Korea's Ministry of the Interior and Safety opens public consultation on new Life Safety Enforcement Decree

The Ministry of the Interior and Safety has announced a draft decree to implement the Basic Act on Life Safety, inviting public comments until October 9, 2026.

Background

According to Article 15 of the Regulations on the Operation of Legislative Affairs, government agencies must undergo a legislative proposal period (입법예고) when enacting laws that closely affect citizens' rights, obligations, or daily lives. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety initiated this process to clarify specific standards and procedures under the Basic Act on Life Safety.

The official announcement was released on September 23, 2026, at 10:00. The public is invited to submit opinions during the designated period. This step ensures that the regulations align with public needs before becoming final administrative rules.

Key figures

Calculation: The period begins on the announcement date (September 23, 2026). Adding the 15-day period specified by the Ministry results in a deadline of October 9, 2026.

Impact

Once the draft decree is finalized through this consultation process, safety regulations will be concretized. Operators of high-risk facilities may face stricter safety inspection standards than before. Consumers must consider new certification judgment criteria when purchasing safety products. Additionally, administrative reviews for safety-related complaints will follow these new standards.

Outlook

The Ministry of the Interior and Safety plans to incorporate public opinions gathered during this period into a revised draft before issuing the final decree. The specific date for the issuance of the decree has not yet been determined. Following the legislative proposal period, the process will proceed from a proposed bill through parliamentary passage to become an administrative rule.

Fuentes

1. ｢생명안전기본법 시행령｣ 제정안 입법예고 — 행정안전부 보도자료
2. 입법예고 — Wikipedia (ko)