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission pursuant to paragraph (2) shall comply therewith, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| (4) | A person who implements urgency measures pursuant to paragraph (1) shall carry an identification card indicating his or her authority and produce it to interested persons. |
| (5) | The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission shall limit affairs of persons who implement urgency measures under paragraph (1) to the necessary extent and shall not restrict any third person's rights or interfere with any third person in his or her legitimate affairs. |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Jul. 25, 2011]
| Article 23 (Declaration and Report of Radioactive Disasters) |
| (1) | In the event of any of the following radioactive disasters, the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission shall declare the occurrence of such radiation disaster without delay: <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011; May 21, 2014> |
| 1. | Where the amount of the radiation exposure measured or assessed is above the standard determined by Presidential Decree; |
| 2. | Where the measured airborne radiation dose rate or the degree of contamination is above the level prescribed by Presidential Decree; |
| 3. | Other cases where the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission deems it necessary to declare the occurrence of a radioactive disaster. |
| (2) | Where the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission declares the occurrence of a radioactive disaster under paragraph (1), it shall report, without delay, the following to the President via the Prime Minister: <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011> |
| 1. | The summary of the situation of a radioactive disaster; |
| 2. | Zones in which urgent response measures against the radioactive disaster need to be taken; |
| 3. | Urgent response measures taken against a radioactive disaster. |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 24 (Notice of Occurrence of Radioactive Disasters) |
| (1) | Where the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission receives a report under Article 21 (1) 1 or declares the occurrence of a radioactive disaster pursuant to Article 23 (1), it shall notify relevant institutions thereof without delay in accordance with the national radiological emergency plan. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011> |
| (2) | Where the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission declares the occurrence of a radiation disaster, it shall have the competent Mayors/Do Governors and the heads of the competent Sis/Guns/Gus inform, without delay, residents in the areas affected or likely to be affected by radiation of the situation of such radioactive disaster and encourage them to take necessary actions, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011> |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 25 (Establishment of National Emergency Management Committee) |
| (1) | The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission shall establish the National Emergency Management Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "National Committee") under its jurisdiction to take urgent response measures for the prevention of radioactive disasters. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011> |
| (2) | The Chairperson of the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission shall serve as the head of the National Committee (hereinafter referred to as "director of the National Committee"); and the Vice Minister of Economy and Finance, the Vice Minister of Education, the Vice Minister of Science and ICT, the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Vice Minister of National Defense, the Vice Minister of the Interior and Safety, the Vice Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the Vice Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy, the Vice Minister of Health and Welfare, the Vice Minister of Environment, the Vice Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Vice Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, the Vice Minister of the Office for Government Policy Coordination, the Minister of Food and Drug Safety, the Commissioner General of the Korean National Police Agency, the Fire Commissioner of the National Fire Agency, the Administrator of the Korea Meteorological Administration, the Commissioner of the Korea Coast Guard, the head of the office of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety in charge of disaster and safety management services, and public officials of the central administrative agencies or the heads of the relevant institutions and organizations determined by Presidential Decree, shall serve as members of the National Committee. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jan. 20, 2015; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (3) | Notwithstanding paragraph (2), where the Prime Minister exercises the authority of the head of the Central Countermeasure Headquarters under Article 14 (4) of the Framework Act on the Management of Disasters and Safety, the Prime Minister shall serve as the director of the National Committee; and the Chairperson of the Nuclear Safety Commission and the heads of central administrative agencies, institutions, and organizations to which the members under paragraph (2) belong shall serve as members of the National Committee. <Newly Inserted on Jun. 8, 2021> |
| (4) | The National Committee shall have one secretary who shall be appointed by the director of the National Committee, from among public officials of the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011; Jun. 8, 2021> |
| (5) | Matters necessary for the operation, etc. of the National Committee shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Jun. 8, 2021> |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 26 (Authority of Director of National Committee) |
The director of the National Committee shall have the following authority to efficiently control radioactive disasters: <Amended on Jun. 8, 2021>
| 1. | Taking command of the heads of Off-Site Management Centers for protection from radioactive disasters under Article 28; |
| 2. | Taking command of the head of the Radiological Emergency Technical Advisory Center, the head of the Radiological Emergency Medical Support Center and the head of the residents protection support headquarters under Article 32; |
| 4. | Other authority determined by Presidential Decree for the control of radioactive disasters. |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 27 (Establishment of Local Emergency Management Centers) |
