Article 1(Purpose) #
The purpose of this Decree is to prescribe matters mandated by the Wildlife Protection and Management Act and matters necessary for enforcing said Act.
[This Article Wholly Amended on July 31, 2012]
Article 1-2(Standards for designation of endangered wildlife) #
(1) "Species ... which meet the standards prescribed by Presidential Decree" in subparagraph 2a of Article 2 of the Wildlife Protection and Management Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Act") means any of the following species: <Amended on Sep. 10, 2019>
1. Species threatened with extinction as the population or population level is low or significantly decreasing;
2. Species threatened with extinction as their distribution areas are very limited or their habitats or rearing areas are seriously damaged;
3. Species threatened with extinction due to natural or artificial threats, etc. that affect the continuous survival or reproduction of animals or plants.
(2) "Species ... which meet the standards prescribed by Presidential Decree" in subparagraph 2b of Article 2 of the Act means any of the following species:
1. Species threatened with imminent extinction as the population or population level is low or significantly decreasing;
2. Species threatened with imminent extinction as their distribution areas are very limited or their habitats or rearing areas are seriously damaged;
3. Species threatened with imminent extinction due to natural or artificial threats, etc. that affect continuous survival or reproduction of animals or plants.
[This Article Added on Mar. 24, 2015]
Article 2(Master plans for protection of wildlife) #
A master plan for the protection of wildlife under Article 5(1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "master plan") shall include the following: <Amended on Mar. 24, 2015; Sep. 10, 2019; Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Matters concerning the current status and prospects, investigation and research on wildlife;
2. Matters concerning the investigation into actual conditions of inhabitation of wildlife, etc. under Article 6 of the Act;
3. Matters concerning the research on diseases of wild animals and measures to control their diseases;
4. Matters concerning setting of the basic direction and objectives of protection of endangered wildlife, etc.;
5. Matters concerning the major tasks and policies to be promoted to protect endangered wildlife, etc.;
6. Matters concerning conservation, restoration and reproduction of endangered wildlife;
7. Matters concerning calculation of the expenses necessary for implementing projects to protect endangered wildlife, etc. and the financing plan;
8. Matters concerning international cooperation for protecting globally endangered species, migratory birds, etc.;
9. Matters concerning protection and management of wildlife, such as prevention of illegal capture of wild animals, rescue and medical treatment for them, and the designation and management of harmful wild animals;
10. Matters concerning the management of the species of wild life that disturb the ecosystem;
11. Matters concerning the designation and management of special protection districts for wildlife (hereinafter referred to as "special protection district") under Article 27 of the Act;
12. Matters concerning management of hunting;
13. Matters concerning major protection policies to be promoted by the Special Metropolitan City, a Metropolitan City, the Special Self-Governing City, a Do, and the Special Self-Governing Province (hereinafter referred to as "City/Do");
14. Other matters that the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment deems necessary to protect endangered wildlife, etc.
[This Article Wholly Amended on July 31, 2012]
Article 3(Detailed plans for protection of wildlife) #
(1) A detailed plan for the protection of wildlife under Article 5(4) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "detailed plan") shall be formulated within the scope of a master plan, including the following matters: <Amended on Mar. 24, 2015>
1. Matters concerning the current status and prospects of wildlife in jurisdiction;
2. Matters concerning the research of diseases of wild animals and the measures for disease control;
3. Matters concerning protection of endangered wildlife, etc. in jurisdiction;
4. Matters concerning calculation of the expenses necessary to implement projects for protecting endangered wildlife, etc. and financing plan;
5. Matters concerning protection and management of wild animals, such as prevention of illegal capture of wild animals, rescue and medical treatment of them;
6. Matters concerning the operation of a permission system for capturing of harmful wild animals;
7. Matters concerning the designation and protection of City/Do protected wildlife under Article 26 of the Act;
8. Matters concerning the designation and management of wildlife protection districts in jurisdiction under Article 33 of the Act;
9. Matters concerning the establishment and operation of hunting grounds under Article 42 of the Act;
10. Matters concerning education and publicity related to protection of wildlife for residents in jurisdiction;
11. Other matters that the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing Mayor, a Do Governor, or the Special Self-Governing Province Governor (hereinafter referred to as "mayor/do governor") deems necessary to protect endangered wildlife.
(2) Upon formulating a master plan or detailed plan, the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment or a Mayor/Do Governor shall publicly notify the main contents thereof. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
[This Article Wholly Amended on July 31, 2012]
Article 4(Modification of master plans and detailed plans) #
(1) Where deemed necessary to modify a master plan or detailed plan due to changes in natural or social conditions, etc., the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment or a Mayor/Do Governor may modify it. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(2) Where deemed necessary to protect endangered wildlife, etc., the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment may request a Mayor/Do Governor to modify a detailed plan. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
[This Article Wholly Amended on July 31, 2012]
Article 4-2(Request for provision of information) #
"Information prescribed by Presidential Decree, such as import records of wildlife" in the former part of Article 6-2 of the Act means the following information: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Information on permission for the capture, collection, etc. of wildlife under the proviso of Article 19(1) of the Act;
2. Information on the report on the results of the capture, collection, etc. of wildlife under Article 19(5) of the Act;
3. Information on permission to export, import, remove, or bring in wildlife under Article 21 of the Act;
4. Other information the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment deems necessary for the protection and management of wildlife.
