SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION LOGISTICS DEVELOPMENT ACT

Article 1(Purpose) #

The purpose of this Act is to contribute to the development of the national economy and the promotion of the welfare of the people by prescribing the basic direction of sustainable transportation and logistics policies, and matters regarding their formulation and implementation, in order to lay a foundation for sustainable development of transportation and logistics for the present and future generations, in response to changes in transport logistics conditions, such as climate change, energy crises, and demands for environmental protection.

Article 2(Definitions) #

The terms used in this Act are defined as follows: <Amended on Mar. 29, 2016; Dec. 26, 2017; Dec. 7, 2021>

1. The term "means of transport" means a means of transport defined in subparagraph 3 of Article 2 of the National Transport System Efficiency Act;

2. The term "transport logistics facility" means the transport facility defined in subparagraph 4 of Article 2 of the National Transport System Efficiency Act and logistics facility defined in Article 2 (1) 4 of the Framework Act on Logistics Policies;

3. The term "transport logistics system" means the operation of means of transport, transport logistics facilities, and transport logistics which are organically connected to one another to effectively conduct activities related to transport and logistics, and other industries and systems related thereto;

4. The term "transport logistics operator" means a person who operates a means of transport or manages and controls transport logistics facilities, falling under any of the following subparagraphs:

a. A person who has obtained a license, permit, authorization, entrustment, etc. or has filed a registration, report, etc. concerning business relating to means of transport or transport logistics facilities under the Passenger Transport Service Act, the Trucking Transport Business Act, the Aviation Business Act, the Marine Transportation Act, the Railroad Service Act, the Urban Railroad Act, and other statutes;

b. A corporation established for the operation of means of transport or management and control of transport logistics facilities under relevant statutes;

c. A person who installs, manages, or operates transport logistics facilities;

5. The term “sustainability” means achieving harmony and balance between the present and future generations by meeting the needs of the present generation without squandering resources, such as economic, social, environmental, and transport resources to be used by future generations, or deteriorating the conditions thereof;

6. The term "sustainable transport logistics system" means a transport logistics system contributing to the sustainable development of transport logistics, such as improving mobility and accessibility of people, freight, etc.;

7. The term "public transport" means the public transport defined in subparagraph 1 of Article 2 of the Act on the Support and Promotion of Use of Public Transportation;

8. The term "motor vehicle" means any of the following vehicles which are prescribed by Presidential Decree:

a. A motor vehicle defined in subparagraph 1 of Article 2 of the Motor Vehicle Management Act;

b. Construction machinery defined in Article 2 (1) 1 of the Construction Machinery Management Act;

9. The term “national transport axis” means one or several transport routes that serve the function of inter-regional trunk transportation;

10. The term "public institution" means central administrative agencies, local governments, and any of the following corporations:

a. A public corporation and a quasi-government agency under Article 5 of the Act on the Management of Public Institutions;

b. A public enterprise or public corporation in charge of the development, operation, or management of transport logistics facilities among public enterprises or public corporations established under the Local Public Enterprises Act;

11. The term "modal shift" means the transportation of people or freight by shifting from the existing means of transport to another;

12. The term “transport logistics price” means fares and charges paid by users of means of transport to transport logistics operators as consideration for the transport of persons or freight, and tolls, usage fees, etc. paid by users of transport logistics facilities to transport logistics operators as consideration for the use of such facilities;

13. The term "greenhouse gas" means gaseous substance in the atmosphere which causes the greenhouse effect by absorbing or reemitting infrared radiation, such as carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), hydrofluorocarbon (HFCs), perfluorocarbon (PFCs), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6);

14. The term "non-motorized and zero-carbon means of transport means walking, bicycles, etc.;

15. The term "eco-driving" means reducing fuel consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, etc. by improving the method, habit, behavior, etc. of driving means of transport.

Article 3(Basic principles) #

The development of sustainable transport logistics systems shall be promoted according to the following basic principles:

1. Promotion of low-carbon transport logistics systems through reduction of greenhouse gas emissions;

2. Promotion of environment-friendly transport logistics systems;

3. Promotion of energy- and resource-saving transport logistics systems;

4. Improvement of mobility, accessibility, and safety of transport logistics systems;

5. Securing balance among means of transport, among classes, and among regions;

6. Efficient linkage between land use and the transport logistics systems.

Article 4(Responsibilities of the State) #

(1) The State and local governments shall formulate and implement comprehensive policy measures for the development of sustainable transport logistics systems.

(2) In order to fulfill the responsibility under paragraph (1), the State and local governments shall make efforts to take budgetary measures therefor.

Article 5(Duties of transport logistics operators) #

For the development of sustainable transport logistics systems, a transport logistics operator shall actively participate and cooperate in the policy measures of the State and local governments.

Article 6(Rights and duties of citizens) #

(1) As a member of the society, every citizen shall have the right to enjoy and benefit from pleasant and convenient transport logistics systems.

(2) Every citizen shall make efforts for the development of sustainable transport logistics systems by minimizing environmental damage caused by transportation and logistics activities and saving energy in their daily lives.

(3) Every citizen shall recognize the importance of the sustainable transport logistics system and cooperate with the sustainable transport logistics policy measures of the State and local governments for the development of such system.

Article 6-2(Relationship to other statutes) #

This Act shall prevail over other statutes with respect to establishment, implementation, etc. of sustainable transport logistics systems.

