South Korea introduces amendments to improve flexibility in EIA system

The Ministry of Environment (MOE) of South Korea issued a preliminary notice of draft amendments to the subordinate statutes of the Environmental Impact Assessment Act (hereinafter “EIA Act”), launching a public consultation period running from June 12 to July 22, 2025. The proposed amendments aim to enhance the flexibility of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) system. The proposed changes include provisions delegated under the EIA Act, which was amended and promulgated on October 22,