Restrictions on export for final disposal

Republic of Korea restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

The "Act on the Control of Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal," which entered into force in May 1994.

It is prohibited to export hazardous wastes and other wastes to any country other than those countries party to the Basel convention and those countries with bilateral, multilateral or regional agreements.

According to Articles 6, 10 and 16 of this Act, the export, import and transit of hazardous wastes is strictly prohibited unless prior written approval is obtained from a competent authority. Also, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) has the authority to limit or ban the export and import of specific wastes which may be of significant impact on human health or the environment if and when considered necessary. In principle, the export of hazardous wastes for final disposal is prohibited. However, exceptions can be made in the case where Korea does not possess adequate facilities and/or technologies to properly dispose of the given hazardous waste for which importing countries have the capacity to dispose of in the environmentally sound manner.

Restrictions on export for recovery

Republic of Korea restricts the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

The "Act on the Control of Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal," which entered into force in May 1994.

It is prohibited to export hazardous wastes and other wastes to any country other than those countries party to the Basel convention and those countries with bilateral, multilateral or regional agreements.

According to Articles 6, 10 and 16 of this Act, the export, import and transit of hazardous waste is strictly prohibited unless prior written approval is obtained from the competent authority. Also, the MOE has the authority to limit or ban the export and import of specific wastes which may be of significant impact on human health or the environment if and when considered necessary.

Restrictions on import for final disposal

Republic of Korea restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.

The "Act on the Control of Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal," which entered into force in May 1994.

There is no restriction on the country or region of origin regarding the import of hazardous wastes, but the MOE has the authority to ban or limit the import of specific wastes if and when considered necessary.

According to Articles 6, 10 and 16 of this Act, the export, import and transit of hazardous waste is strictly prohibited unless prior written approval is obtained from the competent authority. Also, the MOE has the authority to limit or ban the export and import of specific wastes which may be of significant impact on human health or the environment if and when considered necessary.

In principle, the import of hazardous wastes for final disposal is prohibited. However, exceptions can be made in the case where the Korea possesses adequate facilities and/or technologies to properly dispose of the given hazardous waste for which the exporting country does not has the capacity to dispose of in the environmentally sound manner.

Restrictions on import for recovery

Republic of Korea restricts the import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.

The "Act on the Control of Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal," which entered into force in May 1994.

There is no restriction on the country or region of origin regarding the import of hazardous wastes, but the MOE has the authority to ban or limit the import of specific wastes if and when considered necessary.

According to Articles 6, 10 and 16 of this Act, the export, import and transit of hazardous waste is strictly prohibited unless prior written approval is obtained from the competent authority. Also, the MOE has the authority to limit or ban the export and import of specific wastes which may be of significant impact on human health or the environment if and when being considered to be necessary.

Restrictions on transit

Republic of Korea restricts the transit of hazardous wastes and other wastes.

The "Act on the Control of Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal," which entered into force in May 1994.

Prior consent is the only restriction on the transit of hazardous wastes.