[This Article Added on Nov. 28, 2017]

Article 7(Formulation of master plans for development of sustainable national transport logistics) #

(1) In order to facilitate the development of sustainable transport logistics systems, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall formulate a master plan for development of sustainable national transport logistics every 10 years (hereinafter referred to as "master plan"). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

(2) The master plan shall include the following matters:

1. The current status and prospects of energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, etc. related to transport logistics;

2. Basic direction and objectives of policies for sustainable transport logistics;

3. Measures for development of sustainable transport logistics systems, such as revitalization of public transport, development of environment-friendly transport logistics facilities, and facilitation of modal shift;

4. Measures for raising financial resources required to implement the master plan;

5. Other matters prescribed by Presidential Decree for development of sustainable transport logistics systems.

(3) In order to collect basic data for formulation of sustainable transport logistics systems, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may request the heads of relevant central administrative agencies, the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, a Do governor, or a Special Self-Governing Province Governor (hereinafter referred to as "Mayor/Do Governor") and transport logistics operators to submit data. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; May 28, 2014>

(4) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall, when intending to formulate a master plan, prepare a draft master plan and consult with the head of the relevant central administrative agency and competent Mayor/Do Governor thereon and undergo deliberation by the national transport committee under Article 106 of the National Transport System Efficiency Act (hereinafter referred to as the "national transport committee"). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

(5) When the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport formulates the master plan under paragraph (4), they shall publicly notify it as prescribed by Presidential Decree and notify the heads of relevant central administrative agencies and the Mayors/Do Governors. In such cases, a Mayor/Do Governor shall forward the master plan to the heads of Si/Gun/Gu under their jurisdiction (including the administrative Si under Article 11 (2) of the Special Act on the Establishment of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province and the Development of Free International City, and referring to the heads of autonomous Gu in the case of Gu) to make it available for public inspection. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 24, 2015>

(6) Paragraphs (4) and (5) shall apply mutatis mutandis to the modification of master plans; provided, this shall not apply to the modification of minor matters prescribed by Presidential Decree.

Article 8(Formulation of annual implementation plans of master plans) #

(1) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall formulate and implement an annual implementation plan for the implementation of the master plan every year. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

(2) Matters necessary for the formulation, modification, implementation, etc., of annual implementation plans under paragraph (1) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.

Article 9(Formulation of plans for development of sustainable regional transport logistics) #

(1) In order to facilitate the development of sustainable transport logistics in areas under their jurisdiction in harmony with the master plan, the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or head of a Si (excluding the head of a Si the population of which is less than 100,000 persons; hereafter the same shall apply in this Article and Articles 10, 14, 22 (3), 25 (3), 30 and 41 through 45) shall formulate a plan for development of sustainable regional transport logistics by gathering consensus from residents and relevant experts every 10 years, as prescribed by Presidential Decree (hereinafter referred to as "regional plan"); provided, when the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si has formulated another transport-related plan by reflecting the relevant contents of the regional plan, the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, or the Special Self-Governing City Mayor need not formulate the relevant regional plan, with approval from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, whereas the head of the Si, by obtaining approval from the competent Do Governor (including a Special Self-Governing Province Governor; hereinafter the same shall apply). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; May 28, 2014; Aug. 14, 2018>

(2) The Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si shall, when intending to formulate a regional plan, have a prior consultation with the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the heads of a Si/Gun (excluding heads of Guns within a Metropolitan City; hereinafter the same shall apply) of the adjacent areas. <Amended on May 28, 2014>

(3) The Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, or the Special Self-Governing City Mayor shall, when intending to formulate a regional plan, submit it for deliberation by the local transport committee under Article 110 of the National Transport System Efficiency Act (hereinafter referred to as "local transport committee"). <Amended on May 22, 2013; May 28, 2014>

(4) Upon drafting a regional plan under paragraph (1), the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, or the Special Self-Governing City Mayor shall submit the draft regional plan to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, whereas the head of the Si, to the competent Do Governor before the relevant regional plan is finalized, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; May 28, 2014>

(5) When the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport or a Do Governor receives a draft regional plan under paragraph (4), they shall examine whether the draft regional plan complies with the master plan, and if the draft regional plan includes any matter inconsistent with the master plan or any matters deemed necessary to maintain connectivity and consistency among regional plans, they may request the relevant Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayor, or Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of the relevant Si to modify the draft regional plan after undergoing deliberation by the national transport committee or local transport committee. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; May 22, 2013; May 28, 2014>

(6) The Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si shall finalize and publicly notify the regional plan reflecting the requested modification, and make it available for public inspection, if requested under paragraph (5), unless there is a compelling reason not to do so. <Amended on May 28, 2014>

Article 10(Formulation of annual implementation plans of regional plans) #

(1) The Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si shall formulate an annual implementation plan for the implementation of regional plans every year. <Amended on May 28, 2014>

(2) Matters necessary for the formulation, modification, implementation, etc. of annual implementation plans under paragraph (1) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.

Article 11(Relationship to other plans) #

(1) The State and local governments shall, when formulating a plan concerning land use or transport logistics under relevant statutes or regulations, take into account the contents of master plans and regional plans.

(2) The State and local governments shall, when granting permission, etc. for projects regarding land use or transport logistics implemented under relevant statutes or regulations, take into consideration the sustainability of the transport logistics system as prescribed in the master plan and regional plans.

