Law of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea on Water Resources. Country/Territory Korea, Dem. People's Rep. Document type Legislation Date 1997 (1999) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water Keyword Framework law Basic legislation Freshwater resources management Groundwater Inland waters Water supply Sewerage Flood Potable water Geographical area Asia, Eastern Asia Abstract This Act provides for the management, conservation and utilization of water resources. Water resources shall consist of rivers, reservoirs and lakes, mineral water and groundwater. Full text English