Atomic Energy Act. Country/Territory Korea, Republic of Document type Legislation Date 1982 (2011) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy Keyword Energy conservation/energy production Nuclear energy Policy/planning Transport/storage Authorization/permit Radiation Pollution control Hazardous waste Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract The purpose of this Act is to contribute to the improvement of citizens' living standards, to ensure citizens’ safety, and to strive for the prevention of disasters resulting from radiation by prescribing matters concerning research, development, production and utilization of nuclear energy and promoting the advancement of science and development of the industry. Full text English Website www.klri.re.kr References - Legislation Implemented by Enforcement Decree of the Atomic Energy Act. Legislation | Korea, Republic of | 1982 (2008) Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Nuclear energy, Policy/planning, Transport/storage, Institution, Radiation, Pollution control, Hazardous waste Source: FAO, FAOLEX