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ENFORCEMENT DECREE OF THE STATISTICS ACT

Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 20331, Oct. 23, 2007

Amended by Presidential Decree No. 20720, Feb. 29, 2008

Presidential Decree No. 20826, jun. 20, 2008

Presidential Decree No. 21594, Jul. 1, 2009

Presidential Decree No. 22226, jun. 29, 2010

Presidential Decree No. 24400, Mar. 18, 2013

Presidential Decree No. 26531, Sep. 22, 2015

Presidential Decree No. 27373, Jul. 26, 2016

Presidential Decree No. 28144, jun. 27, 2017

Presidential Decree No. 28521, Dec. 29, 2017

Presidential Decree No. 28657, Feb. 20, 2018

CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS
 Article 1 (Purpose)
The purpose of this Decree is to prescribe matters delegated by the Statistics Act and matters necessary for the enforcement thereof.
 Article 2 (Numerical Information to which the Act Is not Applicable)
"Numerical information prescribed by Presidential Decree" referred to in the proviso to subparagraph 1 of Article 3 of the Statistics Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Act") means the following: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24400, Mar. 18, 2013>
1. Numerical information produced by a statistics service agency with the purpose of internal use for performing duties and not for public disclosure;
2. Numerical information that a statistics service agency produces as a trial to verify and examine suitability and validity of subjects, procedures, methods, any errors, etc., in preparation before producing statistics or to review produced statistics afterwards;
3. Numerical information prepared by an employee affiliated with a statistics service agency to include in a research paper, report, etc. with the purpose of personal academic research;
4. Numerical information produced by a statistics service agency by aggregating data on the present situation, results, etc. reported or submitted by subordinate organizations, affiliated agencies, agencies under the jurisdiction of the statistics service agency or relevant agencies for the promotion, management, and supervision of performance of ordinary duties;
5. Numerical information produced by a statistics service agency by examining subjective awareness, consciousness or views of affiliated employees, members, service users, etc., such as satisfaction with the results of performing duties or with plans;
6. Numerical information that is hard to consider as being produced for purposes of public interest, such as the formulation or evaluation of government policies and study and analysis of economic and social phenomena.
CHAPTER II PRODUCTION AND DISSEMINATION OF STATISTICS AND CONSTRUCTION OF BASIS FOR USE THEREOF
 Article 2-2 (Scope and Method of Census)
(1) The census referred to in Article 5-3 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "census") means the following:
1. A census of population to ascertain the real condition of population and households;
2. A census of housing to ascertain the real condition of housing;
3. An economic census to ascertain the industrial structure, management situation, etc. of enterprises;
4. A census of agriculture, forestry, and fisheries to ascertain the real condition, etc. of farm management and fisheries management of farming families, forest families and fishing families, and living condition, etc. thereof.
(2) A census shall be taken according to the following methods: <Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 26531, Sep. 22, 2015>
1. A survey using administrative data received pursuant to Article 24 of the Act;
2. A survey using data received from judicial agencies, etc. pursuant to Article 24-2 of the Act;
3. Interviews;
4. A survey using the Internet;
5. Methods of survey prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Strategy and Finance for efficient census-taking.
(3) Where the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea intends to take a census, he/she shall announce matters necessary for the census, such as the purpose, subjects, and period of survey, etc., in the daily newspapers distributed nationwide and post them on the website of the Statistics Korea for at least 15 days: Provided, That where he/she takes a census using a method referred to in paragraph (2) 1 or 2, announcing matters necessary for the census in the daily newspapers may be omitted. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 26531, Sep. 22, 2015; Presidential Decree No. 27373, Jul. 26, 2016>
(4) Details of the following matters necessary for a census shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Strategy and Finance: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 26531, Sep. 22, 2015>
1. Subjects and items of survey;
2. Frequency, base year, base date, and base time of survey;
3. Survey units;
4. Announcement of survey and matters concerning taking of survey;
5. Announcement of survey results;
6. Other matters necessary for census.
[This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 24400, Mar. 18, 2013]
 Article 2-3 (Formulation of Master Plan for Development of National Statistics)
(1) Where the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea formulates a master plan for the development of national statistics pursuant to Article 5-4 of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "master plan"), he/she shall have the heads of central administrative agencies, Special Metropolitan City Mayor, Metropolitan City Mayors, Do Governors and the Governor of a Special Self-Governing Province (including superintendents of education; hereinafter referred to as "Mayor/Do Governor") submit a plan by field under paragraph (2) for the formulation of a master plan.
(2) The heads of central administrative agencies and Mayors/Do Governors shall formulate a development plan for statistics by field and by agency including the matters under the subparagraphs of Article 5-4 (3) of the Act (hereafter referred to as "plan by field" in this Article) and submit it to the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea. In such cases, the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea may notify them of a guideline for methods, etc. of formulating a plan by field.
(3) The Commissioner of the Statistics Korea may request the heads of central administrative agencies and Mayors/Do Governors to submit necessary data and opinions for the formulation of a master plan. In such cases, the agencies in receipt of such request shall comply therewith unless there exists any compelling reason not to do so.
(4) The heads of central administrative agencies and Mayors/Do Governors may request relevant administrative agencies, local governments, public institutions, etc. to submit necessary data and opinions. In such cases, the agencies and institutions in receipt of such request shall comply therewith unless there exists any compelling reason not to do so.
[This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 24400, Mar. 18, 2013]
 Article 2-4 (Formulation of Implementation Plans for Development of National Statistics)
(1) Pursuant to Article 5-5 (1) of the Act, the heads of central administrative agencies and Mayors/Do Governors shall, each year, submit an annual promotion plan to the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea by June 30 of the immediately preceding year.
(2) Where the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea formulates an implementation plan for the development of national statistics under Article 5-5 (2) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "implementation plan"), he/she may request the heads of central administrative agencies and Mayors/Do Governors to submit necessary data and opinions. In such cases, the agencies in receipt of such request shall comply therewith unless there exists any compelling reason not to do so.
(3) Where the heads of central administrative agencies and Mayors/Do Governors formulate annual promotion plans under paragraph (1), they may request relevant administrative agencies, local governments, public institutions, etc. to submit necessary data and opinions. In such cases, the agencies and institutions in receipt of such request shall comply therewith unless there exists any compelling reason not to do so.
(4) The Commissioner of the Statistics Korea shall formulate an implementation plan by September 30 of each year and notify central administrative agencies and Mayors/Do Governors thereof.
[This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 24400, Mar. 18, 2013]
 Article 3 (Designation of Staff in Charge of Statistics)
(1) Where the head of a statistics service agency intends to designate a staff member in charge of statistics pursuant to Article 6 (1) of the Act, he/she shall designate one, among the following persons who have overall control over duties concerning statistics or are closely related with duties concerning statistics unless there is any compelling reason not to do so: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 21594, Jul. 1, 2009; Presidential Decree No. 24400, Mar. 18, 2013>
1. Central administrative agencies: Public officials belonging to the Senior Civil Service Corps or persons corresponding thereto;
2. Local governments:
(a) The Special Metropolitan City, Metropolitan Cities, a Special Self-Governing City, Dos and a Special Self-Governing Province (hereafter referred to as "City/Do" in this subparagraph): A person falling under the class standards of a Chief of an Office or a Director General assigned to the main office pursuant to Article 10 and attached Table 2 or Article 12 and attached Table 7 of the Regulations on Administrative Organs, Standards for Quota of Personnel, etc. of Local Governments: Provided, That with regard to duties concerning education, art and science of a City/Do, a person falling under the class standards of a Chief of an Office or a Director General appointed to a City/Do office of education pursuant to Article 9 and attached Table 2 of the Regulations on Administrative Organs, Standards for Quota of Personnel, etc. of Local Educational Administration Agencies;
(b) Si, Gun and autonomous Gu: A person falling under the class standards of a Chief of an Office (referring to a person equivalent to a Director General) or a Director General assigned to the main office pursuant to Article 14 and attached Table 3 of the Regulations on Administrative Organs, Standards for Quota of Personnel, etc. of Local Governments: Provided, That in the case of Si, Gun and autonomous Gu that do not have an Office or Bureau pursuant to Article 13 of the Regulations on Administrative Organs, Standards for Quota of Personnel, etc. of Local Governments, a person falling under the class standards of a Chief of an Office (referring to a person equivalent to a Director), Director or Officer;
3. Designated statistics service agencies under Article 15 of the Act: An executive officer or equivalent.
(2) The head of a statistics service agency shall fully support the securing and placement of personnel handling statistics and other matters so that a staff member in charge of statistics may efficiently perform the duties under Article 6 (1) of the Act.
