2000 UPDATE TO 1998 GSDI QUESTIONNAIRE

1. NAME OF NATION: Republic of Korea

2. Name of Respondent Supplying Information:

Full Name: Kiyun Yu

Title (if any): Assistant Professor

Mailing Address: Dept. of Urban Engr. Seoul National Univ. Seoul, Korea

E-mail Address: kiyun@plaza.snu.ac.kr

Telephone Number: 02-880-8805

Fax Number: 02-873-2684

3. Since the submission of the 1998 questionnaire response, what

progress has been made relative to technical achievements or

advancements in support of spatial data infrastructure development

activities in your nation?

(answer) We are now producing national level land cover maps at

1:25,000 scale, and trying to finish digitizing the cadastral map. In

addition, we are developing national spatial data distribution systems

including constructing the clearing house.

4. Since the 1998 response, what progress has been made relative to

policy, legal or organizational advancements in support of spatial

data infrastructure development activities in your nation?

(answer) We set up a law last and this year called "law for

distribution and use of national geographical information".

5. What would you say is the most pressing current challenge for

spatial data infrastructure developments in your nation?

(answer) Developing the distribution system and constructing national

spatial data infrastructure.