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ENFORCEMENT DECREE OF THE ACT ON THE USE AND PROVISION OF SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND SEARCH FOR ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES

Presidential Decree No. 26364, Jun. 30, 2015

Amended by Presidential Decree No. 26651, Nov. 18, 2015

Presidential Decree No. 26922, Jan. 22, 2016

Presidential Decree No. 27616, Nov. 29, 2016

Presidential Decree No. 27793, Jan. 17, 2017

Presidential Decree No. 28074, May 29, 2017

Presidential Decree No. 28238, Aug. 9, 2017

Presidential Decree No. 28318, Sep. 19, 2017

Presidential Decree No. 29180, Sep. 18, 2018

Presidential Decree No. 29750, May 7, 2019

Presidential Decree No. 30640, Apr. 28, 2020

Presidential Decree No. 30683, May 19, 2020

Presidential Decree No. 30760, Jun. 9, 2020

Presidential Decree No. 30893, Aug. 4, 2020

Presidential Decree No. 31098, Oct. 8, 2020

Presidential Decree No. 31240, Dec. 8, 2020

Presidential Decree No. 31614, Apr. 6, 2021

Presidential Decree No. 31843, Jun. 29, 2021

Presidential Decree No. 31962, Aug. 31, 2021

Presidential Decree No. 32363, Jan. 25, 2022

Presidential Decree No. 32635, May 9, 2022

Presidential Decree No. 33382, Apr. 11, 2023

Presidential Decree No. 33444, May 2, 2023

Presidential Decree No. 33684, Aug. 29, 2023

Presidential Decree No. 34358, Mar. 26, 2024

Presidential Decree No. 34591, Jun. 25, 2024

Presidential Decree No. 34641, Jul. 2, 2024

 Article 1 (Purpose)
The purpose of this Decree is to provide for the matters mandated by the Act on the Use and Provision of Social Security Benefits and Search for Eligible Beneficiaries and those necessary for the enforcement thereof.
 Article 2 (Methods for Application and Notification of Social Security Benefits)
(1) Any person who intends to apply for the provision or modification of social security benefits under Article 5 (1) or Article 21 (1) of the Act on the Use and Provision of Social Security Benefits and Search for Eligible Beneficiaries (hereinafter referred to as the "Act") shall submit a written application (including electronic documents) for social security benefits to the head of a livelihood security agency, accompanied by documents (including electronic documents) verifying the support relation, income and financial status, health conditions, etc. of a person in need of support as prescribed by statutes or regulations, etc.
(2) Where the head of a livelihood security agency with no jurisdiction over the domicile of the person in need of support receives an application referred to in paragraph (1) pursuant to the proviso of Article 5 (1) of the Act, he or she shall transfer the relevant documents, without delay, to the head of the competent livelihood security agency. <Added on Aug. 31, 2021>
(3) "Case prescribed by Presidential Decree, such as mental weakness or insanity" in the former part of Article 5 (3) of the Act means any of the following cases: <Added on Aug. 31, 2021>
1. Where a person is under adult guardianship or limited guardianship;
2. Where a person is a minor;
3. Where a person is deemed incompetent or incapable of making a decision due to mental or physical disability.
(4) A person-in-charge at a livelihood security agency may seek advice from doctors in the relevant field to determine whether the applicant falls under paragraph (3) 3. <Added on Aug. 31, 2021>
(5) Where a person-in-charge at a livelihood security agency notifies the applicant or a person in need of support of the matters specified in the subparagraphs of Article 5 (5) of the Act, pursuant to that paragraph, he or she shall make such notification in writing (including electronic documents): Provided, That where it is impractical to make a written notification (including electronic documents), such notification may be made by telephone, oral explanation or other means. <Amended on Aug. 31, 2021>
 Article 3 (Investigation of Eligibility for Beneficiaries)
(1) In any of the following cases, pursuant to the proviso to Article 7 (1) of the Act, an investigation need not be conducted on income, property, ability to work, and employment status prescribed in subparagraph 2 of that paragraph:
1. Where a person in need of support is receiving social security benefits under other statutes or regulations, and thus, it is possible to determine the provision of social security benefits only by the proof of his or her eligibility;
2. Where it is possible to determine the provision of social security benefits only by verifying the health status of a person in need of support using a medical certificate, etc.;
3. Other cases where it is deemed unnecessary by the head of a livelihood security agency to conduct an investigation on income, property, ability to work and employment status.
