(Purpose)
Article 1.
The purpose of this Law is to promote public welfare by ensuring the equitable and efficient utilization of radio waves.
(Definitions)
Article 2.
With respect to interpreting this Law and orders issued thereunder, the following definitions shall be taken:
i) "Radio waves" means electromagnetic waves of frequencies up to 3,000,000MHz.
ii) "Radiotelegraphy" means communications equipment devoted to transmitting or receiving codes by radio waves.
iii) "Radiotelephony" means communications equipment devoted to transmitting or receiving voices and other sounds by radio waves.
iv) "Radio equipment" means radiotelegraphy, radiotelephony or any other electric equipment used for transmission and/or reception of radio waves.
v) "Radio station" means a unit of radio equipment with the person (s) to operate radio equipment. However, this shall not include those used solely for receiving purposes #.
vi) "Radio operator" means a person who operates radio equipment or supervises such operation, and holds a license granted by the Minister of Public Management, Home Affairs, Posts and Telecommunications.
# The Regulations for Enforcement of the Radio Law, Article 5.
(Conventions Related to Radio Waves)
Article 3.
If any Convention provides otherwise for radio waves, the provisions shall prevail.