Embark on a journey into South Korea's remarkable rise as a space power. Discover how this technological giant has secured its place among a select group of seven nations capable of launching one-ton satellites using domestically engineered rockets. Delve into South Korea's intricate space legislation, dissecting four pivotal laws and regulations through a global lens.
This pioneering academic endeavor sheds light on South Korea's alignment with international obligations and the real-world application of its domestic laws. It offers pragmatic reforms, charting a course for policymakers and stakeholders toward a comprehensive legal framework to propel South Korea's cosmic aspirations.
Youngshin Ahn, J.S.D. (2023), University of Nebraska-Lincoln, is an attorney at Hanwha Aerospace. She has published articles on South Koreaâs space endeavors, including "Enhancing Public-Private Partnerships in the Space Industry of the Republic of Korea" (The Korean Journal of Air & Space Law and Policy, 2023).
Preface
Acknowledgements
List of Figures and Tables
List of Abbreviations and Acronyms
Introduction
1âKoreaâs Participation in International Space Law
â1âA Party to the UN Space Treaties
â1.1âThe Outer Space Treaty
â1.2âThe Rescue Agreement
â1.3âThe Liability Convention
â1.4âThe Registration Convention
â2âA Party to Other Space-Related Treaties
â2.1âThe itu Constitution and Convention
â2.4âThe gatt, gats and wto Regimes
â2.5âThe Partial Test Ban Treaty and the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
â3âA Member of the International Space-Related Organizations
â3.1âuncopuos
â3.2âThe iadc
â4âIntergovernmental Collaboration and Global Cooperation
â4.1âThe Agreements with Russia in Space Activities
â4.2âThe Relationship with the United States in Space Cooperation
â4.3âCollaboration with Japan in Space Research
â4.4âThe Expansion of Space Cooperation with the United Arab Emirates
â4.5âThe Partnership with Thailand on the Establishment of Its Spaceport
â4.6âCooperative Relationship with Global Community
â5âConcluding Remarks
2âKoreaâs National Space Activities in the Past, Present, and Future
â1âIntroduction
â2âNational Space-Related Committees
â2.1âNational Space Committee
â2.2âWorking Committee for the Promotion of Space Development
â2.3âWorking Committee for the Utilization of Satellite Data
â3âSpace-Related Institutes and Facilities
â3.1âThe Korea Aerospace Research Institute (kari)
â3.2âThe Naro Space Center
â3.3âThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (kaist)
â3.4âThe Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (kasi)
â3.5âThe National Space Policy Research Center (sprec)
â4âPrivate Entities in the Space Industry
â5âSpace Programs and National Space Activities
â5.1âThe Korea Sounding Rocket (ksr) Program in the 1990s
â5.2âThe Korea Space Launch Vehicle (kslv) Program
â5.3âThe Satellite Development Program and Satellites in Orbit
â5.4âThe Korean Astronaut Program
â5.5âThe Korea Lunar Exploration Program (klep)
â6âNational Space-Related Plans
â6.1âThe Basic and Action Plans for the Promotion of Space Development
â6.2âThe Master and Action Plans for the Utilization of Satellite Data
â6.3âThe Basic and Action Plans to Prepare for Hazards in Space
â6.4âThe Basic and Action Plans for Aerospace Industry Development
â7âAn Overview of the Recent Major National Space Plans
â7.1âThe Third Basic Plan for the Promotion of Space Development (2018â2022)
â7.2âThe Basic Plan for Fosterage of Civil Space Industry (2019â2023)
â7.3âThe Second Master Plan for Utilization of Satellite Data (2019â2023)
â8âConcluding Remarks
3âAn Analysis of the Aerospace Industry Development Promotion Act
â1âIntroduction
â1.1âLegislative History
â1.2âThe Structure and Purpose of the Act
â2âThe Definitions of the Terms in the Act
â3âMajor Provisions of the Act
â3.1âThe Establishment of the Basic Plan for Aerospace Industrial Development
â3.2âThe Promotion of the Aerospace Industry
â3.3âThe Designation of and Support for Specialized Aerospace Industrial Complex
â3.4âThe Performance and Quality Inspection
â3.5âFinancial Support and Lending State-Owned Facilities
â3.6âThe Establishment of the Aerospace Industry Development Policy Council
â4âAn Assessment of the Act
â5âConcluding Remarks
4âAn Analysis of the Radio Waves Act