(2)  "Networks or data prescribed by Presidential Decree, including resident registration electronic data; family relationship registration electronic data; finance, national tax, local tax; land, buildings, health insurance, national pension, employment insurance, industrial accident compensation insurance, entry into and departure from the Republic of Korea, military affairs, veterans' benefits, correctional affairs, etc." in the former part of Article 7 (4) of the Act means the networks or data in accordance with Appendix 1. <Amended on Aug. 9, 2017>
 Article 3-2 (Social Security Benefits That Can Be Awarded based on Computerized Social Security Management Numbers)
"Social security benefits prescribed by Presidential Decree" in the provisions, with the exception of the subparagraphs, of Article 7-2 (1) of the Act means the following social security benefits:
2. Medical benefits under Article 7 (1) of the Medical Benefit Act;
4. Child benefits under Article 4 (1) of the Child Benefits Act and Article 4 (5) of that Act;
5. Vouchers for care services under Article 34-3 (1) of the Child Care Act;
6. Subsidization of early childhood education expenses under Article 24 (2) of the Early Childhood Education Act;
9. Assistance with educational expenses under Article 60-4 (1) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act;
10. Subsidization of expenses related to prenatal checkups and childbirth under Article 10 (3) of the Special Act on Crisis Pregnancy and Protected Childbirth Support and Child Protection;
11. Other social security benefits the head of a livelihood security agency deems necessary in consultation with the Minister of Health and Welfare.
[This Article Added on Jul. 2, 2024]
 Article 4 (Financial Information, Credit Information and Insurance Information)
(1) "Average bank account balance and other data or information prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 8 (1) 1 of the Act means the following data or information (hereinafter referred to as "financial information"):
1. Demand deposits, such as ordinary deposits, savings accounts, free savings accounts, and foreign currency deposits: The average balance within the past three months;
2. Savings deposits, such as term deposits, installment deposits, installment and savings: The account balance or the total amount deposited;
3. Shares, beneficiary certificates, investments, investment equities, and real estate (pension) trusts: Final quotations;
4. Bonds, notes, checks, certificates of debt, certificates of preemptive right to new stocks, and negotiable certificates of deposit: Face value amounts;
5. Pension savings: The amount paid regularly or final balance;
6. Amount of interest, dividends or discounts generated from any financial property prescribed in subparagraphs 1 through 5.
(2) "Amount of debt and other data or information prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 8 (1) 2 of the Act means the following data or information (hereinafter referred to as "credit information"):
1. Loans and details of arrearage;
2. Unsettled credit card balance.
(3) "Insurance premiums ... and other data or information prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 8 (1) 3 of the Act means the following data or information (hereinafter referred to as "insurance information"): <Amended on Aug. 9, 2017>
1. Insurance policies: The amount refundable if the insurance policy is terminated, or the insurance money paid within the past one year;
2. Pension insurance: The amount refundable if the insurance policy is terminated, or the amount paid regularly;
3. Interest or dividends generated from each of the amounts specified under subparagraphs 1 and 2.
 Article 5 (Provision of Financial Information)
(1) Where the Minister of Health and Welfare requests that the head of a financial institution, etc. (referring to a financial institution, etc. defined in subparagraph 1 of Article 2 of the Act on Real Name Financial Transactions and Confidentiality and centralized credit information collection agency referred to in Article 25 (2) 1 of the Credit Information Use and Protection Act; hereinafter the same shall apply) provide financial information, credit information, or insurance information (hereinafter referred to as "financial information, etc.") pursuant to Article 8 (2) or (3) of the Act, the Minister shall make such a request, stating the following matters: <Amended on Aug. 4, 2020>
1. The name and resident registration number of a person in need of support and his or her obligatory providers (referring to his or her spouse, and lineal blood relatives within the first degree of kinship and their spouses);
2. The scope of financial information, etc., that he or she requested, and the base date for and period of inquiry.
(2) The head of a financial institution, etc., who is requested to provide financial information, etc. under paragraph (1), shall provide the Minister with the relevant financial information, etc., including the following matters:
1. The name and resident registration number of a person in need of support and his or her obligatory providers;
2. The name of a financial institution, etc., providing the financial information, etc.;
3. The name and account number of a financial product subject to information disclosure;
4. Details of the financial information, etc.