 Article 4 Deleted. <by Presidential Decree No. 22226, Jun. 29, 2010>
 Article 5 (Scope of Persons to Be Educated on Statistics)
The persons to be educated on statistics under Article 8 (5) of the Act shall be those who are or are scheduled to be engaged in any of the following: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 22226, Jun. 29, 2010>
1. Duties of planning statistics;
2. Duties of statistical survey;
3. Duties of processing statistics;
4. Duties of statistical analysis;
5. Duties of quality management of statistics;
6. Duties of statistical classification;
7. Duties of dissemination of statistics;
8. Other duties related to the production, dissemination, or use of statistics.
 Article 6 (Educational Curriculum on Statistics)
The educational curriculum on statistics under Article 8 (5) is as listed hereunder: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 22226, Jun. 29, 2010>
1. Theory and practice on the planning, survey, processing, analysis of statistics, preparation of result tables, etc.;
2. Theory and practice on the management of quality of statistics, such as the system of diagnosing the quality of statistics under Articles 9 through 11 of the Act;
3. Theory and practice on standard classification, such as industries, occupations, diseases, causes of death, etc. under Article 22 of the Act;
4. Theory and practice on the dissemination and use of statistics, such as provision of statistical data, technologies for protecting personal information, etc. under Articles 30 and 31 of the Act;
5. Theory and practice on the production, dissemination or use of statistics.
 Article 7 (Time of Conducting Regular Examination of Quality of Statistics)
(1) "Major statistical data prescribed by Presidential Decree" referred to in Article 9 (1) of the Act means the following:
1. Highly practical statistics as a population for other statistics;
2. Statistics produced according to the unified standards and methods of production recommended by international organizations, such as the United Nations;
3. Highly important and practical statistics as basic data for formulating policies and conducting scientific research;
4. Statistics deemed by the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea as requiring conducting regular examinations of the quality of statistics under Article 9 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "regular examinations of the quality of statistics").
(2) "Period prescribed by Presidential Decree" referred to in Article 9 (4) of the Act means three years, and "cycle of regular examinations of the quality of statistics" referred to in paragraph (6) of the same Article means five years.
[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24400, Mar. 18, 2013]
 Article 8 (Considerations in Formulating Plans for Regular Examinations of Quality of Statistics)
The Commissioner of the Statistics Korea shall consider the following matters in formulating a plan for regular examinations of the quality of statistics: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24400, Mar. 18, 2013>
1. Results of a regular examination of the quality of statistics of the previous year;
2. Construction, operation and improvement of a cooperative system for examinations of the quality of statistics between the Statistics Korea and statistics service agencies;
3. Operation of human resources, budget, etc. related to regular examinations of the quality of statistics.
 Article 9 (Conducting Regular Examinations of Quality of Statistics)
(1) The Commissioner of the Statistics Korea shall implement regular examinations of the quality of statistics on the following matters:
1. Environment in which statistics are produced, such as human resources and organizations for the production of statistics and size of budget;
2. Procedures for producing statistics, such as planning for the production of statistics, collection of data, and processing and analysis of data;
3. Actual condition of utilizing statistics, such as frequency of using statistics and convenience in using statistics;
4. Whether matters approved pursuant to Article 18 (1) of the Act, such as standard classification, are observed;
5. Other matters the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea deems necessary to examine the accuracy, timeliness, etc. of statistics.
(2) The Commissioner of the Statistics Korea shall make known widely the statistics determined excellent in quality among statistics for which regular examinations of the quality of statistics have been conducted.
 Article 10 (Performers of Regular Examinations of Quality of Statistics)
The Commissioner of the Statistics Korea shall have any of the following persons perform regular examinations of the quality of statistics: Provided, That a person who is involved in producing relevant statistics or a person for whom five years have not passed since he/she was involved in producing relevant statistics shall be excluded: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 22226, Jun. 29, 2010; Presidential Decree No. 24400, Mar. 18, 2013>
1. A person who is engaged in the business of producing or disseminating statistics in a statistics service agency (hereinafter referred to as "statistics staff members") or has work experience therein;
2. An executive officer, employee or member of an agency, corporation, organization, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "agency, etc.") who is engaged in research and development of theories, methods, etc. related to the production, dissemination, use or quality control of statistics or directly conducts projects related thereto;
3. Any of the following persons with abundant knowledge and experience in the field of statistics, in the field of quality control or in any other field related to statistics subject to examinations of the quality of statistics, such as economy, society, and population:
(a) A person who held the post of at least an associate professor at a university;
(b) A researcher who has at least five years of research experience at a research institute for five years or more, and has a doctorate.
 Article 11 (Visit to Statistics Service Agencies for Ascertainment, etc.)
(1) An entity performing regular examinations of the quality of statistics pursuant to Article 10 (hereinafter referred to as "performer of regular examinations of the quality of statistics") may directly visit a statistics service agency that produces statistics subject to examination, inquire of interested persons including statistics staff members by telephone, fax, mail (including electronic mail using information and communications networks), etc., or request them to submit necessary data. In such cases, the head of a statistics service agency shall cooperate therein unless there is any compelling reason not to do so.
(2) If a performer of regular examinations of the quality of statistics intends to directly make a visit for ascertainment pursuant to paragraph (1), he/she shall carry a certificate indicating authority and present it to interested persons.
 Article 12 (On-Site Ascertainment of Respondents of Statistics, etc.)
(1) Where it becomes necessary to ascertain the accuracy of statistics subject to examination and of statistical data, a performer of regular examinations of the quality of statistics may ascertain whether statistical surveys are conducted, details of statistical surveys, etc. by directly visiting respondents of statistics (referring to individuals, corporations, organizations, etc. that give an answer or submit data, etc. after being inquired of for the production of statistics or receiving a request to submit data, etc.) or by using telephone, fax, mail (including electronic mail using information and communications networks), etc.
(2) If a performer of regular examinations of the quality of statistics intends to directly visit to ascertain pursuant to paragraph (1), he/she shall carry a certificate indicating authority and present it to interested persons.
 Article 13 (Formulation of Plans for Occasional Examinations of Quality of Statistics)
Where the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea intends to perform examinations of the quality of statistics under Article 10 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "occasional examinations of the quality of statistics"), he/she shall formulate a plan for occasional examinations of the quality of statistics including the following matters and notify the head of a relevant statistics service agency by not later than five days before he/she performs occasional examinations of the quality of statistics:
1. Subject matters of occasional examinations of the quality of statistics;
2. Reasons for occasional examinations of the quality of statistics;
3. Time and method of occasional examinations of the quality of statistics;
4. Other matters necessary for the performance of occasional examinations of the quality of statistics.
 Article 14 (Details, Methods, etc. of Occasional Examinations of Quality of Statistics)
The provisions of Articles 9 through 12 concerning occasional examinations of the quality of statistics shall apply mutatis mutandis to occasional examinations of the quality of statistics. In such cases, "regular examination of the quality of statistics" shall be construed as "occasional examinations of the quality of statistics."
 Article 15 (Methods, Procedures, etc. of Self-Examinations of Quality of Statistics)
(1) The Commissioner of the Statistics Korea shall provide the heads of statistics service agencies with a guideline for self-examinations of the quality of statistics including the following matters so that the heads of statistics service agencies may perform examinations of the quality of statistics under Article 11 (1) of the Act on the statistics under his/her jurisdiction autonomously and efficiently (hereinafter referred to as "self-examination of quality of statistics"):
1. Standards for self-examinations of the quality of statistics;
2. Items of self-examinations of the quality of statistics;
3. Procedures and methods of self-examinations of the quality of statistics;
4. Other matters necessary for self-examinations of the quality of statistics.
(2) If the head of a statistics service agency intends to perform a self-examination of the quality of statistics, he/she shall follow the guidelines for self-examinations of the quality of statistics under paragraph (1).
(3) The head of a statistics service agency shall, every year, formulate a plan for self-examinations of the quality of statistics including the statistics subject to self-examination of the quality of statistics, time and methods, plan for utilization of the results, etc. and submit the plan to the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea by March 31.
