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| Article 1 (Purpose) |
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The purpose of this Act is to facilitate the peaceful use and scientific exploration of outer space and to contribute to national security, the sound growth of the national economy, and the betterment of citizens's lives by systematically promoting the development of outer space and by efficiently using and managing space objects.
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| Article 2 (Definitions) |
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The terms used in this Act shall be defined as follows: <Amended by Act No. 10447, Mar. 9, 2011>
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The term "space development" means any of the following activities: |
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Research on the design, manufacturing, launch, operation, etc. of space objects and development of technology therefor; |
| (b) |
Use and exploration of outer space and activities for facilitation of such activities; |
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The term "space development project" means projects for promoting space development and projects for facilitating the development of education, technology, informatization, industries, etc. related thereto; |
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The term "space object" means an object designed and manufactured to be used in outer space (including space launch vehicles, satellites, spaceships, and parts thereof); |
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The term "space accident" means a breakdown, fall, collision, explosion, etc. of a space object, which happens in the course of launching (including preparation for launch, test launch and unsuccessful launch) and operating the space object; |
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The term "satellite information" means information processed with images, voices, sounds, data, or combinations thereof acquired by using a satellite (including those obtained by processing or utilizing such information). |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 10775, Jun. 7, 2011]
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| Article 3 (Responsibilities of Government) |
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The Government shall observe any outer space-related treaty it has entered into with any other country or international organization and shall pursue the peaceful use of outer space. |
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The Government shall establish and promote a comprehensive policy for space development. |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 10775, Jun. 7, 2011]
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| Article 4 (Relationship with other Acts) |
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Except as otherwise provided in any other Act, the promotion of space development and the use and management of space objects shall be governed by the provisions of this Act.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 10775, Jun. 7, 2011]
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| Article 5 (Establishment of Master Plans for Promotion of Space Development) |
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For the promotion of space development and the use, management, etc. of space objects, the Government shall establish a master plan for the promotion of space development (hereinafter referred to as "master plan"), including the following: |
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Matters concerning the goals of and direction for space development policies; |
| 2. |
Matters concerning systems and strategies for the promotion of space development; |
| 3. |
Matters concerning plans for the promotion of space development; |
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Matters concerning the expansion of infrastructure necessary for space development; |
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Matters concerning financing and investment plans for space development; |
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Matters concerning the nurturing of professionals necessary for space development; |
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Matters concerning international cooperation for the invigoration of space development; |
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Matters concerning the promotion of space development projects; |
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Matters concerning the use and management of space objects; |
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Matters concerning the utilization of outcomes of space development, such as satellite information; |
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Other matters prescribed by Presidential Decree with respect to the promotion of space development and the use and management of space objects. |
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The Government shall establish a master plan every five years and shall finalize such plan through deliberations of the National Space Committee prescribed in Article 6 (1). The foregoing shall also apply to modifications to the master plan: Provided, That the same shall not apply to modifications to any minor matter prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
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The Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning shall announce master plans finalized pursuant to paragraph (2), and establish and implement an action plan each year according to such master plan following consultation with the heads of relevant central administrative agencies (including the Director of the National Intelligence Service; hereinafter the same shall apply): Provided, That he/she may not announce matters concerning national security. <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 10775, Jun. 7, 2011]
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| Article 6 (National Space Committee) |
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| (1) |
The National Space Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee") shall be established under the control of the President to deliberate on matters concerning space development, including the formulation of master plans. <Amended by Act No. 10775, Jun. 7, 2011> |
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The Committee shall deliberate on the following: Provided, That the deliberation by the Committee on the matter falling under subparagraph 6 may be omitted, if necessary for national security, etc.: <Amended by Act No. 10775, Jun. 7, 2011> |
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Matters concerning master plans; |
| 2. |
Matters concerning the coordination of important policies of the Government with major duties of relevant central administrative agencies (including the National Intelligence Service; hereinafter the same shall apply) in relation to master plans; |
