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Updated August 20, 2025

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

The Republic of Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) is the principal government body responsible for national policies on land, infrastructure, transport, and civil aviation. Its authority covers regulation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), approval of drone operations, establishment of safety management systems for commercial drone delivery (K-drone), and coordination with research institutes and local governments on drone demonstration projects.

Regulator Overview

Basic information about Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

Full Name

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) - Republic of Korea

Established

1948

Type

National Aviation Authority

Jurisdiction

KR

Alternative Names

MOLIT, 국토교통부

Notable Facts

Important information about drone regulations

K-drone Delivery Project supports drone logistics to islands and parks with real-time flight monitoring
Designates "Drone Special Free Zones" nationwide to pilot relaxed regulations
Safety management systems integrated with Korea Transportation Safety Authority
CE-mark classification analogous to EU classes for risk-based categorisation
Requires VLOS, EVLOS, and BVLOS operational permissions based on flight type
Coordinates with research institutes and local governments on drone demonstration projects

Unit Systems

Measurement units used in this regulator's jurisdiction

Weight

Grams (g)

Distance

Meters (m)

Altitude

Meters (m)

Speed

metric

Regulations

Current regulations and frameworks for drone operations

TitleEffective Date
K-drone Delivery Guidelines (2024)REG-2January 1, 2024
Aviation Safety ActREG-1January 1, 2020

Official Resources

About this regulatory authority

Country

KR

Region

National

Type

National Aviation Authority

Updated

8/20/2025

Contact Information

How to reach Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

Last updated: August 20, 2025