SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION LOGISTICS DEVELOPMENT ACT

Act No. 9777, jun.   9, 2009

Amended by Act No. 10599, Apr. 14, 2011

Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013

Act No. 11801, May 22, 2013

Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014

Act No. 13426,  Jul. 24, 2015

Act No. 14115, Mar. 29, 2016

Act No. 14867, Aug.   9, 2017

Act No. 15122, Nov. 28, 2017

Act No. 15322, Dec. 26, 2017

Article 1 (Purpose)

The purpose of this Act is to create foundations for the sustainable development of transport logistics for the contemporary and future generations and to contribute to the development of the national economy and to improving of the welfare of the people by providing for matters concerning basic directions for the sustainable development of transport logistics to cope with change in the circumstance of transport logistics, such as climatic change, energy crisis, and demand for environmental protection and also for matters concerning the establishment, promotion, etc. thereof.

Article 2 (Definitions)

The terms used in this Act shall be defined as follows:<Amended by Act No. 14115, Mar. 29, 2016; Act No. 15322, Dec. 26, 2017>

1. The term "means of transport" means a means of transport referred to in subparagraph 3 of Article 2 of the National Transport System Efficiency Act;

2. The term "transport logistics facility" means the transport facility referred to in subparagraph 4 of Article 2 of the National Transport System Efficiency Act and logistics facility referred to in Article 2 (1) 4 of the Framework Act on Logistics Policies;

3. The term "transport logistics system" means the operation of means of transport, transport logistics facilities and transport logistics which are organically connected to one another to effectively carry out activities related to transport and logistics, and other industries and systems related thereto;

4. The term "transport logistics operator" means a person who operates a means of transport or manages and controls transport logistics facilities, falling under any of the following subparagraphs:

(a) A person who has obtained a license, permit, authorization, entrustment, etc. or has filed a registration, report, etc. concerning business relating to means of transport or transport logistics facilities under the Passenger Transport Service Act, Trucking Transport Business Act, Aviation Business Act, Marine Transportation Act, Railroad Service Act, Urban Railroad Act, and other Acts;

(b) A corporation established for the operation of means of transport or management and control of transport logistics facilities under relevant Acts;

(c) A person who installs, manages, or operates transport logistics facilities;

5. The term "sustainability" means keeping balance and harmony between the contemporary generation and future generations without squandering resources to be used by future generations, such as economic, social, environmental and transport resources and deteriorating the conditions thereof in order to satisfy the needs of the contemporary generation;

6. The term "sustainable transport logistics system" means a transport logistics system contributing to the sustainable development of transport logistics, such as improving mobility and accessibility of people, freight, etc.;

7. The term "public transport" means the public transport referred to in subparagraph 1 of Article 2 of the Act on the Support and Promotion of Utilization of Mass Transit System;

8. The term "automobile" means any of the following vehicles which are prescribed by Presidential Decree:

(a) An automobile referred to in subparagraph 1 of Article 2 of the Motor Vehicle Management Act;

(b) Construction machinery referred to in Article 2 (1) 1 of the Construction Machinery Management Act;

9. The term "national transport axis" means one or several transport roads which serve as inter-regional trunk roads;

10. The term "public institution" means central administrative agencies, local governments and corporations which fall under any of the following items:

(a) A public corporation and quasi-government agency referred to in Article 5 of the Act on the Management of Public Institutions;

(b) A public enterprise or public corporation in charge of the development, operation or management of transport logistics facilities among public enterprises or public corporations established under the Local Public Enterprises Act;

11. The term "modal shift" means the transportation of people or freight by changing the existing means of transport to another means of transport;

12. The term "transport logistics cost" means fare and freight charges which users of means of transport pay to relevant transport logistics operators in return for transporting people or freight, and tolls and fees, etc. which users of transport logistics facilities pay to the relevant transport logistics operators in return for using such facility;

13. The term "greenhouse gas" means gaseous substance in the atmosphere which causes the greenhouse effect by absorbing or reemitting infrared radiation, such as carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), mitrous oxide (N2O), hydrofluorocarbon (HFCs), perfluorocarbon (PFCs), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6);

14. The term "non-powered and carbon-free means of transport means walking, bicycles, etc.;

15. The term "eco-driving" means reducing fuel consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, etc. by improving the method, habit, behavior, etc. of driving means of transport.

Article 3 (Basic Principles)

The development of sustainable transport logistics systems shall be promoted according to the following basic principles:

1. Promotion of low-carbon transport logistics systems through reduction of greenhouse gas emissions;

2. Promotion of environment-friendly transport logistics systems;

3. Promotion of energy and resource-conserving transport logistics systems;

4. Improvement of mobility, accessibility, and safety of transport logistics systems;

5. Ensuring balance between means of transport, social classes and regions;

6. Efficient corelation between land use and transport logistics system.

Article 4 (Responsibilities of State, etc.)

(1) The State and local governments shall formulate and implement comprehensive policies for the development of sustainable transport logistics systems.

(2) In order to fulfill the responsibility referred to in paragraph (1), the State and local governments shall make efforts to take budgetary measures therefor.

Article 5 (Duties of Transport Logistics Operators)

For the development of sustainable transport logistics systems, each transport logistics operator shall actively participate and cooperate in the policies of the State and local governments.

Article 6 (Rights and Duties of Citizens)

(1) As a constituent of the community, each citizen shall have the right to enjoy and benefit from pleasant and convenient transport logistics systems.

(2) Each citizen shall make efforts for the development of sustainable transport logistics systems by minimizing environmental deterioration caused by activities of transport logistics, conserving energy, etc. in his/her daily life.

(3) With awareness of the importance of sustainable transport logistics systems, each citizen shall render cooperation for policies for sustainable transport logistics executed by the State and local governments in pursuit of the development of sustainable transport logistics systems.

Article 6-2 (Relations with Other Acts)

This Act shall prevail over other Acts with respect to establishment, implementation, etc. of sustainable transport logistics systems.

