G/LIC/N/2/KOR/21  
 
13 November  2019 
(19-7730) Page: 1/3 
Committee on Import Licensing  Original: English  
 
AGREEMENT ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES  
NOTIFICATION UNDER A RTICLE 5.1 TO 5.4 OF  THE AGREEMENT1 
REPUBLIC OF KOREA 
  
The following notification , dated 7 November 2019 , is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of the Republic of Korea . 
 
 Category  Notification details  
1 Notifying Member  Republic of Korea  
2 Title of new 
legislation/procedure  Energy Use Rationalization Act  
3 Date of Publication  
 28/12/1979 
4 Date of entry into force  
 29/06/1980 
5 Website link/Official 
publication of the new 
regulation/procedure  http://www.law.go.kr/LSW/eng/engLsSc.do?menuId=2&section=law
Nm&query=E nergy+Use+Rationalization+Act&x=20&y=28#liBgcolo
r0 
 
6 Have you attached a copy of 
the regulation (PDF) to the 
Secretariat  
 [X] Yes. ( Please attach a copy of the regulation to the notification. ) 
 
[ ] No.  
 
7 Type of notification  [X] (a) New licensing regulation/procedure2; (please answer 
question 8 to 14)  
 
[ ] (b) Changes to a regulation/procedure which has been previously 
notified in document: ______________ ; ( please answer question 
15 and 16 ) 
8 List of products subject  to 
licensing  8501.51.0000, 8501.52.0000, 8501.53.10000  
Low voltage three -phase squirrel cage induction motor with 
continuous rating and voltage of 600V or less used in the place where 
the refrigerant temperature is below 40 ℃ under normal use 
conditions.  
 - Classification: Protected or Totally Enclosed  
 - Rated Power: More than 0.75kW to less than 375kW  
 - Number of poles: 2 poles, 4 poles, 6 poles, 8 poles  
  * Only limited number of poles with efficiency standards  
 - Usage and frame: universal frame  
 - Speed: Constant Speed  
 - Form: Foot Mount or Flange  
 - Torque Characteristics: Design Type A or Type B  
 
1 It is understood that the notifying Member has also completed its notification obligations under 
Article  1.4(a) and Article 8.2(b) regarding the relevant law/regulation/procedure notified for by filling this form 
in a full and complete manner.  
2 "New licensing regulation/procedure" is understood to refer to any newly introduced law, regulation or 
procedure, and those which are in force but being notified for the first time to the Committee.  
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   Category  Notification details  
In the three -phase induction motor category, induction motors of type 
I and type II are covered. Inverter motors of rpm loads (fans, 
blowers, pumps) that are operated continuously are also applicable . 
9 Nature of licensing  Automatic: [ ]  
 
Non-Automatic: [ x] 
10 Administrative 
purpose/measure being 
implemented  (a)  Protect public morals;  
(b)  Protect human, animal or plant life and health; protect 
environment;  
(c)  Collect trade statistics or market surveillance;  
(d)  Protection of patents, trademarks and copyrights, and 
the prevention of deceptive practices;  
(e)  Pursue obligations under the UN Charter and other 
international treaties ( i.e. CITES, Basel Convention, 
Rotterdam Convention, UNSC Resolutions etc.)  
(f)  Quota (including TRQ) administration;  
(g)  Regulate imports of arms, ammunition or fissionable 
materials and safeguard national security;  
(h)  Other: ______________ (please specify)  
 
11 Administrative body(ies) for  
submission of applications   
 Ministry/authority and Department: Ministry of Trade, Industry and 
Energy  
Address:  402 Hannuri -daero, Sejong -si, 30118, Republic of Korea  
Website: www.motie.go.kr   
Telephone: +82-1577-0900 
12 Contact point for 
information on eligibility  Ministry/authority and Department: Ministry of Trade, Industry and 
Energy  
Address:  402 Hannuri -daero, Sejong -si, 30118, Republic of Korea  
Website: www.motie.go.kr   
Telephone: +82-1577-0900 
13 Expected duration of 
licensing procedure  There is no related regulation . 
 
 
14 A summary of the 
notification in one of the 
WTO official languages   The purpose of this Act is to contribute to the sound development of 
the national economy, the promotion of national welfare and 
international efforts to minimize global warming by bringing stability 
to the supply of and demand for energy, incre asing the rational and 
efficient use of energy, and reducing environmental damage caused 
by energy consumption.  
Although this Act existed beforehand, it was  included in the 
Integrated notice for the first time since 2015. The reason for this is 
due to the failure of the relevant ministr y to notify th is Act to the 
division responsible for the Integrated notice  
15 In the case of 7(b), please 
indicate the type of new 
change(s)  (a)  Termination  
(b)  Suspension  
(c)  Modification of specific details in existing  
procedures:  
 Product coverage;  
 Administrative purpose;  
 Automatic or Non -automatic;  
 Duration of licensing;  
 Change the nature of quantity/value restriction;  
 Eligibility of applicants;  
 Contact information on eligibility;  
 Administrative body(ies) for submission of application;  
 Documentation requirements (including application form);  
 Period for Application;  
 Administrative body(ies) to issue licence;  
 Processing time for issuing licence;  G/LIC/N/2/KOR/21  
 
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   Category  Notification details  
 Licence fee/administrative charge;  
 Deposit/advance payment and relevant conditions;  
 Appeal regulations/procedures;  
 Validity of licence;  
 Other conditions of licence (extension, transferability, 
penalty of non -use etc.);  
 Foreign exchange requirements;  
 Other: __________ (please specify).  
 
 
16  Please elaborate the 
changes in detail (in one of 
the WTO official languages)  
  
 
 
 
__________