Article 1(Purpose) #
The purpose of this Decree is to prescribe matters mandated by the Marine Science and Technology Promotion Act and those necessary for enforcing said Act.
Article 1-2(Research and Development Outcomes) #
"Tangible and intangible outcomes prescribed by Presidential Decree, such as products, research equipment and facilities, and intellectual property rights" in subparagraph 4 of Article 2 of the Marine Science and Technology Promotion Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Act") means the following outcomes:
1. Products;
2. Research equipment and facilities;
3. Theses;
4. Patents and other intellectual property rights;
5. Marine life resources;
6. Software;
7. Compounds;
8. New varieties;
9. Standards;
10. Other tangible and intangible outcomes determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, which are equivalent to those provided in subparagraphs 1 through 9.
[This Article Newly Inserted on Sep. 10, 2024]
Article 2(Changes to Important Matters in Master Plans for Promoting Marine Science and Technology) #
"Important matters ... prescribed by Presidential Decree" in the latter part of Article 5 (3) of the Act means matters stipulated in paragraph (2) 1 and 4 of the same Article. <Amended on Sep. 10, 2024>
[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 9, 2019]
Article 3(Formulation of Implementation Plans for Cultivation of Marine Science and Technology) #
(1) An implementation plan for the cultivation of marine science and technology prescribed in Article 6 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "implementation plan") shall include the following matters: <Amended on Sep. 10, 2024>
1. Direction-setting for cultivating marine science and technology in the relevant year;
2. Detailed plans by field for cultivating marine science and technology;
3. Investment plans for marine science and technology research and development projects and professional human resources fostering programs (hereinafter referred to as "research and development project, etc.");
4. Matters concerning the name, promotion schedule and budget of a marine science and technology research and development task prescribed in Article 8 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "research and development task");
5. Other matters the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries deems necessary to cultivate marine science and technology.
(2) "Cases where amending minor matters prescribed by Presidential Decree" in the proviso to Article 6 (2) of the Act means any of the following cases:
1. Where changing the name and promotion schedule of a research and development task;
2. Where adjusting the budget by research and development task within the budgetary limits of a research and development project, etc.
(3) Deleted. <Jul. 9, 2019>
Article 4 #
Deleted. <Sep. 10, 2024>
Article 5 #
Deleted. <Sep. 10, 2024>
Article 6(Research Institutes and Organizations Eligible to Make Agreements for Research and Development Projects, etc.) #
"Research institutes or organizations working in the field of marine science and technology prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 8 (1) 8 of the Act means the following research institutes or organizations conducting affairs related to marine science and technology: <Amended on Oct. 19, 2021; Dec. 16, 2021>
1. A public institution prescribed in Article 4 of the Act on the Management of Public Institutions;
2. An industrial technology research cooperative prescribed in the Industrial Technology Research Cooperatives Support Act;
3. A specialized research business entity that has filed a report pursuant to Article 6 (1) of the Research Industry Promotion Act;
4. A medical corporation prescribed in Article 14 (1) 6 of the Basic Research Promotion and Technology Development Support Act;
5. A subordinate organization under direct jurisdiction or office of a local government, established pursuant to Article 126 or 127 of the Local Autonomy Act;
6. Domestic and overseas research institutes or organizations, having at least one permanent research personnel member working in the field of marine science and technology.
