South Korea South Korea revised Clean Air Conservation Act enforcement rules

Strengthening management of condensable substances and revising inspection systems

South Korea revised Clean Air Conservation Act enforcement rules

On February 23, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment promulgated revised Enforcement Rules of the Clean Air Conservation Act. The amendment is intended to strengthen the management of condensable substances and improve the related regulatory framework, following the 2025 amendment to the Clean Air Conservation Act, which will take effect on March 26, 2026. The main changes are as follows.

Author / Responsibility

AOKI Kenji

Senior Consultant, EnviX Ltd.
General Director, E&H Consulting Co., Ltd.

Business Performance

Expertise in EHS (environment, health and safety) consulting in ASEAN region.
- Environmental regulations updating
- Chemical regulations consulting

Background

MSc in Earth Science, The University of Tokyo

AOKI Kenji