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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