Article 7 (Formulation of Master Plans for Development of Sustainable National Transport Logistics)

(1) In order to facilitate the development of sustainable transport logistics systems, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall formulate a master plan for development of sustainable national transport logistics each ten years (hereinafter referred to as "master plan").<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

(2) Each master plan shall include the following matters:

1. Current conditions and outlook for energy consumption, amount of greenhouse gases emitted, etc. which are concerned with transport logistics;

2. Basic directions and objectives of policies for sustainable transport logistics;

3. Measures for development of sustainable transport logistics systems, such as activation of public transport, development of environment-friendly transport logistics facilities, and facilitation of modal shift;

4. Measures for financing for the promotion of the master plan;

5. Other matters prescribed by Presidential Decree for development of sustainable transport logistics systems.

(3) In order to collect basic data for formulation of sustainable transport logistics systems, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may request the heads of relevant administrative agencies of the central government, Special Metropolitan City Mayors, Metropolitan City Mayors, Special Self-Governing City Mayors, Do governors, Special Self-Governing Province Governors (hereinafter referred to as "City Mayors/Do Governors") and transport logistics operators to submit data.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013; Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014>

(4) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall, when intending to formulate a master plan, prepare a master plan proposal and consult with the head of the relevant administrative agency of the central government and competent City Mayor/Do Governor thereon and undergo deliberation by the national transport committee referred to in Article 106 of the National Transport System Efficiency Act (hereinafter referred to as the "national transport committee").<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

(5) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall, when completing to formulate a master plan under paragraph (4), give public notice thereof, as prescribed by Presidential Decree and notify the head of the relevant administrative agency of the central government and competent City Mayor/Do Governor thereof. In such cases, the competent City Mayor/Do Governor shall serve the master plan on the head of the competent Si (including heads of administrative cities referred to in Article 11 (2) of the Special Act on the Establishment of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province and the Development of Free International City; hereinafter the same shall apply)/Gus or Gus (referring to heads of autonomous Gus; hereinafter the same shall apply) for public reading.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013; Act No. 13426, Jul. 24, 2015>

(6) Paragraphs (4) and (5) shall apply mutatis mutandis to the revision of master plans: Provided, That the same shall not apply to the revision of insignificant matters prescribed by Presidential Decree.

Article 8 (Formulation of Annual Action Plans of Master Plans)

(1) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall formulate and implement an annual action plan for the implementation of the master plan each year.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

(2) Matters necessary for the formulation, revision, implementation, etc., of annual action plans referred to in paragraph (1) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.

Article 9 (Formulation of Plans for Development of Sustainable Regional Transport Logistics)

(1) In order to facilitate the development of sustainable transport logistics in areas under jurisdiction in harmony with the master plan, a Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayor, Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or head of each Si (excluding heads of Sis the population of which is less than 100,000 persons; hereafter the same shall apply in this Article and Articles 10, 14, and 41 through 44) shall formulate a plan for development of sustainable regional transport logistics by gathering consensus from residents and relevant experts every ten years, as prescribed by Presidential Decree (hereinafter referred to as "regional plan"): Provided, That when the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayor, Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or head of the Si has formulated another transport-related plan by reflecting the matters in the regional plan, the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayor, or Special Self-Governing City Mayor may not formulate the relevant regional plan by obtaining approval from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, whereas the head of the Si, by obtaining approval from the competent Do Governor (including Special Self-Governing Province Governors; hereinafter the same shall apply).<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013; Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014>

(2) A Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayor, Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or head of each Si shall, when intending to formulate a regional plan, consult with the Special Metropolitan City Mayors, Metropolitan City Mayors, Special Self-Governing City Mayors, or heads of the Sis/Guns (excluding heads of Guns within Metropolitan Cities; hereinafter the same shall apply) of the adjacent areas in advance.<Amended by Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014>

(3) A Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayor, or Special Self-Governing City Mayor shall, when intending to formulate a regional plan, submit it for deliberation by the local transport committee referred to in Article 110 of the National Transport System Efficiency Act (hereinafter referred to as "local transport committee").<Amended by Act No. 11801, May 22, 2013; Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014>

(4) When completing a regional plan under paragraph (1), the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayor and Special Self-Governing City Mayor shall submit the regional plan proposal to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, whereas the head of the Si, to the competent Do Governor before the relevant regional plan is finalized, as prescribed by Presidential Decree.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013; Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014>

(5) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport or each Do Governor shall, when receiving a regional plan proposal under paragraph (4), review it with particular reference as to whether the regional plan proposal complies with the master plan, and if the regional plan proposal includes any matter not complying with the master plan or there exists any matter which is deemed necessary to maintain linkage between and integration of regional plans, he/she may request the relevant Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayor, Mayor of the relevant Special Self-Governing City Mayor or head of the relevant Si to revise the regional plan proposal after undergoing deliberation by the national transport committee or local transport committee.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013; Act No. 11801, May 22, 2013; Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014>

(6) A Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayor, Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or head of each Si may, when receiving a request referred to in paragraph (5), make the regional plan finalized by reflecting the request for revision, give public notice thereof and offer the regional plan for public reading.<Amended by Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014>

Article 10 (Formulation of Annual Action Plans of Regional Plans)

(1) Each year, a Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayor, Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or head of each Si shall formulate an annual action plan for the implementation of regional plans.<Amended by Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014>

(2) Matters necessary for the formulation, revision, implementation, etc. of annual action plans referred to in paragraph (1) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.

Article 11 (Relations with Other Plans, etc.)

(1) The State and local governments shall, when formulating a plan concerning land use or transport logistics under relevant Acts and subordinate statutes, take into account the details of master plans and regional plans.

(2) The State and local governments shall, when granting permission, etc. for business concerned with land use or transport logistics promoted under relevant Acts and subordinate statutes, take into account the sustainability of transport logistics systems determined in master plans and regionals plans.