Article 7(Selection of Research and Development Tasks) #
(1) Where the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries selects a research and development task pursuant to Article 8 (1) of the Act, he or she shall organize a research and development task evaluation team, and undergo an evaluation by the team: Provided, That a research and development task evaluation team need not be organized if necessary for national security, such as a task classified as a task subject to security measures pursuant to Article 21 (2) of the National Research and Development Innovation Act. <Amended on Jul. 9, 2019; Dec. 27, 2020>
(2) Where the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries organizes and operates a research and development task evaluation team under paragraph (1) (hereinafter referred to as "research and development task evaluation team"), he or she shall exclude interested persons from the research and development task evaluation team to maintain fairness in evaluation. <Amended on Jul. 9, 2019>
(3) Matters necessary for the selection of research and development tasks, such as the organization and operation of a research and development task evaluation team, other than those otherwise provided for in paragraphs (1) and (2), shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries. <Amended on Jul. 9, 2019>
Article 8(Conclusion of Agreements) #
(1) Where the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries intends to enter into an agreement for a research and development task selected pursuant to Article 7, with an institute or organization to conduct the research and development task pursuant to Article 8 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "managing research institute"), he or she shall enter into the agreement providing for the following matters, within one month from the date the relevant managing research institute is notified of the selection of the research and development task (or within two months for a main research institute that conducts a research and development task jointly with an institution, organization, or foreign person situated in a foreign country, as prescribed by the research and development task agreement): <Amended on Dec. 27, 2020>
1. A plan for a research and development task and the supervising researcher thereof;
2. Matters concerning participant enterprises;
3. Matters concerning the methods of paying, and appropriating and managing research and development costs;
4. Matters concerning reporting on the outcomes of research and development;
5. Matters concerning the ownership and utilization of the outcomes of research and development;
6. Matters concerning the registration and entrustment of the outcomes of research and development;
7. Matters concerning the collection and use of royalties;
8. Matters concerning the evaluation of the outcomes of research and development;
9. Matters of ensuring ethical research and preventing research misconduct;
10. Matters concerning the revision and cancellation of the agreement and measures against violation of the agreement;
11. Matters concerning consent to gathering and utilizing information related to research and development, including a plan for a research and development task; research report; the outcomes of research and development; and participating human resources;
12. Other matters necessary for research and development.
(2) Where a contribution of a person who is not the Government or a technology development cost of an enterprise (including contributions or costs in kind) is included in the research cost of a research and development task for which a managing research institute intends to enter into an agreement pursuant to paragraph (1), the managing research institute shall enter into a contract with the person who bears such cost before executing an agreement prescribed in paragraph (1).
Article 9(Payment and Management of Contributions) #
(1) The Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may pay contributions prescribed in Article 8 (2) of the Act, in lump sum or in installments, taking into account the size of a research and development task; timing for commencing research; financial matters of the Government; etc.
(2) An institute, organization, etc., which has received a contribution pursuant to paragraph (1), shall manage such contribution by establishing a separate account.
(3) An institute, organization, etc., which has received a contribution pursuant to paragraph (1), shall appropriate such contribution for the following costs related to a research and development task, as prescribed by the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, and shall have evidential materials whenever appropriating such contribution:
1. Direct costs, such as labor costs, costs for research equipment and materials, costs for research activities, and costs incurred in performing the research task;
2. Indirect costs, such as personnel support costs, research support costs, and outcome utilization support costs.
(4) An institute, organization, etc., which has received a contribution pursuant to paragraph (1), shall report the records of appropriating such contribution to the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries by the following classifications:
1. In cases of multi-year research and development tasks: To report the records of appropriation in a relevant year by no later than the 31st day of March of the following year: Provided, That in cases of a year in which a research and development task ends, to report within three months after the research development task ends;
2. In cases of research and development tasks except for those in subparagraph 1: To report within three months after such research and development task ends.
Article 9-2(Designation of Korea Sea Grant Program Center) #
(1) Standards for designating the Korea Sea Grant Program Center under Article 8-2 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "center") shall be as follows:
1. A center shall be an institution or organization falling under any of the subparagraphs of Article 8 (1) of the Act;
2. A center shall be an institution or organization that is equipped with or capable of being equipped with facilities, human resources, and financial abilities enabling it to perform programs stipulated in paragraph (4).
(2) When designating a center under paragraph (1), the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries shall form a center evaluation team, and the designation of the center shall be subject to the evaluation of the center evaluation team.
(3) The designation period of a center under paragraph (1) shall be five years.
(4) A center shall perform the following programs:
1. Investigating and researching regional marine issues, and researching and developing marine science and technologies;
2. Disseminating the outcomes of investigation, research, and development under subparagraph 1 to local residents, marine companies, and others, and providing training thereon;
3. International exchange relating to, among other things, investigating and researching regional marine issues;
4. Other programs necessary for supporting and cooperating with local residents and marine companies in connection with investigating and researching regional marine issues and the like.
