South Korea South Korea announces proposed amendments to subordinate legislation under the Clean Air Conservation Act

New penalty surcharge calculation method for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles that fail to meet emissions standards

South Korea announces proposed amendments to subordinate legislation under the Clean Air Conservation Act

On July 15, 2026, South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) announced proposed partial amendments to the Enforcement Decree and Enforcement Rules of the Clean Air Conservation Act.

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