(3) Each master plan and regional plan shall be harmonized with the national basic strategy and local basic strategy under the Framework Act on Sustainable Development.

Article 12 (Demarcation and Designation of Sustainable Transport Logistics Zones)

(1) In order to efficiently construct and manage sustainable transport logistics systems, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall demarcate and designate the national territory as the following transport logistics zones (hereinafter referred to as "transport logistics zone"):<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

1. An arterial transport logistics zone: An area designated and published by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport within a distance prescribed by Presidential Decree from any of the national transport axis and the areas adjacent thereto;

2. An urban transport logistics zone: An urban traffic readjustment district referred to in Article 3 (1) of the Urban Traffic Improvement Promotion Act, the size of which is above the specific size prescribed by Presidential Decree (excluding areas designated and published as an arterial transport logistics zone under subparagraph 1);

3. A regional transport logistics zone: An area excluded from arterial transport logistics zones in subparagraph 1 and urban transport logistics zone in subparagraph 2).

(2) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall, when intending to designate an arterial transport logistics zone referred to in paragraph (1) 1, consult in advance with the heads of relevant administrative agencies of the central government, Special Metropolitan City Mayors, Metropolitan City Mayors, Special Self-Governing City Mayors, or heads of Sis/Guns and then submit it for deliberation by the national transport committee.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013; Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014>

Article 13 (Duty to Manage by Transport Logistics Zone)

The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall construct sustainable transport logistics systems for arterial transport logistics zones referred to in Article 12 (1) 1 and take measures for the efficient management thereof, whereas a Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayor, Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or head of each Si/Gun shall construct sustainable transport logistics systems for urban transport logistics zones referred to in Article 12 (1) 2 and regional transport logistics zones in subparagraph 3 of the same paragraph in areas under his/her jurisdiction and take measures for the efficient management thereof.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013; Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014>

Article 14 (Indicators and Criteria for Sustainability Management)

(1) For the development of sustainable transport logistics systems, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall establish and announce indicators (hereinafter referred to as "indicators of sustainability management") and criteria (hereinafter referred to as "criteria for sustainability management") for the measurement, assessment and sustainability management of transport logistics systems.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

(2) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall, when establishing an index of sustainability management or criterion for sustainability management, consider the current levels of greenhouse gas emissions, degree of traffic congestion, energy consumption, automobile traffic volume, capacity of transport facilities, and transport share structure of transport logistics, and other matters prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

(3) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall, when intending to establish an index of sustainability management or a criterion for sustainability management, consult with the heads of relevant administrative agencies in advance and then undergo deliberation by the national transport committee.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

(4) A Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayor, Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or head of each Si may establish a separate, stricter criterion for sustainability management than the criterion for sustainability management in consideration of peculiar nature of the region, and matters necessary therefor shall be prescribed by Municipal Ordinance of the relevant local government (in cases of mayors of administrative cities referred to in Article 11 (2) of the Special Act on the Establishment of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province and the Development of Free International City, referring to municipal ordinances of Special Self-Governing Provinces; hereinafter the same shall apply).<Amended by Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014; Act No. 13426, Jul. 24, 2015>

(5) A Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayor, Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or head of each Si shall, when establishing or changing a criterion for sustainability management referred to in paragraph (4), file a report with the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport thereon without delay.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013; Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014>

Article 15 (Examination, Assessment, etc. of Sustainability)

(1) For the development of sustainable transport logistics systems, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall conduct an examination and assessment on the sustainability of transport logistics systems of Special Metropolitan Cities, Metropolitan Cities, Special Self-Governing Cities, or Sis (including administrative cities referred to in Article 10 (2) of the Special Act on the Establishment of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province and the Development of Free International City, on condition that the population of which is less than 100,000 person be excluded) each year, and shall publish findings thereof.<Amended by Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014; Act No. 13426, Jul. 24, 2015; Act No. 15322, Dec. 26, 2017>

(2) In order to systematically collect, analyze, and provide data for examinations and assessments referred to in paragraph (1), the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall construct and operate databases.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

(3) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may reward local governments rated excellent in an assessment conducted under paragraph (1), within budgetary limits.<Newly Inserted by Act No. 15322, Dec. 26, 2017>

(4) To conduct an examination and assessment under paragraph (1), the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may request necessary data or assistance from public institutions defined under the Act on the Management of Public Institutions or transport logistics operators. In such cases, any public institution, etc. in receipt of a request shall cooperate therewith unless there is a compelling reason not to do so.<Newly Inserted by Act No. 15322, Dec. 26, 2017>

(5) Matters necessary for the methods, etc. of an examination and assessment under paragraph (1) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.<Newly Inserted by Act No. 15322, Dec. 26, 2017>

Article 16 (Measures for Reduction of Greenhouse Gases)

(1) For the implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the State and local governments shall take necessary measures to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions by converting to or adjusting transport logistics systems.

(2) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall develop a coefficient to calculate the greenhouse gas emissions by the unit of transport logistics (hereinafter referred to as "greenhouse gas emission coefficient") in consultation with the heads of relevant administrative agencies of the central government and prepare materials relevant thereto, and promote policies for development of sustainable transport logistics by utilizing such materials.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

(3) In order to efficiently develop a greenhouse gas emission coefficient, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may designate and operate a dedicated institution jointly and in consultation with the heads of relevant administrative agencies of the central government.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

(4) Matters necessary for the development, etc. of greenhouse gas emission coefficient referred to in paragraphs (2) and (3) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.

Article 17 (Calculation and Management of Socioeconomic Costs)

(1) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall assess and announce socioeconomic costs incurred from activities of transport logistics each year.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

(2) The State and local governments shall, when formulating, implementing and assessing policies for transport logistics, preferentially consider socioeconomic costs referred to in paragraph (1) and prepare measures to reduce such costs.