(3) Master plans and regional plans shall be harmonized with the national basic strategy and local basic strategy under the Framework Act on Sustainable Development.

Article 12(Classification and designation of sustainable transport logistics zones) #

(1) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall classify and designate the entire nation into the following transport logistics zones (hereinafter referred to as “transport logistics zones”) to efficiently establish and manage the sustainable transport logistics system: <Amended on Mar. 23 2013>

1. An arterial transport logistics zone: An area designated and publicly notified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport within a distance prescribed by Presidential Decree from any of the national transport axis and the areas adjacent thereto;

2. An urban transport logistics zone: An urban traffic readjustment district under Article 3 (1) of the Urban Traffic Improvement Promotion Act, the size of which is above the specific size prescribed by Presidential Decree (excluding areas designated and publicly notified as an arterial transport logistics zone under subparagraph 1);

3. A regional transport logistics zone: An area excluded from arterial transport logistics zones in subparagraph 1 and urban transport logistics zone in subparagraph 2).

(2) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall, when intending to designate an arterial transport logistics zone referred to in paragraph (1) 1, have a prior consultation with the heads of relevant central administrative agencies, the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the heads of a Si/Gun and then submit it for deliberation by the national transport committee. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; May 28, 2014>

Article 13(Duty to manage by transport logistics zone) #

The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall construct sustainable transport logistics systems for arterial transport logistics zones referred to in Article 12 (1) 1 and take measures for the efficient management thereof, whereas the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si/Gun shall construct sustainable transport logistics systems for urban transport logistics zones referred to in Article 12 (1) 2 and regional transport logistics zones in subparagraph 3 of that paragraph in areas under their jurisdiction and take measures for the efficient management thereof. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; May 28, 2014>

Article 14(Indicators and standards for sustainability management) #

(1) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall establish and publicly notify indicators for measuring, evaluating, and managing the sustainability of the transport logistics system (hereafter in this Article referred to as “sustainability management indicators”) and standards (hereafter in this Article referred to as “sustainability management standards”) to advance a sustainable transport logistics system. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

(2) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall, when establishing sustainability management indicators or standards for sustainability management, consider the current levels of greenhouse gas emissions, degree of traffic congestion, energy consumption, motor vehicle traffic volume, capacity of transport facilities, and modal share structure of transport logistics, and other matters prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

(3) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall, when intending to establish sustainability management indicators or standards for sustainability management, have a prior consultation with the heads of relevant administrative agencies and then undergo deliberation by the national transport committee. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

(4) The Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, a Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si may establish separate, stricter standards for sustainability management than the standards for sustainability management in consideration of regional characteristics, and matters necessary therefor shall be prescribed by ordinance of the relevant local government (in cases of mayors of administrative cities under Article 11 (2) of the Special Act on the Establishment of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province and the Development of Free International City, referring to ordinances of Special Self-Governing Provinces; hereinafter the same shall apply). <Amended on May 28, 2014; Jul. 24, 2015>

(5) The Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si shall, when establishing or changing standards for sustainability management under paragraph (4), file a report with the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport thereon without delay. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; May 28, 2014>

Article 15(Sustainability survey and evaluation) #

(1) For the development of sustainable transport logistics systems, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall conduct surveys and evaluations on the sustainability of transport logistics systems of the Special Metropolitan City, Metropolitan Cities, the Special Self-Governing City, or Sis (including administrative cities under Article 10 (2) of the Special Act on the Establishment of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province and the Development of Free International City, but excluding cities with a population of less than 100,000) every year, and shall publish findings thereof. <Amended on May 28, 2014; Jul. 24, 2015; Dec. 26, 2017>

(2) In order to systematically collect, analyze, and provide data for surveys and evaluations under paragraph (1), the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall construct and operate databases. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

(3) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may, within the budget, grant awards to local governments whose evaluation results under paragraph (1) are outstanding. <Added on Dec. 26, 2017>

(4) To conduct a survey and evaluation under paragraph (1), the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may request necessary data or assistance from public institutions defined under the Act on the Management of Public Institutions or transport logistics operators. In such cases, any public institution, etc. in receipt of a request shall cooperate therewith unless there is a compelling reason not to do so. <Added on Dec. 26, 2017>

(5) Matters necessary for the methods, etc. of a survey and evaluation under paragraph (1) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Added on Dec. 26, 2017>

Article 16(Measures for reduction of greenhouse gases) #

(1) For the implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the State and local governments shall take measures necessary to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions by converting to or adjusting transport logistics systems.

(2) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall, in consultation with the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies, develop a coefficient for calculating greenhouse gas emissions per unit of transport logistics (hereafter in this Article referred to as “greenhouse gas emission coefficient”), prepare relevant data, and use it to implement policies for sustainable transport logistics development. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

(3) In order to efficiently develop a greenhouse gas emission coefficient, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may designate and operate a dedicated institution jointly and in consultation with the heads of relevant central administrative agencies. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

(4) Matters necessary for the development, etc. of greenhouse gas emission coefficient under in paragraphs (2) and (3) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.

Article 17(Calculation and management of socioeconomic costs) #

(1) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall assess and announce socioeconomic costs incurred from activities of transport logistics every year. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

(2) The State and local governments shall, when formulating, implementing, and assessing policies for transport logistics, give priority consideration to socioeconomic costs under paragraph (1) and prepare measures to reduce such costs.