(5) Matters such as the establishment and operation of a center evaluation team and evaluation methods under paragraph (2) shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.
[This Article Newly Inserted on Jul. 9, 2019]
Article 9-3(Evaluation of Center) #
(1) The Minister of Oceans and Fisheries shall perform the following evaluations of a center under Article 8-2 (3) of the Act:
1. Regular evaluation: Once each year over the designation period of the center, the operation and program performance of a center shall be evaluated for the preceding year; in such cases, detailed evaluation items shall be as follows:
(a) Appropriateness in managing working expenses;
(b) The ratio of funds other than subsidies from the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries under Article 8-2 (2) of the Act over total working expenses;
(c) The level of activation in the operation of the center, such as the performance and results of implementing programs over the preceding year;
(d) Other matters determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries for the purpose of evaluating the operation and program performance of the center for the preceding year;
2. Comprehensive evaluation: The overall operation and program performance of a center shall be evaluated when its designation period expires; in such cases, the detailed evaluation items shall be as follows:
(a) The performance and results of programs performed;
(b) The degree of contribution to resolving regional marine issues;
(c) Other matters determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries for the purpose of evaluating the overall operation and program performance of the center.
(2) "Threshold for cancelling the designation prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 8-2 (4) 3 of the Act means below 60 percent of the perfect score based on the results of a regular evaluation under paragraph (1) 1.
(3) Other than those provided in paragraphs (1) and (2), detailed matters regarding the procedures and methods for evaluating centers shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries.
[This Article Newly Inserted on Jul. 9, 2019]
Article 10(Pilot Projects) #
(1) The Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may conduct a pilot project prescribed in Article 9 (1) of the Act (hereafter in this Article, referred to as "pilot project") directly or as requested by any of the following institutes or organizations referred to in the subparagraphs of Article 8 (1) of the Act.
(2) Where the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries intends to conduct a pilot project pursuant to paragraph (1), he or she shall formulate an action plan for the pilot project, which includes the following matters:
1. Objectives, strategies, and promotional system of the pilot project;
2. Marine science and technology to be applied to the pilot project;
3. Objects and areas subject to the pilot project;
4. Measures for procuring funding necessary for implementing the pilot project.
(3) An institute or organization requesting a pilot project pursuant to paragraph (1) shall submit the following documents to the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries:
1. A plan for such pilot project including the matters in the subparagraphs of paragraph (2);
2. Documents concerning budget, human resources, etc., providable by an institute or organization participating in a pilot project.
(4) The Minister of Oceans and Fisheries shall determine and publish matters necessary for conducting pilot projects, other than those otherwise provided for in paragraphs (1) through (3).
Article 11(Collection of Royalties) #
(1) The Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may collect any of the following amounts as royalties pursuant to the main sentence of Article 10 (1) of the Act: <Amended on Sep. 10, 2024>
1. An amount the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries determines within 40 percent of government contributions appropriated for the relevant marine science and technology research and development project;
2. An amount determined by the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, within the scope of government contributions appropriated for the relevant marine science and technology research and development project in consideration of the sales turnover generated by using, transferring, leasing, or exporting the outcomes of the research and development.
(2) The Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may collect royalties prescribed in paragraph (1) in installments.
(3) The Minister of Oceans and Fisheries shall determine and publish detailed matters concerning collecting royalties, other than those otherwise provided for in paragraphs (1) and (2).
