South Korea South Korea adds semiconductor IC trays and waste stone materials to circular resource list

Import regulations also relaxed

South Korea adds semiconductor IC trays and waste stone materials to circular resource list

On May 14, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) enforced a partial amendment to the Public Notice on the Designation, etc. of Circular Resources, which additionally designates two items, namely “IC trays” among waste synthetic resins and “waste stone materials,” as circular resources, in order to promote the circular use of waste resources.

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