[This Article Added on Dec. 12, 2023]
Article 5(Designation of ex-situ conservation institutions) #
(1) An ex-situ conservation institution under Article 7(1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "ex-situ conservation institution") shall be any of the following institutions, designated and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. A zoo, botanical garden, or aquarium;
2. A national or public research institute;
3. A business-affiliated research institute under the Basic Research Promotion and Technology Development Support Act;
4. A school under each subparagraph of Article 2 of the Higher Education Act and its affiliated institution;
5. Any other institution that the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment deems appropriate.
(2) A person who intends to be designated as an ex-situ conservation institution shall file an application with the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment as prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
[This Article Wholly Amended on July 31, 2012]
Article 6 #
Deleted. <Jul. 31, 2012>
Article 7(Standards, procedures for compensation for damage caused by wild animals) #
(1) Standards for supporting the installation costs of facilities required to prevent damages caused by wild animals and standards of compensation for damages caused by wild animals pursuant to Article 12 of the Act, shall be as follows: <Amended on Dec. 12, 2023; Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Standard for supporting installation costs of damage prevention facilities: An amount determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment out of the costs for installing or purchasing a fence, a hedge, a horn, etc. required to prevent damages caused by wild animals;
2. Standards for compensation for damages: An amount determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment out of the amount of damage to human life and the amount of damage to crops, forest products, marine products, etc. caused by wild animals.
(2) A person who intends to receive any support for expenses incurred in installing facilities to prevent damage or compensation for damage pursuant to Article 12(1) or (2) of the Act shall file an application with a Special Self-Governing City Mayor, a Special Self-Governing Province Governor, or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu (the head of a Gu refers to the head of an autonomous Gu; hereinafter referred to as the "head of a Si/Gun/Gu"), as prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Sep. 10, 2019; Oct. 1, 2025>
(3) Detailed matters concerning the standards, methods, etc. for providing support and providing compensation for damage under paragraph (1) shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment; provided, if necessary considering the circumstances of the relevant area, the standards for calculating expenses incurred in installing facilities to prevent damage, the amount of the expenses to be paid, the standards for calculating the amount of damage, the amount of compensation may be separately prescribed by ordinance of a Special Self-Governing City, a Special Self-Governing Province, or a Si/Gun/Gu (Gu refers to an autonomous Gu). <Amended on Sep. 10, 2019; Oct. 1, 2025>
[This Article Wholly Amended on July 31, 2012]
Article 8(Mid- and long-term measures for conservation of endangered wildlife) #
The mid- and long-term measures for the conservation of endangered wildlife under Article 13(1) of the Act shall include the following matters:
1. Current state of endangered wildlife;
2 The need for conservation of endangered wildlife, including their ecological characteristics and academic importance;
3. Main causes of extinction crisis and population decrease;
4. Preservation of habitats of endangered wildlife;
5. Plans for the conservation of endangered wildlife, including their reproduction and restoration;
6. Matters concerning international cooperation for the conservation of endangered wildlife;
7. Other matters necessary to conserve endangered wildlife.
[This Article Wholly Amended on July 31, 2012]
Article 9(Recommendation of methods for use of land) #
(1) Where the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment intends to recommend methods, etc. for use of land pursuant to Article 13(4) of the Act, he or she shall hear the opinions of the relevant Mayor/Do Governor in advance and determine the matters to be recommended, such as methods for using land in consideration of geographical characteristics and ecological types of the areas where endangered wildlife inhabits or comes (hereafter in this Article referred to as "recommendations"). <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(2) Where the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment recommends methods, etc. for use of land pursuant to paragraph (1), he or she shall notify the recommendations to the owner, occupant or manager of the land, and shall post the recommendations on bulletin boards of the Eup/Myeon/Dong office having jurisdiction over the relevant area. In such cases, the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment may request the head of the relevant local government to provide cooperation necessary for the notification, posting, publicity of the recommendations. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(3) The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment may provide necessary support to the owner, occupant or manager of land within budgetary limits for them to comply with the recommendations. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
[This Article Wholly Amended on July 31, 2012]
Article 10(Scope of scientific research) #
"Scientific research" in Articles 14(1)1 and 19(1)1 of the Act means the following: <Amended on May 26, 2020>
1. Research conducted by schools of various levels and research institutes;
2. Medically required research.
[This Article Wholly Amended on July 31, 2012]
Article 11(Scope of artificially reproduced endangered wildlife) #
(1) "Artificially reproduced endangered wildlife ... as prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 14(1)5 and (3)6 of the Act means any of the following: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Endangered wildlife reproduced for export, removal, distribution, or keeping, after obtaining permission for the capture, collection, etc. thereof pursuant to Article 14 (1)1 of the Act, for which a certificate of artificial reproduction is issued, as prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment;
2. Endangered wildlife reproduced in the country of origin from which it was imported or brought in, for which a document certifying that it has been reproduced artificially in its country of origin was issued.
(2) Species eligible for artificial reproduction under Articles 14(1)5 and (3)6 of the Act, the methods of artificial reproduction, and the matters necessary for the artificial reproduction, such as reproduction facilities, shall be determined by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
[This Article Wholly Amended on July 31, 2012]
Article 12(Permission for export, import, removal or bringing in of globally endangered species) #
(1) Detailed conditions for permission of each Annex to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (hereinafter referred to as the "Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species") under Article 16(1)3 of the Act shall be as specified in Appendix 1.
(2) Where a person who intends to export a plant designated and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment among artificially reproduced plants as plants specified in Annex II to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species has undergone quarantine for the relevant plant pursuant to Article 28 of the Plant Protection Act, he or she shall be deemed to have obtained permission under Article 16 (1) of the Act. In such cases, he or she shall indicate on the certificate of the relevant quarantine the fact that it is an artificially reproduced plant and have it verified by a public official in charge of plant quarantine. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(3) The Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs shall notify the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment of the results of verification of artificial reproduction conducted pursuant to the latter part of paragraph (2) by January 31 of each year. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Oct. 1, 2025>
(4) Where the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment intends to grant permission for the export, import, removal, or bringing in (hereinafter referred to as "export, import, etc.") of globally endangered species and products processed therefrom pursuant to the main clause, with the exception of the subparagraphs, of Article 16(1) of the Act, he or she shall examine the following matters: <Amended on Mar. 14, 2023; Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Matters regarding whether the export, import, etc. of globally endangered species and products processed therefrom threaten the survival of said species;
2. Matters regarding the identification of globally endangered species and products processed therefrom and protection facilities;
3. Other matters regarding whether the standards for permission for export, import, etc. of globally endangered species and products processed therefrom are complied with.