(4) The Commissioner of the Statistics Korea shall examine the plan for self-examinations of the quality of statistics that is submitted pursuant to paragraph (3), and if any contents require correction or supplementation, he/she shall notify the head of a statistics service agency before a self-examination of the quality of statistics is performed.
 Article 16 (Implementation of Improvement, etc. of Business of Production and Dissemination of Statistics)
(1) Where the head of a statistics service agency is requested to suspend the production of statistics, to change statistics or to improve the business of production and dissemination of statistics pursuant to Article 12 (1) of the Act, he/she shall submit to the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea the results of implementation of requested matters within 30 days from the date of receipt of such request: Provided, That where he/she is unable to submit the results of implementation with good cause, a plan for implementation may be submitted in lieu of the submission of the results of implementation.
(2) Where the head of a statistics service agency submits a plan for implementation pursuant to the proviso to paragraph (1), he/she shall complete the improvement, etc. of duties concerning the production and dissemination of statistics by the date set forth in the implementation plan and submit its results to the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea without delay.
(3) Where the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea determines that the results of implementation or the implementation plan submitted by the head of a statistics service agency pursuant to paragraph (1) is insufficient, he/she may request the head of a statistics service agency to implement the additional improvement of business, or to correct or supplement the implementation plan.
 Article 17 (Ascertainment of Improvement, etc. of Business of Production and Dissemination of Statistics)
Where the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea requests the head of a statistics service agency to suspend or change the production of statistics or to improve the business of production and dissemination of statistics pursuant to Article 12 (1) of the Act, he/she may have the head of a statistics service agency submit details of the situation and results of implementation of requested matters periodically, or have public officials affiliated with the Statistics Korea ascertain such matters.
 Article 17-2 (Procedures and Methods of Statistics-Based Policy Evaluation)
(1) Where the head of a central administrative agency intends to request the statistics-based policy evaluation under Article 12-2 (1) of the Act, he/she shall submit to the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea a request for statistics-based policy evaluation (including documents in electronic form) including the following matters:
1. Major policies and systems to be introduced or modified by statutes;
2. Statistics appropriate for the implementation and evaluation of policies and systems to be introduced or modified by statutes and whether such statistics are secured;
3. A plan for the development and improvement of statistics: Provided, That such plan shall be included only where the production of new statistics and the improvement of existing statistics are required.
(2) The head of a central administrative agency shall endeavor to reflect the results of statistics-based policy evaluation that is notified pursuant to Article 12-2 (2) of the Act in the policies.
(3) Where it is necessary to ascertain whether the statistics-based policy evaluation under Article 12-2 (2) of the Act has been implemented and whether the results of evaluation has been reflected in policies, the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea may request the head of a central administrative agency to submit relevant data. In such cases, an agency in receipt of such request shall follow the request unless there is any compelling reason not to do so.
[This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 24400, Mar. 18, 2013]
 Article 17-3 (Seeking Advice on Statistics-Based Policy Evaluation)
(1) If it is necessary for reasonable and objective statistics-based policy evaluation under Article 12-2 of the Act, the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea may seek advice from relevant specialists or request them for surveys and researches.
(2) Where the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea seeks advice from relevant specialists or request them for surveys and researches, he/she may provide them with allowances and reimburse travel expenses and other necessary expenses within budgetary limit.
[This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 24400, Mar. 18, 2013]
 Article 17-4 (Monitoring of Statistics Provided to International Organizations and Reporting thereon)
(1) Where needs arise when the head of a statistics service agency provides an international organization with statistics or he/she monitors the statistics that he/she provides to an international organization pursuant to Article 14-2 (1) or (2) of the Act, he/she may request the heads of other statistics service agencies to provide, etc. him/her with statistics or data relating to the statistics. In such cases, the heads of other statistics service agencies in receipt of such request shall comply therewith unless any extenuating circumstance exists.
(2) Where an error is found in the statistics or in the explanation materials, numerical values, etc. relating to the statistics that are provided to an international organization as a result of monitoring under Article 14-2 (2) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "monitoring"), the head of a statistics service agency shall request the relevant international organization to correct such error.
(3) The head of a statistics service agency shall submit a written report under Article 14-2 (2) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "written report") by the following deadlines according to the following classifications:
1. Where statistics are provided to international organizations between January 1 and June 30 of the relevant year: July 31 of the relevant year;
2. Where statistics are provided to international organizations between July 1 and December 31 of the relevant year: January 31 of the following year.
(4) A written report shall contain the following matters, and detailed matters concerning the contents of a written report shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Strategy and Finance:
1. Present state of the statistics provided to international organizations and of related data;
2. Result of monitoring of utilization of the statistics that are provided;
3. Where the deliberative council on the provision of statistical data under Article 49 (1) deliberates on the provision of statistical data, the result of deliberation.
(5) Where needs arise when the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea examines a written report submitted pursuant to paragraph (3), he/she may request the head of a statistics service agency to perform the following matters. In such cases, the head of the statistics service agency shall comply therewith unless any extenuating circumstance exists:
1. Correction of errors in the statistics and related data provided to international organizations;
2. Supplementation of procedures, etc. relating to monitoring or submission of reports.
[This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 27373, Jul. 26, 2016]
CHAPTER III DESIGNATION OF DESIGNATED STATISTICS SERVICE AGENCIES, DESIGNATED STATISTICS, ETC.
 Article 18 (Requirements for Designation as Designated Statistics Service Agency)
An agency, etc. intending to be designated as a designated statistics service agency pursuant to Article 15 (1) of the Act shall meet the following requirements:
1. That they shall be a juristic person incorporated according to the Civil Act or other Acts;
2. That they shall have sufficient organizations, human resources and budget necessary for the production and dissemination of statistics or a detailed plan to secure such matters;
3. That they shall have a detailed and feasible plan to produce and disseminate statistics.
 Article 19 (Application for Designation as Designated Statistics Service Agency and Designation)
(1) The head of an agency, etc. intending to obtain designation as a designated statistics service agency pursuant to Article 15 (1) of the Act shall file an application (including a document in electronic form) prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Strategy and Finance with the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea. In such cases, the application shall be accompanied by a document (including a document in electronic form) proving that the requirements for designation are met. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 20720, Feb. 29, 2008>
(2) If the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea receives an application under paragraph (1), he/she shall ascertain whether an agency, etc. that files an application meets the requirements for designation, determine whether to render designation, and notify in writing (including a document in electronic form), the head of the agency, etc. that files an application of the determination without delay. In such cases, where designation is not to be granted, reasons therefor shall be clearly stated in writing.
(3) Where the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea deems that a received application document is insufficient or additional documents are needed in order to ascertain requirements for designation, he/she may request the head of an agency, etc. that files an application to correct or supplement the application document or to additionally submit relevant documents.
 Article 19-2 (Ex Officio Designation of Designated Statistics Service Agencies)
(1) Where the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea designates a designated statistics service agency pursuant to Article 15 (2) of the Act, he/she shall immediately notify the relevant agency of the designation thereof.
(2) The Commissioner of the Statistics Korea may provide support, such as the budget, human resources and technology, necessary for the production of statistics to a designated statistics service agency designated pursuant to Article 15 (2) of the Act.
[This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 28144, Jun. 27, 2017]
 Article 20 (Revocation of Designation as Statistics Service Agency)
(1) If the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea intends to revoke the designation as a designated statistics service agency pursuant to Article 16 (1) of the Act, he/she shall request the head of the relevant designated statistics service agency to take necessary measures, such as complying with a request for improvement and fulfillment of the requirements for designation within a specified period of at least 30 days.
(2) The head of the designated statistics service agency shall take measures as requested pursuant to paragraph (1) and submit the results to the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea without delay.
(3) If the head of the designated statistics service agency fails to take measures under paragraph (1) without good cause, the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea may revoke the designation as a designated statistics service agency.
(4) If the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea revokes the designation as a designated statistics service agency pursuant to paragraph (3), he/she shall notify the head of the relevant agency of the fact in writing (including a document in electronic form) without delay. In such cases, grounds and reasons for revocation shall be clearly stated in writing.
 Article 21 (Postponement of Revocation of Designation as Designated Statistics Service Agency)
(1) Where the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea intends to revoke designation as a designated statistics service agency as Article 16 (2) 2 is applicable thereto, he/she shall notify the head of the relevant designated statistics service agency of the fact in advance.
