Ministry of Environment

• Act On The Conservation And Use Of Biological Diversity

  The purpose of this Act is to improve citizens’ quality of life and enhance international cooperation, by promoting comprehensive and systematic conservation of biodiversity and sustainable use of biological resources and by prescribing matters on implementing the Convention on Biological Diversity.

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• Wildlife Protection And Management Act

  The purpose of this Act is to prevent the extinction of wildlife by systematically protecting and managing wildlife and the habitats thereof, to maintain the ecosystem in equilibrium by promoting biodiversity, while at the same time ensuring a healthy natural environment in which wildlife coexists with human beings.

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• Natural Environment Conservation Act

  The purpose of this Act is to seek sustainable utilization of the natural environment and to allow people to lead a leisurely and healthy life in a comfortable natural environment by systematically conserving and managing the natural environment, such as protection of the natural environment from artificial damage, conservation of the ecosystem, natural scenery, etc.

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• Special Act On The Conservation Of The Ecosystems In Island Areas Including Dokdo

  The purpose of this Act is to provide for fundamental matters concerning the conservation of the natural environment of specified islands, including their diverse natural ecosystems and geographical and geological features, thereby ensuring a clean natural environment wherein all present and future citizens can lead a healthy and comfortable life.

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• Wetlands Conservation Act

  The purpose of this Act is to prescribe matters necessary for the efficient conservation and management of wetlands to contribute to the conservation of wetlands and wetland biodiversity, and for the promotion of international cooperation by reflecting the purpose of international convention on wetlands.

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• Baekdu-daegan Protection Act

  The purpose of this Act is to prevent damage to the Baekdu-daegan caused by indiscriminate development by prescribing matters necessary for protecting the Mountain Range, thereby helping preserve national land in an environmentally sound manner and creating a pleasant natural environment..

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• Act On The National Trust Of Cultural Heritages And Natural Environment Assets

  The purpose of this Act is to prescribe matters concerning the establishment and operation, etc. of a national trust of cultural heritage and the national trust of the national environment, and support for such matters by the State and local governments, thereby promoting the voluntary conservation and management of cultural heritage and the natural environment by the private sector.

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Ministry of Science and ICT

• Biotechnology Support Act

  The purpose of this Act is to develop and support biotechnology more efficiently by laying the foundation of biotechnology research and to contribute to the sound progress of the national economy and higher standards of living of the people by facilitating the industrialization of the technology.

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• Act On The Acquisition, Management, And Utilization Of Biological Research Resources

  The purpose of this Act is to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of citizens and the development of the national economy by promoting sustainable utilization of biological research resources and building infrastructure for the development of biotechnology through the efficient acquisition and systematic management of biological research resources.

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Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

• Act On The Conservation, Management, And Use Of Agricultural Bio-resources

  The purpose of this Act is to contribute to developing the agriculture, rural community, and national economy by securing the diversity of the agricultural bio-resources and enhancing the competitiveness of the agricultural bio-industry through comprehensive and systematic preservation and management and sustainable use of the bio-resources.

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• State Forest Administration And Management Act

  The purpose of this Act is to contribute to developing the national economy and to promoting the welfare of the people by improving the function of state forests and efficiently administering state forests by prescribing matters concerning the management and administration thereof.

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• Creation And Management Of Forest Resources Act

  The purpose of this Act is to contribute to the preservation of national land, the development of national economy and the qualitative improvement of citizens' lives by securing the diverse functions of forests and promoting the sustainable preservation and utilization of forests through the development and management of forest resources.

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• Act On The Creation And Furtherance Of Arboretums And Gardens

  The purpose of this Act is to provide for matters necessary for the creation, operation, and furtherance of arboretums and gardens to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of citizens and the development of the national economy by promoting the conservation and exploitation of forest genetic resources of national importance and by systematically managing gardens.

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• Seed Industry Act

  The purpose of this Act is to promote the development of the seed industry and to contribute to stabilizing production in agriculture and forestry by prescribing matters concerning the production, certification and distribution of seeds and seedlings, the promotion of and support for the seed industry, etc.

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• Framework Act On Agriculture, Rural Community And Food Industry

  The purpose of this Act is to provide for basic matters concerning directions to be sought by agriculture, rural communities, and the food industry and directions of national policy in order to pursue the sustainable development of agriculture and rural communities, which are the economic, social and cultural foundations of the citizens, to ensure the stable supply of safe agricultural products and quality food for the citizens, and to enhance the level of income and quality of life of farmers.

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• Forest Protection Act

  The purpose of this Act is to contribute to the conservation of national land and the enhancement of the quality of life for the nation by keeping forests healthy and protecting forests systematically, by such means as controlling forest conservation zones, conducting preventive observations of forest diseases and pests, taking control measures against such diseases and pests, preventing and fighting forest fires, preventing landslides and recovering therefrom, etc.

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Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

• Transboundary Movement Of Living Modified Organisms Act

  The purpose of this Act is to prevent risks posed by living modified organisms to the public health and the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, to improve the living conditions of people and to promote international cooperation by prescribing the matters necessary for the implementation of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety and the matter necessary to ensure safety on the development, production, import, export, distribution, etc. of living modified organisms..

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Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries

• Conservation And Management Of Marine Ecosystems Act

  The purpose of this Act is to protect marine ecosystems from artificial damage and conserve or manage marine ecosystems in a comprehensive and systematic manner, such as conserving marine biological diversity and promoting sustainable use of marine biological resources, thereby improving the quality of national life and protecting marine assets.

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Ministry of Health and Welfare

• Bioethics And Safety Act

  The purpose of this Act is to ensure bioethics and safety, thereby contributing to promoting citizens' health and improving their quality of life by preventing the violation of human dignity and values or the infliction of harm on human body in the course of researching on human beings, human materials, etc. or of handling embryos, genes, etc.

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