(5) Where the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment conducts an examination pursuant to paragraph (4), he or she may hear the opinions of the heads of the following institutions or request them to provide necessary support: <Added on Mar. 14, 2023; Oct. 1, 2025>
Article 13(Globally endangered species subject to exemption from permission) #
Globally endangered species and products processed therefrom subject to exemption from permission under the proviso, with the exception of the subparagraphs, of Article 16(1) of the Act, shall be as follows: <Amended on Jan. 9, 2018; Mar. 27, 2018; Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Animals and plants and products processed therefrom which pass through the territory or transshipped (referring to transshipment defined in subparagraph 14 of Article 2 of the customs act) in the territory, under the jurisdiction of a customs office in the course of conducting international trade;
2. Animals and plants and products processed therefrom for which the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment has issued certificates indicating that they were acquired before the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species entered into force, as prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment;
3. Animals and plants and products processed therefrom that can be proved to have been legally acquired as personal belongings or household goods; provided, the same shall not apply in any of the following cases:
a. Where an animal or plant included in Annex I to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species is acquired in a foreign country and imported or brought into Korea by its owner;
b. Where an animal or plant is included in Annex II to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species and meets the following requirements:
1) Where the owner has captured or collected the animal or plant in the wild state in a foreign country and imports or brings it into Korea;
2) Where prior permission for the export of the animal or plant is required by the country in which it was captured or collected in the wild state;
4. Plant specimens, preserved animal specimens, and living plants, which are lent, donated, or exchanged for non-commercial purposes among scientific institutions registered with the Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species;
5. Musical instruments (limited to musical instruments removed or brought in for non-commercial purposes) derived from globally endangered species, for which a certificate is issued by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment as prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment.
[This Article Wholly Amended on July 31, 2012]
Article 13-2(Globally endangered species subject to permission for artificial reproduction) #
"Globally endangered species prescribed by Presidential Decree" in the proviso of Article 16(7) of the Act means the species specified in Appendix 1-2, which are globally endangered species, the artificial reproduction of which needs to be restricted because of a risk of causing serious harm to human life, body or property due to the characteristics of such species.
[This Article Added on Jul. 16, 2014]
Article 13-3(Globally endangered species subject to registration of breeding facilities) #
"Globally endangered species prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 16-2(1) of the Act means the species specified in Appendix 1-3.
[This Article Added on Jul. 16, 2014]
Article 13-4(Management of breeding facilities for globally endangered species) #
"Breeding facility prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 16-4 (1) of the Act means any of the following facilities: <Amended on Mar. 27, 2018; Feb. 25, 2020; Oct. 1, 2025>
1. An ex-situ conservation institution;
2. A facility for conservation of biological resources under Article 35(1) of the Act;
3. A biological resource institute defined in subparagraph 2 of Article 2 of the Act on Establishment and Operation of Biological Resources Institute;
4. A botanical garden, zoo, or aquarium under subparagraph 4f of Article 2 of the Act on Urban Parks, Green Areas;
5. A botanical garden, zoo, or aquarium under subparagraph 4 of Article 2 of the Enforcement Decree of the Natural Parks Act;
6. A botanical garden, zoo, or aquarium recognized as a cultural facility under Article 2(1) of the Enforcement Decree of the Museum and Art Gallery Support Act;
7. A zoo defined in subparagraph 1 of Article 2 of the Act on the Management of Zoos and Aquariums and an aquarium defined in subparagraph 2 of the same Article;
8. Except as provided in subparagraphs 1 through 7, any facility publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment as deemed necessary to manage a breeding facility.
[This Article Added on Jul. 16, 2014]
Article 14(Protection facilities) #
"Protection facility or other appropriate facilities" in Article 17(3) of the Act means any of the following facilities: <Amended on Jul. 20, 2015; Feb. 25, 2020; Jun. 22, 2021; Mar. 14, 2023; Oct. 1, 2025>
1. A biological resources institute defined in subparagraph 2 of Article 2 of the Act on Establishment and Operation of Biological Resources Institute;
1-2. The National Institute of Ecology under the Act on the Establishment and Operation of the National Institute of Ecology;
2. An arboretum under Article 4(1) of the Act on the Creation and Furtherance of Arboretums and Gardens (limited to trees);
3. The National Institute of Agricultural Sciences of the Rural Development Administration (limited to insect species);
4. The National Institute of Fisheries Science (limited to marine organisms and marine creatures);
5. An ex-situ conservation institution;
6. A facility for conservation of biological resources under Article 35(1) of the Act;
7. Any other institution publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment as deemed adequate in consideration of the purpose, etc. of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species.
[This Article Wholly Amended on July 31, 2012]
Article 14-2(Standards for permission for import or bringing in of wildlife according to its use) #
"Detailed standards for permission for importation or bringing in by use prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 21(1)2d of the Act means the standards classified as follows: <Amended on Mar. 24, 2015; May 26, 2020; Dec. 12, 2023; May 14, 2024; Dec. 9, 2025>
1. In cases of importing or bringing in for scientific research under Article 10: A high school or higher institution in which a department related to wildlife is established or a wildlife research institute has finalized a scientific research plan and has secured budget and facilities, etc. required therefor;
2. In cases of importing or bringing in for viewing: It will be provided for viewing by the general public at facilities such as parks, tourist sites, zoos, and museums which are operated with the authorization, permission, approval, etc. in accordance with relevant statutes;
3. In cases of bringing in of any wild animal as a companion animal by a person entering Korea for a temporary stay to remove at the time of departure therefrom: It shall be evident that the person is entering Korea for the purpose of temporary stay and the number of the relevant wild animals brought in shall not exceed two per person;
4. In case of importing or bringing in from a foreign country any wildlife artificially bred or cultivated for sale, for the purpose of reproduction or sale: A certificate of artificial breeding or cultivation issued by a government agency, etc. of the exporting country shall be attached, and facilities for artificial breeding or cultivation of the relevant wildlife shall have been prepared;
5. In cases not falling under subparagraphs 1 through 4: Importing or bringing in of the wildlife shall not be likely to disturb the domestic ecosystem and shall not affect the survival of wildlife species.
