Article 1(Purpose) #
The purpose of this Decree is to prescribe matters mandated by the Special Act on the Assistance to the Development of Abandoned Mine Areas and matters necessary for the enforcement thereof.
[This Article Wholly Amended on May 4, 2010]
Article 2(Application for designation of abandoned mine area promotion district) #
When a Do Governor intends to apply for the designation of an abandoned mine area promotion district (hereinafter referred to as "promotion district") under Article 3 (1) of the Special Act on the Assistance to the Development of Abandoned Mine Areas (hereinafter referred to as the "Act"), he or she shall submit an application for the designation of a promotion district stating the following matters to the Minister of Trade, Industry and Resources, along with a location map and documents evidencing that the requirements under Article 3 are met: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Location and area of the target area;
2. Basic development direction and outline of development projects;
3. Current status of population, industry, employment structure and land use in the target area;
4. Designation period;
5. Other matters determined by the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy regarding the designation of a promotion district.
[This Article Wholly Amended on May 4, 2010]
Article 3(Requirements for designation of promotion districts) #
"Area meeting the requirements prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 3(2) of the Act means an area that meets all of the following requirements:
1. An area within a Si/Gun where the share of the mining industry in per capita industrial production in 1988 is at least 50/100;
2. An area within a Si/Gun whose coal production in 1988 is not less than 3/100 of the total national coal production;
3. An area within a Si/Gun where coal production in 1995 decreased by at least 40/100 from that in 1988.
[This Article Wholly Amended on May 4, 2010]
Article 4(Modification of promotion district) #
(1) "Size prescribed by Presidential Decree" in the latter part of Article 3(3) of the Act means 1/10.
(2) A Do Governor who intends to modify a promotion district pursuant to the latter part of Article 3(3) of the Act shall submit to the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy an application for the modification of a promotion district, which states the details of and grounds for the modification, along with a location map. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Oct. 1, 2025>
[This Article Wholly Amended on May 4, 2010]
Article 5(Public notice of designation of promotion districts) #
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy who has designated a promotion district under Article 3 of the Act shall publicly notify the following: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Scope and name of the promotion district;
2. Designation period;
3. Basic development direction and outline of development projects;
4. Details of and grounds for the modification of the promotion district (limited to where the promotion district is modified).
[This Article Wholly Amended on May 4, 2010]
Article 6(Balanced development of abandonedmine area) #
A Do Governor who has formulated a development plan under Article 4(1) of the Act or a mid- to long-term comprehensive development plan for each abandoned mine area under Article 4(2) of the Act shall ensure that the entire abandoned mine area is developed in a balanced manner. <Amended on Jun. 13, 2017>
[This Article Wholly Amended on May 4, 2010]
Article 7(Details of environmental conservation plan for abandoned mine area) #
(1) An environmental conservation plan for an abandoned mine area under Article 5(1) shall include the following:
1. Basic direction for environmental conservation;
2. Regional master plan for the environmental conservation of abandoned mine areas;
3. Plan for the establishment, maintenance, and achievement of regional environmental standards;
4. Measures for the conservation and restoration of natural ecosystems;
5. Raising of funds necessary for environmental conservation and annual investment plans;
6. Other matters necessary for environmental conservation.
(2) "Important matters prescribed by Presidential Decree" in the latter part of Article 5(2) of the Act means the following: <Amended on Jun. 13, 2017>
