ENFORCEMENT DECREE OF THE SPECIAL ACT ON VERIFICATION AND SUPPORT FOR THE VICTIMS OF FORCED MOBILIZATION UNDER JAPANESE COLONIALISM IN KOREA
Presidential Decree No. 22125, Apr. 20, 2010
Amended by Presidential Decree No. 22269, Jul. 12, 2010
Presidential Decree No. 24425, Mar. 23, 2013
Presidential Decree No. 24986, Dec. 11, 2013
Presidential Decree No. 25751, Nov. 19, 2014
Presidential Decree No. 26291, jun. 1, 2015
Presidential Decree No. 28211, Jul. 26, 2017
Presidential Decree No. 31380, Jan. 5, 2021
The purpose of this Decree is to provide for matters mandated by the Special Act on Verification and Support for the Victims of Forced Mobilization under Japanese Colonialism in Korea and other matters necessary for enforcing said Act.
| Article 2 (Scope of Injuries) |
"Injuries specified by Presidential Decree" in subparagraph 3 (a) of Article 2 of the Special Act on Verification and Support for the Victims of Forced Mobilization under Japanese Colonialism in Korea (hereinafter referred to as the "Act") means injuries sustained to the extent of permanent loss or reduction of labor force and diseases recognized by the disability grading subcommittee under Article 7 (1) 4.
| Article 3 (Consolation Payments for Disabilities Due to Injuries) |
| (1) | The amount of consolation payments provided under subparagraph 2 of Article 4 of the Act shall be determined in accordance with the physical disability grade specified in attached Table 1 and the standards for providing consolation payments specified in attached Table 2. |
| (2) | Where a person has two or more physical disabilities, the grade for each disability shall be determined first in accordance with attached Table 1 and the total grade shall be determined in accordance with attached Table 3. |
| (3) | Notwithstanding paragraph (2), where a person has three or more physical disabilities classified as Grade 14 in the physical disability grade specified in attached Table 1 and has no severer physical disabilities than those classified as Grade 13, his or her grade shall be classified as Grade 13. |
| (4) | The determination of physical disability grades in accordance with attached Table 1 shall be based on materials submitted by the applicant and the relevant institution to the Commission on Verification and Support for the Victims of Forced Mobilization under Japanese Colonialism in Korea established under Article 8 of the Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Commission"). |
| (5) | Notwithstanding paragraph (4), where it is impracticable to determine a disability grade solely based on the submitted materials, the Commission may designate a hospital for a medical examination and notify a person subject to the medical examination that he or she should undergo a medical examination. In such cases, where a person subject to a medical examination fails to undergo a medical examination within three months from the day he or she is notified, the Commission shall determine a physical disability grade solely based on the submitted materials. |
| (6) | Where it is impracticable to accurately determine which grade a person who sustained injury falls due to the lack of base materials in cases of his or her death before conducting a deliberation under Article 28 of the Act, the Commission shall determine the amount of consolation payments in consideration of the standards specified in attached Tables 1 through 3, materials submitted pursuant to paragraph (4), and other indirect materials related to injury, etc. |
| Article 4 (Medical Benefits) |
| (1) | The amount of medical benefits for medical treatment or the purchase of assistive devices under Article 6 of the Act shall amount to 800,000 won per person each year. |
| (2) | Medical benefits under paragraph (1) shall be paid from the year an application for payment is filed under Article 27 of the Act to the year the relevant beneficiary dies. |
| Article 5 (Matters Subject to Deliberation and Decision-Making by Commission) |
"Other activities prescribed by Presidential Decree" in subparagraph 11 of Article 8 of the Act means the following: | 1. | Appointing and commissioning the chairperson of each subcommittee under Article 7 (4) and operating each subcommittee under Article 7 (6); |
| 4. | Other activities deemed necessary by the Chairperson that are related to the activities specified in subparagraphs 1 through 3 above and subparagraphs 1 through 10 of Article 8 of the Act. |
| Article 6 (Operation of Commission) |
| (1) | The Chairperson of the Commission (hereinafter referred to as the "Chairperson") shall represent the Commission and have general supervision and control of its affairs. |
| (2) | If the Chairperson is unable to perform his or her duties due to any unavoidable cause, a member designated in advance by the Chairperson shall act on behalf of the Chairperson. |
| (3) | A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum, and any decision thereof shall require the concurring vote of at least a majority of those present. |