[This Article Wholly Amended on July 31, 2012]
[Title Amended on Mar. 24, 2015]
Article 14-3(Cases where importation or bringing in of wild animals designated for management is permitted) #
"Cases prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 22-2(2)3 of the Act means any of the following:
1. Where the wild animal designated for management to be used falls under any of the following:
a. A wild animal for which permission has been granted by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs under Article 32(2)1 of the Act on the Prevention of Contagious Animal Diseases;
b. A wild animal possessing high-risk pathogens for which permission has been granted by the Commissioner of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency under Article 22(1) of the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act;
2. Where the following institutions or facilities intend to use the wild animal for educational purposes:
a. An ex-situ conservation institution;
b. A protection facility for abandoned or neglected wild animals under Article 8-4(1) of the Act;
c. A wild animal treatment institution under Article 34-4(2) of the Act;
d. A science museum defined in subparagraph 1 of Article 2 of the Act on Establishment, Operation and Promotion of Science Museums;
e. A zoo or aquarium defined in subparagraph 1 or 2 of Article 2 of the Act on the Management of Zoos and Aquariums;
f. A national arboretum or public arboretum under Article 4(1)1 or 2 of the Act on the Creation and Furtherance of Arboretums and Gardens.
[This Article Added on Dec. 9, 2025]
Article 14-4(Scale of handling wild animals subject to business permission) #
(1) "Handling wild animals on a scale equal to or greater than that prescribed by Presidential Decree" in the former part, with the exception of the subparagraphs, of Article 22-5(1) of the Act means the following cases:
1. Business of selling, importing, or breeding wild animals;
a. Where only reptiles or amphibians are intended to be handled (including cases where both reptiles and amphibians are intended to be handled together): Any of the following cases:
1) Where at least 50 individuals are possessed and at least 100 individuals are intended to be sold annually;
2) Where at least 20 individuals are intended to be sold on a monthly average;
b. Cases other than those specified in subparagraph (a): Any of the following cases:
1) Where at least 20 individuals are possessed and at least 30 individuals are intended to be sold annually;
2) Where at least 10 individuals are intended to be sold on a monthly average;
2. Entrusted business of managing wild animals:
a. Where only reptiles or amphibians are intended to be handled (including cases where both reptiles and amphibians are intended to be handled together): Where at least 20 individuals are intended to be entrusted for protection or breeding;
b. Cases other than those specified in subparagraph a: Where at least 10 individuals are intended to be entrusted for protection or breeding.
[This Article Added on Dec. 9, 2025]
Article 14-5(Standards for imposition of penalty surcharges) #
(1) The standards for the imposition of penalty surcharges under Article 22-10(1) of the Act shall be as specified in Appendix 1-4.
(2) Where the head of a Si/Gun/Gu intends to impose a penalty surcharge under Article 22-10(1) of the Act, such head shall provide a written notice of payment, specifying the type of violation and the amount of the penalty surcharge.
(3) Upon receipt of a notice under paragraph (2), a person shall pay the penalty surcharge to a receiving institution designated by the head of the relevant Si/Gun/Gu within 20 days from the date of receipt of the notice.
(4) Upon receipt of a penalty surcharge under paragraph (3), a receiving institution shall issue a receipt to the payer and notify the head of the relevant Si/Gun/Gu of the payment without delay.
(5) When the head of a Si/Gun/Gu extends the payment deadline or allows installment payments of a penalty surcharge under the proviso of Article 29 of the Framework Act on Administration, the extension of the payment deadline shall not exceed 1 year from the day the payment deadline and installment payments shall be limited to 3 times within a period of 12 months.
(6) A person for whom the imposition of a penalty surcharge shall be revoked and for whom the suspension of business operations shall be issued or the penalty surcharge shall be collected in accordance with the Act on the Collection of Local Administrative Penalty Charges, as prescribed in Article 22-10(3) of the Act, shall be a person who has failed to pay the penalty surcharge by the payment deadline and who, after having received a demand for payment once, fails to pay it within 15 days from the date of receipt of such demand.
[This Article Added on Dec. 9, 2025]
Article 14-6(Timing of inspections of business operations and submission of results) #
(1) The head of a Si/Gun/Gu shall conduct a regular inspection Article 22-11(1) of the Act at least once a year.
(2) The head of a Si/Gun/Gu who has conducted a regular inspection under paragraph (1) shall submit the results to the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment via the relevant Mayor/Do Governor under Article 22-11(1) of the Act, by January 31 of the year following the year in which the inspection was conducted.
[This Article Added on Dec. 9, 2025]
Article 15(Damaging activities prohibited in special protection districts) #
"Activities deemed harmful to wildlife, which are prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 28(1)4 of the Act means any of the following activities:
1. Reclamation of waters;
2. Setting fires.
[This Article Wholly Amended on July 31, 2012]
Article 16(Scope of disasters) #
"Disasters prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Articles 28(2)2 and 29(1)3 of the Act means any of the following:
1. Where loss of a human life or property due to the collapse, explosion, etc. of a building, structure occurs;
2. Where a fire breaks out;
3. Other cases where necessary to rescue a human life from any risk currently occurring.
[This Article Wholly Amended on July 31, 2012]
Article 17(Exceptions to restrictions on acts) #
"Activity prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Articles 28(2)3 and 29(1)4 of the Act means the activities conducted by a local resident in a special protection district or its vicinity or the owner, occupant or manager of the relevant land or waters for farming, fishery, collection of marine products, mushrooms, wild greens, etc., and other similar activities that are recognized as ecologically sustainable.
