Law of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on the Protection of the Environment. Country/Territory Korea, Dem. People's Rep. Document type Legislation Date 1986 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Framework law Institution Protected area Offences/penalties Polluter pays principle Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Potable water International trade Animal feed/feedstuffs Animal health Groundwater Water supply Management/conservation Protection of species Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract The Law is divided into 5 Chapters: The fundamental principles of environmental protection (1); The preservation and improvement of the national environment (2); Prevention of environmental pollution (3); The guidance and management of environmental protection (4); Compensation for and sanctions against environmental damage (5). Full text English