| (4) | In addition to matters provided for in this Decree, matters necessary for the operation of the Commission shall be determined by the Chairperson, upon resolution by the Commission. |
| Article 7 (Composition and Operation of Subcommittees) |
| 1. | A forced mobilization damage investigation subcommittee to handle affairs specified in subparagraphs 1 through 5 of Article 8 of the Act; |
| 2. | A victim or bereaved family member determination subcommittee to handle affairs specified in subparagraph 6 (excluding affairs to determine whether a person is an unpaid sufferer) and subparagraph 7 of Article 8 of the Act; |
| 3. | An unpaid entitlement damage examination subcommittee to handle affairs determining whether a person is an unpaid sufferer, among affairs specified in subparagraph 6 of Article 8 of the Act; |
| 4. | A disability grading subcommittee to handle affairs specified in subparagraph 8 of Article 8 of the Act. |
| (2) | Each subcommittee under paragraph (1) 1 through 3 shall be comprised of up to 10 members appointed or commissioned by the Chairperson, from among persons with extensive knowledge or experience in related work. |
| (3) | The disability grading subcommittee under paragraph (1) 4 shall be comprised of up to 15 members, including at least 10 members qualified as a medical specialist under Article 77 of the Medical Service Act. |
| (4) | The chairperson of each subcommittee under the subparagraphs of paragraph (1) shall be appointed or commissioned by the Chairperson from among the members under Article 9 (1) of the Act, upon resolution by the Commission. |
| (5) | The term of office of subcommittee members under the subparagraphs of paragraph (1) shall be two years. |
| (6) | Matters necessary for the operation of subcommittees shall be determined by the Chairperson, upon resolution by the Commission. |
| Article 8 (Expert Members) |
| (1) | Where it is deemed necessary to efficiently support the Commission's tasks and to conduct professional investigation and research, the Chairperson may appoint expert members and assistant personnel within the budget. |
| (2) | Matters necessary for the appointment, dismissal, service, etc. of expert members and assistant personnel shall be determined by the Commission Regulations. |
Members, witnesses, or persons for reference who attend a meeting of the Commission or a subcommittee may be paid allowances, travel expenses, or other necessary expenses, within the budget: Provided, That the foregoing shall not apply where public officials attend a meeting in direct relation to their duties.
| Article 10 (Provision of Monetary Rewards to Persons Providing Information) |
| (1) | The Commission may provide a monetary reward to a person who has revealed actual damage from forced mobilization under Japanese Colonialism in Korea or has found or provided evidence, materials, etc. relating to such damage under Article 11 (4) of the Act, within the budget. |
| (2) | The Commission shall biannually determine whether to provide monetary rewards under paragraph (1) and the amount of monetary rewards; when a decision is made to pay monetary rewards, it shall notify a person to receive monetary rewards thereof within seven days from the decision. |
| (3) | The amount of monetary rewards shall not exceed 10 million won and may be adjusted in consideration of the following: |
| 1. | The reliability of the provided information or the submitted evidence or materials; |
| 2. | Contributions to discovering the facts regarding the relevant matters; |
| 3. | The extent of the damage from forced mobilization under Japanese colonialism in Korea and other similar factors. |
| (4) | Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (3), the standards and procedures for providing monetary rewards and other necessary matters shall be prescribed by the Commission Regulations. |
| Article 11 (Protection of Persons Providing Information) |
| (1) | The Commission shall not disclose personal information of a person who has revealed actual damage from forced mobilization under Japanese colonialism in Korea or has found or provided evidence, materials, etc. pursuant to Article 11 (4) of the Act: Provided, That the personal information may be disclosed if the relevant person allows such disclosure. |
| (2) | Where it is recognized that a person who has revealed actual damage from forced mobilization under Japanese colonialism in Korea or has found or provided evidence, materials, etc., receives or is likely to receive threats on his or her life or body from any person related to forced mobilization or any other person, the Commission may request the related administrative agency to guarantee the person’s personal safety; and the related administrative agency so requested shall comply with such request without delay. |
| Article 12 (Quorum for Dismissal of Members) |
A decision on whether a member falls under any ground for dismissal specified in Article 16 (3) of the Act shall require the concurring vote of at least 2/3 of all incumbent members of the Commission. In such cases, the relevant member shall be given an opportunity to make explanations in advance.
