Special Act on the Promotion of Urban Renewal. Country/Territory Korea, Republic of Document type Legislation Date 2005 (2012) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Land & soil Keyword Land-use planning Urban land Ownership Education Authorization/permit Inspection Offences/penalties 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 for planning projects for improving residential environments, expanding infrastructure and restoring urban functions in urban areas that lag behind, spanning a wide area, and promoting them systematically and efficiently in order to seek balanced urban development and contribute to improving the quality of life of citizens. In particular, article 17 deals with formation of Consultative Council on Projects and article 34 with Urban Renewal Committees. The text consists of 37 articles. Full text English Website www.klri.re.kr