1. Matters referred to in paragraph (1)1, 2, and 5;
2. Other matters deemed necessary by a Do Governor for public interest.
(3) A Do Governor who has formulated or modified an environmental conservation plan for an abandoned mine area shall notify the head of the Si/Gun having jurisdiction over the relevant area of such fact pursuant to Article 5(3) of the Act and publicly announce it in the Official Gazette. <Amended on Jun. 13, 2017>
(4) The head of a Si/Gun who has been notified of an environmental conservation plan for abandoned mine areas pursuant to paragraph (3) shall, without delay, make the plan available to residents in the relevant area for inspection. <Amended on Jun. 13, 2017>
[This Article Wholly Amended on May 4, 2010]
Article 8(Matters regarding environmental investigation on abandoned mine area) #
"Matters prescribed by Presidential Decree" in subparagraph 4 of Article 6 of the Act means the following:
1. Current status of mine and forest damage;
2. Current status of abandoned houses, empty houses, and other abandoned facilities;
3. Actual conditions of air pollution around coal depots;
4. Current habitation of wild animals and plants in need of conservation and protection;
5. Matters regarding topography, ecological and natural maps;
6. Current status of water pollution by water pollution source and main point;
7. Other matters requiring environmental investigations for the conservation of the natural environment.
[This Article Wholly Amended on May 4, 2010]
Article 9 #
Deleted. <Feb. 19, 1998>
Article 10(Composition of Environmental Impact Assessment Committee for abandoned mine area) #
(1) The Environmental Impact Assessment Committee for Abandoned Mine Area under Article 9(3) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee") shall be comprised of not more than 15 members, including 1 chairperson.
(2) The chairperson of the Committee shall be the director-general of a Do, who is in charge of the related affairs. <Amended on Jun. 13, 2017>
(3) Members of the Committee shall be commissioned or appointed by a Do Governor from among the following persons. In such cases, 1 public official falling under subparagraph 3 shall be included therein: <Amended on Jun. 13, 2017>
1. Experts with extensive knowledge of and experience in the field of the environment;
2. Public officials of a Do in charge of environmental affairs;
3. Public officials of a regional environmental office recommended by the head of the regional environmental office.
(4) The term of office of members commissioned from among persons falling under paragraph (3)1 shall be 2 years.
[This Article Wholly Amended on May 4, 2010]
Article 10-2(Meetings of Committee) #
(1) Meetings of the Committee shall be convened by the chairperson.
(2) A majority of the members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum, and any resolution thereof shall require the concurring vote of a majority of those present.
(3) Allowances and travel expenses may be paid to members who attend a meeting of the Committee within the budget; provided, where a member who is a public official attends a meeting in direct connection with his or her duties, no payment shall be made.
(4) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (3), matters necessary for the operation, etc. of the Committee shall be prescribed by rules of the relevant Do. <Amended on Jun. 13, 2017>
[This Article Wholly Amended on May 4, 2010]
Article 11(Special cases concerning application of Mountainous Districts Management Act) #
(1) "Development projects prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 10(1) of the Act and "development projects in promotion districts prescribed by Presidential Decree" in paragraph (3) of that Article means any of the following projects, designated by the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Tourism and leisure projects promoted to revitalize the economy of abandoned mine areas;
2. Regional specialized projects, such as manufacturing business, which are promoted to increase the employment and income of local residents;
3. Environmental improvement and infrastructure projects, promoted to enhance the environment of abandoned mine areas and achieve their urban development.
(2) Notwithstanding Articles 12, 13, 18-2, 20(4), and Appendices 3-2 and 4 of the Enforcement Decree of the Mountainous Districts Management Act, permission for conversion or temporary use of mountainous districts under Articles 14 and 15-2 of the Mountainous Districts Management Act may be granted to conserved mountainous districts to be used for development projects under Article 10(1) of the Act; provided, this shall not apply to protected districts under the Cultural Heritage Conservation and Utilization Act and protected districts under the Act on the Conservation and Utilization of Natural Heritage. <Amended on Dec. 7, 2010; May 7, 2024>
(3) Where it is unavoidable to include a forest conservation zone under the Forest Protection Act into a development project site and all of the following apply, the designation of the forest conservation zone may be revoked pursuant to Article 10(3) of the Act:
1. The area of a forest conservation zone to be included in the relevant development project shall be less than 20,000 square meters;