(3) The Minister of Health and Welfare may request the head of a financial institution, etc. to provide financial information, etc., referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2) through the information and communications network of an association, federation, or national federation joined by the relevant financial institution, etc.
 Article 6 (Notification of Determination to Provide Social Security Benefits)
(1) Where the head of a livelihood security agency notifies an applicant of his or her determination as to whether to provide social security benefits, the type of provision, the obligation to report changed matters, etc. under Article 9 (3) of the Act, he or she shall give notification within 30 days from the date the relevant application for social security benefits is filed, except as otherwise expressly provided for in other statutes or regulations.
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), where there is a compelling reason for requiring more time for an investigation to be conducted under Articles 6 and 7 of the Act, the head of a livelihood security agency may give notification, specifying the ground therefor within 60 days from the date of the relevant application for social security benefits is filed.
 Article 6-2 (Standards for Search for Households in Critical Situations)
"Household which meets the criteria prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 9-2 (1) 2 of the Act means any household deemed to be in a critical situation by the head of a livelihood security agency among the households that the head of a suicide prevention center established under Article 13 (1) of the Act on the Prevention of Suicide and the Creation of Culture of Respect for Life or the head of a mental health welfare center established under Article 15 (1) of the Act on the Improvement of Mental Health and the Support for Welfare Services for Mental Patients notified the head of the livelihood security agency of on any of the following grounds:
1. A household whose primary income earner committed suicide;
2. A household that consists of a suicide survivor who is likely to commit suicide;
3. A household that consists of a suicide attempt survivor who is likely to re-commit suicide;
4. Any other household that is deemed to be in financial hardship or deemed unable to engage in normal economic activities because any of whose members committed or attempted suicide.
[This Article Added on May 7, 2019]
 Article 7 (Institutions for Cooperation in Information Sharing for Identifying Persons in Need of Support)
(1) "Institutions, corporations, organizations, and facilities prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 11 (1) 10 of the Act means the following institutions, corporations, organizations, and facilities: <Amended on Oct. 8, 2020; Sep. 26, 2023>
1. Urban gas business entities defined in subparagraph 2 of Article 2 of the Urban Gas Business Act;
2. Waterworks business operators defined in subparagraph 21 of Article 3 of the Water Supply and Waterworks Installation Act;
3. The Korea Gas Corporation defined in Article 2 of the Korea Gas Corporation Act;
4. The Korea Electric Power Corporation defined in Article 2 of the Korea Electric Power Corporation Act;
5. Other institutions, corporations, organizations, and facilities which are determined by the head of a livelihood security agency for identifying persons in need of support (including locating them; hereinafter the same shall apply) in consultation with the social security information council under Article 28 (2) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "social security information council").
(2) "Information prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 11 (2) of the Act means the following information of a person deemed by the head of a livelihood security agency to be in a crisis: <Added on Oct. 8, 2020>
1. Electronic data on resident registration under Article 30 (1) of the Resident Registration Act;
2. Information on default of local taxes under the Framework Act on Local Taxes.
 Article 7-2 (Request for and Provision of Telephone Numbers for Identifying Persons in Need of Support)
(1) If the head of a livelihood security agency requests the provision of telephone numbers for persons in need of support pursuant to Article 11 (3) of the Act, he or she may make such request to a facilities-based telecommunications business operator (referring to a facilities-based telecommunications business operator under Article 11 (3) of the Act; hereinafter the same shall apply) through the Korea Association for ICT Promotion under Article 11 (1) 9 of the Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Korea Association for ICT Promotion"). In such cases, the head of a livelihood security agency may make the request to the Korea Association for ICT Promotion through the social security information system under Article 37 of the Framework Act on Social Security (hereinafter referred to as "social security information system").
