Article 1(Purpose) #
The purpose of this Decree is to prescribe matters mandated by the Act on the Promotion of Technology Development for Coping with Climate Change and those necessary for enforcing the Act.
Article 2(Formulation and implementation of master plans) #
(1) The Minister of Science and ICT shall publicly announce the details of a master plan for the development of technology for coping with climate change (hereinafter referred to as a "master plan") under Article 5(1) of the Act on Promotion of Technology Development for Coping with Climate Change (hereinafter referred to as the "Act") when it is formulated or modified. <Amended on Nov. 15, 2022>
(2) "If it is intended to modify minor matters prescribed by Presidential Decree" in the proviso of Article 5(4) of the Act means where it is intended to modify detailed matters for the execution of a master plan to the extent that it does not affect the size of the budget set by the master plan. <Added on Nov. 15, 2022>
(3) The Minister of Science and ICT may establish a private-public consultative body in the Ministry of Science and ICT to gather consensus from private sector experts on the formulation of a master plan pursuant to Article 5(5) of the Act. <Amended on Nov. 15, 2022>
(4) Matters necessary for the composition and operation of the public-private consultative body under paragraph (3) shall be determined by the Minister of Science and ICT. <Amended on Nov. 15, 2022>
Article 3(Formulation and implementation of action plans) #
(1) The head of each relevant central administrative agency and the head of each local government shall formulate an annual action plan under Article 6(1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "action plan") and notify the Minister of Science and ICT thereof by October 31 of the year preceding the year in which such action plan is implemented.
(2) Upon receipt of an action plan notified under paragraph (1), the Minister of Science and ICT may request the head of the relevant central administrative agency or the head of the local government to revise, supplement, or adjust the action plan.
(3) The heads of the relevant central administrative agency or the head of the local government in receipt of a request under paragraph (2) shall notify the Minister of Science and ICT of the results of processing the request.
(4) The Minister of Science and ICT may request the heads of relevant central administrative agencies or the heads of local governments to submit relevant data in order to prepare basic guidelines necessary for formulating an action plan under Article 6(3) of the Act.
Article 4(Surveys on activities for technology development) #
(1) The Minister of Science and ICT shall conduct a survey on activities for technology development under Article 7(1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "survey on activities for technology development") once a year; provided, if deemed necessary for formulating and implementing a master plan and an action plan, he or she may conduct such survey at any time.
(2) Where the Minister of Science and ICT intends to request the submission of data necessary for surveys on activities for technology development pursuant to Article 7(2) of the Act, he or she shall notify the persons subject to surveys of the following matters in writing in advance:
1. Grounds for requesting submission;
2. Deadline for submission;
3. Specific details of data to be submitted;
4. Manner and form of data to be submitted.
(3) Where the Minister of Science and ICT has conducted a survey on activities for technology development, he or she shall publish the results thereof pursuant to Article 7(3) of the Act through a general daily newspaper registered with nationwide circulation pursuant to Article 9(1) of the Act on the Promotion of Newspapers or through the website of the Ministry of Science and ICT.
Article 5(Preparation of technology maps) #
(1) The Minister of Science and ICT shall prepare a comprehensive technology map under Article 8(3) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "technology map") every 5 years and notify the heads of relevant central administrative agencies and the heads of local governments thereof.
(2) A technical map shall include the following matters:
1. Necessity and direction of technology development for coping with climate change;
2. Analysis of regulations and policies, markets, industries, etc. related to technology development for coping with climate change;
3. Research capabilities and research outcomes in technology development for coping with climate change;
4. Demand and market outlook for technologies for coping with climate change;
5. Expected effects of technologies for coping with climate change.
(3) Where the Minister of Science and ICT deems it necessary as technologies develop to cope with climate change, he or she may revise or supplement the technology map prepared pursuant to paragraph (1). In such cases, the Minister of Science and ICT shall notify the heads of relevant central administrative agencies and the heads of local governments of the revised and supplemented details.
