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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.

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Author:   Youngshin Ahn
Publisher:   Brill
Imprint:   Martinus Nijhoff
Volume:   23
Weight:   0.673kg
ISBN:  

9789004694736

ISBN 10:   9004694730
Pages:   308
Publication Date:   27 March 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgements List of Figures and Tables List of Abbreviations and Acronyms Introduction 1 Korea’s Participation in International Space Law  1 A Party to the UN Space Treaties  1.1 The Outer Space Treaty  1.2 The Rescue Agreement  1.3 The Liability Convention  1.4 The Registration Convention  2 A Party to Other Space-Related Treaties  2.1 The itu Constitution and Convention  2.2 The intelsat / itso Agreement  2.3 The inmarsat / imso Convention  2.4 The gatt, gats and wto Regimes  2.5 The Partial Test Ban Treaty and the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty  3 A Member of the International Space-Related Organizations  3.1 uncopuos  3.2 The iadc  4 Intergovernmental Collaboration and Global Cooperation  4.1 The Agreements with Russia in Space Activities  4.2 The Relationship with the United States in Space Cooperation  4.3 Collaboration with Japan in Space Research  4.4 The Expansion of Space Cooperation with the United Arab Emirates  4.5 The Partnership with Thailand on the Establishment of Its Spaceport  4.6 Cooperative Relationship with Global Community  5 Concluding Remarks 2 Korea’s National Space Activities in the Past, Present, and Future  1 Introduction  2 National Space-Related Committees  2.1 National Space Committee  2.2 Working Committee for the Promotion of Space Development  2.3 Working Committee for the Utilization of Satellite Data  3 Space-Related Institutes and Facilities  3.1 The Korea Aerospace Research Institute (kari)  3.2 The Naro Space Center  3.3 The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (kaist)  3.4 The Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (kasi)  3.5 The National Space Policy Research Center (sprec)  4 Private Entities in the Space Industry  5 Space Programs and National Space Activities  5.1 The Korea Sounding Rocket (ksr) Program in the 1990s  5.2 The Korea Space Launch Vehicle (kslv) Program  5.3 The Satellite Development Program and Satellites in Orbit  5.4 The Korean Astronaut Program  5.5 The Korea Lunar Exploration Program (klep)  6 National Space-Related Plans  6.1 The Basic and Action Plans for the Promotion of Space Development  6.2 The Master and Action Plans for the Utilization of Satellite Data  6.3 The Basic and Action Plans to Prepare for Hazards in Space  6.4 The Basic and Action Plans for Aerospace Industry Development  7 An Overview of the Recent Major National Space Plans  7.1 The Third Basic Plan for the Promotion of Space Development (2018–2022)  7.2 The Basic Plan for Fosterage of Civil Space Industry (2019–2023)  7.3 The Second Master Plan for Utilization of Satellite Data (2019–2023)  8 Concluding Remarks 3 An Analysis of the Aerospace Industry Development Promotion Act  1 Introduction  1.1 Legislative History  1.2 The Structure and Purpose of the Act  2 The Definitions of the Terms in the Act  3 Major Provisions of the Act  3.1 The Establishment of the Basic Plan for Aerospace Industrial Development  3.2 The Promotion of the Aerospace Industry  3.3 The Designation of and Support for Specialized Aerospace Industrial Complex  3.4 The Performance and Quality Inspection  3.5 Financial Support and Lending State-Owned Facilities  3.6 The Establishment of the Aerospace Industry Development Policy Council  4 An Assessment of the Act  5 Concluding Remarks 4 An Analysis of the Radio Waves Act  1 Introduction  2 The Definitions of the Terms in the Act  3 Major Provisions of the Act  3.1 Securing and Facilitating the Utilization of Spectrum Resources  3.2 Master Plan for Frequency Spectrum Promotion  3.3 The Allocation of Frequencies  3.4 The Regime of the Spectrum Use  3.5 