(3) Types of socioeconomic costs referred to in paragraph (1), details, method, procedure, etc. of calculation of such costs, and other matters necessary therefor shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

Article 18 (Establishment, etc. of Total Amount of Automobile Traffic)

(1) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, a Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayor, Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or head of each Si/Gun shall establish and manage the total amount of automobile traffic of major roads, etc. in transport logistics zones under his/her jurisdiction, as prescribed by Presidential Decree.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013; Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014>

(2) A Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayor, Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or head of each Si/Gun may enter into an agreement with the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport by formulating a plan to reduce the total amount of automobile traffic in transport logistics zones under his/her jurisdiction below the total amount of automobile traffic referred to in paragraph (1). In such cases, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may offer administrative and financial support to the Special Metropolitan City Mayors, Metropolitan City Mayors, Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or heads of the Sis/Guns with whom he/she enters into such agreement to enable them to perform such agreement.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013; Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014>

(3) Matters necessary for conclusion, implementation, etc. of agreements referred to in paragraph (2) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.

Article 19 (Establishment and Management of Transport Share Structure)

(1) For the development of sustainable transport logistics systems, the State and local governments shall establish and manage the transport share structure between means of transport in a rational way.

(2) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, a Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayor, Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or head of each Si/Gun shall establish a goal of implementation for the establishment of transport share structure between means of transport and take necessary measures for the attainment thereof, such as activation of public transport, promotion of modal shift, and offering economic incentives.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013; Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014>

Article 20 (Measures for Transportation of Large Heavy Freight)

(1) The State and local governments shall prepare measures for environment-friendly and efficient transportation of large heavy freight prescribed by Presidential Decree.

(2) In order to formulate measures for environment-friendly and efficient transportation of large heavy freight, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, a Special Metropolitan City Mayor or Metropolitan City Mayor, Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or head of each Si/Gun may request transport logistics operators to observe the following:<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013; Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014>

1. Measure to designate and operate alternative means of transport;

2. Measure to designate and use alternative roads or detours;

3. Other measures prescribed by Presidential Decree for environment-friendly and efficient transportation.

Article 21 (Support for Modal Shift)

(1) In order to facilitate modal shift, the State and local governments shall prepare measures for installation of facilities and equipment for transfer and transshipment.

(2) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, a Special Metropolitan City Mayor or Metropolitan City Mayor, Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or head of each Si/Gun may recommend transfer to an efficient means of transport to transport logistics operators, transport logistics users, shippers, etc.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013; Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014>

(3) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, a Special Metropolitan City Mayor or Metropolitan City Mayor, Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or head of each Si/Gun may provide transport logistics operators, transport logistics users, shippers, etc. with subsidies, etc., within budgetary limits, under a modal shift agreement.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013; Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014>

(4) Matters necessary for conclusion of modal shift agreements, criteria and procedure for provision of subsidies, etc. which are referred to in paragraph (3) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.

Article 22 (Requests, etc. for Measures for Modal Shift)

(1) With respect to areas deteriorating or are feared to deteriorate the development of sustainable transport logistics systems, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may formulate and implement measures for modal shift or request the competent Special Metropolitan City Mayors, Metropolitan City Mayors, Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or heads of the competent Sis/Guns to formulate and implement measures for modal shift.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013; Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014>

(2) Any Special Metropolitan City Mayor or Metropolitan City Mayor, Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or head of any Si/Gun in receipt of a request referred to in paragraph (1) shall formulate measures for modal shift, as prescribed by Presidential Decree and submit such measures to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and Minister of Oceans and Fisheries.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013; Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014>

(3) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, a Special Metropolitan City Mayor or Metropolitan City Mayor, Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or head of each Si/Gun may request transport logistics operators to take the following measures according to the measures for modal shift referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2):<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013; Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014>

1. Addition of means of transport, increase of number of times of operation, and adjustment of routes;

2. Designation of o alternative roads and transportation through alternative roads;

3. Other measures prescribed by Presidential Decree for modal shift.

Article 23 (Development and Facilitation of Use of Public Transport)

(1) The State and local governments shall, when formulating a transport-related plan or executing a development project, preferentially consider the following measures to develop and facilitate use of public transport:

1. Establishment of a target of public transport's share in transportation;

2. Preferential passage of public means of transport referred to in Article 10 of the Act on the Support and Promotion of Utilization of Mass Transit System;

3. Financial support for cultivation of public transport referred to in Article 12 of the Act on the Support and Promotion of Utilization of Mass Transit System;

4. Other measures prescribed by Presidential Decree for cultivation and encouragement of use of public transport.

(2) Each public transport operator referred to in subparagraph 4 of Article 2 of the Act on the Support and Promotion of Utilization of Mass Transit System shall cooperate with the State and local government in taking measures for public transport and make efforts to improve the service quality so as to enable citizens to use public transport conveniently and safely.

Article 24 (Selection of and Support for Outstanding Transport Logistics Operators)

(1) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may prepare support policies, such as selecting and awarding transport logistics operators who have contributed to the development of sustainable transport logistics by actively promoting the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "outstanding transport logistics operator").<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

(2) Matters necessary for the method and procedure of selecting outstanding transport logistics operators, support policies for outstanding transport logistics operators, etc. shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport or by Ordinance of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

Article 25 (Requests for Adjustment of Prices of Transport Logistics, etc.)

(1) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport or the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may adjust prices of transport logistics in areas deteriorating or feared to deteriorate the development of sustainable transport logistics systems as a result of charging irrational prices of transport logistics, and may request the competent Special Metropolitan City Mayors, Metropolitan City Mayors, the competent Special Self-Governing City Mayors, or heads of the competent Sis/Guns to adjust prices of transport logistics.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013; Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014>

(2) Any Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayor, Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or head of any Si/Gun in receipt of a request referred to in paragraph (1) shall formulate an action plan and submit such plan to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport or to the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, as prescribed by Presidential Decree.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013; Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014>

(3) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, a Special Metropolitan City Mayor or Metropolitan City Mayor, Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or head of each Si/Gun may advise transport logistics operators who operate means of transport or manage and control transport logistics facilities in transport logistics zones in which the development of sustainable transport logistics systems have deteriorated or are feared to deteriorate due to charging irrational prices of transport logistics on the adjustment of prices of transport logistics.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013; Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014>

Article 26 (Development of Environment-Friendly Transport Logistics Facilities)

(1) The State and local governments shall, when executing business to newly install, expand or adjust transport logistics facilities (hereinafter referred to as "transport logistics facility development business"), take into account all circumstances so as to minimize adverse effects on the environment.