(2) Upon receiving a telephone number of a person in need of support from a facilities-based telecommunications business operator, the Korea Association for ICT Promotion shall provide the telephone number of the relevant person to the head of a livelihood security agency using the social security information system.
(3) When notifying the relevant person in need of support of receipt of the telephone number pursuant to Article 11 (5) of the Act, the head of a livelihood security agency shall include the following matters:
1. The livelihood security agency requesting the telephone number;
2. The purpose of requesting the telephone number;
3. The date on which the telephone number is provided.
[This Article Added on Sep. 26, 2023]
 Article 8 (Processing of Data or Information)
(1) "Information on defaults ... meeting the criteria prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 12 (1) 6 of the Act means information on defaults falling under any of the following cases: <Added on Sep. 19, 2017; Oct. 8, 2020; May 2, 2023>
1. Where the loans overdue for the past two years from the date a request for the provision of information is made amount to at least one million won but not more than 20 million won as of the date of request;
2. Where the credit card bills unpaid for the past two years from the date a request for the provision of information is made amount to at least one million won but not more than 20 million won as of the date of request;
3. Where the telecommunications fee is overdue for at least the three consecutive months from the date a request for the provision of information is made.
(2) "Information prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 12 (1) 11 of the Act means the information specified in Appendix 2. <Amended on Aug. 9, 2017; Sep. 19, 2017; Oct. 8, 2020; Sep. 26, 2023>
(3) "Corporations, organizations, or facilities prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 12 (5) of the Act means the following corporations, organizations, or facilities: <Amended on Oct. 8, 2020; Jan. 25, 2022>
1. Social welfare foundations, social welfare facilities, or social welfare centers defined in Article 2 of the Social Welfare Services Act;
2. Other corporations, organizations, or facilities determined by the Minister of Health and Welfare to eliminate social security blind spots through consultation with the social security information council.
(4) Data or information that the superintendent of education of the Special Metropolitan City, a Metropolitan City, a Special Self-Governing City, a Do, or a Special Self-Governing Province (hereinafter referred to as "City/Do") may provide to the heads of kindergartens under the Early Childhood Education Act or principals of schools under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act pursuant to Article 12 (6) of the Act shall be as follows: <Added on Jan. 25, 2022>
1. Name, date of birth, gender, and address of students, etc. referred to in Article 22-2 (1) of the Child Welfare Act who are at risk of abuse;
2. Data or information which may serve as a basis for judging that there is any risk of abuse.
 Article 9 (Formulation, Implementation, etc. of Support Plans)
(1) Where the head of a livelihood security agency formulates a plan for providing social security benefits by eligible beneficiary under Article 15 (1) of the Act (hereafter in this Article referred to as "support plan"), he or she shall comprehensively take into account the financial conditions, family conditions, health conditions, etc. of an eligible beneficiary.
(2) The head of a livelihood security agency shall formulate a support plan in compliance with the form prescribed by Ministerial Decree of Health and Welfare, and depending on the characteristics of an eligible beneficiary, his or her welfare needs, and the characteristics of social security benefits and the institution that provides them, the head of a livelihood security agency may add necessary contents.
(3) "Corporations, organizations, or facilities prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 15 (4) of the Act means the following corporations, organizations, or facilities:
1. Social welfare foundations, social welfare facilities, or social welfare centers defined in Article 2 of the Social Welfare Services Act;
2. Other corporations, organizations, or facilities determined by the head of a livelihood security agency, through consultation with the social security information council, to implement a support plan.
 Article 10 (Methods for Raising Objections, Handling Procedures, etc.)
(1) An objection raised under Article 17 (1) of the Act shall be filed in writing, specifying the following matters:
1. The name, address, and contact information of an applicant (when an applicant is a corporation or organization, it means the name of such corporation or organization, the name of its representative, and the address and contact information of its business office or place of business);
2. Details of the disposition against which the objection has been raised;
3. The purpose and ground for raising the objection;