(3) Types of socioeconomic costs under paragraph (1), details, methods, procedures, etc. of calculation of such costs, and other matters necessary therefor shall be prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

Article 18(Establishment of total volume of motor vehicle traffic) #

(1) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si/Gun shall establish and manage the total volume of motor vehicle traffic of major roads, etc. in transport logistics zones under their jurisdiction, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; May 28, 2014>

(2) The Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si/Gun may enter into an agreement with the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport by formulating a plan to reduce the total volume of motor vehicle traffic in transport logistics zones under their jurisdiction to a level lower than the total volume of motor vehicle traffic under paragraph (1). In such cases, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may offer administrative and financial support to the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si/Gun with whom they enter into such agreement to enable them to perform such agreement. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; May 28, 2014>

(3) Matters necessary for conclusion, implementation, etc. of agreements under paragraph (2) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.

Article 19(Establishment and management of modal share structure) #

(1) For the development of sustainable transport logistics systems, the State and local governments shall reasonably establish and manage the modal share structure among means of transport.

(2) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si/Gun shall establish a goal of implementation for the establishment of modal share structure between means of transport and take measures necessary for the attainment thereof, such as revitalization of public transport, promotion of modal shift, and offering economic incentives. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; May 28, 2014>

Article 20(Measures for transportation of large heavy freight) #

(1) The State and local governments shall prepare measures for environment-friendly and efficient transportation of large heavy freight prescribed by Presidential Decree.

(2) In order to formulate measures for environment-friendly and efficient transportation of large heavy freight, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si/Gun may request transport logistics operators to observe the following: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; May 28, 2014>

1. Measures to designate and operate alternative means of transport;

2. Measures to designate and use alternative roads or detours;

3. Other measures prescribed by Presidential Decree for environment-friendly and efficient transportation.

Article 21(Support for modal shift) #

(1) In order to facilitate modal shift, the State and local governments shall prepare measures for installation of facilities and equipment for transfer and transshipment.

(2) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si/Gun may recommend transport logistics operators, transport logistics users, shippers, etc. to shift to more efficient means of transport. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; May 28, 2014>

(3) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si/Gun may provide transport logistics operators, transport logistics users, shippers, etc. with subsidies, etc., within the budget, under a modal shift agreement. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; May 28, 2014>

(4) Matters necessary for conclusion of modal shift agreements, criteria, and procedures for provision of subsidies, etc. under paragraph (3) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.

Article 22(Requests for measures for modal shift) #

(1) With respect to areas that hinder or are likely to hinder the development of sustainable transport logistics systems, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may formulate and implement measures for modal shift or request the competent Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayor, or Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of the competent Si/Gun to formulate and implement measures for modal shift. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; May 28, 2014>

(2) The Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si/Gun in receipt of a request under paragraph (1) shall formulate measures for modal shift, as prescribed by Presidential Decree, and submit such measures to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and Minister of Oceans and Fisheries. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; May 28, 2014>

(3) The Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si may formulate and implement measures for modal shift in a special countermeasure area designated under Article 41. In such cases, they shall report to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. <Added on Aug. 14, 2018>

(4) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si/Gun may request transport logistics operators to take the following measures according to the measures for modal shift under paragraphs (1) through (3): <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; May 28, 2014; Aug. 14, 2018>

1. Addition of means of transport, increase of number of times of operation, and adjustment of routes;

2. Designation of alternative transport routes and transportation through such routes;

3. Other measures prescribed by Presidential Decree for modal shift.

Article 23(Development and facilitation of use of public transport) #

(1) The State and local governments shall, when formulating a transport-related plan or executing a development project, give a priority consideration to the following measures to develop and facilitate the use of public transport:

1. Establishment of modal share targets for public transportation;

2. Preferential passage of public means of transport under Article 10 of the Act on the Support and Promotion of Utilization of Mass Transit System;

3. Financial support for cultivation of public transport under Article 12 of the Act on the Support and Promotion of Utilization of Mass Transit System;

4. Other measures prescribed by Presidential Decree for cultivation and encouragement of use of public transport.

(2) A public transport operator under subparagraph 4 of Article 2 of the Act on the Support and Promotion of Utilization of Mass Transit System shall cooperate with the State and local government in taking measures for public transport and make efforts to improve the service quality so that citizens can use public transport conveniently and safely.

Article 24(Selection of and support for excellent transport logistics operators) #

(1) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may prepare support policy measures, such as selecting and awarding transport logistics operators who have contributed to the development of sustainable transport logistics by actively promoting the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "excellent transport logistics operator"). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

(2) Matters necessary for the methods and procedures of selecting excellent transport logistics operators, support policy measures for excellent transport logistics operators, etc. shall be prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport or by Decree of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

Article 25(Requests for adjustment of transport logistics prices) #

(1) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport or the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may adjust transport logistics prices in areas where the unreasonable imposition of such prices impedes or is likely to impede the development of sustainable transport logistics systems, and may request the competent Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayor, or Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of the competent Si/Gun to adjust transport logistics prices. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; May 28, 2014>

(2) The Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si/Gun in receipt of a request under paragraph (1) shall formulate an implementation plan and submit such plan to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport or to the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; May 28, 2014>