2. The ratio of a forest conservation zone to the relevant development project site shall be less than 30 percent.
[This Article Wholly Amended on May 4, 2010]
Article 12(Area subject to permission for casino business) #
(1) "Location prescribed by Presidential Decree among abandoned mine areas, the economy of which is severely depressed" in the former part of Article 11(1) of the Act means an area designated by a Do Governor, which meets all of the following requirements:
1. Highland areas isolated from residential areas;
2. Areas where maintaining public security is easy;
3. Areas equipped with highly accessible traffic networks and where large-scale facilities can be installed.
(2) A Do Governor who intends to designate an area under paragraph (1) shall consider the following:
1. The proportion of the relevant area in the total national coal production of 1988;
2. The rate of population decline in the relevant area since 1988;
3. The economic, social, and cultural degradation of the relevant area;
4. Economic effects to be reaped from the operation of casino business into neighboring coal mine areas.
(3) A Do Governor who intends to designate an area pursuant to paragraph (1) shall consult with the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy in advance. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Oct. 1, 2025>
[This Article Wholly Amended on May 4, 2010]
Article 13(Permission for casino business) #
(1) "Person who meets the requirements prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 11(2) of the Act means a corporation which is established by joint investment of all or some of the following persons, and established by investment of a person falling under subparagraph 1 for at least 51 percent of the total equity investment: <Amended on Dec. 30, 2014; Jun. 13, 2017>
1. A local government, a local government-invested public corporation under the Local Public Enterprises Act, a public institution under the Act on the Management of Public Institutions, an institution contributed by the Government, and a non-profit corporation for the public interest;
2. A person recommended by a Do Governor as a private investor under the Regional Development Assistance Act;
3. A corporation comprised of residents of the relevant promotion district;
4. A person other than those referred to in subparagraphs 1 through 3, who has obtained the consent of the general meeting of shareholders.
(2) A Do Governor who recommends private investors pursuant to paragraph (1)2 shall take into account an investment plan, etc. for the development of a promotion district. <Amended on Jun. 13, 2017>
(3) The standards, etc. for the participation of residents in corporations under paragraph (1)3 shall be prescribed by ordinance of the relevant Do.
(4) The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism shall take into consideration the following requirements when granting permission for casino business pursuant to Article 11 of the Act, and casino establishments shall be conveniently located, allowing tourists easy access to lodging and staying:
1. Plans to invest in lodging facilities, sports facilities, entertainment facilities, recreation facilities, etc. for tourists and financial capabilities necessary for the execution of such plans;
2. Measures for internal control over business transactions, such as the flow of cash and chips;
3. Other standards determined by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism for the sound development of casino business.
[This Article Wholly Amended on May 4, 2010]
Article 14(Restrictions on casino business) #
(1) The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism may impose the following restrictions on casino business pursuant to the proviso of Article 11(3) of the Act:
1. Restrictions on the access of minors to casino establishments;
2. Restrictions on the access of persons who have formed an organization or group under Article 4 of the Punishment of Violences Act or provided funds to such organization or group;
3. Restrictions on business hours of casino establishments;
4. The following restrictions to prevent excessive speculation:
a. Restrictions on the amount of money lent to casino users;
b. Restrictions on the amount to bet at a casino;
c. Separate operation of casino establishments for each limit of the amount to bet at a casino;
5. Other matters determined by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, which are deemed necessary to prevent social controversy caused by the use of casino establishments or to maintain order therein.
(2) A casino business operator shall install and operate closed-circuit televisions at major points inside and outside a hotel.
(3) A person who uses casino establishments, in receipt of the following requests, shall comply therewith:
1. When a casino business operator requests the presentation of documents necessary for identification in order to confirm whether he or she falls under paragraph (1)1 or 2;
2. When a casino business operator requests the person to leave the facility because he or she falls under paragraph (1)1 or 2 or fails to comply with the requests under subparagraph 1 of this paragraph.
[This Article Wholly Amended on May 4, 2010]
Article 15(Permission period of casino business) #
The permission period of casino business under Article 11(4) of the Act shall be 3 years.