(2) If the head of a designated statistics service agency in receipt of notification under paragraph (1) submits a plan for the production of new statistics (limited to the case of the production of statistics within one year from the date of submission of the plan) within 30 days, he/she may postpone the revocation of designation as a designated statistics service agency pursuant to the proviso to the part other than the subparagraphs of Article 16 (2) of the Act. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 21594, Jul. 1, 2009>
(3) If a designated statistics service agency fails to produce new statistics by the date specified in the plan under paragraph (2), the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea shall revoke designation as a designated statistics service agency.
(4) If the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea revokes designation as a designated statistics service agency pursuant to paragraph (3), he/she shall, without delay, notify the head of the relevant agency of the fact in writing (including a document in electronic form). In such cases, grounds and reasons for revocation shall be clearly stated in writing.
 Article 22 (Application for Designation as Designated Statistics)
(1) If the head of a statistics service agency intends to obtain designation of statistics under his/her jurisdiction as designated statistics pursuant to Article 17 (1) of the Act (including new statistics for which approval is to be obtained from the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea pursuant to the former part of Article 18 (1) of the Act), he/she shall file an application (including a document in electronic form) prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Strategy and Finance with the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea. In such cases, the application shall be accompanied by a document (including a document in electronic form) proving that the requirements for designation under Article 17 (1) of the Act are met. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 20720, Feb. 29, 2008>
(2) Upon receipt of an application under paragraph (1), the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea shall ascertain whether the requirements for designation under Article 17 (1) of the Act are met, determine whether to grant designation and, without delay, notify the head of the statistics service agency of the fact in writing (including a document in electronic form). In such cases, if he/she does not grant designation, reasons therefor shall be clearly stated in writing.
(3) If a received application document is deemed insufficient or additional documents are necessary to ascertain whether the requirements for designation are met, the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea may request the head of a statistics service agency to correct or supplement the application document or to additionally submit relevant documents.
(4) The public announcement of designation as designated statistics under Article 17 (3) of the Act shall include the following matters:
1. Title of designated statistics;
2. Name of the statistics service agency;
3. Approval number or consultation number for the production of statistics;
4. Date of designation as designated statistics;
5. Purpose of the production of designated statistics;
6. Subjects of the production of designated statistics;
7. Cycle of the production of designated statistics;
8. Method of production of designated statistics.
 Article 23 (Revocation of Designation as Designated Statistics)
(1) If the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea intends to revoke designation as designated statistics pursuant to Article 17 (2) of the Act, he/she shall request the head of the relevant statistics service agency to meet the requirements for designation within a specified period of at least 30 days.
(2) The head of the statistics service agency shall meet the requirements for designation according to a request under paragraph (1) and, without delay, notify the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea of the results.
(3) If the head of the statistics service agency fails to meet the requirements for designation within the period under paragraph (1) without good cause, the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea may revoke designation as designated statistics.
(4) If the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea revokes designation as designated statistics pursuant to paragraph (3), he/she shall, without delay, notify the head of the relevant statistics service agency of such fact in writing (including a document in electronic form). In such cases, grounds and reasons for revocation shall be clarified in writing.
(5) The public announcement of revocation of designation as designated statistics under Article 17 (3) of the Act shall include the following matters:
1. Title of designated statistics;
2. Name of the statistics service agency;
3. Approval number or consultation number for the production of statistics;
4. Date of designation as designated statistics;
5. Date of revocation of designation as designated statistics;
6. Reasons for revocation of designation as designated statistics.
CHAPTER IV PRODUCTION, DISSEMINATION AND USE OF STATISTICS
Section 1 Production of Statistics
 Article 24 (Application for Approval for Production of Statistics and Approval therefor)
(1) If the head of a statistics service agency intends to obtain approval under the former part of Article 18 (1) of the Act, he/she shall submit an application (including a document in electronic form) prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Strategy and Finance along with the result of his/her judgment on whether it is possible to produce statistics by utilizing administrative data pursuant to the former part of Article 18 (2) of the Act (excluding cases where he/she requests the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea to make a judgment thereon pursuant to the latter part of Article 18 (2) of the Act) to the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea not later than 30 days before he/she starts collecting data, such as surveys and reports, for the production of relevant statistics: Provided, That if he/she is unable to file an application for approval not later than 30 days therebefore for any unavoidable reason, he/she may file an application accompanied by an explanatory statement not later than 15 days therebefore. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 20720, Feb. 29, 2008; Presidential Decree No. 28657, Feb. 20, 2018>
(2) Where the head of a statistics service agency requests the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea to judge whether it is possible to produce statistics by utilizing administrative data pursuant to the latter part of Article 18 (2) of the Act, he/she shall submit to the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea a written request (including a document in electronic form) prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Strategy and Finance, which includes the following: <Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 28657, Feb. 20, 2018>
1. Title of the statistics;
2. Purpose of producing the statistics;
3. Subjects of the statistics produced;
4. Cycle and methods of the production of the statistics;
5. Systems for producing the statistics;
6. Items for the production of the statistics and a list of related administrative data.
(3) Where the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea receives a request under paragraph (2), he/she shall judge whether it is possible to produce statistics by utilizing administrative data, and notify the head of a statistics service agency of the result of his/her judgment, mentioning the result of his/her judgment in a written notification of the result thereof (including a document in electronic form) prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Strategy and Finance. In such cases, where he/she judges that it is impossible to produce statistics by utilizing administrative data, he/she shall specify reasons therefor. <Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 28657, Feb. 20, 2018>
(4) Upon receipt of an application under paragraph (1), the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea shall check it, determine whether to grant approval, and, without delay, notify the head of the statistics service agency thereof in writing (including a document in electronic form). In such cases, if approval is not granted, reasons therefor shall be clearly stated in writing.
(5) The public notification of approval for the production of statistics under Article 18 (4) of the Act shall include the following matters: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28657, Feb. 20, 2018>
1. Title of statistics;
2. Name of the statistics service agency;
3. Approval number for the production of statistics;
4. Purpose of the production of statistics;
5. Subjects of the production of statistics;
6. Cycle of the production of statistics;
7. Method of the production of statistics.
 Article 25 (Approved Matters for Production of Statistics)
"Matters prescribed by Presidential Decree" referred to in the former part of Article 18 (1) of the Act means the following: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 21594, Jul. 1, 2009; Presidential Decree No. 26531, Sep. 22, 2015; Presidential Decree No. 28144, Jun. 27, 2017; Presidential Decree No. 28657, Feb. 20, 2018>
1. Title and kind of statistics;
2. Purpose of the production of statistics;
3. Items of statistics for production: Provided, That where the items for production are natural persons, distinction of sex shall be made; where the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea deems there are special reasons why distinction of sex is needless as a result of consultation with the Minister of Gender Equality and Family, he/she may elect not to make the distinction of sex;
4. Persons subject to the production of statistics: Provided, That where persons subject to the production of statistics are natural persons, distinction of sex shall be included; however, where the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea deems that it is difficult to distinguish between sexes due to the limitations of the method of statistics or that there is no advantage in distinguishing between sexes in consideration of the details of statistics, he/she may choose not to include distinction of sex in consultation with the Minister of Gender Equality and Family;
5. Base time, period, and frequency of the production of statistics: Provided, That in the case of investigative statistics, period of statistical survey shall be written in lieu of period of the production of statistics;
6. Methods of the production of statistics;
7. System of gathering data;
8. Classification or standards to be used for the production of statistics (referring to the standard classification under Article 22 of the Act or other standards approved in advance by the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea);
9. Forms related to the production and public notification of statistics, such as survey questionnaires, report forms, and statistical charts;
10. Whether standards for production of statistics of international organizations are observed (only applicable to cases where such standards exist).
 Article 26 (Application for Approval for Change or Suspension of Production of Statistics, and Handling thereof, etc.)
(1) If the head of a statistics production agency intends to obtain approval for the change or suspension of the production of statistics pursuant to the latter part of Article 18 (1) of the Act, he/she shall file an application (including a document in electronic form) prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Strategy and Finance with the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea not later than 20 days before he/she starts collecting data, such as surveys and reports, for the production of relevant statistics: Provided, That where he/she is unable to file an application for approval by 20 days therebefore due to unavoidable reasons, he/she may file an application for approval by ten days therebefore accompanied by a written reason. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 20720, Feb. 29, 2008>
(2) Upon receipt of an application under paragraph (1), the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea shall ascertain the contents of the application, determine whether to grant approval, and notify the head of the statistics service agency of the results in writing (including a document in electronic form) without delay. In such cases, where approval is not granted, reasons therefor shall be clearly stated in writing.