| (1) | When a Mayor/Do Governor or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu having jurisdiction over all or part of a radiological emergency planning zone receives a report on a radiological emergency under Article 21 (1) 1 or a notice of the occurrence of a radioactive disaster under Article 24 (1), he or she shall respectively establish a City/Do emergency management center and a Si/Gun/Gu emergency management center (hereinafter referred to as "local center"). |
| (2) | Each Mayor/Do Governor or the head of each Si/Gun/Gu shall become the director of each local center under paragraph (1) (hereinafter referred to as "director of a local center"). |
| (3) | Matters necessary for the organization, operation, etc. of local centers shall be determined by Presidential Decree. |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 28 (Establishment of Off-Site Emergency Management Centers) |
| (1) | The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission shall establish an Off-Site Emergency Management Center (hereinafter referred to as "Off-Site Management Center") in areas adjacent to the locations where electricity generating reactors and other nuclear facilities determined by Presidential Decree are located for the prompt command and control of radioactive disasters, etc., and collection and notification of information on disasters. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011> |
| (2) | The head of each Off-Site Management Center shall be appointed by the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission from among public officials belonging thereto, and public officials, executives, or employees of the central administrative agencies determined by Presidential Decree, local governments, and designated institutions (hereinafter referred to as "relevant officer") shall be dispatched to each Off-Site Management Center. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011> |
| (3) | The following institutions shall be established and operated in an Off-Site Management Center: Provided, That until an Off-Site Management Center is operated, a unified information center under subparagraph 1 shall be established and operated in the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission: <Amended on Jun. 8, 2021> |
| 1. | A unified information center to provide accurate and unified information on radioactive disasters, etc.; |
| 2. | A joint radiation monitoring center to monitor environmental radiation and radioactivity; |
| 3. | A joint radiological emergency medical center to provide on-site radiological emergency medical services. |
| (4) | Matters necessary for the organization, operation, etc. of Off-Site Management Centers under paragraph (1), and unified information centers, joint radiation monitoring centers, and joint radiological emergency medical center under the subparagraphs of paragraph (3) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Jun. 8, 2021> |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 29 (Authority of Directors of Off-Site Emergency Management Centers) |
| (1) | The director of each Off-Site Management Center shall have the following authority in connection with the control of radioactive disasters, etc.: <Amended on Aug. 27, 2019; Apr. 20, 2021> |
| 1. | Taking command of the heads of Si/Gun/Gu radioactive disaster prevention and response headquarters under Article 27 in connection with radioactive disasters, etc.; |
| 2. | Assigning duties to relevant officers dispatched from the central administrative agencies, local governments, and designated institutions pursuant to Article 28 (2); |
| 3. | Making decisions on urgent measures for the protection of residents, such as escape, evacuation, restriction on food in-take, distribution of iodine thyroid blocking agent, and instructions for taking such medicines; |
| 4. | Making decisions on the control, etc. of bringing-out or consumption of groceries, beverages, and agricultural, livestock and fishery products in areas where radioactive disasters, etc. have occurred; |
| (2) | Any relevant officer dispatched to an Off-Site Management Center pursuant to Article 28 (2) to conduct disaster prevention activities shall follow the command of the director of the Off-Site Management Center under paragraph (1): Provided, That any person that provides urgent rescue services in the site of a radioactive disaster shall follow the command of the heads of control groups of all levels who provide field supervision pursuant to Article 52 of the Framework Act on the Management of Disasters and Safety. |
| (3) | Detailed matters concerning technical standards for measures and on-site command under paragraph (1) 3, 4, and 7 shall be determined by Ordinance of the Prime Minister. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013> |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 30 (Off-Site Emergency Management Center Advisory Committee) |
| (1) | When the head of each Off-Site Management Center intends to determine matters concerning Article 29 (1) 3, 4, and 5, he or she shall do so after hearing from an Off-Site Emergency Management Center Advisory Committee comprised of relevant officers from the central administrative agencies, local governments, and designated institutions (hereinafter referred to as "Advisory Committee"). In such cases, the head of each local center shall implement determined matters. |
| (2) | Matters necessary for the organization, operation, etc. of the Advisory Committee shall be determined by Presidential Decree. |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| (1) | The head of each Off-Site Management Center may give notice of a list of relevant officers who have failed to follow the command under the main clause of Article 29 (2) or who have neglected their assigned duties to the heads of the institutions to which they belong. |
| (2) | The head of any institution in receipt of the notice under paragraph (1) shall take appropriate measures, such as reprimanding relevant officers. |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 32 (Technical Support for Prevention of Radioactive Disasters) |
| (1) | The Radiological Emergency Technical Advisory Center (hereinafter referred to as "Technical Advisory Center") shall be established under the control of the President of the Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety founded under the Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety Act to provide technical support necessary for the control of a radioactive disaster if such disaster occurs. <Amended on May 21, 2014> |
| (2) | The Radiological Emergency Medical Support Center (hereinafter referred to as "REMSC") shall be established under the control of the President of the Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences under Article 13-2 of the Radiation and Radioisotope Use Promotion Act to take medical measures for the persons who have suffered or are likely to suffer from exposure to radiation generated by radioactive disasters. |