[This Article Wholly Amended on May 4, 2010]
Article 16(Management of gross sales of casino business) #
(1) The gross sales under Article 11(5) of the Act shall be the amount obtained by deducting the total amount paid to customers from the total annual amount received from customers in connection with casino business. <Amended on Aug. 31, 2021>
(2) A casino business operator shall pay 13/100 of the gross sales under paragraph (1) to the Fund for the Development of Abandoned Mine Areas (hereinafter referred to as the "Fund") established in accordance with ordinance of the Do in which casino establishments are located (hereinafter referred to as "Do home to a casino"). <Amended on Nov. 27, 2012; Aug. 31, 2021>
(3) The Fund shall be used for the following projects related to the development of a promotion district:
1. Support projects for developing substitute industries;
2. Infrastructure projects, such as roads;
3. Education, culture and art promotion projects;
4. Projects for environmental improvement, health and sanitation, and welfare;
5. Tourism promotion projects;
6. Other projects related to promotion districts.
(4) A Governor of a Do home to a casino shall annually formulate Fund use plans in consultation with the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Oct. 1, 2025>
(5) Matters necessary for the methods and procedures for collecting the amount to be deposited into the Fund pursuant to paragraph (2), the operation, management, etc. of the Fund shall be prescribed by ordinance of the relevant Do home to a casino; provided, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism shall require an institution designated in consultation with the Governor of the Do home to a casino to operate and manage the amount used for tourism promotion projects under paragraph (3)5. <Amended on Aug. 31, 2021>
(6) A casino business operator shall submit the financial statements of the previous year, accompanied by an audit report of a certified public accountant, to the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Governor of the Do home to a casino by the end of March each year. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Oct. 1, 2025>
(7) The Governor of a Do home to the casino shall distribute the Fund to the Do where a promotion district is located in consultation with the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy; provided, part of the Fund may be used for expenses incurred in the operation, management, etc. of the Fund. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Oct. 1, 2025>
Article 16-2(Special cases concerning fees for use of state or public property) #
(1) A person who intends to be granted a reduction of or exemption from usage fees for State or public property pursuant to Article 11-2(3) of the Act shall file an application for a reduction of or exemption from usage fees for the relevant State or public property with the head of the relevant central administrative agency or the head of the relevant local government (hereafter referred to as "management authority" in this Article).
(2) Upon receipt of an application under paragraph (1), a managing authority may determine a usage fee within the minimum limit of 10/1,000 per annum of the value of State or public property as the minimum limit; provided, where a manufacturer uses the relevant State or public property for factory purposes, the usage fee may be exempted for up to 10 years.
(3) Article 14 of the Enforcement Decree of the Railroad Business Act shall apply mutatis mutandis to the calculation of occupancy fees reduced or exempted pursuant to Article 11-2(4) of the Act. In such cases, the occupancy fee calculated on the basis of the value of the railroad facilities shall be at least 10/1000 of the value of the relevant railroad facility (where the basis for calculating the occupancy fee determined by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport for the relevant railroad facility site is less than 10/1000, referring to the standards for such calculation). <Added on Aug. 5, 2020>
[This Article Wholly Amended on May 4, 2010]
[Title Amended on Aug. 5, 2020]
Article 16-3(Preferential supply of rental housing) #
(1) "Bereaved family members prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 11-4 of the Act means bereaved family members of coal mine workers who receive bereaved family benefits under Article 62 of the Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance Act.
(2) The number of households of construction rental housing to be preferentially supplied under Article 11-4 of the Act shall be determined by the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy in consultation with the project entity constructing such housing. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Oct. 1, 2025>
(3) Points to each of the following evaluation factors shall be given and occupants of construction rental housing supplied under paragraph (2) shall be selected in order of score, starting with the highest score, and if the scores are the same, the evaluation factors referred to in subparagraph 1 shall be used as the priority criteria for selection:
1. Period of non-homeownership;
2. Period of working at a coal mine;
3. Period of residence in an abandoned mine area;
4. Number of dependents;
5. Whether a family member with disabilities or a lineal ascendant who is 65 years of age or older (including a lineal ascendant of his or her spouse) is supported.
(4) The evaluation factors referred to in the subparagraphs of paragraph (3) shall be evaluated, the total score of which is out of 100.