[This Article Wholly Amended on July 31, 2012]
Article 18(Prohibited activities) #
"Activities to be prohibited for the protection of wildlife, prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 28(3)4 of the Act means any of the following activities: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Chasing after wild animals by generating sound, light, smoke, malodor, etc.;
2. Damaging nests and habitats of wildlife;
3. Collecting and deforesting grass, trees and bamboos; provided, the same shall not apply where it is necessary to continue the farming activities performed in a special protection district prior to the designation of the special protection district, or where the head of the relevant administrative agency collects and deforests grass, trees and bamboos to protect, etc. wildlife after consulting with the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment;
4. Grazing livestock;
5. Capturing wild animals or collection of their eggs;
6. Pasturing animals: Provided, That the same shall not apply where any distressed animal is grazed in the same area after being rescued and medically treated, or where the head of the relevant administrative agency pastures any wild animal to restore it after consulting with the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment.
[This Article Wholly Amended on July 31, 2012]
Article 19(Compensation for loss caused by designation of special protected districts) #
(1) A person who intends to receive compensation for loss pursuant to Article 31(2) of the Act shall file an application for compensation for loss with the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment, as prescribed by the Decree of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(2) The amount of compensation for loss under paragraph (1) shall be determined by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment in consultation with the applicant. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
[This Article Wholly Amended on July 31, 2012]
Article 20(Conclusion of endangered species management contracts) #
(1) The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment, the head of the relevant central administrative agency, or the head of a local government (hereafter in this Article referred to as "head of the relevant government agency") who intends to conclude an endangered species management contract pursuant to Article 32(1) of the Act shall publish necessary matters including the major contents of the contract, subject area, period of contract, etc. in the official report of the local government having jurisdiction over the areas subject to the contract, and post such matters on the bulletins of the Eup/Myeon/Dong office having jurisdiction over the subject area for at least 15 days. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(2) The owner, occupant or manager of land or waters who intends to conclude an endangered species management contract pursuant to Article 32(1) of the Act (hereafter in this Article referred to as "applicant") shall submit the documents prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment relating to the application to the head of the relevant government agency. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(3) The head of the relevant government agency in receipt of documents related to application pursuant to paragraph (2) may adjust necessary matters such as the contents of the contract, method of calculating the amount of compensation, and timing for payment, in consultation with the applicant.
(4) Where the head of the relevant government agency who intends to terminate an endangered species management contract because it is impracticable to maintain it or because the contract becomes unnecessary, he or she shall have prior consultation with the counterparty to the contract.
(5) The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment may determine detailed matters concerning the reporting on the contents of a contract and other matters necessary for the operation of endangered species management contracts and notify them to the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies and the head of local governments. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
[This Article Wholly Amended on July 31, 2012]
Article 21(Standards for compensation for loss caused by endangered species management contracts) #
(1) The standards for compensation for loss under Article 32(2) of the Act shall be classified as follows:
1. Where it becomes impossible to harvest due to non-cultivation: The amount calculated by multiplying the unharvestable area by the amount of loss per unit area;
2. Where crop yield is decreased due to changes in cultivation method: An amount calculated by multiplying the area where the yield is decreased by the amount of loss per unit area;
3. Where crops are not harvested for feeding animals, etc.: An amount calculated by multiplying the area not harvested by the amount of loss per unit area;
4. Where land is lent to a state or local government: An amount equivalent to the rent of the neighboring land;
5. Where any shelter for wild animals such as wetlands is created: An amount necessary for the creation and management of wetlands, etc.;
6. Other cases where any loss occurs due to fulfillment of the contract: An amount equivalent to the amount of loss.
(2) The amount of loss per unit area under paragraph (1)1 through 3 shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of the Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
[This Article Wholly Amended on July 31, 2012]
Article 22(Support for residents of special protected districts) #
(1) Facilities eligible for the grant of a subsidy by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment pursuant to Article 32(3) of the Act shall be the waste water processing facilities or individual septic tanks to be installed when housing units (excluding apartment housing and tenement housing under Article 3(1) of the Enforcement Decree of the Housing Act) are newly constructed, renovated, or extended at an adjacent area. <Amended on Aug. 11, 2016; Oct. 1, 2025>
(2) The scope of an adjacent area under paragraph (1) shall be publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment by special protection district in consideration of the source and quantity of water pollutants, the self-purification capacity of the river, etc. <Amended on May 26, 2020; Oct. 1, 2025>
(3) The standards for calculation of the amount to be subsidized pursuant to Article 32(3) of the Act shall be publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment taking into consideration the types and sizes of the waste water processing facilities or the individual septic tanks, the location of the subject area, etc. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(4) A person who intends to receive support pursuant to Article 32(3) of the Act shall file an application for support with the competent Mayor/Do Governor, as prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(5) A Mayor/Do Governor shall formulate a plan for supporting residents including the following matters after compiling applications for support received pursuant to paragraph (4), and submit said plan to the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment by April 30 of each year: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Project overview;
2. Areas and number of households requiring support;
3. A plan for implementing support;
4. Total amount of support.
[This Article Wholly Amended on July 31, 2012]
Article 23(Designation of wildlife protection districts) #
(1) Where deemed necessary to hear opinions of residents pursuant to Article 33(2) of the Act, a Mayor/Do Governor or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu may hold a briefing session for residents.
(2) Where an area to be designated as a wildlife protection district pursuant to Article 33(1) of the Act extends over two or more local governments, the head of the local government whose area of the protection district to be designated under Article 33(2) of the Act is larger than the area extending over other local governments shall designate it in consultation with the heads of relevant local governments.
