BASIC RESEARCH PROMOTION AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT ACT

CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1(Purpose) #

The purpose of this Act is to contribute to the strengthening of national competitiveness in science and technology and the economic and social development by supporting and nurturing basic research, encouraging research and development of core technologies, facilitating the accumulation of capabilities for creative research, and training excellent human resources for science and technology.

Article 2(Definition) #

The term “basic research” in this Act means research activities for creating new theories, knowledge, etc. through basic science (referring to study that aims to explore natural phenomena and that relates to the basic principles and theories underlying engineering, medical science, agricultural science, etc.) or through the convergence between basic science and engineering, medical science, agricultural science, etc.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jun. 9, 2020]

Article 3(Relationship to Other Statutes) #

Except as otherwise provided in any other statute, the promotion of basic research and the support for the development of technologies shall be governed by this Act.

Article 4(Government’s Support) #

The Government shall continue to formulate policies, including fiscal and financial support necessary for promoting basic research and funding the development of technologies, to attain the purpose of this Act.

CHAPTER II PROMOTION OF BASIC RESEARCH

Article 5(Formulation and Implementation of Comprehensive Plans) #

(1) In order to efficiently attain the purpose of this Act, the Minister of Science and ICT shall determine goals and direction for medium- and long-term policies on the promotion of basic research, consult the heads of related central administrative agencies thereon, and formulate and implement a comprehensive plan for the promotion of basic research according to the goals and direction (hereinafter referred to as “comprehensive plan”). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

BASIC RESEARCH PROMOTION AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT ACT

Article 1(Purpose) #

Article 2(Definition) #

Article 3(Relationship to Other Statutes) #

Article 4(Government’s Support) #

Article 5(Formulation and Implementation of Comprehensive Plans) #

Article 6(Implementation of Basic Research Projects) #

Article 7(Policies on Promotion of Basic Research) #

Article 8(Creation of Environment Conducive to Basic Research at Universities) #

Article 9(Establishment of Korean Academy of Science and Technology) #

Article 10(Facilitation of Joint Use of Facilities and Equipment for Research) #

Article 11(Subsidization for Activities of Academic Organizations) #

Article 12(Support for International Joint Research) #

Article 13(Public Institutions’ Financial Support for Basic Research) #

Article 13-2(Conducting Pilot Projects) #

Article 14(Implementation of Specific Research and Development Projects) #

Article 14-2(Recognition of Business-Affiliated Research Institutes and Departments Solely Responsible for Research and Development) #

Article 14-3(Revocation of Recognition as Business-Affiliated Research Institutes) #

Article 14-4(Matters to Be Observed by Business-Affiliated Research Institutes) #

Article 14-5(Requests for Provision of Data) #

Article 14-6(Designation as Excellent Business-Affiliated Research Institutes) #

Article 15(Contributions to Institutes Performing Research Projects) #

Article 16(Support for Development of Technologies) #

Article 17(Collection and Use of Royalties) #

Article 18(Restrictions on Participation) #

Article 19(Follow-Up Management) #

Article 20(Entrustment of Authority) #

Article 20-2(Supervisory Orders) #

Article 20-3(Legal Fiction as Public Officials for Purposes of Applying Penalty Provisions) #

Article 21(Penalty Provisions) #

Article 22(Administrative Fines) #