Article 6(Entrustment of technology development projects) #
(1) Where the Minister of Science and ICT or the head of a relevant central administrative agency intends to entrust all or part of a project for the development of technology for coping with climate change under Article 8(1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "technology development project") pursuant to Article 9(1) of the Act, he or she shall publicly announce the following matters:
1. Size and period of the project to be entrusted;
2. Details and scope of the project to be entrusted;
3. Method of selecting an entity to be entrusted;
4. Application process for entrustment of the project;
5. Other matters deemed by the Minister of Science and ICT as necessary to entrust the technology development project.
(2) Where the Minister of Science and ICT or the head of a relevant central administrative agency intends to make contributions or provide support pursuant to Article 9(2) of the Act to an entity entrusted pursuant to paragraph (1) of that Article, he or she shall conclude an agreement with the entity on the amount of contributions or subsidies, the timing and method of payment, etc.
(3) Where the Minister of Science and ICT or the head of a relevant central administrative agency entrusts a technology development project in accordance with the public announcement under paragraph (1), he or she shall publicly notify the agency that entrusts the project, the entity entrusted with the project, the details of the entrusted business affairs, etc.
Article 7(Standards for human resources and facilities of entities eligible to be entrusted with technology development projects) #
(1) "Standards for human resources, facilities, etc. prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 9(1)6 of the Act means the following: <Amended on Jan. 27, 2026>
1. In the case of a research institute affiliated with an enterprise: Standards under Article 6 of the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Support for Research and Development of Business-Affiliated Research Institutes;
2. In the case of a research and development division of an enterprise: Standards under Article 6 of the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Support for Research and Development of Business-Affiliated Research Institutes.
(2) "Standards for human resources, facilities, etc. prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 9 (1) 7 of the Act means the following standards: <Amended on Nov. 21, 2023; Dec. 23, 2025>
1. To have at least 1 full-time researcher with any of the following qualifications; in this case, if the representative of a corporation or a sole proprietorship meets any of the following qualifications and performs dedicated research duties, the representative or sole proprietorship shall be included in the calculation of dedicated research personnel:
a. A person with at least a bachelor's degree in the field of natural science, engineering, or medical science (hereafter referred to as the "field of natural science" in this Article) under Appendix 1 of the Regulations on the Establishment and Operation of Universities and Colleges;
b. A person who has at least 2 years of experience in research and development (at least 1 year in cases of graduating from a 3-year junior college) after obtaining an associate degree in the field of natural science or having an academic background equivalent thereto in accordance with statutes and regulations;
c. A person who has at least 4 years of experience in research and development after graduating from a high school tailored to industrial demand under Article 90(1)10 of the Enforcement Decree of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act or a specialized high school under Article 91 of that Decree or after having an academic background equivalent thereto in accordance with statutes and regulations;
d. A person who has obtained qualification as a professional engineer, master craftman, or engineer in technical and skill areas under subparagraph 1 of Article 9 of the National Technical Qualifications Act;
Article 8(Conduct of pilot projects) #
(1) Where the Minister of Science and ICT and the head of a relevant central administrative agency intends to conduct a pilot project under Article 10(1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "pilot project"), he or she shall formulate a pilot project plan including the following matters. In such cases, the head of the relevant central administrative agency shall consult in advance with the Minister of Science and ICT on the formulation of a pilot project plan:
1. Matters regarding the goals, strategies, and implementation system of the pilot project;
2. Matters regarding technologies for coping with climate change to be applied to the pilot project;
3. Matters regarding the procurement of financial resources necessary to implement the pilot project;
4. Other matters necessary for smooth implementation of the pilot project.
(2) The pilot project shall meet all of the following criteria:
1. It shall be suitable for achieving the objectives of technology development for coping with climate change;
2. It shall require a high degree of reflection in policies on technology development for coping with climate change;
3. The plan to procure financial resources for the development of technology for coping with climate change shall be appropriate and feasible;
4. It shall be in harmony with the master plan and implementation plan.
(3) The Minister of Science and ICT and the head of a relevant central administrative agency may provide the following support pursuant to Article 10(2) of the Act:
1. Creation of the foundation necessary for efficient performance of the pilot project;
2. Protection of intellectual property rights in relation to the pilot project;
3. Other matters deemed necessary to achieve the objectives of the pilot project.
(4) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (3), matters necessary for conducting pilot projects shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Science and ICT.