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Important matters concerning the designation, operation, etc. of institutions specializing in space development prescribed in Article 7; |
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Matters concerning evaluation on the use and management of space development projects; |
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Matters concerning financing and investment plans for space development projects; |
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Matters concerning permission to launch space launch vehicles; |
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Matters concerning the correction of space development prescribed in Article 19 (2); |
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Other matters the chairperson brings to the Committee for deliberations. |
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The Committee shall be comprised of no more than 15 members, including one chairperson. <Amended by Act No. 10775, Jun. 7, 2011> |
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The Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning shall take the chair of the Committee, and the following persons shall become the members thereof: <Amended by Act No. 10447, Mar. 9, 2011; Act No. 10775, Jun. 7, 2011; Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
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The Vice Minister of Strategy and Finance, the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Vice Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy, and public officials of the vice-minister level of relevant central administrative agencies prescribed by Presidential Decree; |
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Persons with abundant knowledge and experience relating to the area of outer space who are commissioned by the President. |
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In order to ensure the efficient conduct of duties of the Committee, the Committee shall have Working Committee for the Promotion of Space Development, which shall be chaired by the Vice Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning. <Amended by Act No. 10775, Jun. 7, 2011; Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
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Matters necessary for the organization and operation of the Committee and the Working Committee for the Promotion of Space Development shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended by Act No. 10775, Jun. 7, 2011> |
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| Article 6-2 (Implementation of Space Development Projects) |
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In order to efficiently promote a master plan, the Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning may enter into an agreement with the institutions or organizations prescribed in any subparagraph of Article 14 (1) of the Basic Research Promotion and Technology Development Support Act to authorize them to implement space development projects. <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
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The Government may contribute money to cover all or some expenses incurred in implementing space development projects referred to in paragraph (1). |
[This Article Newly Inserted by Act No. 10447, Mar. 9, 2011]
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| Article 7 (Designation of Institution Specializing in Space Development) |
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The Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning may designate and support specialized institutions to promote space development projects in a systematic and efficient manner (hereinafter referred to as "institution specializing in space development"). <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
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Each institution specializing in space development shall carry out the following activities: |
| 1. |
Performing space development projects based on master plans; |
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Comprehensively performing activities for the development, launch, operation, etc. of space objects; |
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Other duties prescribed by Presidential Decree with regard to space development projects. |
| (3) |
Matters necessary for criteria for designation of and details of support for institutions specializing in space development shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 10775, Jun. 7, 2011]
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| Article 8 (Domestic Registration of Space Objects) |
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Any citizen (including corporations; hereinafter the same shall apply) of the Republic of Korea who intends to launch a space object (excluding space launch vehicles; hereafter the same shall apply in this Article and Articles 9 and 10) in Korea or overseas shall file preliminary registration with the Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning, as prescribed by Presidential Decree, by no later than 180 days before the scheduled date of launch. <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
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Any person who is not a citizen of the Republic of Korea shall file preliminary registration with the Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning in accordance with paragraph (1), if he/she falls under any of the following subparagraphs, : <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
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When he/she intends to launch a space object from an area or structure situated within the territory or jurisdiction of the Republic of Korea; |
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When he/she intends to launch a space object from outside the Republic of Korea using a space launch vehicle owned by the Government or a citizen of the Republic of Korea. |
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Any person intending to file preliminary registration of a space object in accordance with paragraphs (1) and (2) shall attach a launch plan stating the following: <Amended by Act No. 10447, Mar. 9, 2011> |
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Purpose of use of the space object; |
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Ownership or licensee of the space object; |
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Life cycle and service life of the space object; |
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Place and scheduled date of launch of the space object; |
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Basic orbit of the space object; |
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Deleted; <by Act No. 10447, Mar. 9, 2011> |
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Deleted; <by Act No. 10447, Mar. 9, 2011> |
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Deleted; <by Act No. 10447, Mar. 9, 2011> |