(3) The head of a statistics service agency in receipt of approval for change from the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea pursuant to paragraph (2) shall clarify the contents of change and the reason for change if he/she publicly announces the statistical results or issues a statistics publication.
(4) The public notification on the change or suspension of the production of statistics under Article 18 (4) of the Act shall include the following matters: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28657, Feb. 20, 2018>
1. Title of statistics;
2. Name of a statistics service agency;
3. Approval number for the production of statistics;
4. Date of modification or suspension of the production of statistics;
5. Details of modification of the production of statistics, reasons therefor or reasons for suspension.
 Article 27 (Revocation of Approval for Production of Statistics)
(1) Where the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea intends to revoke approval for the production of statistics pursuant to Article 19 (1) of the Act, he/she shall request the head of a relevant statistics service agency to correct the facts amounting to reasons for revocation or to take other necessary measures within a specified period of at least 30 days.
(2) The head of a statistics service agency shall take measures under paragraph (1) and, without delay, submit the results to the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea.
(3) If the head of a statistics service agency fails to take measures under paragraph (1) without good cause, the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea may revoke approval for the production of relevant statistics.
(4) If the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea intends to revoke approval for the production of statistics pursuant to paragraph (3), he/she shall, without delay, notify the head of the relevant agency of the fact in writing (including a document in electronic form). In such cases, grounds and reasons for revocation shall be clearly stated in writing.
(5) The public notification of revocation of approval for the production of statistics under Article 19 (3) of the Act shall contain the following matters:
1. Title of statistics;
2. Name of a statistics service agency;
3. Approval number for the production of statistics;
4. Date of revocation of approval for the production of statistics;
5. Reasons for revocation of approval for the production of statistics.
 Article 28 (Request for Consultation on Production of Statistics and Consultation thereon)
(1) The head of a statistics service agency shall request the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea to hold consultations, attaching thereto the result of his/her judgment on whether it is possible to produce statistics by utilizing administrative data pursuant to the former part of Article 18 (2) of the Act (excluding cases where he/she requests the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea to make a judgement thereon pursuant to the latter part of Article 18 (2) of the Act) no later than 30 days before he/she starts gathering data, such as surveys and reports, for the production of statistics pursuant to the former part of Article 20 (1) of the Act: Provided, That where he/she is unable to make a request for consultation due to unavoidable reasons by 30 days therebefore, he/she may make a request for consultation accompanied by a written reason by 15 days therebefore. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28657, Feb. 20, 2018>
(2) Where the head of a statistics service agency requests the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea to make a judgment under paragraph (1) pursuant to the latter part of Article 18 (2) of the Act, Article 24 (2) and (3) shall apply mutatis mutandis to request methods and notification of the result thereof. <Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 28657, Feb. 20, 2018>
(3) Upon receipt of a request for consultation under paragraph (1), the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea shall ascertain it and, without delay, notify the head of a statistics service agency of his/her opinion thereon in writing (including a document in electronic form). In such cases, if he/she does not agree to the contents of consultation, reasons therefor shall be clearly stated in writing.
(4) Paragraphs (1) and (3) shall apply mutatis mutandis to the alteration of consulted matters and to the suspension of consulted matters under the latter part of Article 20 (1) of the Act. In such cases, "30 days" shall be construed as "20 days," and "15 days" as "10 days." <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28657, Feb. 20, 2018>
(5) If the head of a statistics service agency who produces statistics that have been consulted on alteration under the latter part of Article 20 (1) of the Act intends to publicly announce the statistical results or to issue a statistics publication, he/she shall clarify the contents of alteration and reasons therefor.
 Article 29 (Allocation of Approval Number or Consultation Number for Production of Statistics)
Where the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea grants approval or conducts consultation pursuant to Article 18 (1) or 20 (1) of the Act, he/she shall allocate an approval number or a consultation number for the production of statistics to the statistics.
 Article 30 (Request, etc. for Report for Production of Statistics)
(1) Where it is necessary to facilitate the production of statistics that are produced based on various reports, among the statistics for which approval have been obtained or that have been consulted pursuant to Article 18 (1) or 20 (1) of the Act, the head of a central administrative agency or the head of a local government may request the head of an affiliated agency or the head of a local government in the jurisdictional district to report on matters necessary for the production of statistics by a specified date.
(2) If a report requested pursuant to paragraph (1) fails to arrive by the specified date, the head of a central administrative agency or the head of a local government may urge the head of a reporting agency twice to send a report by specifying a period of three days each. In such cases, the head of the reporting agency who is urged to report shall take necessary measures and notify the head of the requesting agency.
 Article 31 (Establishment, etc. of Guidelines for Survey for Production of Statistics)
If it is necessary to facilitate the production of statistics that are produced through surveys, among the statistics approved or consulted pursuant to Article 18 (1) or 20 (1) of the Act, subjects, items, methods of surveys and other matters necessary for the production of statistics may be prescribed by Ordinance of the Prime Minister, Ordinances of Ministries, municipal ordinances or rules.
 Article 31 (Establishment, etc. of Guidelines for Survey for Production of Statistics)
If it is necessary to facilitate the production of statistics that are produced through surveys, among the statistics approved or consulted pursuant to Article 18 (1) or 20 (1) of the Act, subjects, items, methods of surveys and other matters necessary for the production of statistics may be prescribed by Prime Ministerial Decrees, Ordinances of Ministries, or municipal ordinances. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28521, Dec. 29, 2017>
[Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28657, Jun. 30, 2018]
 Article 32 (Items to Be Mentioned in Survey Questionnaires)
Where the head of a statistics service agency produces statistics that are approved or consulted pursuant to Article 18 (1) or 20 (1) of the Act, he/she shall write the title of statistics, name of the statistics service agency, and approval number or consultation number for the production of statistics and place a mark of national approval for (consultation on) statistics prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Strategy and Finance on the cover of a statistics production form, such as a survey form and report form. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 20720, Feb. 29, 2008>
 Article 33 (Examination concerning Request for Production of Statistics and Requests)
(1) "Standard prescribed by Presidential Decree, such as the possibility of being utilized as basic data to formulate policies, etc." under Article 21-2 (1) 3 of the Act means the following standards:
1. Possibility of being utilized as basic data for the formulation of policies of the State or local governments and for evaluation;
2. Possibility of being utilized as a population of other statistics;
3. Possibility of being utilized as basic data for scholastic research.
(2) A person who intends to request the production of statistics pursuant to Article 21-2 (1) of the Act shall submit a document (including a document in electronic format) containing the following matters to the head of a statistics service agency:
1. Name, domicile, and contact point of the requester (including a joint requester; hereafter the same shall apply in this Article);
2. Reasons why production of statistics is necessary, such as the purpose, use, etc. of production of statistics;
3. Subjects and items to be included;
4. Matters necessary for the production of statistics, such as methods and frequency of production of statistics, expected required budget, etc.
(3) Where the head of a statistics service agency is in receipt of a request pursuant to paragraph (2), he/she shall examine the following matters within 30 days from the date he/she receives such request: Provided, That where needs arise to gather opinions of relevant agencies, interested parties or specialists, he/she may extend the period by up to 30 days:
1. Purpose of production of statistics and propriety of use;
2. Methods of production of statistics and appropriateness of items;
3. Required budget;
4. Possibility of production of statistics and degree of utilization of produced statistics.
(4) The head of a statistics service agency shall notify a requester of the details of the determination under paragraph (3) within 20 days from the date approval for the production of statistics is obtained pursuant to Article 18 (1) of the Act.