Article 12(Reduction of and Exemption from Royalties) #
(1) Where a person engaging in fisheries prescribed in subparagraph 2 of Article 3 of the Framework Act on Fisheries and Fishing Villages Development falls under any of the following cases in accordance with the proviso to Article 10 (1) of the Act, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries shall grant a royalty reduction or exemption as classified in the below:
1. In cases of a member of a producers' association defined in subparagraph 5 of Article 3 of the Framework Act on Fisheries and Fishing Villages Development: 100 percent;
2. In cases of a fisheries business entity prescribed in subparagraph 6 of Article 2 of the Act on Fostering and Supporting Agricultural and Fisheries Business Entities or in cases of managing or working for a fisheries business entity: 100 percent;
3. In cases of managing or working for a small and medium enterprise defined in Article 2 of the Framework Act on Small and Medium Enterprises: 70 percent (in cases of small and medium enterprises participating in a relevant research and development task, 80 percent);
4. In cases of managing or working for a middle-standing enterprise defined in subparagraph 1 of Article 2 of the Special Act on the Promotion of Growth and the Strengthening of Competitiveness of Middle-Standing Enterprises: 50 percent (in cases of middle-standing enterprises participating in a relevant research and development task, 60 percent);
5. In cases of managing an enterprise belonging to an enterprise group subject to limitations on mutual investment prescribed in Article 14 (1) of the Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Act as an enterprise participating in a relevant research and development task, or working for a relevant enterprise: 30 percent.
(2) The Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may reduce or exempt royalties up to 40 percent for persons who pay royalties in full as lump sum, as determined and published by the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries.
Article 13(Scope and Procedure of Technology Impact Assessment) #
(1) The Minister of Oceans and Fisheries shall determine which technology is to be subject to technology impact assessment prescribed in Article 15 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "technology impact assessment") among marine science and technology in consideration of technological, economic, social, and other impacts and in consultation with the heads of relevant central administrative agencies.
(2) A technology impact assessment shall include the following matters:
1. The impact of the relevant technology on the enhancement of convenience and benefit in the lives of the people and on the development of ocean and fishery-related industries;
2. The impact of the relevant technology on the economy, society, culture, ethics, and environment;
3. Where the relevant technology has the potential to cause side effects, measures to prevent such side effects;
4. Other matters the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries deems necessary for such technology impact assessment.
(3) If necessary for a technology impact assessment, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may request the heads of relevant central administrative agencies and the heads of local governments to submit relevant materials.
Article 14(Procedure and Scope of Technology Level Evaluation) #
(1) The Minister of Oceans and Fisheries shall conduct a technology level evaluation prescribed in Article 15 (2) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "technology level evaluation") in consultation with the heads of relevant central administrative agencies.
(2) Technology level evaluation shall include the following evaluation categories:
1. Comparison of the level of a specific technology of advanced nations with that of the Republic of Korea;
2. The present level of technology and the level of technology after five years and the time required for developing such technology;
3. Major factors contributing to achieving the present level of technology;
4. Measures for improving the level of the relevant technology;
5. Technological, industrial and economic barriers at the time of developing the relevant technology;
6. Policy direction-setting, role allocation, and direction-setting for investing resources to develop the relevant technology.
Article 15(Eligibility and Standards for Certification of New Marine Science and Technology) #
(1) Technology eligible to be certified as marine science and technology (hereinafter referred to as "new technology") pursuant to Article 17 (1) of the Act shall be any of the following technologies, based on the date an application for new technology certification is filed under paragraph (4) of that Article: <Amended on Jan. 5, 2021>
1. Technology based on an established theory, the development of which is completed by obtaining quantitative evaluation indicators from tests and operations after manufacturing and producing prototypes, etc., and which are commercializable within the coming two years;
2. Technology based on an established theory, the development of which is completed by obtaining quantitative evaluation indicators from tests and operations after manufacturing and producing prototypes, etc., and which can substantially improve the future performance of existing products;
3. Process technology which can substantially improve the future productivity and quality of products.
(2) Standards for new technology certification prescribed in Article 17 (1) of the Act are as follows:
1. An original technology, domestically developed in a level higher than or equivalent to those of developed nations, and commercializable;
2. Technology, the technological and economic ripple effects of which are so substantial that it can contribute to empowerment of national technological capability and reinforcement of overseas competitiveness;
3. Technology which has a quality control system to maintain the performance of products suggested as the objective of development in terms of quality and stability of products;
4. Technology which has effects and necessity of support following new technology certification.
(3) Detailed matters concerning eligibility and standards for new technology certification, other than those otherwise provided for in paragraphs (1) and (2), shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.
Article 16(Examination and Procedure for New Technology Certification) #
(1) Upon receipt of an application for new technology certification pursuant to Article 17 (4) of the Act, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries shall examine and evaluate as to whether it complies with the eligibility and standards for new technology certification prescribed in Article 15 (1) and (2).