| Article 13 (Director General of Secretariat) |
| (1) | The Director General of the Secretariat under Article 20 of the Act shall be appointed from among public officials in general service or extraordinary civil service who are members of the Senior Executive Service. |
| (2) | The Director General of the Secretariat shall serve as the executive secretary of the Commission and may attend meetings of the Commission to state his or her opinions. |
| Article 14 (Subordinate Organizations) |
The Secretariat under Article 20 of the Act shall have a general affairs division, a planning and coordination division, a deputy director general for investigation, and a support examiner.
| Article 15 (General Affairs Division) |
| (1) | The Director of the General Affairs Division shall be appointed from among Grade IV public officials or Grade V administrative public officials. |
| (2) | The Director of the General Affairs Division shall take charge of the following: <Amended on Jan. 5, 2021> |
| 1. | Management of organization and quota of staff; |
| 2. | Appointment, service, education and training, reward, and other personnel affairs; |
| 3. | Classification, receipt, sending, and control of documents and management of the official seal; |
| 4. | Duties related to security and on-duty and management of emergency communication networks; |
| 5. | Compilation of the budget and coordination of the execution thereof; |
| 6. | Settlement of accounts and accounting; |
| 7. | Payment of wages and purchase and management of goods; |
| 8. | Follow-up measures following deliberation and decision by the Commission; |
| 9. | Processing of application for payment and application for redeliberation; |
| 10. | Receipt, classification, and consultation of civil petitions; |
| 11. | Establishment, management, and operation of a computer system; |
| 12. | Establishment and implementation of master plans for overall collection, registration, preservation, and perusal of materials and for records management; |
| 13. | Matters not falling under the responsibility of other Divisions. |
| Article 16 (Planning and Coordination Division) |
| (1) | The Director of the Planning and Coordination Division shall be appointed from among Grade IV public officials, Grade V administrative public officials, or State public officials in extraordinary civil service whose rank is equivalent to Grade IV or V. |
| (2) | The Director of the Planning and Coordination Division shall take charge of the following: |
| 1. | Affairs regarding raising agenda items of the Commission and operating its meetings; |
| 2. | Support for integration and coordination of affairs of the Secretariat; |
| 3. | Recording of activities of the Commission and preparation of a comprehensive report; |
| 4. | Matters regarding the enactment and amendment of relevant statutes and regulations and the operation of systems; |
| 5. | Formulation and implementation of plans for establishing archives, museums, and memorial places; |
| 6. | Overseas memorial projects, such as pilgrimage to memorial sites and construction of memorial monuments; |
| 7. | Matters regarding investigating the actual conditions of sufferers' remains, and recovering and enshrining their remains; |
| 8. | Matters regarding external cooperation, such as public relations; |
| 9. | Matters regarding legal affairs and litigation. |
| Article 17 (Deputy Director General for Investigation) |
| (1) | The Deputy Director General for Investigation shall assist the Director General of the Secretariat in conducting investigations of damage from forced mobilization. |
| (2) | The Deputy Director General for Investigation shall be appointed from among Grade III or Grade IV public officials or State public officials in extraordinary civil service whose rank is equivalent to Grade IV. |
| (3) | The Deputy Director General for Investigation shall have the Investigation Divisions I, II, III, and IV under his or her jurisdiction. |
| (4) | The Directors of the Investigation Divisions I, II, III, and IV shall be appointed from among Grade IV public officials, Grade V administrative public officials, or State public officials in extraordinary civil service whose rank is equivalent to Grade IV or V. |
| (5) | The Director of the Investigation Division I shall take charge of the following: |