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Deleted; <by Act No. 10447, Mar. 9, 2011> |
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When the Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning finds, as a result of examining a launch plan referred to in paragraph (3), that the applicant's ability to bear the liability for damages referred to in Article 14 is insufficient, he/she may require the applicant to rectify and supplement such plan. <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
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Any person who has completed preliminary registration of a space object in accordance with paragraphs (1) and (2) shall file registration of the space object with the Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning, as prescribed by Presidential Decree, within 90 days from the date on which the space object is successfully placed into orbit: Provided, That the foregoing shall not apply to space objects registered with foreign countries under an agreement with the Government of the launching State pursuant to the Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space. <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
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If any detail prescribed in the subparagraphs of paragraph (3) is modified, any person who has completed preliminary registration under paragraphs (1) and (2) or any person who has obtained registration of a space object in accordance with paragraph (5) shall notify the Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning thereof within 15 days after being aware of such fact. <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 10775, Jun. 7, 2011]
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| Article 9 (International Registration of Space Objects) |
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When the registration of a space object is filed pursuant to Article 8 (5), the Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning shall register such space object with the United Nations through the Minister of Foreign Affairs to the Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space: Provided, That the foregoing shall not apply to satellites registered with the United Nations pursuant to Article 44 (1) of the Radio Waves Act. <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
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If any term on which registration is filed with the United Nations pursuant to the main sentence of paragraph (1) is modified due to the expiration of life cycle of the space object, the Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning shall notify the United Nations thereof through the Minister of Foreign Affairs. <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 10775, Jun. 7, 2011]
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| Article 10 (Management of Register of Space Objects) |
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The Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning shall maintain and manage the registers of preliminary registration and registration of space objects, as prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning. <Amended by Act No. 8852, Feb. 29, 2008; Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>
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| Article 11 (Permission to Launch Space Launch Vehicles) |
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When a person intending to launch a space launch vehicle falls under any of the following subparagraphs, he/she shall obtain permission from the Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning therefor. The same shall also apply to modifications to permitted matters: Provided, That any modification to minor matters prescribed by Presidential Decree shall be reported within 30 days after such modification: <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
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When he/she intends to launch a space launch vehicle from an area or structure situated within the territory or jurisdiction of the Republic of Korea; |
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When he/she intends to launch a space launch vehicle owned by the Government or a citizen of the Republic of Korea from outside the Republic of Korea. |
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Any person intending to obtain permission for launch prescribed in paragraph (1) shall file an application with the Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning along with a launch plan prescribed by Presidential Decree, such as a safety analysis report, an operation plan of the load thereon and a plan for compensation for damages. <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
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The Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning shall take the following matters into consideration when granting permission for launch referred to in paragraph (1): <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
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Appropriateness of the purpose of use of the space launch vehicle; |
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Appropriateness of safety management for the space launch vehicle and other things used for the launch; |
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Financial ability, such as subscription to third party liability insurance in preparation for the occurrence of space accidents; |
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Other matters prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning, which are necessary for launch and preparation for launch, such as moving of the space launch vehicle. |
| (4) |
The Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning may attach necessary conditions to permission referred to in paragraph (1) when granting such permission. <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 10775, Jun. 7, 2011]
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| Article 12 (Grounds for Disqualification) |
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None of the following persons may obtain permission to launch space launch vehicles referred to in Article 11:
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An incompetent or quasi-incompetent; |
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A bankrupt who has not been reinstated yet; |
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A person who has been sentenced to imprisonment with prison labor or a heavier punishment for violating this Act and for whom two years have not passed since the execution of such punishment is terminated (including cases where the execution is deemed terminated) or exempted; |
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A person under the suspension of execution of imprisonment with prison labor or a heavier punishment for violating this Act; |
