General environmental policies and clean technology in the Republic of Korea Author Chung J.S. Journal/Series Industry and Environment | Vol. 19(1); 43 - 45; 3 p. Date 1996 Source IUCN (ID: ANA-058421) Publisher | Place of publication UNEP / Industry and Environment Programme Activity Centre | Paris, France Language English Country/Territory Korea, Republic of Subject Environment gen. Keyword Comprehensive description Environmental technology Abstract The upgrading of the Korean Ministry of the Environment to cabinet level in 1990 strengthened the coordination of environmental affairs. A number of other ministries and administrative units also have responsibilities for environment-related policies or programmes. Since 1990, environment-related legislation has been completely revised. Economic instruments and Environmental Impact Assessment are being used increasingly. Clean technology development and cleaner production are widely promoted