Nuclear Safety Act. Country/Territory Korea, Republic of Document type Legislation Date 2011 (2015) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy, Environment gen. Keyword Nuclear energy Radiation Hazards Public health Institution Research 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 provide for matters concerning safety management in the research, development, production, use, etc. of nuclear energy, in order to ensure the prevention of disasters resulting from radiation and to contribute to public safety. Article 3 establishes that the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission shall formulate a comprehensive plan for nuclear safety and security in the utilization and safety control of nuclear energy every five years. Also Institutions specialized in nuclear safety and security may be established under the supervision of the Commission to professionally carry out functions concerning nuclear safety management. The text consists of 121 articles. Full text English Website www.klri.re.kr References - Legislation Implemented by Enforcement Decree of the Nuclear Safety Act. Legislation | Korea, Republic of | 2011 (2015) Keyword: Nuclear energy, Radiation, Hazards, Public health, Institution, Research Source: FAO, FAOLEX