| (3) | A residents protection support headquarters shall be established under the control of the Minister of the Interior and Safety to provide necessary support for implementing decisions under the latter part of Article 30 (1). In such cases, matters necessary for the organization and operation of the residents protection support headquarters shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Newly Inserted on Jun. 8, 2021> |
| (4) | The President of the Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety under paragraph (1) shall build and operate an information system necessary for radiation impact assessment, etc. in order to prepare against any possible radioactive disasters, etc. <Newly Inserted on Dec. 19, 2017; Jun. 8, 2021> |
| (5) | Matters necessary for the organization and operation of the Technical Advisory Center and the REMSC and for the construction, operation, etc. of the information system under paragraph (4) shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Prime Minister. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013; Dec. 19, 2017; Jun. 8, 2021> |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 33 (Cancellation of Declaration of Radioactive Disaster Situations) |
| (1) | When a radioactive disaster is settled, the director of the National Committee may cancel the declaration of a radioactive disaster situation after hearing from the director of the Technical Advisory Center. |
| (2) | When the declaration of a radiation disaster situation is canceled pursuant to paragraph (1), the directors of the National Committee and local centers shall dissolve the National Committee and local centers. |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 34 (Relationship with Civil Defense Master Plans) |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
SECTION 2 Staying Alert against Radioactive Disasters
| Article 35 (Radioactive Disaster Response Facilities) |
| (1) | Each nuclear licensee shall secure the following facilities and equipment: Provided, That subparagraphs 4 and 5 shall not apply to small nuclear licensees determined by Presidential Decree: <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011> |
| 1. | Radiation or radioactivity monitoring facilities; |
| 2. | Radiation protection equipment; |
| 3. | Radiological contamination removal facilities and equipment; |
| 4. | Facilities for monitoring and assessing the amount of radioactive substances discharged; |
| 5. | Facilities for emergency response, such as main control, emergency technical support, emergency operational support, and emergency response; |
| 6. | Facilities for emergency communications with relevant institutions and warning; |
| 7. | Other facilities determined by the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission as deemed necessary to cope with radioactive disasters. |
| (2) | Matters regarding the standards for facilities and equipment under paragraph (1) shall be determined by Ordinance of the Prime Minister. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013> |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 35-2 (Stockpiling and Management of Iodine Thyroid Blocking Agent) |
| (1) | The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission and a Mayor/Do Governor and the head of a Si/Gun/Gu having jurisdiction over all or part of a radiological emergency planning zone shall stockpile and manage iodine thyroid blocking agent to prepare for domestic or foreign radioactive disasters, etc. |
| (2) | Notwithstanding Articles 29 (1) and 30 (1), where it is deemed necessary in consideration of the urgency of measures to protect residents from radioactive disasters, etc., the efficiency of management of iodine thyroid blocking agent, and the possibility of misuse and side effects, etc., a Mayor/Do Governor or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu having jurisdiction over all or part of a radiological emergency planning zone may pre-distribute iodine thyroid blocking agent to such residents of a specific area or age or to such institutions including pharmacies as prescribed by Ordinance of the Prime Minister, after consultation with the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission. |
| (3) | Where the head of a relevant local government intends to pre-distribute iodine thyroid blocking agent pursuant to paragraph (2), he or she shall explain and give information to persons to whom such medicines are distributed, the methods of keeping, side effects of, and standards and methods for exchange and return of, the medicines and shall distribute the materials describing the details thereof, along with the medicines. |
| (4) | The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission shall prepare guidelines necessary for the stockpiling, management, pre-distribution, and explanation of, and provision of information on, iodine thyroid blocking agent under paragraphs (1) through (3) and shall distribute such guidelines to the heads of the relevant local governments, the National Radiation Emergency Medical Center under Article 39 (2), etc. |
| (5) | A Mayor/Do Governor or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu having jurisdiction over all or part of a radiological emergency planning zone shall record and keep matters concerning the current status of the stockpiling, management, and pre-distribution of iodine thyroid blocking agent and shall report such matters to the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission, as prescribed by Ordinance of the Prime Minister. |
| (6) | Detailed matters necessary for the stockpiling, management, pre-distribution, and explanation of, and provision of information on, iodine thyroid blocking agent and other relevant matters under paragraphs (1) through (3) shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Prime Minister. |
| (7) | Articles 23, 44, 48, and 50 of the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act shall not apply to the stockpiling, management, pre-distribution, and explanation of, and provision of information on, iodine thyroid blocking agent under paragraphs (1) through (3) and (6), the implementation of the matters determined by the head of a local center under the latter part of Article 30 (1), and the provision of support to local governments, etc. under Article 46 (1) 1. |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Apr. 20, 2021]
| Article 36 (Education on Radioactivity Prevention) |
| (1) | Employees of nuclear licensees, radioactivity prevention personnel designated by the Mayors/Do Governors and the heads of the Sis/Guns/Gus having jurisdiction over all or some of the radiological emergency planning zones, radiological emergency medical personnel designated by the heads of the primary and secondary radiological emergency medical institutions under Article 39 (2), and employees of the organizations or institutions determined and announced by the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission shall receive education on radioactivity prevention conducted by the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011> |