[This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 27373, Jul. 26, 2016]
 Article 34 Deleted. <by Presidential Decree No. 24400, Mar. 18, 2013>
 Article 35 (Procedures for Preparing and Correcting Standard Classification)
(1) If the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea intends to produce or correct standard classification, he/she shall notify relevant agencies thereof after deliberation by the National Statistics Committee under Article 5-2 of the Act, and hear their opinions. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 20826, Jun. 20, 2008; Presidential Decree No. 21594, Jul. 1, 2009; Presidential Decree No. 27373, Jul. 26, 2016>
(2) When the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea produces a standard classification, he/she shall publicly notify the following matters in the Official Gazette:
1. Title of the standard classification;
2. Principles and standards of the standard classification;
3. Table of items of the standard classification.
 Article 36 (Reasons for Production and Correction of Standard Classification and Contents thereof)
(1) In any of the following cases, the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea may produce or correct standard classification pursuant to Article 22 (1) of the Act:
1. Where an international standard classification is produced or corrected;
2. Where it is necessary to reflect changes in the economic and social structures within the country;
3. Where it is deemed necessary to produce or correct a standard classification.
(2) If the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea intends to produce or correct a standard classification pursuant to paragraph (1), he/she shall include the following matters in a production plan or a correction plan:
1. Title of the standard classification;
2. Outline, such as principles and standards of the standard classification;
3. Table of items of a standard classification, such as standard classification codes and titles thereof;
4. Annotations to the items of the standard classification;
5. Cross-reference table (to be included only where the standard classification is amended) with the previous standard classification before the correction.
 Article 37 (Elucidation of Standard Classification, etc.)
If a statistics service agency intends to publicly announce statistical results or issue statistics publications, it shall elucidate grounds for the standard classification or grounds for a standard other than the standard classification used pursuant to Article 22 (2) of the Act.
 Article 38 (Request for Administrative Data, Provision thereof, etc.)
(1) Where the head of a central administrative agency or the head of a local government intends to request the head of a public institution to provide administrative data pursuant to Article 24 (1) of the Act, he/she shall make a written request (including a document in electronic form) stating the following matters: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 21594, Jul. 1, 2009; Presidential Decree No. 24400, Mar. 18, 2013>
1. Name and address of the requesting agency;
2. Title of administrative data;
3. Purpose of use of administrative data;
4. Contents (referring to the contents divided by sex in the case of administrative data divided by sex) and scope of administrative data;
5. Measures to protect information of individuals, corporations, organizations, etc. included in the administrative data;
6. Method of providing administrative data.
(2) Where the head of a public institution determines to provide administrative data at a request for the provision of administrative data under paragraph (1), he/she shall provide administrative data within 30 days from the date the request is received.
(3) Notwithstanding paragraph (2), where providing administrative data within 30 days is not possible due to unavoidable reasons, including cases in which the processing and handling of administrative data requested take considerable time, the head of a public institution may extend the period for provision within the scope of ten days after consultation with the head of a central administrative agency or the head of a local government who has made the request.
 Article 39 (Grounds for Exceptions to Provision of Administrative Data)
"Justifiable grounds prescribed by Presidential Decree" referred to in Article 24 (2) of the Act means any of the following:
1. Where the head of a public agency has reasonable reasons to believe that the vital national interest is likely to be significantly harmed if administrative data on national secret having grave influence on national security, national defense, reunification, diplomatic relations, etc. are provided for the production of statistics;
2. Where the head of a public agency has reasonable reasons to believe that implementation of duties is substantially impracticable or a criminal defendant's right to fair trial is violated if administrative data related to a trial underway or to the prevention of a crime, investigation, institution and maintenance of prosecution, enforcement of a penalty, correction and preventive order are provided for the production of statistics;
3. Where the head of a public agency has reasonable reasons to believe that vital confidential business information of an individual or enterprise is significantly harmed if administrative data related to the development of new products or research on new technologies of an individual or enterprise, or to manufacturing methods or sales methods being kept confidential by making considerable effort are provided for the production of statistics;
4. Where the head of a public agency has reasonable reasons to believe that the protection of the life, body or property of an individual is significantly impeded if administrative data related to the political, religious or sexual orientation or livelihood of an individual are provided for the production of statistics.
 Article 39-2 (Scope of Computerized Data on Family Registration)
The Commissioner of the Statistics Korea may request the Administrator of the National Court Administration to provide data concerning family relations, nationality, the state of matrimony, types of divorce, etc. pursuant to Article 24-2 (1) of the Act.
[This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 28144, Jun. 27, 2017]
 Article 39-3 (Scope, etc. of Demographic Survey)
(1) The Commissioner of the Statistics Korea shall conduct demographic surveys on births, deaths, marriages and divorces (hereinafter referred to as "demographic survey") in order to compile demographic statistics under Article 24-2 (4) of the Act. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28657, Feb. 20, 2018>
(2) "Data prescribed by Presidential Decree, which are prepared and submitted by a person who files an application while he/she files an application for registration of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, etc. pursuant to other Acts" in Article 24-2 (4) 2 of the Act means the following data:
1. An application for registration concerning birth, death, marriage, divorce, etc. prepared by a person who files an application pursuant to the Act on the Registration, etc. of Family Relations;
2. Documents attached to an application under subparagraph 1.
(3) The scope of demographic survey shall include the following:
1. Matters concerning persons who were born, dead, got married or got divorced;
2. Matters concerning parents of children born;
3. Matters concerning applicants for registration of births or deaths.
(4) Items of a demographic survey shall be items prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Strategy and Finance, such as names, resident registration numbers or alien registration numbers, addresses, etc.
(5) Matters concerning the submission, review and management of data necessary to conduct a demographic survey shall be prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Strategy and Finance.
[This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 28144, Jun. 27, 2017]
 Article 40 (Procedures and Methods for Requesting to Submit Data)
(1) If the head of a central administrative agency or the head of a local government intends to request individuals, corporations, organizations, etc. to submit data pursuant to Article 25 (2) of the Act, he/she shall, in advance, give them a period of at least seven days: Provided, That this shall not apply if there is any compelling reason not to do so, including cases in which the date by which gathering of data for relevant designated statistics is to be completed is imminent. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28657, Feb. 20, 2018>
(2) A request to submit data under paragraph (1) shall be made in writing (including a document in electronic form), and the following matters shall be clearly stated in writing: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28657, Feb. 20, 2018>
1. Name or title and address of a person who receives a request to submit data;
2. Title of designated statistics and approval number or consultation number for the production of statistics;
3. Details of data to be submitted;
4. Deadline and method to submit data;
5. Name of a central administrative agency or local government to which data are to be submitted, and department and person in charge;
6. Guidance on disposition of an administrative fine under Article 41 of the Act where a person or organization fails to comply with a request to submit data.
 Article 41 (Requests to Make Requests to Submit Data and Handling of Requests)
(1) Where it is deemed necessary to produce statistics under the jurisdiction of the head of a designated statistics service agency, he/she may request the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea to make requests to submit data pursuant to Article 25 (3) of the Act. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28657, Feb. 20, 2018>
(2) A request under paragraph (1) shall be made in writing (including a document in electronic form), and matters under the subparagraphs of Article 40 (2) shall be clearly stated in writing.
(3) Upon receipt of a request under paragraph (1), the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea shall examine the necessity, adequacy, etc. of requests to submit data and decide whether to make requests to submit data within 30 days from the date of receipt of the request unless there is any compelling reason not to do so, and notify the head of a designated statistics service agency who has requested the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea to make requests of his/her decision. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28657, Feb. 20, 2018>
 Article 41-2 (Procedures and Methods for Conducting On-Site Investigations, etc.)
Where the head of a statistics service agency requests the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea to judge whether it is possible to investigate or confirm matters approved by the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea for the production of statistics by utilizing administrative data which he/she may utilize pursuant to the latter part of Article 26 (1) of the Act, Article 24 (2) and (3) shall apply mutatis mutandis to request methods and notification of the result thereof.
[This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 28657, Feb. 20, 2018]
Section 2 Dissemination and Use of Statistics
 Article 42 (Method, etc. of Announcement of Statistics)
(1) The results of the production of statistics under Article 27 (1) and the former part of paragraph (4) of the same Article of the Act shall be announced in a manner that facilitates wide dissemination by placing the mark of national approval for (consultation on) statistics under Article 32, including by providing the press with news releases, issuing statistics publications and providing data through electronic media or information and communications networks. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 28657, Feb. 20, 2018>
(2) Matters to be announced along with statistics pursuant to Article 27 (2) of the Act shall be those related to the statistics, among the following matters:
1. Outline of statistics, such as the title of statistics and purpose, subjects, time and period of production;
2. Methods of producing statistics, such as sampling method and method of gathering, processing, correcting, supplementing and analyzing data;
3. Matters concerning the quality of statistics, such as methods of substituting errors and non-response and rate of non-response;
4. Matters for the convenience of users, such as explanation of principal terms or signs, schedule of announcement and contact information of persons in charge;
5. Other matters necessary for the accurate use of statistics.
 Article 42-2 (Request for Advance Provision)
A person who, pursuant to Article 27-2 (2) 2 (b) of the Act, intends to be provided in advance with produced statistics before official announcement of statistics to perform duties in charge shall submit a document (including a document in electronic format) including the following matters to the head of a statistics service agency:
1. The statistics that he/she intends to be provided with;
2. Necessity of provision and plans for utilization;
3. Period of provision;
4. Person in charge to whom the statistics are to be provided.
[This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 27373, Jul. 26, 2016]
 Article 42-3 (Exceptions to Advance Provision of Produced Statistics, Disclosure, etc.)