(3) The Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si may adjust transport logistics prices in a special countermeasure area designated under Article 41. In such cases, they shall report to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. <Added on Aug. 14, 2018>

(4) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si/Gun may recommend transport logistics operators who operate means of transport or manage and control transport logistics facilities in transport logistics zones where the imposition of unreasonable transport logistics prices hinders, or is likely to hinder, the development of sustainable transport logistics systems (including transport logistics operators who operate means of transport passing through the relevant transport logistics zones). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; May 28, 2014; Aug. 14, 2018>

Article 26(Development of environment-friendly transport logistics facilities) #

(1) The State and local governments shall, when implementing a project for the construction, expansion, or improvement of transport logistics facilities (hereafter in this Article referred to as “transport logistics facilities development project”), take all circumstances into account so as to minimize adverse effects on the environment.

(2) The State and local governments shall, when evaluating the feasibility of a transport logistics facilities development project, take into consideration the environmental benefits and costs arising from such project.

(3) In order to promote environment-friendly transport logistics facilities development projects, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries shall formulate and publicly notify guidelines for development of environment-friendly transport logistics facilities, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

(4) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries shall, when intending to prepare guidelines for development of environment-friendly transport logistics facilities under paragraph (3), have a prior consultation with the heads of relevant central administrative agencies. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

(5) The head of a public institution shall, when intending to promote a transport logistics facilities development project, follow the guidelines for development of environment-friendly transport logistics facilities under paragraph (3).

Article 27(Support for development of environment-friendly transport technology) #

In order to facilitate the development of sustainable transport logistics systems, the State and local governments shall promote and support environment-friendly transport technology development projects under relevant statutes.

Article 28(Support for expansion of operation of environment-friendly means of transport) #

The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si/Gun shall, when necessary to prevent global warming caused by greenhouse gases, etc. and to create pleasant transport logistics conditions, take the following measures to expand the operation of environment-friendly means of transport through consultation with the heads of relevant central administrative agencies: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; May 28, 2014>

1. Support such as reduction of or exemption from transport logistics prices for environment-friendly means of transport;

2. Preferential treatment of purchasers of environment-friendly means of transport in granting authorization, permission, etc. for transport logistics-related business;

3. Other measures prescribed by Presidential Decree for the expansion of operation of environment-friendly means of transport.

Article 29(Linkage with urban or Gun plans) #

(1) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport or the head of a local government shall, when formulating an urban or Gun plan under subparagraph 2 of Article 2 of the National Land Planning and Utilization Act or promoting an urban/Gun planning project under subparagraph 11 of that Article, give priority to reflecting the following matters to promote the advancement of a sustainable transport logistics system by restraining the generation of traffic demand: <Amended on Apr. 14 2011; Mar. 23 2013>

1. Promotion of mixed development of residential, business, public, and commercial facilities and their arrangement within living areas to shorten access and travel distances in urban areas;

2. Systematic expansion and use of non-motorized and zero-carbon means of transport and facilities related to public transport for the expansion of environment-friendly transport logistics facilities;

3. Prevention of disorderly urban sprawl to reduce energy consumption in transportation and other related purposes;

4. Restructuring into an urban space structure oriented toward sustainable transport logistics systems.

(2) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall, to create urban conditions oriented toward a sustainable transport logistics system, formulate and publicly notify guidelines for building sustainable transport logistics system-oriented cities that include the following matters: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

1. Basic direction and objectives of sustainable transport logistics systems;

2. Sustainability management indicators;

3. Criteria for selection of areas eligible for construction of sustainable transport logistics systems and support therefor;

4. Management of traffic demand, such as suppression of use of automobiles;

5. Creation of an urban environment centered on pedestrians, bicycles, and public transport;

6. Placement and development of major facilities for the construction of sustainable transport logistics systems;

7. Other matters prescribed by Presidential Decree.

(3) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall, when intending to prepare guidelines for building sustainable transport logistics system-oriented cities under paragraph (2), have a prior consultation with the heads of relevant central administrative agencies. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

(4) When a person who formulates an urban or Gun plan under subparagraph 2 of Article 2 of the National Land Planning and Utilization Act or promotes an urban/Gun planning project under subparagraph 11 of that Article formulates or amend the urban or Gun plan or promotes an urban/Gun planning project, they shall follow the guidelines for building sustainable transport logistics system-oriented cities under paragraph (2). <Amended on Apr. 14, 2011>

[Title Amended on Apr. 14, 2011]

Article 30(Restriction on operation of motor vehicles) #

(1) With respect to special countermeasure areas designated under Article 41 (1), the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si may restrict the operation of motor vehicles in consideration of traffic volume of motor vehicles, greenhouse gas emissions, and degree of traffic congestion. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; May 28, 2014; Aug. 14, 2018>

(2) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall, when intending to restrict the operation of motor vehicles under paragraph (1), consult with the heads of relevant central administrative agencies and then undergo deliberation by the national transport committee. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

(3) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to restriction on the operation of motor vehicles under other statutes or regulations.