| (2) | The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission may designate educational institutions to take charge of education under paragraph (1). <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011> |
| (3) | Matters necessary for the designation of radioactivity prevention personnel and radiological emergency medical personnel under paragraph (1), the criteria for designation of educational institutions and for revocation of such designation under paragraph (2), and other relevant matters shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Jun. 8, 2021> |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 37 (Radiation Emergency Drill) |
| (1) | The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission shall, every year, implement a radiation emergency drill in which relevant central administrative agencies shall participate, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011; Jun. 8, 2021> |
| (2) | Each Mayor/Do Governor or the head of each Si/Gun/Gu having jurisdiction over all or part of a radiological emergency planning zone shall implement a radiation emergency drill, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| (3) | Each nuclear licensee shall formulate a radiation emergency drill plan, as prescribed by Ordinance of the Prime Minister, and implement it after obtaining approval therefor from the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013> |
| (4) | Each Mayor/Do Governor and the head of each Si/Gun/Gu having jurisdiction over all or part of a radiological emergency planning zone shall implement a radiation emergency drill under paragraph (2); and each nuclear licensee shall implement a radiation emergency drill under paragraph (3) and report the results thereof to the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011; Jun. 8, 2021> |
| (5) | The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission may evaluate a radiation emergency drill conducted pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3). In cases of evaluating a radiation emergency drill pursuant to paragraph (2), the Commission shall make an evaluation jointly with the Minister of the Interior and Safety, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Newly Inserted on Jun. 8, 2021> |
| (6) | Where deemed necessary upon a radiation emergency drill under paragraph (1) and an evaluation under paragraph (5), the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission may request or order the relevant Mayors/Do Governors, heads of the relevant Sis/Guns/Gus, heads of designated institutions, and nuclear licensees to take necessary measures, such as the supplementation of the radiological emergency plan. In such cases, the Mayors/Do Governors, etc. in receipt of such request or order shall fulfill it and report the results thereof to the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011; Jun. 8, 2021> |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| (1) | The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission may inspect nuclear licensees regarding the matters referred to in Articles 21 and 35 through 37. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011> |
| (2) | Where the results of an inspection under paragraph (1) show that a nuclear licensee falls under any of the following cases, the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission may order the relevant nuclear licensee to correct it: <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011> |
| 1. | Where the matters referred to in each subparagraph of Article 21 (1) fail to satisfy the standards under paragraph (2) of the same Article; |
| 2. | Where the facilities and equipment under each subparagraph of Article 35 (1) fail to satisfy the standards under paragraph (2) of the same Article; |
| 3. | Where any employee of a nuclear licensee fails to receive education on radioactivity prevention under Article 36 (1); |
| 4. | Where a radiation emergency drill under Article 37 (3) is not implemented in accordance with the approved plan. |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 39 (Establishment of National Radiological Emergency Medical Systems) |
| (1) | The Government shall establish a national radiological emergency medical system to enhance radiological emergency medical capabilities, such as emergency medical services for patients exposed to radiation. |
| (2) | The national radiological emergency medical system under paragraph (1) shall consist of the National Radiation Emergency Medical Center (hereinafter referred to as the "Emergency Medical Center") established in the Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences under Article 13-2 of the Radiation and Radioisotope Use Promotion Act and the primary and secondary radiological emergency medical institutions designated by the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission by region nationwide. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011> |
| (3) | Matters regarding the functions and operation of, standards for designation of, and support for, the Emergency Medical Center and radiological emergency medical institutions under paragraph (2) and the standards for revocation of such designation shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Jun. 8, 2021> |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 40 (International Cooperation) |
In the event of a radioactive disaster, the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission shall inform the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the relevant nations of the details of the radioactive disaster, in accordance with the Convention on Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident, the Convention on Assistance in the Case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency, other international conventions or bilateral agreements, and shall request for urgent assistance, if necessary. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011>
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
SECTION 3 Follow-Up Measures
| Article 41 (Medium- to Long-Term Radiological Impact Assessment, Damage Recovery Plan) |
| (1) | When the director of each local center dissolves the local center pursuant to Article 33 (2), he or she shall formulate a damage recovery plan by assessing medium- to long-term radiological impacts on the region where a radioactive disaster has occurred, in consultation with the head of the Technical Advisory Center. |
| (2) | In formulating a damage recovery plan under paragraph (1), the director of each local center shall consult with the director of the National Committee. |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 42 (Implementation of Follow-Up Measures for Radioactive Disasters) |