(2) The State and local governments shall, when assessing the appropriateness of transport logistics facility development business, take into account environmental convenience and benefit, and costs of the relevant business.

(3) In order to promote environment-friendly transport logistics facility development business, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries shall formulate and announce guidelines for development of environment-friendly transport logistics facilities, as prescribed by Presidential Decree.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

(4) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries shall, when intending to prepare guidelines for development of environment-friendly transport logistics facilities referred to in paragraph (3), consult with the heads of relevant administrative agencies of the central government in advance.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

(5) The head of each public institution shall, when intending to promote transport logistics facility development business, follow the guidelines for development of environment-friendly transport logistics facilities referred to in paragraph (3).

Article 27 (Support for Development of Environment-Friendly Transport Technology)

In order to facilitate the development of sustainable transport logistics systems, the State and local governments shall promote and support development business of environment-friendly transport technology under relevant Acts.

Article 28 (Support for Expansion of Operation of Environment-Friendly Means of Transport)

The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, a Special Metropolitan City Mayor or Metropolitan City Mayor, Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or head of each Si/Gun shall, when necessary to prevent global warming caused by greenhouse gases, etc. and to create a pleasant condition of transport logistics, take the following measures to expand the operation of environment-friendly means of transport through consultation with the heads of relevant administrative agencies of the central government:<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013; Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014>

1. Supporting environment-friendly means of transport in terms of reduction of prices of transport logistics, etc.;

2. Preferential treatment of purchasers of environment-friendly means of transport in granting authorization, permission, etc. for transport logistics-related business;

3. Other measures prescribed by Presidential Decree for the expansion of operation of environment-friendly means of transport.

Article 29 (Connection with Urban or Gun Plans, etc.)

(1) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport or the head of each local government shall, when formulating an urban or Gun plan referred to in subparagraph 2 of Article 2 of the National Land Planning and Utilization Act or promoting business for an urban or Gun plan referred to in subparagraph 11 of the same Article, reflect the following matters preferentially therein in order to facilitate the development of sustainable transport logistics systems, for example, suppression of creation of traffic demand:<Amended by Act No. 10599, Apr. 14, 2011; Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

1. Facilitation of combined development of residential, business, public, and commercial facilities and placement of such facilities within residential zones in order to reduce the distance of access and passage within an urban area;

2. Systematic expansion and use of non-powered and carbon-free means of transport and facilities related to public transport for the expansion of environment-friendly transport logistics facilities;

3. Prevention of disordered expansion of urban areas for the reduction of consumption of transport energy, etc.;

4. Restructuring into an urban space structure pursuing sustainable transport logistics systems.

(2) In order to create an urban environment pursuing sustainable transport logistics systems, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall prepare and announce guidelines for creating urban areas pursuing sustainable transport logistics systems, including the following matters:<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

1. Basic directions and objectives of sustainable transport logistics systems;

2. Indicators of sustainability management;

3. Criteria for selection of areas eligible for construction of sustainable transport logistics systems and support therefor;

4. Management of traffic demand, such as suppression of use of automobiles;

5. Creation of an urban environment centered on pedestrians, bicycles and public transport;

6. Placement and development of major facilities for the construction of sustainable transport logistics systems;

7. Other matters prescribed by Presidential Decree.

(3) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall, when intending to prepare guidelines for making urban areas pursuing sustainable transport logistics systems referred to in paragraph (2), consult with the heads of relevant administrative agencies of the central government in advance.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

(4) When a person who formulates an urban or Gun plan referred to in subparagraph 2 of Article 2 of the National Land Planning and Utilization Act or promotes business for an urban or Gun plan referred to in subparagraph 11 of the same Article formulates or amend the urban or Gun plan or promotes business for the urban or Gun plan, he/she shall follow the guidelines for creating urban areas pursuing sustainable transport logistics systems referred to in paragraph (2).<Amended by Act No. 10599, Apr. 14, 2011>

Article 30 (Restriction on Operation of Automobiles)

(1) With respect to special measures areas designated under Article 41 (1), the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, a Special Metropolitan City Mayor or Metropolitan City Mayor, Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or head of each Si/Gun may restrict the operation of automobiles in consideration of traffic volume of automobiles, greenhouse gas emissions, and degree of traffic congestion.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013; Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014>

(2) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall, when intending to restrict the operation of automobiles under paragraph (1), consult with the heads of relevant administrative agencies of the central government and then undergo deliberation by the national transport committee.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

(3) Paragraph (1) shall not apply to restriction on the operation of automobiles under other Acts and subordinate statutes.