(1) Where a statistics service agency provides produced statistics pursuant to Article 27-2 (3) of the Act to a relevant agency, it shall record the name of statistics, methods of provision, etc. in a management book prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Strategy and Finance and preserve the book.
(2) "Cases prescribed by Presidential Decree" referred to in the proviso to Article 27-2 (4) of the Act means any of the following cases:
1. Where needs arise for international cooperation, such as that statistics are submitted to an international organization at its request;
2. Where relevant agencies are requested to take urgent measures due to economic crisis, market instability, etc.;
3. Where relevant agencies are requested to take urgent measures due to epidemics, natural disasters, calamities, etc.;
4. Where preparation of advance measures is necessary as economic crisis, market instability, etc. may have an influence on national defense, unification, foreign relations, etc.
(3) The head of a statistics service agency shall prepare the result of comparison and examination under Article 27-2 (5) of the Act as prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of Strategy and Finance and post it on the website.
[This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 27373, Jul. 26, 2016]
 Article 43 (Establishment and Operation of Statistics Database)
(1) The Commissioner of the Statistics Korea shall prepare and disseminate standard classification codes of a statistics database under Article 28 of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "statistics database") so that statistics service agencies may share and utilize it.
(2) The Commissioner of the Statistics Korea may support statistics service agencies with technologies necessary for the establishment and management of a statistics database.
(3) The Commissioner of the Statistics Korea may determine matters necessary to facilitate the operation of a statistics database. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 22226, Jun. 29, 2010>
(4) The Commissioner of the Statistics Korea shall periodically review and update statistics data and explanatory notes on a statistics database. <Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 22226, Jun. 29, 2010>
[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 21594, Jul. 1, 2009]
 Article 44 (Entrustment of Duties of Issuance and Sale of Statistics Publications)
(1) The Commissioner of the Statistics Korea may entrust agencies, etc. designated by him/her, among the agencies, etc. meeting the requirements under Article 52 (1), with the duties of issuance and sale of statistics publications pursuant to Article 29 (1) of the Act.
(2) If the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea designates agencies to be entrusted with the duties pursuant to paragraph (1), he/she shall publicly notify the names of agencies entrusted with the duties, details of the entrusted duties, handling methods and other matters determined by him/her in the Official Gazette.
 Article 45 (Scope of Statistics Publications to Be Submitted)
"Statistics publications prescribed by Presidential Decree" referred to in the former part of Article 29 (2) of the Act means publications with the main purpose of recording the results of the production of statistics, such as statistics monthly, annals of statistics, yearbook of statistics and statistical survey reports, and statistical data (including analysis and explanation): Provided, That the policy white papers, duty manuals, reports on research results issued after processing and analyzing all kinds of statistical data with the main purpose of research or statistics publications for reference of duties within an agency that are not for public disclosure shall be excluded.
 Article 45-2 (Keeping of Statistics Data and Methods of Management)
(1) The heads of statistics service agencies shall keep and manage statistical data in an electronic database or other media under Article 29-2 (1) of the Act to prevent their loss.
(2) The Commissioner of the Statistics Korea may determine necessary matters, such as operation standards for keeping and management, to ensure accurate management of statistical data and recommend them to statistics service agencies.
[This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 24400, Mar. 18, 2013]
 Article 46 (Requests for Statistical Data by Statistics Service Agencies and Provision)
(1) The head of a statistics service agency intending to request the provision of statistical data pursuant to Article 30 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "requesting agency") shall make a written request (including a document in electronic form) containing the following matters:
1. Name and address of the requesting agency;
2. Title of statistical data;
3. Purpose of using statistical data;
4. Contents and scope of statistical data;
5. Methods of providing statistical data;
6. Methods of protecting statistical data.
(2) The head of a statistics service agency in receipt of a request under paragraph (1) (hereinafter referred to as "providing agency") shall examine matters under paragraph (1) 3 through 6, determine whether to provide statistical data, scope, method of provision, etc., and notify the head of the requesting agency thereof within 30 days from the date he/she receives such request: Provided, That if it is impracticable to make determination and provide statistical data within 30 days due to unavoidable reasons, he/she shall consult with the head of the requesting agency and extend the period up to 10 days.
(3) The methods of providing statistical data under paragraph (2) shall include recording on electronic media, using information and communications networks or providing copies or printouts, but the method designated by the head of the requesting agency shall be given priority: Provide, That where there is good cause, including cases in which it is deemed necessary to protect the information of individuals, corporations, organizations, etc. included in the statistical data or deemed that the method designated by the head of the requesting agency is inappropriate, the head of the providing agency may use other methods after consultation with the head of the requesting agency.
(4) Where the head of the providing agency provides statistical data pursuant to paragraph (2), he/she may recover necessary expenses or impose fees.
 Article 47 (Application for Statistical Data by Users of Statistics and Provision of Statistical Data)
(1) A person who intends to use statistical data (hereinafter referred to as "user of statistics") shall make a written application (including a document in electronic format) containing the following matters: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 27373, Jul. 26, 2016>
1. Name (name of an institution, etc. in cases of an institution, etc.) and address of the user of statistics;
2. Title of statistical data;
3. Purpose of using statistical data;
4. Contents and scope of statistical data;
5. Methods of providing statistical data;
6. Methods of protecting statistical data.
(2) The head of a statistics service agency shall determine whether to provide statistical data and other matters according to the results of examination under Article 31 (2) of the Act and notify the user of statistics thereof within 30 days from the date of receipt of an application under paragraph (1): Provided, That where providing statistical data within 30 days is impracticable due to unavoidable reasons, such as processing, handling, etc. of statistical data, he/she may consult with the user of statistics and extend the period by up to ten days.
(3) "Information prescribed by Presidential Decree, such as names of businesses, business categories, domiciles, etc." referred to in Article 31 (2) 2 of the Act means the names, categories, domiciles, and telephone numbers of businesses. <Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 27373, Jul. 26, 2016>
(4) Article 46 (3) shall apply mutatis mutandis to the methods of providing the users of statistics with statistical data. In such cases, "the head of a requesting agency" shall be construed as "user of statistics," and "providing institution" as "statistics service agency."
(5) In principle, expenses or fees necessary for the provision of statistical data under paragraph (2) shall be borne by users of the statistical data.
 Article 48 (Protection of Statistical Data)
(1) If the head of a statistics service agency intends to provide statistical data pursuant to Article 30 (2) or 31 (2) of the Act, he/she may impose restrictions on the purpose and methods of use of statistical data and other necessary matters for the protection of information of individuals, corporations, organizations, etc. or request the head of a requesting agency or a user of statistics to take measures necessary to ensure the safety of statistical data, such as prohibiting reproduction or lease of provided statistical data and destroying statistical data after using them.
(2) Where the head of the requesting agency or the user of statistics fails to obey a restriction imposed under paragraph (1) or to take necessary measures, or measures taken are deemed insufficient, the head of a statistics service agency may suspend providing statistical data or limit the scope of provision of statistical data.
 Article 49 (Establishment and Operation of Deliberative Council on Provision of Statistical Data)
(1) To deliberate on the following matters, the head of a statistics service agency may have a deliberative council on the provision of statistical data (hereinafter referred to as "council") under his/her control: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 27373, Jul. 26, 2016>
1. Provision of statistics under Article 14-2 (1) of the Act;
2. Production of new statistics under Article 21-2 (2) of the Act;
3. Provision of statistical data under Article 30 (1) of the Act;
4. Use of statistical data under Article 31 (2) of the Act.
(2) The composition and operation of a council and other necessary matters shall be determined by the head of the relevant statistics service agency.