4. The date the applicant is notified of the disposition.
(2) Where the head of a livelihood security agency intends to notify the result of his or her decision on an objection filed under Article 17 (2) of the Act, he or she shall do so in writing, specifying the following matters:
1. Result of his or her decision on the objection which has been filed;
2. Reasons for his or her decision on the objection which has been filed;
3. Methods and procedures for filing an objection against the original disposition (limited to cases where an objection is rejected).
(3) Where the head of a livelihood security agency intends to notify the extension of the period for making a decision on an objection under the proviso to Article 17 (2) of the Act, he or she shall describe in detail the reason for such extension, the extended period, etc. on the written notification.
 Article 11 (Recovery of Social Security Benefits)
(1) Where the head of a livelihood security agency intends to recover social security benefits under Article 22 of the Act, he or she shall recover the social security benefits actually provided, and in any of the following cases, the head of a livelihood security agency shall recover an equivalent value according to the following classification: <Amended on Sep. 19, 2017>
1. Where it is not possible to recover the object which has been provided as social security benefits due to damage, loss, destruction, or any other reason: The value equivalent thereto;
2. Where the object which has been provided as social security benefits is intangible service or the right to use, such as service or facility use: The cost of providing such service or the right to use.
(2) Where any ground for recovery arises, in accordance with Article 22 (3) of the Act, the head of a livelihood security agency shall give written notification, specifying the fact that the ground for redemption has arisen, the object of redemption, the due date of payment (if the object to be redeemed is goods, it shall refer to the due date for return; hereafter in this Article the same shall apply), the institution for payment (if the object to be redeemed is goods, it refers to the institution to which the return is to be made), the method for raising an objection, etc. In such cases, the payment period shall be at least 30 days from the date of notification.
(3) If a person in receipt of notification under paragraph (2) fails to pay social security benefits prescribed in paragraph (1), the value equivalent thereto, or the cost of providing social security benefits within the payment period, the head of a livelihood security agency shall compel the payment, specifying a period of at least 30 days.
 Article 11-2 (Filing Applications for Guidance on Customized Benefits)
(1) A person who intends to receive guidance on customized benefits under Article 22-2 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "guidance on customized benefits") shall submit an application prescribed by Ministerial Decree of Health and Welfare to the Minister of Health and Welfare or the head of a livelihood security agency.
(2) Upon receipt of an application under paragraph (1), the Minister of Health and Welfare or the head of a livelihood security agency shall provide guidance to the applicant of eligible social security benefits and how to apply.
(3) The Minister of Health and Welfare or the head of a livelihood security agency may suspend the provision of guidance on customized benefits in any of the following cases:
1. Where an applicant for guidance on customized benefits requests that the Minister of Health and Welfare or the head of a livelihood security agency suspend the provision of guidance on customized benefits;
2. Where a person in need of support is deceased;
3. Where a person in need of support loses his or her nationality or emigrates overseas;
4. Other cases where the Minister of Health and Welfare deems that it is no longer necessary to provide guidance on customized benefits.
(4) Except as provided for in paragraphs (1) through (3), details necessary for applying for guidance on customized benefits, suspension of the provision thereof, etc. shall be determined by the Minister of Health and Welfare.
[This Article Added on Aug. 31, 2021]
 Article 12 (Social Security Information)
"Other data or information prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 23 (1) 7 of the Act means the following data or information: <Amended on Sep. 19, 2017; Sep. 26, 2023>
1. Contact information, including telephone number, and e-mail address, necessary for identifying a person in need of support under Article 12 of the Act and Article 8 (2) of this Decree;
2. Information regarding institutions using the social security information system and users of such system;
3. Information regarding subsidies paid to local governments under Article 47 of the Act;
4. Data related to the result of the determination of a grade under Article 15 (2) of the Act on Long-Term Care Insurance for Older Persons;