| (1) | When a declaration on a radiation disaster situation is canceled pursuant to Article 33, each Mayor/Do Governor, the head of each Si/Gun/Gu, the head of each designated institution, each nuclear licensee, or the head of each institution responsible for the control of a radioactive disaster shall formulate and implement follow-up measures, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| (2) | The follow-up measures under paragraph (1) shall include the following: <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013; May 21, 2014> |
| 1. | A survey of the concentration of radioactive materials, radiation dose, etc. in an area in which the radioactive disaster has occurred and in other necessary areas; |
| 2. | Medical examination, counseling on health in consideration of psychological effects and other necessary medical measures for residents, etc.; |
| 3. | Publicity concerning the effects of radioactive materials and methods to overcome damage caused thereby; |
| 4. | Other matters determined by Ordinance of the Prime Minister, such as measures for preventing the spread of radioactive disasters or recovery from damage. |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 43 (Investigation of Disasters) |
| (1) | In the event of a radioactive disaster, the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission may organize an investigation committee jointly with relevant local governments and nuclear licensees and request the committee to investigate the current situation of the disaster. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011> |
| (2) | Matters necessary for the organization, operation, etc. of investigation committees under paragraph (1) shall be determined by Presidential Decree. |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
CHAPTER IV SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS
| Article 44 (Report and Inspection) |
| (1) | If the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission deems necessary for enforcing this Act, it may order the following persons to file a report or submit documents regarding their duties or supplement submitted documents, or instruct or supervise their duties: <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011; May 21, 2014> |
| 1. | Mayors/Do Governors and heads of Sis/Guns/Gus; |
| 2. | Heads of designated institutions; |
| 4. | Heads of the Emergency Medical Center and radiological emergency medical institutions under Article 39 (2); |
| 5. | Heads of institutions performing duties concerning physical protection and radioactive disasters; |
| 6. | Persons determined by Presidential Decree from among persons handling or conducting relevant research on nuclear materials among internationally controlled materials under Article 15 of the Nuclear Safety Act. |
| (2) | In any of the following cases, the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission may assign its subordinate public officials to inspect the relevant places of business, documents, facilities, and other necessary articles, make inquiries to interested persons, and collect samples in the minimum quantity necessary for inspection: <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011; May 21, 2014> |
| 1. | Where necessary to conduct factual verification in a report or documents under paragraph (1); |
| 2. | Where deemed necessary for implementing physical protection systems and preventing radioactive disasters; |
| 3. | Where necessary for conducting various inspections under this Act. |
| (3) | If any violation of this Act, the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and Nuclear Facilities, the Convention on Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident, the Convention on Assistance in the Case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency, or any other international convention or bilateral agreement is discovered upon the inspection and inquiries under paragraph (2), the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission may issue an order to correct such violation. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011; May 21, 2014> |
| (4) | Any person that conducts inspections or makes inquiries pursuant to paragraph (2) shall carry an identification card indicating his or her authority and produce it to interested persons. |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 45 (Entrustment of Duties) |
| (1) | The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission may entrust the following duties, from among the duties prescribed in this Act, to the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute prescribed in the Act on the Establishment, Operation and Fostering of Government-Funded Science and Technology Research Institutes, the Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Sciences prescribed in Article 13-2 of the Radiation and Radioisotope Use Promotion Act, the Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety prescribed in the Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety Act, the Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control prescribed in the Nuclear Safety Act, or other relevant specialized institutions, as prescribed by Presidential Decree: <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011; May 21, 2014; Dec. 8, 2020; Apr. 20, 2021; Jun. 8, 2021> |
| 1. | Assessment of threats to nuclear facilities, etc. prescribed in Article 4 (1); |
| 2. | Examination concerning approval prescribed in Articles 9 (1), 9-3 (1), 13 (2), 20 (1), 20-2 (3), and 37 (3); |
| 4. | Assessment of drills prescribed in Articles 9-3 (2) and 37 (5); |
| 5. | Inspections prescribed in Articles 12 (1), 13-2 (1), and 38 (1); |
| 6. | Establishment and management of an Off-Site Management Center under Article 28 (1); |
| 7. | Stockpiling and management of iodine thyroid blocking agent by the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission under Article 35-2 (1) and preparation and supplementation of the guidelines under paragraph (4) of the same Article; |
| 8. | Supporting local governments in securing and disposing of iodine thyroid blocking agent under Article 46 (1) 1; |
| 9. | Supporting local governments in providing explanation about and information on iodine thyroid blocking agent under Article 46 (1) 2. |
| (2) | Deleted. <Jun. 8, 2021> |
| (3) | Deleted. <Jun. 22, 2015> |
| (4) | Executives and employees of each institution or relevant specialized institution performing duties entrusted by the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be deemed public officials for the purposes of the Criminal Act or the penalty provisions of other Acts. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011> |
| (5) | The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission may make contributions to an institution entrusted with the duties, to cover all or part of the expenses incurred in performing the duties under the subparagraphs of paragraph (1). <Newly Inserted on Dec. 8, 2020> |
| (6) | The head of an institution entrusted with the duties pursuant to paragraph (1) shall establish the regulations on dealing with entrusted duties to efficiently perform the entrusted duties and shall obtain approval from the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. The same shall also apply to any modification thereof. <Newly Inserted on Dec. 8, 2020> |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 45-2 (Nuclear Safety Management Charges) |