 Article 50 (Measures for Protection of Confidentiality)
(1) The head of a statistics service agency shall take measures necessary for the management of survey questionnaires, report forms, electronic media on which matters constituting confidential information of individuals, corporations, organizations, etc. gathered in the course of the production of statistics are recorded, and other relevant data so that such matters are protected pursuant to Article 33 of the Act.
(2) Where the head of a statistics service agency delegates or entrusts other statistics service agencies or relevant institutions with the processing or provision of statistical data, he/she shall determine restrictions or procedures necessary for the following matters and have agencies and institutions delegated or entrusted with the processing of statistical data follow them:
1. Matters concerning the prohibition or restriction of re-delegation or re-entrustment;
2. Matters concerning the duplication of statistical data files;
3. Matters concerning the management and sale of statistical data;
4. Other matters necessary for the protection of confidential information of individuals, corporations, organizations, etc. under the Act or this Decree.
(3) In cases falling under paragraph (2), the head of a statistics service agency shall occasionally examine the present situation of processing of statistical data, records and actual condition of the management, etc. of statistical data files and input and output data of the institutions delegated or entrusted with the processing or provision of statistical data.
CHAPTER V SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS
 Article 51 (Delegation and Entrustment of Authority of Heads of Central Administrative Agencies)
(1) Where it is deemed necessary to facilitate the production of all kinds of statistics, such as censuses under Article 2-2 conducted nationwide pursuant to Article 37 (1) of the Act, the head of a central administrative agency may delegate the following authority to the heads of affiliated institutions or Mayors/Do Governors, or entrust to the heads of other administrative agencies or designated statistics service agencies, as prescribed by Ordinance of the Prime Minister or Ordinances of Ministries: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24400, Mar. 18, 2013>
1. Design (including design of enumeration districts, survey questionnaires and samples) and development of surveys for the production of statistics;
2. Recruitment, employment, education and training, and management of statistical researchers (including statistical survey advisors and examiners of the contents of statistical surveys), and issuance of certificates;
3. Distribution, receipt, collection and submission of statistical survey questionnaires;
4. Examination, ascertainment and supplementation of the contents of statistical survey questionnaires;
5. Input, processing and submission of statistical survey data;
6. Guidance, supervision and publicity of the duties of statistical surveys;
7. Analysis of gathered data or other matters necessary for the production of statistics.
(2) Where it is deemed necessary for the convenience of users of statistical data pursuant to Article 37 (1) of the Act, the heads of central administrative agencies may delegate his/her authority concerning the dissemination of statistics under Article 28 (1) of the Act to the heads of affiliated institutions or entrust the heads of other administrative agencies or designated statistics service agencies therewith.
 Article 52 (Entrustment of Duties of the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea)
(1) Pursuant to Article 37 (2) of the Act, the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea may entrust agencies, etc. designated by him/her, among agencies meeting all the following requirements, with the duties falling under subparagraphs 1, 1-2, 3 and 5 of the same paragraph: <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 24400, Mar. 18, 2013>
1. It shall be a juristic person incorporated according to the Civil Act or other Acts;
2. It shall carry on business of development and promotion of statistics or diagnosis of the quality of statistics;
3. It shall have an organization and human resources necessary for the performance of entrusted duties;
4. It shall have public credibility and expertise necessary for the performance of entrusted duties.
(2) If the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea designates an entrusted institution pursuant to paragraph (1), he/she shall publicly notify the name of the entrusted institution, details of entrusted duties, methods of handling entrusted duties and other necessary matters in the Official Gazette.
 Article 52-2 (Entrustment of Duties by Heads of Statistics Service Agencies)
(1) Pursuant to the Article 37 (3) of the Act, where the head of a statistics service agency entrusts the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea with the duties under the subparagraphs of the same paragraph, he/she shall submit data necessary for the handling of entrusted duties.
(2) Where the head of a statistics service agency intends to entrust the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea with the duties under the subparagraphs of Article 37 (3) of the Act, he/she shall, in advance, consult with the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea on matters necessary for handling entrusted duties, such as the keeping and management of statistical data, to whom statistical data are to be provided and the scope, method and time of provision. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 27373, Jul. 26, 2016>
[This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 24400, Mar. 18, 2013]
 Article 52-3 (Processing of Personally Identifiable Information)
(1) Where it is inevitable for conducting the following affairs, the head of a statistics service agency may process data including resident registration numbers, passport numbers, driver's license numbers or alien registration numbers under Article 19 of the Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act:
1. Affairs concerning the production of statistics approved by the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea under Article 18 (1) of the Act;
2. Affairs concerning the production of statistics in consultation with the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea under Article 20 (1) of the Act.
(2) Where it is inevitable to conduct affairs concerning requests to provide administrative data under Article 24 of the Act, the head of a central administrative agency or local government may process data including resident registration numbers, passport numbers, driver's license numbers or alien registration numbers under Article 19 of the Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act.
(3) Where it is inevitable to conduct the following affairs, the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea may process data including resident registration numbers, passport numbers, driver's license numbers or alien registration numbers under Article 19 of the Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act.
1. Affairs concerning the general census under Article 5-3 (1) of the Act;
2. Affairs concerning requests to provide data under Article 24-2 (1) and (2) of the Act.
[This Article Newly Inserted by Presidential Decree No. 28144, Jun. 27, 2017]
CHAPTER VI PENALTY PROVISIONS
 Article 53 (Standards for Imposition of Administrative Fines)
The standards for imposition of administrative fines under Article 41 (1) through (4) of the Act are as listed in the attached Table. <Amended by Presidential Decree No. 27373, Jul. 26, 2016>
[This Article Wholly Amended by Presidential Decree No. 21594, Jul. 1, 2009]
ADDENDA
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on October 28, 2007: Provided, That the amended provisions of Articles 33 and 34 shall enter into force on January 1, 2008.
Article 2 Omitted.
Article 3 (Relationship with other Acts and Subordinate Statutes)
Where the previous Enforcement Decree of the Statistics Act or provisions thereof are cited by other Acts and subordinate statutes at the time this Decree enters into force and provisions corresponding thereto exist in this Decree, this Decree or the corresponding provisions of this Decree are deemed to be cited in place of the previous provisions.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 20720, Feb. 29, 2008>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation: Provided, That the amended part of a Presidential Decree promulgated before this Decree enters into force but not yet enforced, among Presidential Decrees amended by Article 8 of the Addenda, shall enter into force on the enforcement dates of the respective relevant Presidential Decrees.
Articles 2 through 8 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 20826, Jun. 20, 2008>
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 21594, Jul. 1, 2009>
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 22226, Jun. 29, 2010>
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 24400, Mar. 18, 2013>
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation: Provided, That the amended provisions of Articles 2, 3 (1), 10, 38 (1) 4 and 52 (1) shall enter into force on the date of promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 26531, Sep. 22, 2015>
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 27373, Jul. 26, 2016>
This Decree shall enter into force on July 28, 2016.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 28144, Jun. 27, 2017>
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation: Provided, That the amended provisions of Articles 39-2 and 39-3 shall enter into force on June 28, 2017.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 28521, Dec. 29, 2017>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation: Provided, That ... (Omitted) ... the amended provisions of Article 16 ... (Omitted) ... shall enter into force six months after the date of the promulgation.
Article 2 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 28657, Feb. 20, 2018>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 (Applicability to First Judgment on Whether It is possible to Produce Statistics by Utilizing Administrative Data before Approval for Production of Statistics)
The amended provisions of Article 24 (1) through (3) shall apply to cases where the head of a statistics service agency files an application for approval after this Decree enters into force.
Article 3 (Applicability to Approval of Statistical Standards of International Organizations)
The amended provision of subparagraph 10 of Article 25 shall apply to cases where the head of a statistics service agency files an application for approval after this Decree enters into force.
Article 4 (Applicability to First Judgment on Whether It Is Possible to Produce Statistics by Utilizing Administrative Data before Consultation on Production of Statistics)
The amended provisions of Article 28 (1) and (2) shall apply to cases where the head of a statistics service agency requests the Commissioner of the Statistics Korea to hold consultations after this Decree enters into force.
Article 5 (Applicability to Methods of Publishing Statistics)
The amended provision of Article 42 (1) shall apply to cases where the head of a statistics service agency publishes statistics after this Decree enters into force.