South Korea: Waste Minimization/Recycling

To reduce CH4 emissions, the government has provided guidelines for reducing waste at the production, distribution and consumption stages.  It also promotes the recycling industry. 

Status: In Force; Voluntary

South Korea: Forest Fire Management System

The government has identified deforestation as a problem and is taking measures to eliminate forest fires, including instituting promotional campaigns for prevention and establishing preparations for rapid forest fire response.

Status: In Force; Mandatory

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

South Korea: Forest Tending Project

The government is providing funding for this 10-year program to promote healthy forests and forest ecosystems.

Status: In Force

Funding Information: Initial investment: 646.9 billion KRW

Targets: By 2007 the Forest Tending Project will be implemented on 2,800,000 ha.

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

South Korea: Traffic Demand Management Policy

The Traffic Management Policy includes measures such as an automobile numbering program, commuting bus operation, variation in commuting hours and reducing ‘traffic inducement charges’ for companies implementing Traffic Demand Management. Furthermore, chronic traffic congestion areas are being designated as traffic congestion special management zones, and improvements in signaling, marking, traffic and parking lot use are being made.

South Korea: Green Building Certification Program

The government issues certification for buildings that have the capacity to improve environmental performance and reduce energy consumption/GHG emissions.  Certification is valid for 5 years, at which time an extension may be granted.  However all building certifications must be renewed after 10 years.

Status: In Force; Mandatory

South Korea: Energy Efficiency Standards and Labeling for Buildings

Under this program, newly built or repaired multi-dwelling units are classified (grades 1-3) according to their use of energy conservation equipment and materials. Buildings that rate above a certain standard are awarded a Certificate of Building Energy Efficiency and can qualify for low interest loans for the construction.

Status: In Force; Voluntary

South Korea: Design Standards for Energy Efficient Buildings

Separate building standards were implemented for buildings with particularly high energy consumption (large office buildings, hospitals, etc.). These standards require that these buildings expand their use of high energy efficient equipment and design standards in order to qualify for approval.

Date Implemented: 2001

Status: In Force; Mandatory

South Korea: Mandatory Standards for Building Insulation and Energy Efficient Designs

These standards raise the required insulation level by over 20% to minimize energy consumption.  They expand the mandatory use of new high-efficiency equipment in building design and enforce and promote educational programs for energy efficiency in building design.

Date Implemented: revised 2001

Status: In Force; Mandatory

South Korea: Stable Supply of Natural Gases

The government is aiming to secure a stable supply of natural gas for the power and transport sectors.  It is making arrangements with gas producing countries in the immediate region and in the Middle East, and constructing pipelines and LNG terminals in major cities around the country.

Status: In Force; Government Mandate

South Korea: Promotion Act for New & Renewable Energy Development, Utilization & Dissemination + Formation of Market Demand for Renewable Energy and Improvement in its Economics (Alternative Energy Act)