National Core Technologies (NCTs)
National Core Technologies (NCTs)
Definition
Technologies that can lead to serious negative consequences in terms of national security and economic growth if leaked abroad. Currently, 75 technologies have been designated as NCTs (as of July 2021) ※ Refer to the attached 「Notice regarding the Designation of NCTs」 for the full list.
National Core Technologies Determination Process
Stage 1 : Self-Determination
- Description : The researcher determines whether their technology is included in the NCT list (produces unofficial determination results) Link
- Results ① Not Included Fill out a self-determination report (detailing the results) and notify the RSAT → End
Stage 2 : Professional Determination
- Description : If the technology is deemed to be “Included” in the NCT list or “Uncertain (Vague),” the researcher must apply for a MOTIE professional determination (produces official determination results)
- How to apply : Fill out the 6 application forms1) → Submit to the RSAT → Apply for professional determination (MOTIE) → Receive professional determination results*
*6 Application Forms (provided by the RSAT)
| Form | |
|---|---|
| Standardized forms | NCT Professional Determination Application Form |
| National R&D Support for NCT Confirmation Form | |
| Statement of Reasons for Applying for Determination | |
| Non-standardized forms | Documents describing the characteristics/applications/capabilities of the technology |
| Documents describing the market size and competitiveness of products that use the technology | |
| Details regarding any potential buyers/tech transfer recipients of the technology |
Export Approval · Declaration
- When providing/transferring NCTs belonging to KAIST to an overseas organization, you must receive export approval from the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy or submit an export declaration.
- This procedure is necessary when exporting technologies that are professionally determined by MOTIE as NCTs.
Procedure
- NCTs developed with funding from the government’s R&D budget require approval from the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy prior to being exported.
Export Approval Process
- NCTs developed with funding from the government’s R&D budget require approval from the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy prior to being exported.
- Applicant
Submits application form
- MOTIE
Receives and reviews form and consults applicant
- Industrial Technology Protection Committee
Deliberation
- MOTIE
Final decision
- Applicant notified of the results
Export Declaration Process
- NCTs developed without funding from the government’s R&D budget must be declared to the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy prior to being exported.
- Applicant
Submits declaration form
- MOTIE
Receives and reviews form and consults applicant
- MOTIE
Final decision
- Industrial Technology Protection Committee
Deliberation
Applicant notified of declaration acceptance - Orders cease / prohibition / restoration
Export Approval · Declaration Forms
- Fill out NCT Export Approval Application Form or Declaration Application Form/required forms (attached)* → Submit to the RSAT → Sent to MOTIE
| No. | Form* | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NCT Purchase or Transfer Contract (including temporary contracts) | For both export approval and declaration |
| 2 | Details regarding buyers/transfer recipients of NCTs | |
| 3 | Technical documents detailing the applications and capabilities of the NCT | |
| 4 | Details regarding the conditions and methods of offering NCTs | |
| 5 | Details regarding the market size and competitiveness of products that use the NCT | |
| 6 | Documents regarding the R&D funding received from the government | Only for export approval |
Technologies Exempt from Export Approval and Declaration
- If Article 25 of the Industrial Technology Protection Guidelines is applied, NCTs do not require export approval/declaration
Exemptions
- Technologies that have been disclosed to the public or technologies featured in overseas seminars, conferences, or presentations etc. for the purpose of being revealed (refer to the table below).
| No. | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Technologies that have already been made public through printed materials such as books/periodicals or electronic forms such as websites. |
| 2 | Technologies transferred verbally or through actions in locations open to the public, such as trips, lectures, and exhibitions |
| 3 | Technologies transferred for the purpose of being disclosed to the public, such as when sending academic conference presentations/exhibition materials or contributing to periodicals, etc. |
| 4 | Programs whose source codes are publicly available |
- When researchers of domestic companies or university professors etc. participate in research projects being carried out by overseas companies or institutions that are unrelated to NCTs, or when they participate in research projects that do not involve the actual transfer of NCTs.
- Minimal technology details required for the application/registration of overseas patents, including application specifications and supplementary materials (including written statements when rejected).