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Ministry of Knowledge Economy Notification 2017-206: Regulation on Energy Efficiency Labeling and Standards
The Regulation was introduced in 1992 and set Energy Efficiency Labeling and Standards for key home appliances in Korea. It was partially revised in 2017 for electric air conditioners.
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Ministry of Knowledge Economy Notification 2024-120: Regulation on Energy Efficiency Labeling and Standards
The Regulation was introduced in 1992 and set Energy Efficiency Labeling and Standards for key home appliances in Korea. It was partially revised in 2024 for electric air conditioners.
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Ministry of Knowledge Economy Notification 2025-145: Regulation on Energy Efficiency Labeling and Standards
The Regulation was introduced in 1992 and set Energy Efficiency Labeling and Standards for key home appliances in Korea. It was partially revised in 2025 for electric air conditioners.
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Temporary fuel tax reductions & price regulation
…crisis, the Korean government implemented a number of measures to limit the rise in domestic retail energy price:-Taxes on gasoline, diesel and LPG were reduced by 20% from 12 November 2021 to end April 2022; these tax reductions were then increased to -30% until July 2022, and to - 37% until the end of 2022;- Import tariffs on LNG were removed from November 2021 to March 2023;-Income tax reductions for public transport expenses will be doubled (to reach 80% of expenses) for the second half of 2022The Korean government also froze gas tariffs from November 2021 to March 2022…
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Critical Minerals Management and Strategy for Sustainable Environment in ASEAN
…states. The programme structure involves collaboration between government officials and young professionals from participating nations.This initiative aims to strengthen the ASEAN region's position in global mineral markets by ensuring stable supply chains for critical minerals and enhancing technical expertise. The project creates a framework for knowledge sharing and capacity building across member states, potentially leading to improved resource management practices. Through systematic development of expertise and infrastructure, the programme seeks to support both environmental sustainability and economic growth objectives within the ASEAN region whilst fostering stronger ties between ASEAN nations and South Korea in the critical minerals sector.
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The National Programme for Resources Development
The National Programme for Resources Development provides a new mid- to long-term resources security strategy in Korea that corresponds to the significant shift in the global energy resource market dynamics by integrating the 6th National Programme for the Development of Overseas Resources and the 3rd National Programme for the Development of Seabed Minerals Resources. The plan is set up every five years and presents a 10-year period of plans to tackle Korea's vulnerable position in relying over 94% of its energy resource on imports and enable a more secure energy supply.The three key objectives are:1…
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Energy Efficiency & Resources R&D Program
In September 2009, the National Enterprise of Energy Technology Development of Korea has secured its grounds by passing and enforcing the Energy Act. Under this law, KEMCO and KETEP, both affiliated agencies of MOTIE, have undertaken a pivotal role for managing government funded researches for renewable energy sources. In 2006, MOTIE had provided $52 million under the First National Energy Technology Development Plan. By 2010, the government have expanded the funding to $169 million, almost triple within four years. For Renewable energy, KETEP have spent $22 million in 2011 out of total $74 million R & D budget. The investment…
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Basic Plan for Climate Change Response
On December 6, 2016, the Korean government adopted the Basic Plan for Climate Change Response, in order to set up domestic framework to implement the Paris Agreement. The Republic of Korea set the Basic Plan will continue domestic efforts to implement the Paris Agreement and to address climate change. Planning period is 20 years and it has 5 year rolling work plan. The Plan presents the philosophy and vision of Korea's climate change policy as a top-level plan for coping with climate change. It established as basic plan for climate change response, including national greenhouse gas reduction targets…
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Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS)
…in tariff system in order to accelerate Korea's renewable energy deployment with a goal to create a competitive market environment for the sector. RPS programme requires 13 largest power companies (with installed power capacity larger than 500 MW) to steadily increase their renewable energy mix in total power generation in period of 2012-2024.
Obliged power companies to participate in RPS system:
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd., Korea South-East Power Co., Korea Midland Power Co., Korea Western Power Co., Korea Southern Power Co., Korea East-West Power Co., Korea District Heat Corporation, Korea Water Resources Corporation… -
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