National Register of Frequency Usage Rights  3.6 The Management of Public Purpose Frequencies  3.7 Authorization or Report for the Establishment of a Station  3.8 Examination of Permission for Establishment of Broadcasting Stations  3.9 A Duty to Secure and Manage Satellite Frequencies for Space Communications  3.10 International Recording of Satellite Networks  3.11 The Establishment of a Space Station  3.12 The Transfer or Lease of Satellite Frequency Usage Rights  3.13 The Transfer or Lease of a Space Station’s Facility  3.14 The Registration of Satellites with the United Nations  3.15 The Submission of a Satellite Operation Plan by the Satellite Operator  3.16 A Master Plan for Severe Space Weather Management  3.17 International Spectrum Monitoring  3.18 International Cooperation to Improve Spectrum Usage Technologies  3.19 Disclosure of Current Use of Spectrum Resources  3.20 Other Authorities Concerned  4 Concluding Remarks 5 An Analysis of the Space Development Promotion Act  1 Introduction  1.1 Legislative History  1.2 The Structure and Purpose of the Act  2 The Definitions of the Terms in the Act  3 General Provisions on National Space Policies and Organizations  3.1 Government’s Declaration of Its Fundamental Obligations  3.2 The Relationship with Other Acts  3.3 The Formulation of the Basic Plan and the Action Plan for the Promotion of Space Development  3.4 The Establishment of the National Space Committee  3.5 The Establishment of the Working Committee for the Promotion of Space Development  3.6 The Designation of Space Development Specialized Institutes  3.7 The Formulation of the Master Plan and the Action Plan for the Utilization of Satellite Data  3.8 The Establishment of the Working Committee for the Utilization of Satellite Data  3.9 The Establishment of the Working Committee for National Space Security  3.10 The Formulation of the Basic Plan and Action Plan to Prepare for Hazards in Space  3.11 The Designation of a Space Environment Surveillance Institute and Suchlike  3.12 Executive Summary of the General Provisions of the Act  4 Major Provisions on Space Activities  4.1 Jurisdiction  4.2 Authorization and Supervision  4.3 Registration  4.4 Liability  4.5 Rescue and Return  4.6 Safety and Security  4.7 Promotion of Private Space Sector  4.8 Dissemination and Utilization of Satellite Data: Remote Sensing  4.9 Enforcement Mechanism  5 Concluding Remarks 6 An Analysis of the Space Damage Compensation Act  1 Introduction  1.1 Legislative History  1.2 The Structure and Purpose of the Act  2 The Definitions of the Terms in the Act  3 Major Provisions of the Act  3.1 The Government’s Right to Recourse and the Principle of Reciprocity  3.2 The Liability Regime of South Korea versus that of the Liability Convention  3.3 The Maximum Amount of Compensation and Liability Insurance  3.4 Measures and Financial Support by the Government  3.5 The Period for Claims  3.6 Regulatory Review of the Period for Claims  4 Concluding Remarks Conclusion  1 Introduction  2 The Findings of the Analysis of Korean Space Legislation  2.1 The Aerospace Industry Development Promotion Act of 1987  2.2 The Radio Waves Act of 1961 as Amended in 2000  2.3 The Space Development Promotion Act of 2005  2.4 The Space Damage Compensation Act of 2007  3 Recommendations and Suggestions for Better Space Governance in Korea  3.1 The Need to Reform the Existing Space Legislation and Enact New Regulations for Emerging Space Activities  3.2 The Aerospace Industry Development Promotion Act  3.3 The Radio Waves Act  3.4 The Space Development Promotion Act  3.5 The Space Damage Compensation Act  4 Perspectives and Prospects for the Future of the Korean Space Sector Bibliography Index

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Youngshin Ahn, J.S.D. (2023), University of Nebraska-Lincoln, is an attorney at Hanwha Aerospace. She has published articles on South Korea’s 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).

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