(4) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (3), matters necessary for the procedures, methods, etc. of restriction on the operation of motor vehicles shall be prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

Article 31(Revitalization of non-motorized and zero-carbon means of transport) #

(1) In order to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from powered transport means, such as motor vehicles by increasing the modal share by non-motorized and zero-carbon means of transport, and to shift to environment-friendly and energy-saving transport logistics systems, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall include in the master plan the measures to invigorate non-motorized and zero-carbon means of transport: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Aug. 9, 2017>

(2) Measures to invigorate non-motorized and zero-carbon means of transport prescribed in paragraph (1) shall include the following matters: <Amended on Aug. 9, 2017>

1. Analysis of actual condition and outlook of non-motorized and zero-carbon means of transport;

2. Basic direction and objectives of non-motorized and zero-carbon transport policies;

3. Measures for increasing modal share by non-motorized and zero-carbon means of transport;

4. Measures to develop and facilitate use of non-motorized and zero-carbon transport systems;

5. Measures to finance the implementation of measures to invigorate non-motorized and zero-carbon means of transport;

6. Other matters prescribed by Presidential Decree for revitalization of non-motorized and zero-carbon means of transport.

(3) Deleted. <Aug. 9, 2017>

(4) Deleted. <Aug. 9, 2017>

(5) Deleted. <Aug. 9, 2017>

(6) Deleted. <Aug. 9, 2017>

(7) Deleted. <Aug. 9, 2017>

[Title Amended on Aug. 9, 2017]

Article 32 #

Deleted. <Aug. 9, 2017>

Article 33(Support for development of non-motorized and zero-carbon means of transport) #

In order to facilitate the development of non-motorized and zero-carbon means of transport, the State and local governments shall promote and support non-motorized and zero-carbon means of transport development business under relevant statutes.

Article 34(Support for security of connecting transport facilities) #

(1) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, or a Mayor/Do Governor shall, when promoting a project to develop a railway station, bus terminal, airport, etc. prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport or project to develop a harbor, etc. prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, ensure connecting transport facilities, transfer facilities, and transshipment facilities so as to minimize inconvenience in the use of non-motorized and zero-carbon means of transport. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

(2) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, or a Mayor/Do Governor shall, when granting authorization, permission, etc. for business to develop a railway station, bus terminal, airport, etc. prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport or business to develop a harbor, etc. prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, confirm whether connecting transport facilities, etc. under paragraph (1) are secured. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

(3) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries shall publicly notify the standards for installation of connecting transport facilities under paragraphs (1) and (2) in consultation with the heads of relevant administrative agencies. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

Article 35(Spread of non-motorized and zero-carbon transport culture) #

For the revitalization of non-motorized and zero-carbon means of transport, the State and local governments shall promote policy measures for the proliferation of non-motorized and zero-carbon transport culture through education, publicity, etc., as prescribed by Presidential Decree.

Article 36(Basic direction of policy measures for pedestrian transport) #

(1) The State and local governments shall formulate and promote policy measures for the revitalization of pedestrian transport as a non-motorized and zero-carbon means of transport for the reduction of traffic volume of motor vehicles and greenhouse gas emissions.

(2) The State and local governments shall, when installing facilities affecting pedestrian transport or implementing policy measures for pedestrian transport, comprehensively consider pedestrian's convenience in mobility and accessibility, as well as the pleasantness and aesthetics of the pedestrian environment, etc.

Article 37(Fact-finding survey of pedestrian transport) #

(1) For the improvement of pedestrian transport, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si/Gun shall conduct a fact-finding survey every 5 years in terms of pedestrian population, changes of pedestrian environment, etc. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; May 28, 2014>

(2) The Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, a Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si/Gun shall establish pedestrian transport improvement indicators by field and by region every 5 years based on the results of fact-finding survey referred to in paragraph (1). <Amended on May 28, 2014>

(3) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall prepare, publish, and disseminate comprehensive indicators for the improvement of pedestrian transport by consolidating the improvement indicators under paragraph (2). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

(4) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may establish guidelines necessary to efficiently and systematically promote the establishment of improvement indicators under paragraph (2), and provide them to the heads of the relevant administrative agencies. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

(5) To conduct the fact-finding survey under paragraph (1), the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si/Gun may request necessary data or assistance from public institutions defined under the Act on the Management of Public Institutions or transport logistics operators. In such cases, any public institutions, etc. in receipt of a request shall cooperate therewith unless there is a compelling reason not to do so. <Added on Dec. 26, 2017>

(6) Matters necessary for the establishment of pedestrian transport improvement indicators under paragraphs (2) and (3) shall be prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and municipal ordinances, respectively. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013, Dec. 26, 2017>

Article 38(Formulation of plans for improvement of pedestrian transport) #

(1) The Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si/Gun shall formulate a plan for improvement of pedestrian transport (hereinafter referred to as "improvement plan"), as prescribed by Presidential Decree, and the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, or the Special Self-Governing City Mayor shall obtain approval from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport therefor, whereas the head of a Si/Gun, from the competent Do Governor. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; May 28, 2014>

(2) An improvement plan shall include the following matters:

1. Basic direction of improvement of pedestrian transport;

2. A target of modal share by pedestrian transport;

3. Analysis and outlook for pedestrian transport;

4. Measures for improving pedestrian transport;

5. Other matters necessary for the improvement of pedestrian transport.

Article 39(Pedestrian traffic guardians) #

(1) The Special Self-Governing City Mayor, the head of a Si/Gun (including the head of a Gun in a Metropolitan City), or the head of a Gu may commission transport experts, members of relevant corporations or organizations, and citizens as pedestrian traffic guardians for activities such as making suggestions and conducting enlightenment activities to improve pedestrian traffic in their jurisdiction. <Amended on May 28, 2014>

(2) Matters necessary for qualifications, method of commissioning, scope of activities, etc. of pedestrian traffic guardians under paragraph (1) shall be prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

Article 40(Pedestrian Day) #

(1) The State may designate a Pedestrian Day and hold necessary events to promote nationwide awareness of the importance of improving pedestrian traffic.