5. Information related to revoking, etc. the designation of a long-term care institution under Article 37 of the Act on Long-Term Care Insurance for Older Persons;
6. Information related to the management of donations under Article 45 of the Social Welfare Services Act;
7. Information related to guidance, supervision, etc. under Article 51 of the Social Welfare Services Act;
8. Other information recognized as necessary and publicly notified by the Minister of Health and Welfare for the provision and management of social security benefits and the establishment and operation of the social security information system.
 Article 13 (Methods and Procedures for Management of Social Security Information)
(1) In order to manage social security information (referring to the social security information managed under Article 23 (1) of the Act; hereinafter the same shall apply) by using the social security information system referred to in Article 23 (1) of the Act, the Minister of Health and Welfare shall determine standardized business procedures concerning the following:
1. Matters related to information management according to the procedures for providing social security benefits, such as consultation, application, investigation, decision, benefits, and follow-up management;
2. Matters related to information linkage, such as linking the social security information system to the business operation system under the jurisdiction of the head of an information-holding institution, or the business operation system under the jurisdiction of the head of a livelihood security agency, which is necessary to manage social security information;
3. Matters related to managing the right to access the social security information system for the protection of personal information and the security of information.
(2) Details necessary for the standardized business procedures provided for in paragraph (1) shall be determined by the Minister of Health and Welfare.
 Article 14 (Scope, Methods, Procedures, etc. for Using Social Security Information System)
(1) The head of a livelihood security agency who intends to use the social security information system or use it in conjunction with other business operation systems under his or her jurisdiction pursuant to Article 24 (1) of the Act shall submit an application to use the social security information system, which shall include the following matters, to the Minister of Health and Welfare:
1. The name of the agency;
2. The name and scope of social security information that he or she intends to use through the social security information system, and the information-holding institution which holds the information;
3. The name, purpose, and other details of a business affair that he or she intends to conduct through the social security information system;
4. The methods for using the social security information system and the plans for ensuring its safety;
5. Other matters that the Minister of Health and Welfare determines necessary for the use of the social security information system.
(2) If the Minister of Health and Welfare receives an application pursuant to paragraph (1), he or she shall consult with the head of a livelihood security agency, taking into account whether the business affair for which the application is filed, falls under any of the following: <Amended on May 19, 2020>
1. Whether the business affair is related to social security benefits;
2. Whether workload analysis has been conducted in relation to the selection of beneficiaries of social security benefits, investigation, the social security delivery system established under Article 29 of the Framework Act on Social Security;
3. Whether the business affair complies with the guidelines commonly applicable to affairs related to social security benefits, which have been formulated by the Minister of Health and Welfare under Article 26 (5) of the Framework Act on Social Security;
4. Whether an appropriate budget for the further development of the social security information system has been compiled;
5. Whether an appropriate development period required for the further development of the social security information system has been considered;
6. Whether measures have been prepared regarding the security and safety of the social security information system;
7. Whether the business affair complies with any other matters, including modification of a system of the livelihood security agency and the possibility of linkage, determined by the Minister of Health and Welfare as necessary for consultation on the use of the social security information system.
(3) Where it is necessary for consultation on the use of the social security information system or use in conjunction with the social security information system under paragraph (2), the Minister of Health and Welfare shall include the following scope of use in the subject matter for consultation:
1. Restrictions on the scope of social security information to be used;
2. Restrictions on the scope and the access rights of users of the social security information system;
