South Korea South Korean announces entire revision of Framework Act on Resource Circulation to promote circular economy

South Korean announces entire revision of Framework Act on Resource Circulation to promote circular economy

On January 31, 2023, South Korea Ministry of Environment announced a key promotion plan in the field of resource recycling for the year 2023. Starting with the promulgation of the Act for Promotion of Transition to a Circular Economy Society on December 31, 2022, the plan includes a full-scale transition to a circular economy in all processes including production, consumption, and recycling.

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