Special Act on the Development of East, West, and South Coast Areas. Country/Territory Korea, Republic of Document type Legislation Date 2007 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Coastal zone management Marine fisheries Policy/planning EIA Inspection Authorization/permit Sustainable development Sustainable use Enforcement/compliance 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 necessary to develop the east, west, and south coast areas as well as the inland areas as new economic zones and international tourist attractions for Northeast Asia, thus contributing to the enhancement of national competitiveness and balanced national development by stimulating the regional economy, culture, tourism as well as other industries and increasing regional exchanges and international cooperation. Comprehensive plans shall be developed including matters concerning the structural upgrade of agriculture and fisheries; matters concerning the conservation of the natural environment and the prevention of pollution. Article 15 deals with constructive authorization and permits and article 16 with expropriation and use of land. The text consists of 39 articles. Full text English Website www.klri.re.kr