Article 1(Purpose) #
The purpose of this Act is to provide for matters necessary for the systematic establishment of world-class large accelerators in order to develop related technologies, thereby contributing to enhancing national competitiveness.
Article 2(Definitions) #
The terms used in this Act are defined as follows:
1.The term "large accelerator” means an accelerator facility of a certain scale prescribed by Presidential Decree (including a device that accelerates particles, etc. to near the speed of light, beamlines, experimental equipment, and ancillary facilities, which refers to a synchrotron accelerator, proton accelerator, heavy-ion accelerator, or heavy-ion medical accelerator) that are constructed and supported by the State;
2. The term "large accelerator construction project" means a series of projects, including the design, manufacture, and construction for the installation of a large accelerator;
3. The term "large accelerator support project" means each of the following projects aimed at enhancing the technological competitiveness of large accelerators, expanding the base of related industries, and strengthening the research activities of users:
a. Large accelerator operation projects;
b. Projects to create research outcomes through the utilization of large accelerator beamlines and related facilities;
c. Support projects for researchers and industrial enterprises utilizing large accelerators;
d. Other support projects prescribed by Presidential Decree;
4. The term "institution responsible for the construction or operation of large accelerators" means each of the following institutions that construct or operate large accelerators:
a. Institutions that promote large accelerator construction projects;
b. Institutions that promote large accelerator operation projects.
Article 3(Responsibilities of the State and local governments) #
(1) The State shall formulate and implement comprehensive policy measures to ensure that large accelerator construction projects and large accelerator support projects (hereinafter referred to as "large accelerator construction and support projects") serve as a centerpiece for attracting globally outstanding researchers and research institutes, colleges, universities, enterprises, etc. and creating and disseminating basic research results.
(2) The State shall endeavor to secure large accelerator-related technologies in order to enhance the competitiveness of large accelerator-related industries and to respond swiftly to social issues or national security matters.
(3) Local governments shall cooperate with the State to ensure the smooth implementation of large accelerator construction and support projects promoted by the State.
Article 4(Relationship to other statutes) #
This Act shall prevail over other statutes with respect to the construction of and support for large accelerators.
Article 5(Contributions) #
The State and local governments may make contributions to the institutions responsible for the construction or operation of large accelerators, as prescribed by Presidential Decree, in order to smoothly implement the large accelerator construction and support projects.
Article 6(Development of specialized personnel) #
(1) The State and local governments shall formulate and implement policy measures for developing and managing personnel having specialized skills, knowledge, etc. related to large accelerators (hereinafter referred to as "specialized personnel").
(2) Policy measures under paragraph (1) shall include the following:
1. Matters related to the training and education of specialized personnel;
2. Matters related to the supply of, demand for, and utilization of specialized personnel;
3. Other matters prescribed by Presidential Decree for the training and management of specialized personnel.
(3) The Minister of Science and ICT may designate colleges, universities, research institutes, institutions, or organizations that are related to the large accelerator construction and support projects (hereinafter referred to as "large accelerator-related institutions”) as specialized personnel training institutions.
(4) The Minister of Science and ICT may contribute all or part of the expenses incurred for education, training, etc. to the specialized personnel training institutions designated under paragraph (3).
(5) Other matters necessary for requirements and procedures for the designation of specialized personnel training institutions, revocation of designation, scope of support, etc. shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.
Article 7(Support for infrastructure) #
The State and local governments may prioritize support for the installation of infrastructure, such as roads, water supply, and electricity, for the smooth implementation of the large accelerator construction and support projects.
Article 8(Reduction or exemption of usage fees and lease fees) #
Notwithstanding Article 11 (4), the State and a local government may, as prescribed by the Presidential Decree, reduce or exempt the usage fees and lease fees when an institution responsible for the construction or operation of large accelerators uses land or facilities owned by the State and the local government.
Article 9(Support for installation of ancillary facilities) #
The State and local governments may provide funding for the installation and operation of various ancillary facilities, such as accommodations, convenience facilities, childcare facilities, and welfare facilities, to persons that install and operate them within the facilities and sites related to the large accelerator construction and support projects.
Article 10(International exchange programs and support therefor) #
The State and local governments may promote international exchange programs for specialized personnel and related research institutions and joint international research projects among industry, academia, and research institutes in order to identify international trends related to the large accelerator construction and support projects and to facilitate international cooperation and overseas market entry. In this case, they may provide necessary support to persons that conduct the relevant programs and projects.
Article 11(Special cases concerning use, profit, lease, and sale of State-owned property or public property) #
(1) Notwithstanding the State Property Act, the Public Property and Commodity Management Act, and other statutes and regulations, the State or a local government may, through a private contract, allow an institution responsible for the construction or operation of large accelerators to use or profit from State-owned property or local government-owned public property, or lease or sell the property to the institution.
(2) Where State-owned or public property is allowed to be used or profited from, or leased under paragraph (1), the period thereof may not exceed 50 years, notwithstanding Articles 35 (1) and 46 (1) of the State Property Act and Articles 21 (1) and 31 (1) of the Public Property and Commodity Management Act. In this case, the period may be renewed, but the renewal period shall not exceed 50 years each time it is renewed.
(3) Where land owned by the State or the local government is allowed to be used or profited from, or leased under paragraph (1), permanent installations may be fixed to the land, notwithstanding Article 18 (1) of the State Property Act and Article 13 of the Public Property and Commodity Management Act. In this case, a condition may be attached that the installations be donated to the State or the local government or that the land be restored to its original state and returned at the end of the period, taking into account the types of the installations and other relevant factors.
(4) The standards for calculating usage fees, profit fees, and lease fees for State-owned property or public property allowed to be used or profited from, or leased under paragraph (1) shall be in accordance with the State Property Act and the Public Property and Commodity Management Act.
(5) When State-owned property or public property is sold to an institution responsible for the construction or operation of large accelerators under paragraph (1), if it is deemed difficult for the purchaser to pay the purchase price in a lump sum, the payment due date may be extended or payment may be made in installments, as prescribed by Presidential Decree, notwithstanding Article 50 (1) and (2) of the State Property Act and Article 37 (1) of the Public Property and Commodity Management Act.
Article 12(Support for cooperation among large accelerator-related institutions) #
(1) The Minister of Science and ICT shall formulate the following plans to promote exchanges and cooperation among large accelerator-related institutions for the construction of and support for large accelerators:
1. Efficient operation and cooperation system among large accelerator-related institutions;
2. Promotion of exchanges of personnel, technology, and information related to large accelerators;
3. Other matters prescribed by Presidential Decree.
(2) The Minister of Science and ICT may support necessary expenses to large accelerator-related institutions to promote exchanges and cooperation among them under paragraph (1).
Article 13(Delegation and entrustment of authority) #
`Part of the authority of the Minister of Science and ICT under this Act may be delegated or entrusted to the head of an agency under their jurisdiction, the head of a local government, or the head of another administrative agency, as prescribed by Presidential Decree.