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A corporation, the representative of which falls under any of subparagraphs 1 through 4. |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 10775, Jun. 7, 2011]
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| Article 13 (Revocation of Permission for Launch, and Hearings) |
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In any of the following cases, the Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning may revoke permission to launch a space launch vehicle: <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
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Where launch is delayed for one year or longer from the scheduled date of permitted launch without justifiable grounds; |
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Where permission for launch is obtained by deceit or other fraudulent means; |
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Where the head of a central relevant administrative agency requests the revocation of permission for launch in anticipation of a serious threat to national security; |
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Where a problem is encountered in the safety management of a space launch vehicle before launch, such as leakage of fuel from the space launch vehicle and defects in telecommunications systems; |
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Where no permission for modification is obtained, in violation of the latter part of Article 11 (1); |
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Where a person who has obtained permission to launch a space launch vehicle falls under any subparagraph of Article 12: Provided, That the foregoing shall not apply to cases falling under subparagraph 5 of Article 12, if the representative is replaced and appointed within three months from the date on which he/she becomes falling under the grounds for disqualification. |
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The Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning shall hold a hearing when he/she intends to revoke permission to launch space launch vehicles under paragraph (1): Provided, That hearings may be omitted in cases falling under paragraph (1) 3 and 4. <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 10775, Jun. 7, 2011]
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| Article 14 (Liability for Damages Caused by Space Accidents) |
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Any person who has launched space objects pursuant to Articles 8 and 11 shall be liable for damages arising from space accidents caused by the space objects. In such cases, the scope of compensation for damages, limitation of liabilities and other relevant matters shall be prescribed by separate Acts.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 10775, Jun. 7, 2011]
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| Article 15 Deleted. <by Act No. 8714, Dec. 21, 2007> |
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| Article 16 (Organization, etc. of Space Accident Investigation Committee) |
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If space accidents prescribed by Presidential Decree occur, the Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning may establish a Space Accident Investigation Committee under his/her jurisdiction to investigate space such accidents. <Amended by Act No. 10447, Mar. 9, 2011; Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
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The Space Accident Investigation Committee shall be comprised of not less than five but not more than eleven members, including one chairperson, and the members thereof shall be commissioned by the Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning from among relevant experts, whereas the chairperson thereof shall be appointed by the Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning among the members: Provided, That a separate space accident investigation committee may be organized, as prescribed by Presidential Decree, for matters prescribed by Presidential Decree in view of national security. <Amended by Act No. 10447, Mar. 9, 2011; Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
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The Space Accident Investigation Committee may investigate any of the following persons to carry out its duties. In such cases, persons subject to such investigation shall comply therewith unless they have justifiable grounds to the contrary: <Amended by Act No. 10447, Mar. 9, 2011> |
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A person who files preliminary registration or registration of a space object under Article 8; |
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A person who has obtained permission to launch space objects under Article 11; |
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Other persons related to space objects, such as manufacturers of space objects and testers of the performance of space objects. |
| (4) |
The chairperson of Space Accident Investigation Committee may request the heads of relevant administrative agencies to render cooperation for the control of access to areas of space accidents and other matters necessary for investigations. In such cases, the heads of relevant administrative agencies so requested shall render cooperation unless they have justifiable grounds to the contrary. <Amended by Act No. 10447, Mar. 9, 2011> |
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Matters necessary for the timing of organization, operation, etc. of the Space Accident Investigation Committee other than the matters prescribe in paragraphs 1 through 4 shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended by Act No. 10447, Mar. 9, 2011> |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 10775, Jun. 7, 2011]
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| Article 17 (Utilization of Satellite Information) |
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The Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning may adopt measures necessary to facilitate the distribution and utilization of satellite information acquired by satellites developed in accordance with master plans, such as the designation and establishment of an organization exclusively dedicated to such activities. In such cases, he/she shall consult with the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport in regard to national spatial data provided in the National Spatial Data Infrastructure Act. <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
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The Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning may subsidize expenses incurred in facilitating the distribution and utilization of satellite information within budgetary limits. <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
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The Government shall endeavor not to invade privacy during utilization of satellite information. |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 10775, Jun. 7, 2011]