(2) The Minster of Oceans and Fisheries may listen to the opinions of interested persons as to whether the relevant technology falls into the category of new technology when examining and evaluating such technology for new technology certification prescribed in paragraph (1).
(3) Where the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries intends to listen to the opinions of interested persons pursuant to paragraph (2), he or she shall publish the details of technology for which certification is applied in the Official Gazette or on the website of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.
(4) A person who has an interest in new technology published pursuant to paragraph (3) may raise an on objection to the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries within 30 days from the date of publication.
(5) Upon receipt of an objection prescribed in paragraph (4), the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries shall examine and review the details thereof and shall inform the person who has applied for new technology certification and the interested person who has filed the objection of the results thereof.
(6) Matters necessary for procedure, etc. for new technology certification, other than those otherwise provided for in paragraphs (1) through (5), shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.
Article 17(Delivery of Certificates of New Technology Certification) #
(1) Where the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries certifies a new technology pursuant to Article 17 (1) of the Act or extends the validity of new technology certification pursuant to paragraph (3) of said Article, he or she shall publish it in the Official Gazette or on the website of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and deliver a certificate of new technology certification (hereafter in this Article, referred to as "certificate").
(2) Matters necessary for issuing a certificate prescribed in paragraph (1) shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.
Article 18(Procedure for Cancellation of New Technology Certification) #
(1) Where the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries intends to cancel new technology certification pursuant to Article 19 (1) of the Act, he or she shall give advance notice of cancellation, in writing, to the person who has obtained the certification, stating the following matters clearly. In such cases, the person who receives the advance notice may submit explanatory materials within 40 days from the date he or she receives such notice:
1. Grounds for cancellation;
2. Period for submitting explanatory materials.
(2) The Minister of Oceans and Fisheries shall determine whether to cancel new technology certification after examining and reviewing explanatory materials submitted pursuant to paragraph (1). In such cases, where the person in receipt of advance notice of cancellation fails to submit explanatory materials within the submission period prescribed in paragraph (1) 2, he or she shall be deemed to have no objection.
(3) Before cancelling new technology certification, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may listen to the opinions of relevant experts as to whether to cancel.
(4) Where the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries cancels new technology certification in accordance with paragraph (2), he or she shall notify the relevant persons and interested persons thereof without delay, and publish it in the Official Gazette or on the website of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.
Article 18-2(Requirements and Procedures for Verification of Products and Facilities to Which New Technology Is Applied) #
(1) In order to obtain verification of a product or facility to which a new technology is applied under Article 19-2 (1) of the Act, all of the following requirements shall be met:
1. A new technology certified pursuant to Article 17 (1) of the Act shall be applied to the product or facility;
2. The performance and quality of the product or facility specified in subparagraph 1 shall be equal to or higher than those of other products or facilities of the same kind.
(2) Where it necessary to hear the opinions of interested persons in connection with the verification of products or facilities to which new technology is applied under Article 19-2 (1) of the Act, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries shall publicly announce a written explanation on the products or facilities for which an application for verification has been filed pursuant to paragraph (2) of that Article in the Official Gazette or on the website of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.
(3) A person who has an interest in the products or facilities publicly announced pursuant to paragraph (2) may submit his or her opinions to the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries within 30 days from the day immediately following the public announcement.
(4) Upon receipt of opinions under paragraph (3), the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries shall examine and review the details and notify the results to the applicant for the verification of the product or facility to which new technology is applied and the interested person who has submitted the opinions.
(5) Where a product or facility for which an application for verification has been filed pursuant to Article 19-2 (2) of the Act meets all the requirements prescribed in the subparagraphs of paragraph (1), the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries shall issue a written verification in the form prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries to the applicant and shall publicly announce such fact in the Official Gazette or on the website of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.
(6) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (5), matters necessary for the procedures, etc. for the verification of products and facilities to which new technology is applied shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.