| 1. | Formulation and implementation of plans for investigations of damage from forced mobilization; |
| 2. | Investigations of damage inflicted on soldiers, civilian personnel in the military service, and comfort women who were forcibly mobilized; |
| 3. | Investigations of, research on, and analysis of the actual conditions of forced mobilization of soldiers, civilian personnel in the military service, and comfort women; |
| 4. | Collection and analysis of materials on forced mobilization of soldiers, civilian personnel in the military service, and comfort women and the publication of materials collection; |
| 5. | Operation of a forced mobilization damage investigation subcommittee. |
| (6) | The Director of the Investigation Division II shall take charge of the following: |
| 1. | Investigations of damage inflicted on laborers, etc. forcibly mobilized in Korea or to China, the Pacific Ocean, or Sakhalin; |
| 2. | Investigations of, research on, and analysis of the actual conditions of laborers, etc. forcibly mobilized in Korea or to China, the Pacific Ocean, or Sakhalin; |
| 3. | Collection and analysis of materials on laborers, etc. forcibly mobilized in Korea or to China, the Pacific Ocean, or Sakhalin and publication of materials collection. |
| (7) | The Director of the Investigation Division III shall take charge of the following: |
| 1. | Investigations of damage inflicted on laborers, etc. forcibly mobilized to Japan except for Hokkaido; |
| 2. | Investigations of, research on, and analysis of the actual conditions of laborers, etc. forcibly mobilized to Japan except for Hokkaido; |
| 3. | Collection and analysis of materials on laborers, etc. forcibly mobilized to Japan except for Hokkaido and publication of materials collection. |
| (8) | The Director of the Investigation Division IV shall take charge of the following: |
| 1. | Investigations of damage inflicted on laborers, etc. forcibly mobilized to Hokkaido, Japan; |
| 2. | Investigations of, research on, and analysis of the actual conditions of laborers, etc. forcibly mobilized to Hokkaido, Japan; |
| 3. | Collection and analysis of materials on laborers, etc. forcibly mobilized to Hokkaido, Japan and publication of materials collection. |
| Article 18 (Support Examiner) |
| (1) | The Support Examiner shall assist the Director General of the Secretariat in conducting examination of support. |
| (2) | The Support Examiner shall be appointed from among Grade III or Grade IV public officials. |
| (3) | The Support Examiner shall have the Examination Divisions I, II, and III under his or her jurisdiction. |
| (4) | The Directors of the Examination Divisions I and II shall be appointed from among Grade IV public officials or Grade V administrative public officials; and the Director of the Examination Division III shall be appointed from among Grade IV public officials, Grade V administrative public officials, or public officials in extraordinary civil service whose rank is equivalent to Grade IV or V. |
| (5) | The Director of the Examination Division I shall take charge of the following: |
| 1. | Formulation and implementation of comprehensive plans for the examination of support; |
| 2. | Determination of whether a person was forcibly mobilized or a person is a bereaved family member; |
| 3. | Examination of providing consolation payments for the deceased and the missing; |
| 4. | Examination of providing medical benefits for survivors; |
| 5. | Operation of a victim or bereaved family member determination subcommittee. |
| (6) | The Director of the Examination Division II shall take charge of the following: |
| 1. | Examination of providing consolation payments for disabilities due to injuries; |
| 2. | Investigations and research related to disabilities due to injuries; |
| 3. | Operation of a disability grading subcommittee. |
| (7) | The Director of the Examination Division III shall take charge of the following: |
| 1. | Examination of providing subsidies for unpaid entitlements; |
| 2. | Investigations and research related to unpaid entitlements; |
| 3. | Operation of an unpaid entitlement damage examination subcommittee. |
| Article 19 (Temporary Adjustment of Assigned Matters) |
Where it is deemed particularly necessary due to heavy workloads, etc. the Chairperson may temporarily reassign part of the duties already assigned to each department of the Secretariat to any other department.