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| Article 18 (Support for Space Development Projects by Private Sector) |
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The Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning shall adopt measures to support the private sector to promote space development projects and expand investments in research and development through the supply of outstanding human resources for space development, provision of taxational and financial support, preferential purchase, etc. <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
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The Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning may request the heads of relevant central administrative agencies to render cooperation for supporting measures prescribed in paragraph (1). <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 10775, Jun. 7, 2011]
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| Article 19 (Suspension and Correction of Space Development) |
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When the Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning receives a request from the Minister of National Defense during a war or upheaval, or in any emergency situation similar thereto to suspend a space development activity being carried out by a citizen of the Republic of Korea for the purpose of undertaking military operations, he/she shall require the citizen to suspend the space development activity. <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
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When the Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning receives a request from the head of a relevant central administrative agency to take corrective measures with regard to space development activities performed by a citizen of the Republic of Korea in view of the maintenance of public order or national security, he/she may require the citizen to correct the space development activity after deliberation of the Committee. <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 10775, Jun. 7, 2011]
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| Article 20 (Requests for Assistance or Cooperation in Space Development) |
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If the Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning deems it necessary for promoting space development, he/she may request the heads of relevant central administrative agencies or the heads of local governments to render assistance and cooperation for the following. In such cases, the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies or the heads of the local governments so requested shall comply therewith unless they have justifiable grounds to the contrary: <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
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Matters concerning the control of access to surrounding areas (including territorial waters and airspace) for the launch of space objects in Korea; |
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Matters concerning telecommunications, fire-fighting, emergency rescue and salvage, safety management, etc. |
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When the Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning makes a request for assistance or cooperation referred to in paragraph (1), he/she shall restrict the scope of the assistance or cooperation to the minimum extent necessary for space development. <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 10775, Jun. 7, 2011]
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| Article 20-2 (Compensation for Damages Caused by Launched Space Objects) |
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The State and local governments shall compensate persons who have sustained a loss caused by access control referred to in Article 20 (1) 1. |
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Matters necessary for criteria, procedure, methods of payment, etc. of compensation for a loss referred to in paragraph (1) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
[This Article Newly Inserted by Act No. 10775, Jun. 7, 2011]
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| Article 21 (Promotion of Space Development Projects Related to National Security) |
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When the Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning promotes a space development project related to national security, he/she shall consult, in advance, with the heads of relevant central administrative agencies. <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
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Matters necessary for the preparation and implementation of security measures for space development projects referred to in paragraph (1) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 10775, Jun. 7, 2011]
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| Article 22 (Rescue of Astronauts) |
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When an astronaut aboard a space object of a foreign country makes an emergency landing or is in distress or faces an accident in the territory of the Republic of Korea or nearby international seas, the Government shall render all possible assistance to such astronaut and return the astronaut to the launching State or the State of registry or to an international organization, whichever is responsible for the launch of the relevant space object.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 10775, Jun. 7, 2011]
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| Article 23 (Return of Space Objects) |
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If a space object of a foreign country falls or makes an emergency landing onto the territory of the Republic of Korea, the Government shall safely return the space object to the launching State or the State of registry or to an international organization, whichever is responsible for the launch of the relevant space object.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 10775, Jun. 7, 2011]
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| Article 24 (Collection of Data on Space Development, etc. and Surveys of Actual Conditions) |
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The Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning may collect data on space development and aerospace industries or survey the actual conditions thereof in order to promote space development systematically and efficiently. <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
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If the Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning deems it necessary for the survey on the actual conditions of Korea referred to in paragraph (1), he/she may request relevant administrative agencies, research institutes, educational institutions and enterprises to provide him/her with data or to make a statement of opinions. <Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
