Notice regarding legal reform
In light of the increase in metal thefts, including the theft of metal cables from solar power generation facilities, the Act on Prevention of Disposal of Stolen Specific Metal Articles (Metal Theft Countermeasures Act) was enacted and promulgated in June 2025, which includes measures related to the scrap metal purchasing industry.The dissemination of information regarding regulations on criminal tools and the prevention of theft will come into effect on a date to be determined by government ordinance within not more than three months from the date of promulgation, and the measures related to the specific scrap metal purchasing industry will come into effect on a date to be determined by government ordinance within not more than one year from the date of promulgation.
For an overview of the law and regulations on criminal tools, please see the National Police Agency website at the link below.