| Article 20 (Quota of Public Officials of Commission) |
The quota of public officials of the Commission shall be as specified in attached Table 4.
| Article 21 (Methods of Fact-Finding Investigations of Damage) |
| (1) | Where the Commission requires an applicant, witness, person for reference, etc. to submit a written statement, make an appearance before the Commission, or give testimony or a statement pursuant to Article 23 (1) of the Act or requests an interested person or a relevant institution, facility, or organization, etc. to submit relevant materials or tangible items, it shall make such request in writing. |
| (2) | In cases of hearing statements of an applicant, witness, person for reference, etc. pursuant to Article 23 (1) 1 of the Act, the Commission may authorize its staff member to make audio or video recordings of such statements, if deemed necessary. |
| (4) | The Commission may hear opinions of domestic and foreign experts, interested persons, etc. by such methods as holding a public hearing, if deemed necessary. |
| Article 22 (Grounds for Dismissing Applications for Fact-Finding Investigations of Damage) |
"Cases specified by Presidential Decree as those for which it is not appropriate to conduct fact-finding investigations of damage" in subparagraph 3 of Article 24 of the Act means cases where no further fact-finding investigations of damage is deemed necessary as verification has been already undertaken.
| Article 23 (Preparation of List) |
| (1) | The Commission shall prepare and keep a list of the persons determined as sufferers and his or her bereaved family members under Article 26 (1) 3 of the Act. |
| (2) | If requested by a person who has reported damage, the Commission shall allow him or her to inspect the list under paragraph (1) or provide a copy thereof, unless there is a compelling reason not to do so. |
| Article 24 (Application for Consolation Payments) |
| (1) | A person who intends to apply for consolation payments under Article 4 of the Act, subsidies for unpaid entitlements under Article 5 of the Act, or medical benefits under Article 6 of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "consolation payments, etc.") pursuant to Article 27 (1) of the Act shall submit a relevant application for payment among applications in attached Forms 1 through 4 to the Commission, along with the following documents: |
| 1. | A certified copy of the register of removal from family registration of a victim of forced overseas mobilization or an unpaid sufferer (to be submitted only where their bereaved family members file an application); |
| 2. | A document on selection of a representative of the bereaved family members in attached Form 5 (to be submitted only where a representative of the bereaved family members is selected upon filing an application for consolation payments or subsidies for unpaid entitlements); |
| 3. | A power of attorney for application for or receipt of consolation payments, etc. in attached Form 7 (to be submitted only where an agent files an application due to an unavoidable cause, such as old age); |
| 4. | Evidential materials verifying that the relevant person is a victim of forced overseas mobilization or a survivor who returned home from forced overseas mobilization; |
| 5. | Evidential materials verifying the relevant person is an unpaid sufferer (to be submitted only by an unpaid sufferer). |
| (2) | Where there are at least two bereaved family members with the same priority who apply for consolation payments or subsidies for unpaid entitlements under paragraph (1), a representative of the bereaved family members shall be selected in accordance with a document on selection of a representative of the bereaved family members in attached Form 5: Provided, That this shall not apply where agreement cannot be reached between the bereaved family members with the same priority. |
| (3) | Upon receipt of an application for consolation payments, etc. under paragraph (1), the Commission shall verify the following documents through administrative data matching under Article 38 (1) of the Electronic Government Act: Provided, That if the applicant does not consent to verification, he or she shall submit the relevant documents: |
| 1. | A certified copy of the applicant's household register; |
| 2. | A certificate regarding the records of family relations of a victim of forced overseas mobilization or an unpaid sufferer (limited to where it is impossible to identify a bereaved family member by a certified copy of the register of removal from family registration under paragraph (1) 1). |
| Article 25 (Decision to Make Payment) |
Upon determining whether to make payment pursuant to Article 28 (1) and (2) of the Act, the Commission shall prepare a written decision on payment or dismissal of payment of consolation payments, etc. in attached Form 8, specifying the following and other relevant details: | 1. | The name, address, and resident registration number of an applicant; |
| 2. | The details of the decision including the type and amount of the support; |
| 3. | The reasons for decision; |
| Article 26 (Service of Written Decision) |
Upon determining whether to provide consolation payments, etc., the Commission shall keep the original of a written decision on payment or dismissal of payment of consolation payments, etc., and shall serve on the applicant two authentic copies of the decision on payment or dismissal of payment of consolation payments, etc., along with either of the written notice of decision on payment of consolation payments, etc. in attached Form 9 or the written notice of decision on dismissal of payment of consolation payments, etc. in attached Form 10. In such cases, if the applicant has an agent, the documents shall be served on the agent, and one certified copy of the written decision on payment or dismissal of payment of consolation payments, etc. shall be served on the applicant.