(5) Details regarding the selection of occupants, such as the allocation of points to evaluation factors under paragraphs (3) and (4), shall be determined by the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Oct. 1, 2025>
[This Article Added on May 4, 2010]
Article 16-4(Organization and operation of council for legal fiction of authorization and permission) #
(1) A council for legal fiction of authorization, permission, etc. under Article 12(4) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Council") shall be comprised of persons recommended by persons with authority to approve implementation plans and the heads of the relevant administrative agencies in charge of matters referred to in the subparagraphs of Article 12(1) of the Act (limited to the relevant administrative agencies; hereafter the same shall apply in this Article) from among public officials under their jurisdiction.
(2) In order to address the matters referred to in the subparagraphs of Article 12(1) of the Act, the Council shall hold consultations on differences of opinions between the persons authorized to approve implementation plans and the relevant administrative agencies.
(3) Persons authorized to approve implementation plans shall convene and preside over meetings of the Council.
(4) Persons authorized to approve implementation plans shall notify the relevant administrative agencies of the meeting schedule, agenda items, etc. not later than 7 days before the meeting; provided, where it is necessary to hold a meeting for urgent reasons, he or she may notify them not later than the day before the meeting.
(5) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (4), matters necessary for the composition, operation, etc. of the Council shall be determined by persons authorized to approve implementation plans after a resolution by the Council.
[This Article Added on Apr. 20, 2012]
Article 17(Support for employment of local residents) #
(1) A development project implementer or an occupant enterprise that intends to employ persons in order to start the relevant project shall prepare an employment plan for each field and an employment plan for special technicians and persons who have acquired technical qualifications in advance pursuant to Article 13 of the Act and submit it to the head of the competent Si/Gun having jurisdiction over the location of the relevant place of business.
(2) Upon receipt of an employment plan under paragraph (1), the head of a Si/Gun shall take necessary measures so that migrants, local residents, or coal mine workers may be preferentially employed.
[This Article Wholly Amended on May 4, 2010]
Article 18(Scope of minority shareholders) #
A minority shareholder under Article 14(3) of the Act shall be a shareholder who owns less than 1/100 of all the shares.
[This Article Wholly Amended on May 4, 2010]
Article 19(Financial support) #
(1) Deleted. <Jun. 13, 2017>
(2) Projects for which the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy may fully or partially subsidize funds pursuant to Article 15 (3) of the Act shall be as follows: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Projects for improving and expanding infrastructure including roads;
2. Projects to create an industrial complex to attract substitute industries to abandoned mine areas;
3. Projects to increase the income of residents of abandoned mine areas and projects for their welfare;
4. Projects to create tourist resorts.
[This Article Wholly Amended on May 4, 2010]
Article 20(Designation of agro-industrial complex subject to support) #
(1) The Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy, upon receipt of an application from a Do Governor, may designate an agro-industrial complex subject to support under Article 16 (1) of the Act. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Oct. 1, 2025>
(2) A Do Governor who applies for the designation of an agro-industrial complex subject to support under paragraph (1) shall submit to the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy an application for the designation of an agro-industrial complex subject to support, stating the following: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Name of the agro-industrial complex;
2. Location of the agro-industrial complex;
3. Size of the agro-industrial complex and current status of occupant enterprises;
4. Matters regarding support for the agro-industrial complex;
5. Other matters determined by the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy.
(3) The Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy who has designated an agro-industrial complex subject to support under Article 16 of the Act shall publicly notify the following: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Name of the agro-industrial complex subject to support;
2. Location of the agro-industrial complex subject to support.
[This Article Wholly Amended on May 4, 2010]
Article 21(Formulation of plan on development of substitute industries) #
(1) A plan to support the development of substitute industries and support agro-industrial complexes subject to support under Article 17(1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "plan on the development of substitute industries") shall include the following: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Enterprises subject to support and order of priority;