(4) Matters necessary for the procedure, method, etc. of restriction on the operation of automobiles other than those prescribed in paragraphs (1) through (3) shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

Article 31 (Invigoration of Non-Powered and Carbon-Free Means of Transport)

(1) In order to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from powered transport means, such as automobiles by increasing the transport share by non-powered and carbon-free means of transport, and to shift to environment-friendly and energy-saving transport logistics systems, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall include in the master plan the measures to invigorate non-powered and carbon-free means of transport:<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013; Act No. 14867, Aug. 9, 2017>

(2) Measures to invigorate non-powered and carbon-free means of transport prescribed in paragraph (1) shall include the following matters:<Amended by Act No. 14867, Aug. 9, 2017>

1. Analysis of actual condition and outlook of non-powered and carbon-free means of transport;

2. Basic direction-setting and objectives of non-powered and carbon-free transport policies;

3. Measures for increasing transport share by non-powered and carbon-free means of transport;

4. Measures to develop and facilitate use of non-powered and carbon-free transport systems;

5. Measures to finance the implementation of measures to invigorate non-powered and carbon-free means of transport;

6. Other matters prescribed by Presidential Decree for activation of non-powered and carbon-free means of transport.

(3) through (7) Deleted.<by Act No. 14867, Aug. 9, 2017>

Article 32 Deleted.<by Act No. 14867, Aug. 9, 2017>

Article 33 (Support for Development of Non-Powered and Carbon-Free Means of Transport)

In order to facilitate the development of non-powered and carbon-free means of transport, the State and local governments shall promote and support non-powered and carbon-free means of transport development business under relevant Acts.

Article 34 (Support for Security of Connecting Transport Facilities, etc.)

(1) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, or each City Mayor/Do Governor shall, when promoting business to develop a railway station, bus terminal, airport, etc. prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport or business to develop a harbor, etc. prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, ensure connecting transport facilities, transfer facilities, and transshipment facilities so as to minimize inconvenience in the use of non-powered and carbon-free means of transport.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

(2) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, or each City Mayor/Do Governor shall, when granting authorization, permission, etc. for business to develop a railway station, bus terminal, airport, etc. prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport or business to develop a harbor, etc. prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, confirm whether connecting transport facilities, etc. referred to in paragraph (1) are secured.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

(3) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries shall announce criteria for installation of connecting transport facilities referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2) in consultation with the heads of relevant administrative agencies.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

Article 35 (Spread of Non-Powered and Carbon-Free Transport Culture)

For the activation of non-powered and carbon-free means of transport, the State and local governments shall promote policies for the proliferation of non-powered and carbon-free transport culture through education, public relations, etc., as prescribed by Presidential Decree.

Article 36 (Basic Directions of Measures for Pedestrian Transport)

(1) The State and local governments shall formulate and promote policies for the activation of pedestrian transport as a non-powered and carbon-free means of transport for the reduction of traffic volume of automobiles and greenhouse gas emissions.

(2) The State and local governments shall, when installing facilities affecting pedestrian transport or promote policies for pedestrian transport, comprehensively consider pedestrian's convenience in mobility and accessibility, pleasantness and aesthetics of walking environment, etc.

Article 37 (Fact-Finding Survey, etc. of Pedestrial Transport)

(1) For the improvement of pedestrian transport, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, a Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayor, Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or head of each Si/Gun shall conduct a fact-finding survey every five years in terms of walking population, changes of walking environment, etc.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013; Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014>

(2) A Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayor, Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or head of each Si/Gun shall establish pedestrial transport improvement indicators by field and by area every five years based on the results of fact-finding survey referred to in paragraph (1).<Amended by Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014>

(3) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall prepare, announce and disseminate comprehensive indicators for the improvement of pedestrian transport by combining the improvement indicators referred to in paragraph (2).<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

(4) In order to efficiently and systematically promote the establishment of the improvement indicators referred to in paragraph (2), the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may issue guidelines necessary therefor to provide such guidelines to the heads of relevant administrative agencies.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

(5) To conduct the fact-finding survey under paragraph (1), the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, a Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayor, Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or head of each Si/Gun may request necessary data or assistance from public institutions defined under the Act on the Management of Public Institutions or transport logistics operators. In such cases, any public institutions, etc. in receipt of a request shall cooperate therewith unless there is a compelling reason not to do so.<Newly Inserted by Act No. 15322, Dec. 26, 2017>

(6) Matters necessary for the formulation of pedestrial transport improvement indicators referred to in paragraphs (2) and (3) shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and Municipal Ordinance, respectively.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

Article 38 (Formulation of Plans for Improvement of Pedestrial Transport)

(1) A Special Metropolitan City Mayor or Metropolitan City Mayor, Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or head of each Si/Gun shall formulate a plan for improvement of pedestrial transport (hereinafter referred to as "improvement plan"), as prescribed by Presidential Decree, and the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayor, or Special Self-Governing City Mayor shall obtain approval from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport therefor, whereas the head of the Si/Gun, from the competent Do Governor.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013; Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014>

(2) Each improvement plan shall include the following matters:

1. Basic directions of improvement of pedestrian transport;

2. A target of transport share by pedestrian transport;

3. Analysis and outlook for pedestrian transport;

4. Measures for improving pedestrial transport;

5. Other matters necessary for the improvement of pedestrial transport.

Article 39 (Custodians of Pedestrian Transport)

(1) For activities such as making proposals and enlightening the public for the improvement of pedestrian transport in areas under jurisdiction, each Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or head of each Si/Gun (including heads of Guns of Metropolitan Cities)/Gu may commission experts related to transport, members of relevant corporations or organizations, citizens, etc. as custodians of pedestrian transport.<Amended by Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014>

(2) Matters necessary for qualifications, method of commissioning, scope of activities, etc. of custodians of pedestrian transport referred to in paragraph (1) shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

Article 40 (Pedestrian's Day)

(1) In order to encourage awareness of importance of improvement of pedestrian transport nationwide, the State may designate a pedestrian's day and hold commemorative events as necessary.