| (1) | The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission may impose a nuclear safety management charge (hereinafter referred to as "charge") on, and collect the charge from, the following persons (hereinafter referred to as "nuclear energy-related business entities, etc.") in order to smoothly perform the duties provided in the subparagraphs of Article 45 (1): |
| 1. | A person who is entrusted with the international transport of nuclear materials subject to examination concerning approval under Article 13 (2) or inspection under Article 13-2 (1); |
| 2. | A nuclear licensee who undergoes an examination, inspection, education, assessment, or evaluation under Article 45 (1) 1 through 5. |
| (2) | The amount and standards for calculation of charges shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree, taking into account the demand for protection of nuclear-related facilities and prevention of radioactive disasters related to such facilities, which are generated by nuclear energy-related business entities, etc. |
| (3) | Other matters necessary for the methods and time of payment of charges, etc. shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
| (4) | The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission shall consult with the heads of related central administrative agencies to modify any necessary matter concerning the amount, standards for calculation, or methods or time of payment, of charges. |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Jun. 8, 2021]
| Article 45-3 (Compulsory Collection) |
| (1) | Where a nuclear energy-related business entity, etc. fails to pay a charge within the payment deadline, the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission shall urge such entity to pay the charge within seven days after the lapse of the payment deadline. |
| (3) | When a notice of urging is issued pursuant to paragraph (1), a term of payment of not less than 10 days but not more than 60 days shall be given. |
| (4) | Where a person in receipt of a notice of urging issued pursuant to paragraph (1) fails to pay the charge and the late payment penalty under paragraph (2) within the payment deadline, the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission may collect such charges in the same manner as delinquent national taxes are collected. |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Jun. 8, 2021]
| Article 46 (Support for Local Governments) |
| (1) | The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission may provide necessary support for the following: <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011; Apr. 20, 2021> |
| 1. | Securing and disposing of iodine thyroid blocking agent that shall be stockpiled and managed by a local government pursuant to Article 35-2 (1); |
| 2. | Providing explanation of and information on iodine thyroid blocking agent distributed by a local government pursuant to Article 35-2 (3); |
| 3. | Education on radioactivity prevention provided by a local government pursuant to Article 36; |
| 4. | Radiation emergency drills implemented by a local government pursuant to Article 37; |
| 5. | Operation of radiological emergency medical institutions under Article 39 (2). |
| (2) | Any Mayor/Do Governor and the head of any Si/Gun/Gu having jurisdiction over an area in which nuclear power plants, nuclear waste disposal facilities, etc. are located may use some of the subsidies provided pursuant to Article 13 of the Act on Assistance to Electric Power Plants-Neighboring Areas for purchasing and managing facilities, equipment, etc. necessary for education or drills under Articles 36 (1) and 37 (2), as prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
CHAPTER V PENALTY PROVISIONS
| Article 47 (Penalty Provisions) |
| (1) | Any person, who jeopardizes human life and bodies or harms property and the environment by accepting, carrying, possessing, keeping, manufacturing, using, transporting, remodeling, disposing of, or dispersing any radioactive substance, nuclear material, nuclear device, radiological dispersal device, or radiation emission device without any due authority, shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for life or for at least one year. <Amended on May 21, 2014> |
| (2) | Any person, who commits a crime prescribed in Article 329, 333, 347, 350, or 355 (1) of the Criminal Act with regard to any radioactive substance, nuclear material, nuclear device, radiological dispersal device, or radiation emission device, shall be subject to an additional punishment of up to half of the penalty determined by the relevant Article of the same Act. <Amended on May 21, 2014; Jun. 9, 2020> |
| (3) | Any person who commits sabotage or electronic infringement shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for a period from one to 10 years. <Amended on May 21, 2014; Dec. 1, 2015> |
| (4) | Any person, who commits any of the following acts with the intention of compelling an individual, corporation, public institution, international organization, or nation to commit a specific act he, she. or it has no obligation to do or of interfering with him, her, or it in exercising his, her, or its authority, shall be punished as follows: <Newly Inserted on May 21, 2014> |
| 1. | A person, who uses any radioactive substance, nuclear material, nuclear device, radiological dispersal device, or radiation emission device, shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for a fixed term of at least two years; |
| 2. | A person, who causes the leakage of any radioactive substance during use of, or by damaging, any nuclear facility or any facility related to radioactive substances (referring to any facility or device that serves to produce, store, process, dispose of, or transport radioactive substances), shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for life or for at least three years. |
| (5) | Any person who threatens to commit a crime prescribed in paragraph (1), (3), or (4) against the general public shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for not exceeding seven years or by a fine not exceeding 70 million won. <Newly Inserted on May 21, 2014; Aug. 27, 2019> |
| (6) | Any person, who organizes a syndicate or group with the intent to commit a crime prescribed in any of paragraphs (1) and (3) through (5) or who joins such syndicate or group or acts as a member of such syndicate or group, shall be punished as follows: <Newly Inserted on May 21, 2014> |
| 1. | A ring leader shall be punished by death or imprisonment with labor for life or for at least 10 years; |
| 2. | A leading member shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for life or for at least seven years; |
| 3. | Other members shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for a fixed term of at least two years. |