2. Plans for granting subsidies and loans;
3. Conditions for granting funds;
4. Agencies for the execution or management of funds;
5. Other matters determined by the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy.
(2) The Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy who has formulated a plan on the development of substitute industries shall publicly notify the details. The same shall also apply where the Minister modifies the formulated plan. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Oct. 1, 2025>
[This Article Wholly Amended on May 4, 2010]
Article 22(Recommendation of enterprises subject to substitute industry support) #
(1) To support projects executed in accordance with the promotion district development plan or support occupant enterprises in agro-industrial complexes subject to support, a Do Governor may determine and recommend the order of priority. <Amended on Jun. 13, 2017>
(2) Upon receipt of a recommendation under paragraph (1), the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy may preferentially provide support to those enterprises. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Oct. 1, 2025>
[This Article Wholly Amended on May 4, 2010]
Article 23(Preferential support for occupant enterprises) #
Pursuant to Article 17(2) of the Act, the State or a local government may grant subsidies or loans to enterprises at least 50/100 of the capital of which has been invested by local residents or to enterprises employing at least 50/100 of local residents or workers leaving coal mines, in preference to other occupant enterprises, or may provide different subsidies or loans.
[This Article Wholly Amended on May 4, 2010]
Article 23-2(Support for relocating enterprises) #
(1) The details of support for the relocation of facilities under Article 17(3) of the Act shall be as follows:
1. Part of expenses incurred in constructing the head office and factories, and expenses incurred in investing in facilities;
2. Part of expenses incurred in employment, education, training, etc. of local residents;
3. Other matters deemed particularly necessary by a Do Governor or the head of a Si/Gun in relation to the relocation of facilities.
(2) Matters regarding the eligibility, requirements, standards, and procedures for support for the relocation of facilities under paragraph (1) shall be prescribed by ordinance of the relevant local government.
[This Article Wholly Amended on May 4, 2010]
Article 24(Increased subsidies from national treasury) #
(1) Projects that may be subsidized with the increased subsidization rate under Article 19 of the Act shall be projects eligible for subsidies under Article 9(1) of the Subsidy Management Act. <Amended on Apr. 28, 2016>
(2) The subsidization rate for projects eligible for subsidies under paragraph (1) (hereafter referred to as "subsidization rate" in this paragraph) shall be the rate calculated by adding 20/100 to the standard subsidization rate under Article 9(1) of the Subsidy Management Act, but where the rate calculated by adding 20/100 to the standard subsidization rate exceeds 80/100, 80/100 may be the subsidization rate; provided, where the standard subsidization rate under Article 9(1) of the Subsidy Management Act is at least 80/100, the standard subsidization rate may be the subsidization rate. <Amended on Apr. 28, 2016>
[This Article Wholly Amended on May 4, 2010]
Article 25(Issuance of local development bonds) #
(1) Articles 7 through 25 of the Enforcement Decree of the Local Finance Act shall apply mutatis mutandis to matters regarding the types of local development bonds under Article 20(2) of the Act, methods of and procedures for issuing such bonds, and other business affairs.
(2) The redemption and interest rate of local development bonds and other necessary matters shall be prescribed by ordinance of a Do.
[This Article Wholly Amended on May 4, 2010]
Article 26 #
Deleted. <Oct. 20, 2008>
Article 27 #
Deleted. <Oct. 20, 2008>
Article 28(Request for data) #
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy or a Do Governor may request the head of a relevant administrative agency to submit necessary data, if necessary for the designation of a promotion district, the formulation of a development plan, etc. In such cases, the head of the relevant administrative agency in receipt of such request shall submit such data, unless there is a compelling reason not to do so. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Oct. 1, 2025>
[This Article Wholly Amended on May 4, 2010]
Article 29(Management of personally identifiable information) #
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy may manage data containing resident registration numbers under subparagraph 1 of Article 19 of the Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act, if unavoidable for performing the following business affairs: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Business affairs regarding preferential supply of rental housing under Article 11-4 of the Act;
2. Business affairs regarding financial support for developing a substitute industry under Article 17(1) of the Act.
[This Article Added on Aug. 6, 2014]