CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1(Purpose) #
The purpose of this Act is to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of citizens and the development of the national economy by promoting sustainable utilization of biological research resources and building infrastructure for the development of biotechnology through the efficient acquisition and systematic management of biological research resources.
Article 2(Definitions) #
The terms used in this Act shall be defined as follows: <Amended on Mar. 9, 2011;Mar. 22, 2016; Dec. 24, 2018; Feb. 13, 2024; Jan. 31, 2025>
1. The term "biological research resources" means any of the following resources, which form the basis for biotechnology research, with practical or potential value for research or industrial uses:
(a) Raw materials consisting of different types of living organisms (including genetic resources), such as animals, plants, microorganisms and human-derived research materials;
(b) Information (including biological research data) such as facts identified using those under item (a);
2. The term "genetic resources" means plants, animals or microorganisms containing any genetic functional unit or other genetic materials that become genetic origins, which has practical or potential value;
2-2. The term "biological research data" means data or information that is the output of the biotechnology research process and can be processed optically or electronically;
3. The term "national research and development projects" means national research and development projects under subparagraph 1 of Article 2 11 of National Research and Development Innovation Act;
4. The term "research institutes" means the following research institutes:
(a) National and public research institutes;
(b) Research institutes governed by the Specific Research Institutes Support Act;
(c) Research institutes established under the Act on the Establishment, Operation and Fostering of Government-Funded Science and Technology Research Institutes;