| Article 27 (Procedures for Applying for Redeliberation) |
| (1) | A person who intends to apply for redeliberation under Article 29 (5) of the Act shall submit an application for redeliberation in attached Form 11 to the Commission, along with evidential materials verifying the reasons for the application for redeliberation. |
| (2) | Where the Commission deems it necessary to revise the contents of, or procedure for, an application for redeliberation under paragraph (1), it shall require the applicant for redeliberation to make revisions in writing, stating the following; and the period required for revision shall not be included in the processing period of an application for redeliberation prescribed in Article 29 (6) of the Act: |
| 1. | The matters to be revised; |
| 2. | The reasons for requesting revision; |
| 3. | The period for revision; |
| 4. | Other matters the Commission deems necessary. |
| (3) | Upon deliberating on an application for redeliberation and making a decision thereon, it shall serve a notice of decision of redeliberation in attached Form 12. In such cases, Article 26 shall apply mutatis mutandis to keeping the original of a written decision, a person to be served with a written decision, and the service of a certified copy of a written decision. |
| Article 28 (Consent and Request for Payment) |
Where an applicant who is served an authentic copy of a written decision on payment of consolation payments, etc. intends to receive consolation payments, etc., the applicant shall submit a written consent on decision on payment of consolation payments, etc. and request for payment in attached Form 13 to the Commission, along with the following documents:
| 1. | An authentic copy of a written decision on payment of consolation payments, etc.; |
| 2. | A copy of a bankbook with a financial company, etc. through which consolation payments, etc. can be received; |
| 3. | A certificate of the applicant's personal seal impression. |
| Article 29 (Timing to Provide Consolation Payments) |
| (1) | Consolation payments and subsidies for unpaid entitlements shall be provided within 30 days from the receipt of a request for payment under Article 28. |
| (2) | Medical benefits shall be paid within 30 days from the receipt of a request for payment in the first year of receiving the request, and from the following year such benefits shall be paid by the end of February every year. |
| Article 30 (Details of Report of Findings) |
| 1. | Facts regarding damage from forced mobilization under Japanese colonialism in Korea and the status of damage; |
| 2. | Details of sufferers and damage; |
| 3. | Causes of damage from forced mobilization under Japanese colonialism in Korea; |
| 4. | Endeavors of the sufferers and their bereaved families and relevant organizations to discover the facts regarding damage from forced mobilization under Japanese colonialism in Korea and their achievements; |
| 5. | The details of damage from forced mobilization under Japanese colonialism in Korea that is not revealed even after the fact-finding investigations are completed, and the causes therefor; |
| 6. | Matters concerning methods of fact-finding investigations, documents inspected, areas investigated, etc.; |
| 7. | Providing consolation payments, etc. to the victims, etc. of overseas forced mobilization; |
| 8. | Other matters the Commission determines to include in a report of findings. |
| (2) | A report of findings may include recommendations for the following: |
| 1. | Matters regarding management and preservation of the details of investigation conducted by the Commission and materials, etc. obtained as a result of investigation; |
| 2. | Matters regarding the creation, operation, etc. of memorial places. |
| Article 31 (Delegation or Entrustment of Authority) |
| (1) | The Commission shall delegate the authority to perform the task for receiving applications for consolation payments, etc. under Article 27 (1) of the Act to a Special Self-Governing Province Governor or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu (the head of a Gu means the head of an autonomous Gu), pursuant to Article 40 (1) of the Act. |
| (2) | The Commission shall entrust the administrative work for providing consolation payments, etc. determined by the Commission to financial companies, etc. with a nationwide store network in consideration of easy access for an applicant and convenience in requesting payment, pursuant to Article 40 (2) of the Act. |
| Article 32 (Criteria for Imposition of Administrative Fines) |
| 1. | Where a person refuses or evades an on-site investigation conducted pursuant to Article 23 (1) 3 of the Act, without good cause: 2 million won; |
| (2) | The Chairperson may reduce or increase the amount of administrative fines specified in paragraph (1) by up to 1/2, taking into consideration the severity, frequency, motive, and consequences, etc. of violations. |
| Article 33 (Detailed Rules for Enforcement) |
Details necessary for enforcing this Decree shall be determined by the Chairperson, upon resolution by the Commission.