[This Article Newly Inserted on Sep. 10, 2024]
Article 19(Support for Industrialization or Commercialization of New Technology) #
(1) The Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may request the heads of relevant institutions managing the following funds, capital, etc., to provide persons who intend to manufacture or produce products using new technology with financial support or guarantee pursuant to Article 20 of the Act: <Amended on 2, 2019>
1. The Science and Technology Promotion Fund prescribed in Article 22 of the Framework Act on Science and Technology;
2. The Fund for the Establishment and Promotion of Small and Medium Enterprises and Startups prescribed in Article 63 of the Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Act;
3. Subsidies for promoting invention prescribed in Article 4 of the Invention Promotion Act;
4. Technology finance of the Korea Technology Finance Corporation prescribed in the Korea Technology Finance Corporation Act;
5. Other special funds created by the Government to support technology development.
(2) The Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may provide persons who have obtained new technology certification, or persons who manufacture and produce products using new technology, with the following support, pursuant to Article 20 of the Act:
1. Technical instruction and support for acquiring domestic and overseas quality certification;
2. Arranging and providing domestic and overseas technology information or provision of technology information in possession without compensation;
3. Support for using research facilities and equipment;
4. Preferential measures, such as awarding additional points when selecting persons eligible for projects the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries executes.
Article 20(Scope of Affairs of Korea Institute of Marine Science and Technology Promotion) #
(1) "Affairs prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 23 (4) 4 of the Act means the following business:
1. Affairs to facilitate, etc. the transfer and commercialization of marine science and technology;
2. Affairs to manage and utilize information, materials and statistics concerning marine science and technology;
3. Affairs to support the development of and cultivate marine science and technology;
4. Affairs to foster professional human resources of marine science and technology;
5. Affairs to support startups, etc., related to marine science and technology;
6. Other affairs related to research and development projects, etc., which the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries deems necessary.
(2) The Korea Institute of Marine Science and Technology Promotion prescribed in Article 23 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "KIMST") may conduct the following profit-making business pursuant to paragraph (6) of said Article:
1. Business to provide information related to research and development projects, etc.;
2. Technical consulting business related to research and development projects, etc.;
3. Other business the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries deems necessary to perform the objectives and cover expenses of KIMST.
(3) Where KIMST intends to conduct profit-making business pursuant to paragraph (2) or intends to change or suspend profit-making business, it shall report to the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries in advance.
(4) KIMST shall submit records of profit-making business and a statement of settlement of accounts of the previous year to the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries by the 31st day of March each year.
Article 21(Delegation and Entrustment of Authority) #
(1) The Minister of Oceans and Fisheries shall delegate the following authority to the President of the National Institute of Fisheries Science, pursuant to Article 25 (1) of the Act:
1. Supporting local governments for fisheries pursuant to Article 16 of the Act;
2. International joint research and ascertaining international trends in the field of fisheries, among marine science and technology pursuant to Article 21 (1) 1 of the Act;
3. Formulating policies for activating technical cooperation and exchange between South and North Korea in the field of fisheries pursuant to Article 22 of the Act.
(2) The Minister of Oceans and Fisheries shall entrust the following duties to KIMST pursuant to Article 25 (2) of the Act: <Amended on Jul. 9, 2019; Sep. 10, 2024>
1. Entering into an agreement prescribed in Article 8 (1) of the Act;
2. Paying contributions and provision of subsidies pursuant to Article 8 (2) of the Act;
2-2. Supporting and evaluating a center under Article 8-2 (2) and (3) of the Act;
3. Collecting and managing royalties pursuant to Article 10 of the Act;
3-2. Operation of databases and systems providing information, etc. under Article 13 (1) of the Act;
4. Conducting surveys on demand for marine science and technology pursuant to Article 14 (1) of the Act;
5. Conducting technology impact assessment and technology level evaluation pursuant to Article 15 (1) and (2) of the Act;
6. Examining and evaluating new technology certification pursuant to Article 17 (1) of the Act;
7. Receiving applications for new technology certification and application for the extension of validity of certification pursuant to Article 17 (4) of the Act;
8. Examination to verify products and facilities to which new technology is applied under Article 19-2 (1) of the Act;
9. Receipt of applications for verification of products and facilities to which new technology is applied under Article 19-2 (2) of the Act.