| (7) | Any person, who carries or manufactures any radioactive substance, nuclear material, nuclear device, radiological dispersal device, or radiation emission device with the intent to offer it for a crime prescribed in any of paragraphs (1) and (3) through (5), shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for not exceeding 10 years. <Newly Inserted on May 21, 2014> |
| (8) | Any person who injures any other person by committing a crime prescribed in paragraph (1), (3), or (4) shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for life or for at least three years. If such person causes any other person to die, he or she shall be punished by death or imprisonment with labor for life or for at least five years. <Amended on May 21, 2014; Jun. 9, 2020> |
| (9) | Any person who has attempted a crime prescribed in any of paragraphs (1) through (4) shall be punished. <Amended on May 21, 2014> |
| (10) | Any person who plots or conspires to commit a crime prescribed in paragraph (1) or (3) shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for not exceeding five years: Provided, That if such person willingly surrenders, the punishment shall be mitigated or remitted. <Amended on May 21, 2014; Jun. 9, 2020> |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 48 (Penalty Provisions) |
Any of the following persons shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for not exceeding 10 years: <Amended on Jan. 21, 2014; Dec. 8, 2020>
| 1. | A person who exports or imports nuclear materials, in violation of Article 13 (1); |
| 2. | A person who divulges or abuses any confidential information for other than originally intended purposes, in violation of Article 15. |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 49 (Penalty Provisions) |
Any of the following persons shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for not more than three years or by a fine not exceeding 30 million won: <Amended on Dec. 8, 2020; Jun. 8, 2021>
| 1. | Any person who fails to obtain approval or modified approval, in violation of the main clause of Article 9 (1), the main clause of Article 13 (2), the main clause of Article 20 (1), or Article 37 (3); |
| 2. | Any person who fails to file a report or files a false report, in violation of Article 11, 21 (1) 1, or 37 (4), the latter part of Article 37 (6), or Article 44 (1); |
| 3. | Any person who fails to undergo an inspection, in violation of Article 12 (1) or 13-2 (1) or any person who refuses, interferes with, or evades an inspection under Article 38 (1) or 44 (2), or makes a false statement. |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 50 (Penalty Provisions) |
Any of the following persons shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for not exceeding one year or by a fine not exceeding 10 million won: <Amended on Dec. 8, 2020; Jun. 8, 2021>
| 1. | Any nuclear licensee or any person entrusted with the international transport of nuclear materials who violates an order issued under Article 4 (3), 12 (2), 13-2 (2), the former part of Article 37 (6), 38 (2), or 44 (1) or (3); |
| 2. | Any nuclear licensee who fails to implement emergency measures or fails to take radiation protection measures in violation of Article 21 (1) 4. |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 51 (Joint Penalty Provisions) |
Where the representative of a corporation, or an agent, employee, or other servant of a corporation or individual commits an offense under Article 49 or 50 in connection with the business of the corporation or individual, not only shall such offender be punished, but the corporation or individual shall also be punished by a fine under the relevant Articles: Provided, That the same shall not apply where such corporation or individual has not been negligent in giving due attention and supervision concerning the relevant duties to prevent such offense. [This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
| Article 52 (Administrative Fines) |
| (1) | Any of the following persons shall be subject to an administrative fine not exceeding 10 million won: <Amended on Dec. 8, 2020> |
| 1. | Any person who fails to report or falsely reports, in violation of the proviso of Article 9 (1), the proviso of Article 13 (2), or the proviso of Article 20 (1); |
| 2. | Any person who fails to prepare records or falsely records, in violation of Article 14; |
| 3. | Any person who formulates or amends a radiological emergency plan without informing the relevant Mayors/Do Governors, the heads of the relevant Sis/Guns/Gus, and the heads of relevant designated institutions thereof, in violation of the former part of Article 20 (2); |
| 4. | Any nuclear licensee who fails to secure an organization and human resources to take full charge of the prevention of radioactive disasters or radioactive disaster response facilities and equipment, in violation of Article 21 (1) 6 or 35 (1). |
| (2) | Administrative fines referred to in paragraph (1) shall be imposed and collected by the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission, Mayors/Do Governors, or heads of Sis/Guns/Gus, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Jul. 25, 2011> |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 17, 2010]
ADDENDA <Act No. 6873, May 15, 2003>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force nine months after the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 (Transitional Measures concerning Former Dispositions)
The exportation or importation of nuclear materials approved or permitted under the Atomic Energy Act or other relevant Acts and subordinate statutes as at the time this Act enters into force shall be deemed approved or permitted by this Act. Article 3 (Transitional Measures concerning Physical Protection Regulations)
Of the metrical control and protection regulations of electricity generating reactor installers approved pursuant to the former provisions of Article 15-2 of the Atomic Energy Act (including cases where are applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Articles 32, 36, 56, 63 and 83 ) as at the time this Act enters into force, the protection regulations shall be deemed the physical protection regulations under Article 9 (1) 2, until modified approval is obtained pursuant to the provisions of this Act within three months after this Act enters into force. Article 4 (Transitional Measures concerning Radiological Emergency Plans of Nuclear Energy Licensees)
Any radiological emergency plan submitted pursuant to Article 21 of the Atomic Energy Act as at the time this Act enters into force shall be deemed the radiological emergency plan under Article 20 (1), until modified approval is obtained pursuant to the provisions of this Act within three months after this Act enters into force. Article 5 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 7806, Dec. 30, 2005>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation.