[This Article Wholly Amended on July 31, 2012]
Article 23-2(Formulation of master plans for control of wild animal diseases) #
(1) Other matters concerning the policies, etc. for prevention of wild animal diseases under Article 34-3(2)7 of the Act shall be as follows:
1. Matters concerning setting of the objectives and main direction of the control of wild animal diseases;
2. Matters concerning the development of technologies for prevention and diagnosis of wild animal diseases and preventive medicines;
3. Matters concerning the improvement of public sanitation related to wild animal diseases;
4. Matters concerning the support for and cooperation, etc. with domestic and overseas research institutes, research organizations related to wild animal diseases;
5. Matters concerning securing and managing financial resources required for the control of wild animal diseases;
6. Other matters necessary for formulating a master plan and detailed plans for the control of wild animal diseases.
(2) The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment may modify a master plan for the control of wild animal diseases pursuant to Article 34-3(1) of the Act in accordance with the changes in natural conditions, etc., and shall notify each Mayor/Do Governor thereof, if any modification is made. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(3) Upon formulating a detailed plan for the control of wild animal diseases pursuant to Article 34-3(4) of the Act, a Mayor/Do Governor shall notify the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment thereof. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(4) A Mayor/Do Governor may modify a detailed plan formulated under paragraph (3) in accordance with the changes in natural conditions, etc., and shall notify the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment thereof for any modification made. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(5) Where deemed necessary to control wild animal diseases, the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment may request a Mayor/Do Governor to modify a detailed plan formulated under paragraph (3). <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
[This Article Added on Mar. 24, 2015]
Article 23-3(Standards for establishment and operation of wild animal treatment institutions) #
A wild animal treatment institution established and operated by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment or a Mayor/Do Governor under Article 34-4(2) of the Act shall fulfill all of the following requirements: <Amended on May 26, 2020; Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Standards for human resources: It shall secure at least two persons who fall under any of the following items:
a. Veterinarians (including public veterinarians responsible for prevention of epidemics);
b. A person who majored in veterinary medicine, biology or any field related thereto at a junior college or a higher educational institution;
c. A person who has experience in the research of wild animal diseases and the rescue and medical treatment of them for at least one year;
d. A persons who has experience of working in the field of veterinary medicine, biology or any field related thereto at an institution, organization, college, university, etc. for at least one year;
2. Standards for facilities: The institution shall be equipped with facilities for diagnosing and treating diseases of wild animals, such as clinics, hospital rooms, and temporary shelters;
3. Standards for equipment: The institution shall be equipped with equipment for rescuing and treating, such as rescue vehicles, transportation equipment, and medical treatment equipment.
[This Article Added on Mar. 24, 2015]
Article 23-4(Administrative agency performing duties related to wild animal diseases) #
"Head of an administrative agency prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 34-6(1) of the Act means the President of the National Institute of Wildlife Disease Control and Prevention. <Amended on May 26, 2020; Sep. 29, 2020>
[This Article Added on Mar. 24, 2015]
Article 23-5(Wild animal quarantine agency) #
"State agency prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 34-13(1) of the Act means the National Institute of Wildlife Disease Control and Prevention.
[This Article Added on May 14, 2024]
Article 23-6(Duties of quarantine managers) #
The duties of quarantine managers under Article 34-21(3) of the Act shall be as follows:
1. Matters regarding the receipt, dispatch, transportation, and disinfection of designated objects subject to quarantine under the provisions, with the exception of the subparagraphs, of Article 34-14 of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "designated objects subject to quarantine");
2. Matters regarding the verification of designated objects subject to quarantine;
3. Matters regarding collection and sending of samples of designated objects subject to quarantine for examination;
4. Matters regarding the inspection and management of facilities and equipment of a designated place of quarantine under the provisions, with the exception of the subparagraphs, of Article 34-21(1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "designated place of quarantine");
5. Matters regarding the education for employees of a designated place of quarantine and interested persons as well as the control of visitors;
6. Other matters regarding the implementation, etc. of instructions given by a wild animal quarantine officer under Article 34-13(1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as wild animal quarantine officer).
[This Article Added on May 14, 2024]
Article 24(Establishment of information exchange system) #
In establishing an information exchange system under Article 38 of the Act, the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall take necessary measures to protect related information, such as preparation of security measures. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
[This Article Wholly Amended on July 31, 2012]
Article 24-2 #
Deleted. <Feb. 25, 2020>
Article 25 #
Deleted. <Feb. 25, 2020>
Article 26 #
Deleted. <Feb. 25, 2020>
Article 27 #
Deleted. <Feb. 25, 2020>
Article 28(Establishment of hunting grounds) #
Where a Mayor/Do Governor or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu intends to establish a hunting ground pursuant to Article 42 of the Act, he or she shall take into consideration the current state of wild animals in the planned area and the current state of damage, etc. caused by harmful wild animals.
[This Article Wholly Amended on July 31, 2012]
Article 29(Investigation of inhabitation density of wild animals) #
(1) The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall investigate the kinds of wild animals, the inhabitation density, etc. of wild animals pursuant to Article 43(3) of the Act at least biennially, and shall inform the result thereof to the relevant City/Do. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(2) Except as otherwise expressly provided for in paragraph (1), matters necessary to investigate the kinds of wild animals, the inhabitation density, etc. of wild animals shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
[This Article Wholly Amended on July 31, 2012]
Article 30(Application for hunting license) #
A person who intends to obtain a hunting license pursuant to Article 44(1) of the Act shall pass the hunting license examination referred to in Article 45 of the Act and complete a training course for hunting referred to in Article 47 of the Act, and thereafter shall apply for a hunting license to the head of the Si/Gun/Gu having jurisdiction over the place of his or her residence as prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
[This Article Wholly Amended on July 31, 2012]
Article 31(Method of administering hunting license examinations) #
(1) The method of a hunting license examination to be administered under Article 45 of the Act shall be a written examination in principle, but practical examination may be added, if a Mayor/Do Governor deems it necessary.