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Matters necessary for the details, timing, procedure, etc. of collection of data and surveys of actual conditions referred to in paragraph (1) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 10775, Jun. 7, 2011]
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| Article 25 (Duty of Confidentiality) |
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No person who is engaging or has engaged in duties prescribed in this Act shall divulge any confidential information he/she has learned in the course of performing his/her duties or use it for purposes, other than the purpose of this Act.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 10775, Jun. 7, 2011]
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| Article 26 (Entrustment of Authority) |
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Examination of safety related to permission or permission for modification referred to in the former and latter parts of Article 11 (1); |
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Matters concerning the collection of data on space development and aerospace industries and survey of the actual conditions thereof referred to in Article 24. |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 10775, Jun. 7, 2011]
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| Article 27 (Penal Provisions) |
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Any person who launches a space object without permission or permission for modification referred to in the former and latter parts of Article 11 (1) shall be punished by imprisonment with prison labor for not more than 5 years or by a fine not exceeding 50 million won. |
| (2) |
Any of the following persons shall be punished by imprisonment with prison labor for not more than three years or by a fine not exceeding 30 million won: |
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A person who fails to comply with an order for suspension or correction referred to in Article 19; |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 10775, Jun. 7, 2011]
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| Article 28 (Joint Penal Provisions) |
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When a representative of a corporation, or an agent, employee, or other servant of a corporation or individual commits an offence under Article 27 in connection with the business of the corporation or individual, not only shall such offender be punished, but also the corporation or individual shall be punished by a fine under the relevant provisions: Provided
, That the same shall not apply to cases where such corporation or individual has not been negligent in giving due attention and supervision concerning the relevant duties to prevent such offence.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 10775, Jun. 7, 2011]
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| Article 29 (Fines for Negligence) |
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Any of the following persons shall be punished by a fine for negligence not exceeding ten million won: |
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A person who fails to file preliminary registration of a space object, in violation of Article 8 (1) or (2); |
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A person who fails to file registration of a space object, in violation of Article 8 (5); |
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A person who fails to report modified matters, in violation of the proviso to Article 11 (1). |
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Any of the following persons shall be punished by a fine for negligence not exceeding five million won: |
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A person who fails to give notice of modification within 15 days or give such notice by falsehood, in violation of Article 8 (6); |
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A person who refuses, interferes with, or evades the investigation of an accident referred to in Article 16 (3). |
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The Minister of Science, ICT and Future Planning shall impose and collect fines for negligence referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2), as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended by Act No. 10447, Mar. 9, 2011; Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013> |
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Deleted. <by Act No. 10447, Mar. 9, 2011> |
| (5) |
Deleted. <by Act No. 10447, Mar. 9, 2011> |
| (6) |
Deleted. <by Act No. 10447, Mar. 9, 2011> |
[This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 10775, Jun. 7, 2011]
ADDENDA
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(Enforcement Date) This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation. |
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(Transitional Measures concerning Master Plans for Promotion of Space Development) The medium-and long-term master plans for space development already deliberated upon by the National Science and Technology Council prescribed in Article 9 of the Framework Act on Science and Technology is construed as a master plan for the promotion of space development until the master plan for the promotion of space development is established pursuant to Article 5. |
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(Transitional Measures concerning Registration of Space Objects) The space objects already registered by the Republic of Korea with the United Nations as at the time this Act enters into force shall be deemed registered pursuant to Article 8. |
ADDENDA <Act No. 8714, Dec. 21, 2007>
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(Enforcement Date) This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation. |
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. 9440, Feb. 6, 2009>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation.
Articles 2 through 4 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Act No. 10087, Mar. 17, 2010>
This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Act No. 10447, Mar. 9, 2011>
This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation: Provided
, That the amended provisions of Articles 6 (4), 6-2, 8 (3) and 16 shall enter into force three months after the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDA <Act No. 10775, Jun. 7, 2011>
| (1) |
(Enforcement Date) This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation. |
| (2) |
(Applicability to Persons Eligible for Compensation for Damages Caused by Launched Space Objects) The amended provisions of Article 20-2 shall also apply to those who have sustained a loss caused by access control for the launch of space objects during the period from August 1, 2009 to the date preceding the date on which this Act enters into force. |
ADDENDA <Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
| (1) |
This Act shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation. |
Articles 2 through 7 Omitted.