(2) Matters necessary for details, timing, etc. of commemorative events of pedestrian's day referred to in paragraph (1) shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

Article 41 (Designation of Special Measure Areas)

(1) When a transport logistics zone is deemed difficult to maintain the sustainable transport logistics systems at a suitable level as its indicators of sustainability management often fall short of the criteria for sustainability management and it falls into the conditions prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall designate all or part of such transport logistics zone as a special measure area for the improvement of indicators of sustainability management (hereinafter referred to as "special measure area"), as prescribed by Presidential Decree.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

(2) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall, when intending to designate a special measure area, consult with the heads of relevant administrative agencies of the central government, competent Special Metropolitan City Mayor or Metropolitan City Mayor, the competent Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or head of the competent Si and then undergo deliberation by the national transport committee. The same shall apply to changes of special measure areas designated (excluding changes of insignificant matters prescribed by Presidential Decree).<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013; Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014>

(3) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall, when intending to designate or change a special measure area under paragraphs (1) and (2), gather consensus from residents, relevant experts, etc., as prescribed by Presidential Decree: Provided, That the same shall not apply to changes of insignificant matters prescribed by Presidential Decree.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

(4) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall, when intending to designate or change a special measure area under paragraphs (1) and (2), announce the location, size, date of designation, purpose of designation of such area and other matters prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

Article 42 (Formulation and Implementation of Special Comprehensive Measures)

(1) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, a Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayor, Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or head of each Si shall formulate and implement special comprehensive measures (hereinafter referred to as "special comprehensive measures") for special measure areas under his/her jurisdiction to attain the goal of indicators of sustainability management.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013; Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014>

(2) Special comprehensive measures shall include the following matters:<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

1. Basic directions of special comprehensive measures;

2. A goal of indicators of sustainability management to be attained;

3. Measures for management of total traffic volume of automobiles referred to in Article 18;

4. Measures for improvement of the transport share structure between means of transport referred to in Article 19;

5. Measures for transportation of large heavy freight referred to in Article 20;

6. Measures for modal shift referred to in Article 22;

7. Measures to develop and facilitate use of public transport referred to in Article 23;

8. Adjustment of prices of transport logistics referred to in Article 25;

9. Measures for financing for the promotion of special comprehensive measures;

10. Other matters prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport for the formulation and implementation of special comprehensive measures.

(3) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall, when intending to formulate special comprehensive measures under paragraph (1), consult with the heads of relevant administrative agencies of the central government, the competent Special Metropolitan City Mayors or Metropolitan City Mayors, Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or heads of competent Sis and then undergo deliberation by the national transport committee. The same shall apply to changes of special comprehensive measures (excluding changes to insignificant matters prescribed by Presidential Decree).<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013; Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014>

(4) A Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayor, Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or head of each Si shall, when intending to formulate special comprehensive measures under paragraph (1), consult with relevant Special Metropolitan City Mayors or Metropolitan City Mayors, relevant Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or heads of relevant Sis/Guns and then obtain approval from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013; Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014>

(5) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall, when intending to approve special comprehensive measures under paragraph (4), consult with heads of relevant administrative agencies of the central government and may, when completing to grant approval for special comprehensive measures, notify the heads of relevant administrative agencies of the central government thereof and request them to take necessary measures therefor. In such cases, the heads of the relevant administrative agencies of the central government shall comply therewith unless they have any special ground to the contrary.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

(6) When the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport completes a special comprehensive measures or a Special Metropolitan City Mayor or Metropolitan City Mayor, Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or head of a Si obtains approval from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport for special comprehensive measures he/she has formulated, he/she shall announce such measures and notify the heads of relevant administrative agencies thereof, as prescribed by Presidential Decree.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013; Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014>

Article 43 (Management, etc. of Traffic Demand in Special Measure Areas)

(1) For the management, etc. of traffic demand in special measure areas, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, a Special Metropolitan City Mayor or Metropolitan City Mayor, Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or head of each Si shall take the following measures:<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013; Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014>

1. Imposition and collection of traffic congestion charges referred to in Article 35 of the Urban Traffic Improvement Promotion Act;

2. Imposition and collection of charges for causing traffic referred to in Article 36 of the Urban Traffic Improvement Promotion Act;

3. Implementation of business for intelligent transport systems referred to in Article 77 of the National Transport System Efficiency Act;

4. Measure for preferential passage of public means of transport referred to in Article 10 of the Act on the Support and Promotion of Utilization of Mass Transit System.

(2) Matters necessary for methods, procedures, etc. of promotion of measures for management of traffic demand referred to in paragraph (1) shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

Article 44 (Reporting on Results of Implementation of Special Comprehensive Measures)

A Special Metropolitan City Mayor or Metropolitan City Mayor, Special Self-Governing City Mayor, or head of each Si shall report the outcomes of implementation of special comprehensive measures to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, as prescribed by Presidential Decree.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013; Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014>

Article 45 (Cancellation of Designation of Special Measure Areas)

(1) When a special measure area attains the indicators of sustainability management through the formulation and implementation of special comprehensive measures or the objective of designation of a special measure area ceases to exist due to natural disasters or other causes, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall cancel the designation thereof.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

(2) Article 41 (2) and (4) shall apply mutatis mutandis to cancellation of designation of special measure areas referred to in paragraph (1).

Article 46 (Education, Training, Fostering of Workforce, etc.)

(1) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may, when necessary for the conversion to sustainable transport logistics systems, such as reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, train and educate transport logistics operators, etc.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

(2) In order to foster professional manpower for the area of sustainable transport logistics, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may designate graduate schools referred to in Article 29 of the Higher Education Act and graduate school universities referred to in Article 30 of the same Act meeting the standards prescribed by Presidential Decree as graduate schools specializing in low-carbon and green transport logistics.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

(3) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may provide graduate schools specializing in low-carbon and green transport logistics designated under paragraph (2) with aids necessary for the operation thereof.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

(4) Matters necessary for persons eligible for education and training under paragraph (1), substances of education and training, and designation of and support for graduate schools specializing in low-carbon and green transport logistics referred to in paragraph (3) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.