(2) The points required for passing a hunting license examination shall be at least 40 out of 100 per each subject and the average point of at least 60 in all subjects.
[This Article Wholly Amended on July 31, 2012]
Article 32(Application for hunting license examinations) #
(1) A person who intends to apply for a hunting license examination pursuant to Article 45(1) of the Act shall submit an application form prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment to a Mayor/Do Governor. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(2) Matters necessary for the public announcement of a hunting license examination and other matters for the administration of a hunting license examination shall be prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
[This Article Wholly Amended on July 31, 2012]
Article 33 #
Deleted. <Jul. 31, 2012>
Article 34(Projects related to protection of wild animals) #
"Project prescribed by Presidential Decree" in the main clause of Article 50(3) of the Act means each of the following projects:
1. Investigation on the current state of inhabitation of wild animals;
2. Investigation of moving routes of wild animals;
3. Creation of an inhabiting environment for wild animals, by such measures as planting of plants that wild animals feed on, or by protection of habitats;
4. Installation of moving passages for wild animals;
5. Installation of protection facilities, such as signs or birdhouses;
6. Artificial reproduction, pasturing or restoration of wild animals;
7. Operation of medical facilities for infected, distressed or injured wild animals;
8. Regulation of illegal capturing of wild animals;
9. Installation of wild animal observatory and watching grounds;
10. Compensation for damage caused by wild animals and support for the installation costs of damage prevention facilities;
11. Enlightenment activities concerning the protection of wild animals, such as production of promotional materials;
12. Support for wild animal protection activities performed by corporations related to protection of wild animals.
[This Article Wholly Amended on July 31, 2012]
Article 35(Purchase of insurance) #
The insurance that a person who intends to hunt wild animals in hunting grounds is obligated to purchase pursuant to Article 51 of the Act, shall be able to cover the amount classified as follows: <Amended on Dec. 12, 2023>
1. Where a person causes the death of another person while hunting: At least 150 million won;
2. Where a person injures another person or damages another person's property while hunting: At least 30 million won;
3.Where a person causes injury to another person while hunting; and after the injured person has completed treatment for the injury the effect of treatment is no longer expected, and the physical disability caused by the injury occurs while the symptoms remain fixed: At least 150 million won.
[This Article Wholly Amended on July 31, 2012]
Article 36(Requirements for entrusting management of hunting grounds) #
(1) "Requirements prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 53(1) of the Act means the following requirements:
1. The establisher of a hunting ground shall own at least 100 hectares of land or the source of right to use such land;
2. The establisher of a hunting ground shall install facilities necessary for the artificial breeding of wild animals that can be hunted in the hunting ground, and shall be able to provide artificially bred animals as hunting targets.
(2) If the establisher of a hunting ground entrusts the management and operation of the hunting ground pursuant to Article 42(1) of the Act, he or she shall file a report thereon with the Minister of the Environment together with documents specifying the following matters in accordance with Article 53(2) of the Act: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Necessity for entrusting management;
2. Location and zone of the hunting ground planned for entrustment of management, period of entrustment, and location of the management office to be operated by the entrusted person;
3. Method of entrusting management and fees for using the hunting ground;
4. Plan for artificial breeding of wild animals that can be hunted in the hunting ground and plan for the installation of facilities;
5. The catches allowed per person;
6. Hunting methods and hunting tools;
7. Business plan for the hunting ground planned for entrustment of management;
8. Budget statement on entrustment of management;
9. Drawings showing the area planned for entrustment of management.
[This Article Wholly Amended on July 31, 2012]
Article 37(Reporting) #
Pursuant to Article 56 (1) of the Act, the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment, a Mayor/Do Governor, and the President of the National Institute of Wildlife Disease Control and Prevention may require a periodic report on changes in the population of wildlife and protection facilities and other necessary matters in any of the following cases: <Amended on May 26, 2020; Sep. 29, 2020; Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Where there is a risk of harm to the survival or abuse of living endangered wildlife or globally endangered species;
2. Where there is a risk of disturbance of ecosystem, if the wildlife being kept is exposed to the ecosystem;
3. Other cases where the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment or a Mayor/Do Governor deems necessary to protect wildlife.