(2) Matters necessary for content, timing, etc. of commemorative events of the Pedestrian Day under paragraph (1) shall be prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

Article 41(Designation of special countermeasure areas) #

(1) Where it is deemed impracticable for a transport logistics zone to maintain the sustainable transport logistics systems at an appropriate level as its sustainability management indicators often fall short of the standards for sustainability management and it falls into the conditions prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si shall designate all or part of such transport logistics zone as a special countermeasure area for the improvement of sustainability management indicators (hereinafter referred to as "special countermeasure area"), as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Aug. 14, 2018>

(2) The Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si shall, when intending to designate a special countermeasure area, consult with the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si/Gun of the adjacent areas, and then undergo deliberation by the local transport committee. The same shall apply to modification of special countermeasure areas designated (excluding modification of minor matters prescribed by Presidential Decree). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; May 28, 2014; Aug. 14, 2018>

(3) The Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si shall, when intending to designate or modify a special countermeasure area under paragraphs (1) and (2), gather consensus from residents, relevant experts, etc., as prescribed by Presidential Decree; provided, this shall not apply to modification of minor matters prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Aug. 14, 2018>

(4) The Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si shall, when intending to designate or modify a special countermeasure area under paragraphs (1) and (2), publicly announce the location, size, date of designation, purpose of designation of such area and other matters prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Aug. 14, 2018>

Article 42(Formulation and implementation of special regional measures) #

(1) The Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si shall formulate and implement special regional measures (hereinafter referred to as "special regional measures") for special countermeasure areas under their jurisdiction to achieve sustainability management indicators. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; May 28, 2014; Aug. 14, 2018>

(2) Special regional measures shall include the following matters: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Aug. 14, 2018>

1. Basic direction of special regional measures;

2. Target values of sustainability management indicators to be attained;

3. Measures for management of total traffic volume of motor vehicle traffic under Article 18;

4. Measures for improvement of the modal share structure among means of transport under Article 19;

5. Measures for transportation of large heavy freight under Article 20;

6. Measures for modal shift under Article 22;

7. Measures to develop and facilitate the use of public transport under Article 23;

8. Adjustment of transport logistics prices under Article 25;

9. Measures for financing for the promotion of special regional measures;

10. Other matters prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport for the formulation and implementation of special regional measures.

(3) The Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si shall, when intending to formulate special regional measures under paragraph (1), consult with the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si/Gun of the adjacent areas, and then undergo deliberation by the local transport committee. The same shall apply to modification of special regional measures (excluding modification to minor matters prescribed by Presidential Decree). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; May 28, 2014; Aug. 14, 2018>

(4) The Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si shall, if no agreement has been reached after consultation with the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si/Gun of the adjacent areas under paragraph (3), apply for mediation to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. <Amended on Aug. 14, 2018>

(5) Where the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport receives an application for mediation under paragraph (4), the Minister shall conduct such mediation and notify the results thereof to the heads of local governments of the competent or adjacent areas. In such cases, the heads of the competent or adjacent local governments shall, unless there is a compelling reason not to do so, comply with the mediation made by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. <Amended on Aug. 14, 2018>

(6) When the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si formulates special regional measures, they shall publicly announce such measures and notify the heads of relevant administrative agencies thereof, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; May 28, 2014; Aug. 14, 2018>

(7) Matters necessary for applications for mediation, procedures for issuing mediation decisions, etc. under paragraph (5) shall be prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. <Added on Aug. 14, 2018>

[Title Amended on Aug. 14, 2018]

Article 43(Management of traffic demand in special countermeasure areas) #

(1) For the management, etc. of traffic demand in special countermeasure areas, the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si shall take the following measures: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; May 28, 2014; Aug. 14, 2018>

1. Imposition and collection of traffic congestion charges under Article 35 of the Urban Traffic Improvement Promotion Act;

2. Imposition and collection of charges for causing traffic under Article 36 of the Urban Traffic Improvement Promotion Act;

3. Implementation of intelligent transport system establishment projects under Article 77 of the National Transport System Efficiency Act;

4. Measure for preferential passage of public means of transport under Article 10 of the Act on the Support and Promotion of Utilization of Mass Transit System.

(2) Matters necessary for methods, procedures, etc. of promotion of measures for management of traffic demand under paragraph (1) shall be prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

Article 44(Reporting on results of implementation of special regional measures) #

The Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si shall report the outcomes of implementation of special regional measures to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; May 28, 2014; Aug. 14, 2018>

[Title Amended on Aug. 14, 2018]

Article 45(Revocation of designation of special countermeasure areas) #

(1) When a special countermeasure area attains the sustainability management indicators through the formulation and implementation of special regional measures or the objective of designation of a special countermeasure area ceases to exist due to natural disasters or other causes, the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si shall revoke the designation thereof. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Aug. 14, 2018>

(2) Article 41 (2) and (4) shall apply mutatis mutandis to revocation of designation of special countermeasure areas under paragraph (1).

