# |
Provision |
Current |
Amended |
1 |
Article 7-2
(Designation of Technology Security Center) |
N/A |
New: MOTIE designates KEIT as the Technology Security Center with detailed functions and budget support. |
2 |
Article 13-2
(Application for Core Technology Determination) |
Entities submit a determination request form with required documents. |
Clarifies eligible applicants (companies, research institutes, universities, professional organizations, etc.), enables ministerial notification to compel applications, and sets specific documentation and review timelines. |
3 |
Article 13-3
(Registration of Core Technology Holder) |
Omitted |
Adds detailed registration procedures, required documents, and issuance of registration certificates. |
4 |
Article 13-4
(Deregistration of Core Technology Holder) |
Omitted |
Establishes deregistration procedures with required documentation. |
5 |
Article 15
(Export Approval for Core Technologies) |
Application procedures outlined. |
Adds procedures for requesting supplementation of documents and a 45-day tech review period. |
6 |
Article 16
(Export Reporting of Core Technologies) |
Outline of procedures and response timelines. |
Adds same supplementation and timeline provisions as Article 15. |
7 |
Article 16-2
(Exemption/Simplification of Export Procedures) |
N/A |
Introduces simplified/waived export procedures under specific conditions. |
8 |
Article 18-3
(Approval of Overseas M&A) |
Entities submit application with required documents. |
Adds supplementation requests from the MOTIE minister if original documents are insufficient, and 45-day review provisions. |
9 |
Article 18-4
(Reporting Progress of Overseas M&A) |
Entities report progress with attached documents. |
Same amendments as Article 18-3. |
10 |
Article 18-5
(Reporting of Overseas M&A) |
Entities report M&A with relevant documents. |
Adds supplementation procedures and 45-day review timeline. |
11 |
Article 18-6
(Notification on Suspension/Prohibition/Restoration) |
Obligated parties report actions taken within 15 days. |
Adds attendance request of the head of the organization for consultation be made 5 days prior. |
12 |
Article 18-7
(Preliminary Review of Overseas M&A) |
Provisions apply mutatis mutandis. |
Clarifies that Articles 17(2) and (3) apply. |
13 |
Article 18-8
(Imposition Standards for Administrative Fines) |
N/A |
New: Adds standards for administrative fines for first, second, and third offenses. |
14 |
Article 19
(Implementation of Improvement Recommendations) |
MOTIE minister gives written recommendations. |
Upon receipt of a corrective order from the MOTIE minister, the organization must comply, execute, and report back. |
15 |
Article 20
(Reporting Industrial Technology Infringement) |
MOTIE minister must consult with the head of the investigative agency on whether the infringement report applies to Article 14 and related provisions. |
Clarifies that both MOTIE and investigative agencies must consult and cooperate on determining report validity. |
16 |
Article 22
(Fact-Finding Survey for Technology Protection) |
Biennial surveys permitted with option for ad-hoc investigations. |
Adds annual survey mandate and prior notice requirements for onsite inspections. |
17 |
Article 37
(Imposition Standards for Fines) |
Fine standards listed. |
Standards/amounts for fines amended. |