What are Nationally Protected Technologies?
What are Nationally Protected Technologies?
Why do nationally protected technologies need a determination process?
Determination processes are necessary to determine whether a technology being researched falls under the category of nationally protected technologies. They are performed by either checking to see if a technology is included in nationally protected technology lists or by applying for a professional determination by a professional institution.
The determination process varies depending on the type of nationally protected technology, and follow-up measures (classified project designation, export approval/authorization/declaration) may be required depending on the results.
How can I apply for a determination process for nationally protected technologies?
Are you ready to determine whether the technology you are researching or planning to transfer abroad is a nationally protected technology or not?
This section of the Research security webpage provides you with a comprehensive overview of the various procedures and required documents involved in the determination of nationally protected technologies. Read through this information and contact the Research Security Team to apply for a determination process.
What are nationally protected technologies?
Technologies being researched that are specified as protected projects in Article 45 of the "Enforcement Decree of the National Research and Development Innovation Act,” thus requiring determination and protection measures.
※ Notable examples : National core technologies (Industrial Technology Protection Act), strategic goods and technologies (Foreign Trade Act), defense industry technologies (Defense Industry Technology Protection Act)
Nationally Protected Technology Categories
| Category | Agency | Self-Determination | Professional Determination | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Core Technology | Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy | O | O | |
| Strategic Good/Technology | Korean Security Agency of Trade and Industry (KOSTI) | - | O | If necessary, multiple determinations may be required |
| Nuclear Technology | Korean Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control (KINAC) | - | O | |
| Defense Industry Technology | Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) | O | O | |
| Other technologies protected by law | Relevant agencies | O | O |
※ Self-Determination: A process where researchers judge whether their technology is a nationally protected technology or not by comparing their technology with those on publicly announced lists (non-official determination)