Articles 2 through 5 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 8077, Dec. 26, 2006>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force three months after the date of its promulgation.
Articles 2 through 7 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 8078, Dec. 26, 2006>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force three months after the date of its promulgation.
Articles 2 through 5 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 8420, May 11, 2007>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 through 6 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 8852, Feb. 29, 2008>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 through 7 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 9932, Jan. 18, 2010>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force two months after the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 through 5 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Act No. 10074, Mar. 17, 2010>
This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation: Provided, That the amended provisions of Articles 5 (2) and 25 (2) shall enter into force on March 19, 2010.
ADDENDUM<Act No. 10910, Jul. 25, 2011>
This Act shall enter into force three months after the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDA <Act No. 11715, Mar. 23, 2013>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Articles 2 through 5 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 11994, Aug. 6, 2013>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Article 2 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 12665, May 21, 2014>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force three months after the date of its promulgation: Provided, That the amended provisions of Articles 2 (1) 9 and 20-2 shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation, the amended provisions of Article 48 on the date of its promulgation, and the amended provisions of Articles 13, 13-2 (1), and 44 (3) concerning the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism and the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and Nuclear Facilities on the dates the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism and the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and Nuclear Facilities come into force for the Republic of Korea, respectively. Article 2 (Transitional Measures concerning Establishment of Radiological Emergency Planning Zones)
A radiological emergency planning zone established pursuant to the former provisions as at the time the amended provisions of Articles 2 (1) 9 and 20-2 enter into force shall be deemed a radiological emergency planning zone established pursuant to the amended provisions of Article 20-2, subject to the establishment of the radiological emergency planning zone under this Act within six months after this Act enters into force.
ADDENDA <Act No. 12844, Nov. 19, 2014>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force on date of its promulgation: Provided, That the amendments to the Acts that were already promulgated before this Act enters into force, but not yet have entered into force among the Acts amended pursuant to Article 6 of Addenda, shall enter into force on the date the respective Act enters into force. Articles 2 through 7 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Act No. 13077, Jan. 20, 2015>
This Act shall enter into force three months after the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Act No. 13388, Jun. 22, 2015>
This Act shall enter into force on January 1, 2016.
ADDENDUM <Act No. 13544, Dec. 1, 2015>
This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDA <Act No. 14609, Mar. 21, 2017>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force three months from the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 and 3 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 14839, Jul. 26, 2017>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
| (1) | This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation: Provided, That the amendments to the Acts which were already promulgated before this Act enters into force, but whose enforcement dates have yet to arrive, from among the Acts amended pursuant to Article 5 of the Addenda, shall enter into force on the date the respective Act enters into force. |
Articles 2 through 6 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Act No. 15280, Dec. 19, 2017>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation: Provided, That the amended provisions of Article 32 (3) and (4) shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation. Article 2 (Applicability to Handling of Reports)
The amended provisions of Article 20 (3) shall begin to apply to the first report filed after this Act enters into force.
ADDENDUM <Act No. 16574, Aug. 27, 2019>
This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Act No. 17347, Jun. 9, 2020>
This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDA <Act No. 17639, Dec. 8, 2020>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation: Provided, That the amended provisions of Article 45 (1) 6 and (5) shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation. Article 2 (Transitional Measures concerning Establishment of Off-Site Emergency Management Center)
For an Off-Site Management Center for prevention of radioactive disasters being established as at the time the amended provisions of Article 45 (1) 6 enter into force, the duties prescribed in the same subparagraph shall be deemed entrusted to the Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety under the Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety Act until such establishment is completed.
ADDENDUM <Act No. 18144, Apr. 20, 2021>
This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDA <Act No. 18238, Jun. 8, 2021>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 Omitted.