[This Article Wholly Amended on July 31, 2012]
[Title Amended on Sep. 29, 2020]
Article 38(Payment of rewards) #
(1) An environmental administrative office or investigation agency in receipt of a report or complaint against a person falling under any subparagraph of Article 57 of the Act shall notify the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment or the head of the competent local government of the outline of the case. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(2) The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment or the head of a local government in receipt of notification under paragraph (1) may inspect the decision of the court about the relevant case and pay the reward within budgetary limits within two months from the date of the final and conclusive decision; provided, if the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment deems it necessary, the reward may be paid before the final and conclusive decision is made. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(3) The reward under paragraph (2) shall be determined by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment in consideration of the value of the wildlife related to the relevant case converted into money. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(4) The Minister of the Environment or the head of a local government may pay a reward within budgetary limits to a person who has reported any wild animal (including any dead wild animal) confirmed as infected or likely to be infected by a disease pursuant to Article 34-6(1) of the Act within two months after the disease of the wild animal is confirmed. In such cases, necessary matters concerning the amount of the reward and payment procedures, etc. shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Added on Mar. 24, 2015; Oct. 1, 2025>
[This Article Wholly Amended on July 31, 2012]
Article 38-2(Compensation) #
(1) The standards for paying and reducing compensation under Article 57-2(1) and (2) shall be as specified in Appendix 1-5. <Amended on Dec. 9, 2025>
(2) Further details regarding standards, methods, etc. for calculating the assessed value of a wild animal in accordance with the standards prescribed in paragraph (1) shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
[This Article Added on May 26, 2020]
Article 39(Delegation of authority) #
(1) Pursuant to Article 66(1) of the Act, the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall delegate his or her authority under Article 3 of the Act over the purchase of land, etc. in special protection districts and compensation for loss to each Mayor/Do Governor. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
(2) Pursuant to Article 66(1) of the Act, the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall delegate his or her authority over the following matters to the head of each basin environmental management office or the head of each subregional environmental management office: <Amended on Jul. 16, 2014; May 26, 2020; Mar. 14, 2023; May 14, 2024; Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Necessary measures such as seizure of wild animals, etc. under Article 9(2) of the Act;
2. Permission to capture, collect, etc. endangered wildlife under the proviso of Article 14(1) of the Act;
3. Permission to use, etc. explosives under the proviso of Article 14(2) of the Act;
4. Receipt of reports on capture, collection, etc. under Article 14(4) of the Act;
5. Receipt of reports on keeping under Article 14(5) of the Act;
6. Revocation of permission and receipt of returned permits under Article 15 of the Act;
7. Permission to export, import, bring in, or remove globally endangered species and the products processed therefrom, under the main clause of Article 16(1) of the Act;
8. Approval for modification of use under the proviso of Article 16(3) of the Act;
9. Receipt of reports on transfer, acquisition, death, etc. under Article 16(6) of the Act;
9-2. Issuance of certificates for artificial reproduction of globally endangered species under the main clause of Article 16(7) of the Act;
9-3. Permission for artificial reproduction of globally endangered species under the proviso of Article 16(7) of the Act;
9-4. Receipt of registration of breeding facilities for globally endangered species under Article 16-2(1) of the Act;
9-5. Receipt of registration of or reports on modification under Article 16-2(2) of the Act;
9-6. Periodic or irregular inspection under Article 16-4(1) of the Act;
9-7. Improvement orders under Article 16-5 of the Act;
Article 39-2(Entrustment of duties) #
(1) The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall entrust the National Institute of Ecology established under the Act on the Establishment and Management of the National Institute of Ecology with the following affairs to pursuant to Article 66(3) of the Act: <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
1. A close investigation into the status of habitation under Article 6(1) of the Act;
2. Investigation of species to be observed under Article 6(2) of the Act;
3. A fact-finding survey on damage to wild animals, such as collision and crash caused by artificial structures, under Article 8-2(2) of the act and a request for cooperation, including submission of materials;
4. Installation and operation of protection facilities for abandoned or neglected wild animals under Article 8-4(1) of the Act.
(2) The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall entrust the Korea Environment Conservation Institute under Article 59 of the Framework Act on Environmental Policy with the duties regarding measures to prevent the spread of wild animal diseases under Article 34-12(1)2 of the Act (limited to duties regarding the operation and management of facilities installed to take measures to prevent the spread of such diseases) pursuant to Article 66(3) of the Act. <Amended on Oct. 1, 2025>
[This Article Added on Dec. 12, 2023]
[Previous Article 39-2 moved to Article 39-3 <Dec. 12, 2023>]
Article 39-3(Management of personally identifiable information) #
The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment (including persons to whom the authority of the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment is delegated or entrusted under Article 39) or the head of a local government (including persons to whom his or her authority is delegated or entrusted, in cases where such authority is delegated or entrusted) may manage the data which contain resident registration numbers, passport numbers, or alien registration numbers under subparagraph 1,2, or 4 of Article 19 of the Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act, if the management of such data is essential to perform the following affairs: <Amended on Mar. 24, 2015; Oct. 1, 2025; Dec. 9, 2025>
1. Affairs related to the designation of an ex-situ conservation institution under Article 7(1) of the Act;
2. Deleted; <Mar. 24, 2015>
3. Affairs related to the support for installing facilities to prevent damages caused by wild animals under Article 12(1) of the Act;
4. Affairs related to the compensation for damages caused by wild animals under Article 12(2) of the Act;
5. Affairs related to the capture, collection, etc. of endangered wildlife under Article 14(1) of the Act;
6. Affairs related to reporting on keeping of endangered wildlife, etc. under Article 14(5) of the Act;
7. Affairs related to the permission, etc. to export, import, and remove globally endangered species, under Article 16(1) of the Act;
8. Affairs related to the approval for the modification of the use of globally endangered species, etc. under the proviso of Article 16(3) of the Act;
9. Affairs related to the permission to capture, etc. wildlife under Article 19(1) of the Act;
9-2. Affairs related to the verification of grounds for disqualification from obtaining permission for wild animal business under Article 22-6 of the Act;
10. Affairs related to the permission to capture harmful wild animals under Article 23(1) of the Act;
11. Deleted; <May 26, 2020>
12. Affairs related to the compensation for loss under Article 31(2) of the Act;
13. Affairs related to the conclusion, etc. of endangered species management contracts under Article 32(1) of the Act;
Article 39-4(Re-examination of regulation) #
The Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment shall examine the appropriateness of the following matters every three years, counting from each base date specified in the following (referring to the period that ends on the day before the base date of every third year) and shall take measures, such as making improvements: <Amended on Mar. 8, 2022; Oct. 1, 2025; Dec. 9, 2025>
1. Deleted; <Feb. 27, 2024>
2. Globally endangered species subject to registration of breeding facilities under Article 13-3 and Appendix 1-3: July 17, 2014;
3. Breeding facilities subject to inspection by the Minister of Climate, Energy and Environment under Article 13-4: July 17, 2014;
4. Standards for permission for importing or brining in wildlife by use under Article 14-2: January 1, 2022.
5. Scale of handling wild animals subject to business permission under Article 14-4: January 1, 2026.
[This Article Added on Jul. 16, 2014]
[Moved from Article 39-3 <Dec. 12, 2023>]
Article 40(Criteria for imposition of administrative fines) #
The criteria for imposition of administrative fines under Article 73(1) through (3) of the Act shall be as specified in Appendix 2.
[This Article Wholly Amended on July 31, 2012]