Article 9(Policy measures for support to commercialize outcomes of technology development) #
The policy measures for support necessary to promote the commercialization of the outcomes of technology development under Article 11(1) of the Act shall be as follows:
1. Support for projects to commercialize the outcomes of technology development for coping with climate change;
2. Support for the formation and operation of a council to share information on technology for coping with climate change;
3. Support for the use of technology, information, equipment, facilities, and sites for those seeking to commercialize technology for coping with climate change;
4. Reduction of or exemption from royalties incurred by an entity or organization that has conducted a national research and development program as defined in subparagraph 1 of Article 2 of the National Research and Development Innovation Act for license to practice technology covered by industrial property rights owned by the entity or organization as a result of conducting the programs;
5. Other matters deemed by the Minister of Science and ICT as necessary to commercialize the outcomes of development of technologies, such as analysis and evaluation of the outcomes of development of technologies for coping with climate change, consulting on commercialization, and support for valuation of technologies for coping with climate change.
Article 10(Plans and policy measures to foster specialized human resources) #
(1) The Minister of Science and ICT shall formulate a plan and policy measures to foster specialized human resources under Article 14(1) of the Act every 5 years and shall notify the heads of the relevant central administrative agencies thereof.
(2) Plans and policy measures to foster specialized human resources under paragraph (1) shall include the following matters:
1. Mid- to long-term supply and demand outlook for human resources specialized in technologies for coping with climate change;
2. Development and operation of educational and training programs in the fields of technologies, policies, and international cooperation for coping with climate change;
3. Overseas training in the field of technologies for coping with climate change and attracting and utilizing excellent researchers from overseas;
4. Expansion of education and training institutions to foster human resources specialized in technologies for coping with climate change.
(3) Where the Minister of Science and ICT entrusts the training of specialized human resources to universities, colleges, etc. under Article 9(1)3 of the Act pursuant to the former part of Article 14(3) of the Act, he or she shall publicly notify the entrusted organizations and the details of entrusted training of specialized human resources.
Article 11(Designation of dedicated entities and revocation of such designation) #
(1) The Minister of Science and ICT may designate an entity that meets all of the following requirements as a dedicated entity pursuant to Article 15(1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "dedicated entity"):
1. It shall be any of the following entities and organizations that professionally perform business affairs related to technology for coping with climate change:
a. A public institution established under Article 4 of the Act on the Management of Public Institutions;
b. A corporation incorporated under the Civil Act;
c. A government-funded science and technology research institute established under the Act on the Establishment, Operation and Fostering of Government-Funded Science and Technology Research Institutes;
2. It shall secure personnel dedicated to technology development for coping with climate change;
3. It shall have financial and technical capabilities necessary for technology development for coping with climate change.
(2) The head of a dedicated entity designated under paragraph (1) shall formulate a detailed business plan and a fund execution plan for the designated affairs and submit them to the Minister of Science and ICT.
(3) Where a dedicated entity designated under paragraph (1) fails to meet the requirements for designation under the subparagraphs of that paragraph or falls under Article 15(3)3 of the Act, the Minister of Science and ICT may order it to make correction within a specified period.
(4) Where a dedicated entity in receipt of a corrective order under paragraph (3) fails to make the correction within the specified period, the Minister of Science and ICT shall revoke the designation thereof.
(5) Where the Minister of Science and ICT designates a dedicated entity or revokes the designation thereof pursuant to Article 15(1) or (3) of the Act, he or she shall publicly notify such fact.