| Article 34 (Period of Existence of Secretariat) |
The Secretariat shall exist for one month after the Commission prepares a report of findings under Article 35 of the Act.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 22125, Apr. 20, 2010>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 (Transitional Measure following Abolition of Organization regarding Its Public Officials)
| (1) | Where there is any current staff member counted in the quota in attached Table 4 upon the expiration of the period of existence of the Secretariat under Article 34, it shall be deemed that an extra quota for the current member is granted: Provided, That this shall not apply where the current member is a public official in extraordinary civil service. |
| (2) | An extra quota for a current member under paragraph (1) corresponding to a quota specified in the note of attached Table 4 shall be deemed granted to the relevant Ministry, and other quotas shall be deemed granted to the central personnel management agency. |
Article 3 (Repeal of Other Statutes or Regulations)
The following Presidential Decrees shall be repealed:
| 1. | The Enforcement Decree of the Special Act on Finding the Truth regarding Damage from Forced Mobilization under the Japanese Imperialism; |
| 2. | The Enforcement Decree of the Act on Support for Victims of Forced Overseas Mobilization at the Time of the Pacific War. |
Article 4 (Transitional Measures regarding Citation of Other Statutes or Regulations)
"Article 38 (1) of the Electronic Government Act" in the main clause of Article 24 (3) and attached Forms 1 through 4 shall be construed as "Article 21 (1) of the Electronic Government Act" until May 4, 2010. Article 5 (Relationship to Other Statues or Regulations)
A citation of the previous Enforcement Decree of the Special Act on Finding the Truth regarding Damage from Forced Mobilization under the Japanese Imperialism, the previous Enforcement Decree of the Act on Support for Victims of Forced Overseas Mobilization at the Time of the Pacific War, or any provision thereof in any other statute or regulation as at the time this Decree enters into force, shall be deemed to a citation of this Decree or the relevant provision hereof, if any provision corresponding thereto exists in this Decree in lieu of such previous Enforcement Decrees or any provision thereof.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 22269, Jul. 12, 2010>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Article 2 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 24425, Mar. 23, 2013>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation: Provided, That the amendments to the Presidential Decrees to be amended pursuant to Article 6 of the Addenda, which were promulgated before this Decree enters into force but the enforcement dates of which have yet to arrive, shall enter into force on the enforcement date of the relevant Presidential Decree. Articles 2 through 6 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 24986, Dec. 11, 2013>
This Decree shall enter into force on December 12, 2013.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 25751, Nov. 19, 2014>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation: Provided, That the amendments to the Presidential Decrees to be amended pursuant to Article 5 of the Addenda, which were promulgated before this Decree enters into force but the enforcement dates of which have yet to arrive, shall enter into force on the enforcement date of the relevant Presidential Decree.
Articles 2 through 5 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 26291, Jun. 1, 2015>
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 28211, Jul. 26, 2017>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation: Provided, That the amendments to the Presidential Decrees to be amended pursuant to Article 8 of the Addenda, which were promulgated before this Decree enters into force but the enforcement dates of which have yet to arrive, shall enter into force on the enforcement date of the relevant Presidential Decree.
Articles 2 through 8 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 31380, Jan. 5, 2021>
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)