Article 47 (Facilitation of International Cooperation)

(1) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries shall prepare policies to facilitate international cooperation in the area of sustainable transport logistics between the Korean government, enterprises, universities, research institutes and other institutions and organizations and foreign governments, enterprises, universities, research institutes, and other institutions and organizations, such as policies for environment-friendly transport logistics.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

(2) In order to facilitate international cooperation referred to in paragraph (1), the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may promote the following business:<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

1. Research and survey for international cooperation in the area of sustainable transport logistics;

2. International exchange of manpower and information in the area of sustainable transport logistics;

3. Hosting exhibitions and seminars in the area of sustainable transport logistics;

4. Collection, analysis and dissemination of information on international regulations, such as greenhouse gas emissions in the area of transport logistics;

5. Other business deemed necessary for the facilitation of international cooperation.

Article 48 (Education and Publicity of Eco-Driving)

(1) For the reduction of fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in the area of transport, the State and local governments shall develop and disseminate educational programs for eco-driving and promote public relations diversely.

(2) For the activation of education and publicity on eco-driving, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport may designate eco-driving education centers, as prescribed by Presidential Decree.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

(3) Matters necessary for criteria, procedure, method, etc. of designation of eco-driving education centers shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

Article 49 (Low-Carbon and Green Transport Logistics Promotion Association)

(1) Transport logistics operators, persons engaging in science and research relating to transport logistics and other persons prescribed by Presidential Decree may establish the low-carbon and green transport logistics promotion association (hereinafter referred to as the "Association") for research and survey, technology development, education, public relations, etc. on low-carbon and green transport logistics.

(2) The Association shall be a corporation.

(3) Expenses incurred in business conducted by the Association shall be appropriated by membership fees paid by members, such as transport logistics operators, business profits, etc., and the State and local governments may partially subsidize the expenses within budgetary limits.

(4) Matters necessary for business, articles of incorporation, etc. of the Association shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.

(5) Matters concerning the Association, other than those expressly provided for in this Act, shall be governed by the provisions of the Civil Act, pertaining to incorporated bodies.

Article 50 (Supporting Affaires to Improve Sustainable Transport Logistics Systems)

(1) When it is deemed necessary to support local governments or transport logistics operators financially who are conducting affairs falls under any of the following affairs, the State may provide subsidies or loans for the whole or some of the costs thereof within budgetary limits:

1. Enforcement of special comprehensive measures;

2. Management of total traffic volume of automobiles according to a voluntary agreement referred to in Article 18;

3. Affairs to improve the transport share structure between means of transport referred to in Article 19;

4. Support for installation of transfer and transshipment facilities and equipment for the facilitation of modal shift referred to in Article 21;

5. Other affairs prescribed by Presidential Decree for the development of sustainable transport logistics systems.

(2) The State may provide transport logistics operators participating in the affairs to improve sustainable transport logistics systems, developers and purchasers of environment-friendly means of transport, etc., with tax-related benefits, as prescribed by the tax law.

Article 50-2 (Support for Local Governments, etc.)

(1) The State may provide necessary support as prescribed by Presidential Decree where local governments conduct any of the following to improve sustainable transport logistics system, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions:

1. Installing measuring equipment necessary for investigating and assessing the sustainability under Article 15;

2. Restricting operation of automobiles under Article 30;

3. Formulating and implementing special comprehensive measures under Article 42;

4. Imposing and collecting traffic-congestion charges and transportation impact fee under the Urban Traffic Improvement Promotion Act;

5. Designating exclusive bus lanes under the Road Traffic Act;

6. Establishing and operating intelligent transport systems under the National Transport System Efficiency Act;

7. Other matters prescribed by Presidential Decree to develop a sustainable transport logistics system.

(2) The State and local governments shall endeavor to provide maximum support for any transport logistics operator who wins foreign investment under Article 2 (1) 4 of the Foreign Investment Promotion Act.

Article 51 (Delegation and Entrustment of Authority)

(1) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may delegate part of his/her authority vested under this Act to City Mayors/Do Governors, as prescribed by Presidential Decree.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

(2) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may entrust part of his/her duties under this Act to public-invested institutions or corporations or organizations related thereto, as prescribed by Presidential Decree.<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

Article 52 (Administrative Fines)

(1) A person who violates Article 30 (1) pertaining to restriction on operation of automobiles shall be punished by administrative fines not exceeding three million won.

(2) The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Special Metropolitan City Mayors, Metropolitan City Mayors, Special Self-Governing City Mayors, or heads of Sis/Guns shall impose and collect administrative fines referred to in paragraph (1).<Amended by Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013; Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014>

ADDENDA

(1) (Enforcement Date) This Act shall enter into force six months after promulgation.

(2) Omitted.

ADDENDA<Act No. 10599, Apr. 14, 2011>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Act shall enter into force one year after promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)

Articles 2 through 9 Omitted.

ADDENDA<Act No. 11690, Mar. 23, 2013>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

(1) This Act shall enter into force on the date of promulgation.

(2) Omitted.

Articles 2 through 7 Omitted.

ADDENDA<Act No. 11801, May 22, 2013>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Act shall enter into force on the date of promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)

Articles 2 through 5 Omitted.

ADDENDA<Act No. 12705, May 28, 2014>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Act shall enter into force six months after promulgation.

Article 2 (Transitional Measures concerning Change of Authority to Commission Custodians of Pedestrian Transport)

Any person who has been commissioned as a custodian of pedestrian transport by a Special Metropolitan City Mayor or Metropolitan City Mayor under the former Article 39 (1) at the time this Act enters into force shall be considered to have been commissioned by the head of the competent Gun or Gu under the amended provisions of Article 39 (1).

ADDENDA<Act No. 13426, Jul. 24, 2015>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)

Articles 2 through 39 Omitted.

ADDENDA<Act No. 14115, Mar. 29, 2016>

Article 1 (Enforcement Date)

This Act shall enter into force one year after the date of its promulgation.

Articles 2 through 26 Omitted.

ADDENDUM<Act No. 14867, Aug. 9, 2017>

This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation.

ADDENDUM<Act No. 15122, Nov. 28, 2017>

This Act shall enter into force on February 10, 2018.

ADDENDUM<Act No. 15322, Dec. 26, 2017>

This Act shall enter into force six months after the date of its promulgation.