â1âIntroduction
â2âThe Definitions of the Terms in the Act
â3âMajor Provisions of the Act
â3.1âSecuring and Facilitating the Utilization of Spectrum Resources
â3.2âMaster Plan for Frequency Spectrum Promotion
â3.3âThe Allocation of Frequencies
â3.4âThe Regime of the Spectrum Use
â3.5âNational Register of Frequency Usage Rights
â3.6âThe Management of Public Purpose Frequencies
â3.7âAuthorization or Report for the Establishment of a Station
â3.8âExamination of Permission for Establishment of Broadcasting Stations
â3.9âA Duty to Secure and Manage Satellite Frequencies for Space Communications
â3.10âInternational Recording of Satellite Networks
â3.11âThe Establishment of a Space Station
â3.12âThe Transfer or Lease of Satellite Frequency Usage Rights
â3.13âThe Transfer or Lease of a Space Stationâs Facility
â3.14âThe Registration of Satellites with the United Nations
â3.15âThe Submission of a Satellite Operation Plan by the Satellite Operator
â3.16âA Master Plan for Severe Space Weather Management
â3.17âInternational Spectrum Monitoring
â3.18âInternational Cooperation to Improve Spectrum Usage Technologies
â3.19âDisclosure of Current Use of Spectrum Resources
â3.20âOther Authorities Concerned
â4âConcluding Remarks
5âAn Analysis of the Space Development Promotion Act
â1âIntroduction
â1.1âLegislative History
â1.2âThe Structure and Purpose of the Act
â2âThe Definitions of the Terms in the Act
â3âGeneral Provisions on National Space Policies and Organizations
â3.1âGovernmentâs Declaration of Its Fundamental Obligations
â3.2âThe Relationship with Other Acts
â3.3âThe Formulation of the Basic Plan and the Action Plan for the Promotion of Space Development
â3.4âThe Establishment of the National Space Committee
â3.5âThe Establishment of the Working Committee for the Promotion of Space Development
â3.6âThe Designation of Space Development Specialized Institutes
â3.7âThe Formulation of the Master Plan and the Action Plan for the Utilization of Satellite Data
â3.8âThe Establishment of the Working Committee for the Utilization of Satellite Data
â3.9âThe Establishment of the Working Committee for National Space Security
â3.10âThe Formulation of the Basic Plan and Action Plan to Prepare for Hazards in Space
â3.11âThe Designation of a Space Environment Surveillance Institute and Suchlike
â3.12âExecutive Summary of the General Provisions of the Act
â4âMajor Provisions on Space Activities
â4.1âJurisdiction
â4.2âAuthorization and Supervision
â4.3âRegistration
â4.4âLiability
â4.5âRescue and Return
â4.6âSafety and Security
â4.7âPromotion of Private Space Sector
â4.8âDissemination and Utilization of Satellite Data: Remote Sensing
â4.9âEnforcement Mechanism
â5âConcluding Remarks
6âAn Analysis of the Space Damage Compensation Act
â1âIntroduction
â1.1âLegislative History
â1.2âThe Structure and Purpose of the Act
â2âThe Definitions of the Terms in the Act
â3âMajor Provisions of the Act
â3.1âThe Governmentâs Right to Recourse and the Principle of Reciprocity
â3.2âThe Liability Regime of South Korea versus that of the Liability Convention
â3.3âThe Maximum Amount of Compensation and Liability Insurance
â3.4âMeasures and Financial Support by the Government
â3.5âThe Period for Claims
â3.6âRegulatory Review of the Period for Claims
â4âConcluding Remarks
Conclusion
â1âIntroduction
â2âThe Findings of the Analysis of Korean Space Legislation
â2.1âThe Aerospace Industry Development Promotion Act of 1987
â2.2âThe Radio Waves Act of 1961 as Amended in 2000
â2.3âThe Space Development Promotion Act of 2005
â2.4âThe Space Damage Compensation Act of 2007
â3âRecommendations and Suggestions for Better Space Governance in Korea
â3.1âThe Need to Reform the Existing Space Legislation and Enact New Regulations for Emerging Space Activities
â3.2âThe Aerospace Industry Development Promotion Act
â3.3âThe Radio Waves Act
â3.4âThe Space Development Promotion Act
â3.5âThe Space Damage Compensation Act
â4âPerspectives and Prospects for the Future of the Korean Space Sector
Bibliography
Index
This book is tailored for students, scholars, policymakers, legal experts, and industry professionals in the space sector. It provides insights into space law, governance, and policy, with a focus on South Korea's private space activities.