Article 46(Education, training, and human resources development) #

(1) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may train and educate transport logistics operators, etc. if necessary for the conversion to sustainable transport logistics systems, such as reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

(2) In order to train experts in the area of sustainable transport logistics, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may designate graduate schools under Article 29 of the Higher Education Act and graduate school universities under Article 30 of that Act meeting the standards prescribed by Presidential Decree as graduate schools specializing in low-carbon and green transport logistics. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

(3) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may provide graduate schools specializing in low-carbon and green transport logistics designated under paragraph (2) with aids necessary for the operation thereof. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

(4) Matters necessary for the persons subject to education and training and the contents of education and training under paragraph (1), and the designation and support of graduate schools specializing in low-carbon green transport logistics under paragraphs (2) and (3) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.

Article 47(Facilitation of international cooperation) #

(1) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries shall prepare policy measures to facilitate international cooperation in the area of sustainable transport logistics between the Korean government, enterprises, universities, research institutes and other institutions and organizations and foreign governments, enterprises, universities, research institutes, and other institutions and organizations, such as environment-friendly transport logistics policies. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

(2) In order to facilitate international cooperation under paragraph (1), the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may promote the following projects: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

1. Research and survey for international cooperation in the area of sustainable transport logistics;

2. International exchange of human resources and information in the area of sustainable transport logistics;

3. Hosting exhibitions and seminars in the area of sustainable transport logistics;

4. Collection, analysis, and dissemination of information on international regulation, such as greenhouse gas emissions in the area of transport logistics;

5. Other projects deemed necessary for the facilitation of international cooperation.

Article 48(Education and publicity regarding eco-driving) #

(1) For the reduction of fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector, the State and local governments shall develop and disseminate educational programs on eco-driving and conduct various publicity campaigns.

(2) For the revitalization of education and publicity on eco-driving, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may designate eco-driving education centers, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

(3) Matters necessary for criteria, procedures, methods, etc. of designation of eco-driving education centers shall be prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

Article 49(Low-carbon and green transport logistics promotion association) #

(1) Transport logistics operators, persons engaging in science and research relating to transport logistics, and other persons prescribed by Presidential Decree may establish the low-carbon and green transport logistics promotion association (hereinafter referred to as the "Association") for surveys and research, technology development, education, publicity, etc. on low-carbon and green transport logistics.

(2) The Association shall be a corporation.

(3) The expenses incurred in the business of the Association shall be covered by membership fees paid by transport and logistics operators and other members, proceeds from its business, and the like, and the State and local governments may subsidize part of the expenses within the budget.

(4) Matters necessary for the business affairs, articles of incorporation, etc. of the Association shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.

(5) Except as provided in this Act, provisions applicable to incorporated associations under the Civil Act shall apply mutatis mutandis to the Association.

Article 50(Support for projects to improve sustainable transport logistics systems) #

(1) Where a local government or a transport logistics operator performs any of the following projects and the State deems that financial support is necessary, the State may subsidize or lend all or part of the necessary expenses, within the budget: <Amended on Aug. 14, 2018>

1. Implementation of special regional measures;

2. Management of total volume of motor vehicle traffic under a voluntary agreement under Article 18;

3. Projects to improve the modal share structure between means of transport under Article 19;

4. Support for installation of transfer and transshipment facilities and equipment for the facilitation of modal shift under Article 21;

5. Other projects prescribed by Presidential Decree for the development of sustainable transport logistics systems.

(2) The State may provide tax support, as prescribed by tax-related statutes, to transport logistics operators, and developers and purchasers of environment-friendly means of transport who participate in projects to improve the sustainable transport logistics system, etc.

Article 50-2(Support for local governments) #

(1) The State may provide necessary support as prescribed by Presidential Decree where local governments conduct any of the following to improve sustainable transport logistics system, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions: <Amended on Aug. 14, 2018>

1. Installing measuring equipment necessary for the sustainability survey and evaluation under Article 15;

2. Restricting the operation of motor vehicles under Article 30;

3. Formulating and implementing special regional measures under Article 42;

4. Imposing and collecting congestion charges and traffic generation charges under the Urban Traffic Improvement Promotion Act;

5. Designating exclusive bus lanes under the Road Traffic Act;

6. Establishing and operating intelligent transportation systems under the National Transport System Efficiency Act;

7. Other matters prescribed by Presidential Decree to develop a sustainable transport logistics system.

(2) Where a transport logistics operator attracts foreign investment under Article 2 (1) 4 of the Foreign Investment Promotion Act, the State or a local government shall endeavor to provide maximum support therefor.

[This Article Added on Dec. 26, 2017]

Article 51(Delegation and entrustment of authority) #

(1) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may delegate part of their authority vested under this Act to a Mayor/Do Governor, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

(2) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may entrust part of their duties under this Act to public-invested institutions or corporations or organizations related thereto, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

Article 52(Administrative fines) #

(1) A person who violates the restriction on operation of motor vehicles under Article 30 (1) shall be subject to an administrative fine not exceeding 3 million won.

(2) Administrative fines under paragraph (1) shall be imposed and collected by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or the head of a Si/Gun. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; May 28, 2014>