3. The methods of using the social security information system, the means of providing social security information, and the social security information delivery system;
4. Securing the budget, facilities and human resources necessary for using the social security information system;
5. The methods of configuring, and the details of, the information and communications network, information protection system, etc. of the social security information system;
6. The plans for protecting information in the social security information system;
7. The methods for paying fees, etc. when the payment of fees, etc. is required for using the social security information.
(4) Where consultation on the use of the social security information system or use in conjunction with the social security information system is completed under paragraphs (2) and (3), the Minister of Health and Welfare shall notify the results of such consultation to the institution that has filed the relevant application and the institution that holds the relevant information, respectively.
(5) Detailed matters concerning the procedures for consulting on the use of the social security information system, other than those prescribed in paragraphs (1) through (4), shall be prescribed by Ministerial Decree of Health and Welfare.
(6) "Corporations, organizations, or facilities prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 24 (3) of the Act means the following corporations, organizations, or facilities: <Amended on Aug. 31, 2021>
1. Social welfare foundations, social welfare facilities, or social welfare centers defined in Article 2 of the Social Welfare Services Act;
2. Other corporations, organizations, or facilities determined by the Minister of Health and Welfare to eliminate social security blind spots through consultation with the social security information council.
 Article 14-2 (Establishment and Management of Social Services Information System)
(1) "Institutions prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 24-2 (1) 3 of the Act means the institutions specified in Appendix 3.
(2) "Business affairs prescribed by Presidential Decree, such as provision of social security benefits by a social services institution, the management of workers, users, etc., and operation of a social services institution" in Article 24-2 (2) 8 of the Act means the following: <Amended on Jul. 2, 2024>
1. Assistance in social security-related business affairs of a regional social security consultative body referred to in Article 41 of the Act;
2. Business affairs regarding the evaluation of facilities referred to in Article 43-2 of the Social Welfare Services Act;
3. Business affairs regarding the quality control of social services vouchers referred to in Article 30 of the Act on the Use of Social Services and the Management of Vouchers;
4. Business affairs regarding the evaluation of the provision of activity support allowances referred to in Article 25 (1) of the Act on Activity Assistant Services for Persons with Disabilities;
5. Counseling for pregnant women or nursing mothers in crisis under Article 7 of the Special Act on Crisis Pregnancy and Protected Childbirth Support and Child Protection and the preparation of birth certificates under Article 15 of that Act;
6. Other business affairs deemed necessary by the Minister of Health and Welfare to use the social services information system referred to in Article 24-2 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "social services information system").
(3) The scope of data or information that the Minister of Health and Welfare handles or requests pursuant to Article 24-2 (3) or (4) of the Act shall be as specified in Appendix 4.
(4) Where the head of a social services institution referred to in Article 24-2 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "social services institution") uses the social services information system, he or she shall designate a person to exercise overall control over security-related business affairs pursuant to paragraph (9) of the same Article and shall notify the head of the competent livelihood security agency thereof. In such cases, Article 32 (2) of the Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act shall apply mutatis mutandis to the designation of a person who exercises overall control over such affairs.
(5) Except as provided for in paragraphs (1) through (4), matters necessary for establishing, managing, etc. the social services information system shall be determined by the Minister of Health and Welfare.
[This Article Added on Aug. 31, 2021]
 Article 15 (Establishment of Public Portal)
(1) The Minister of Health and Welfare may investigate and analyze the following matters for the efficient operation and quality control of the online services provided through the Internet-based public portal established under Article 25 (1) of the Act:
1. Investigation and analysis of the current status of social security benefits, such as the names of social security benefits, applicable statutes or regulations, budget, target and scale of support, examination of eligibility for benefits and the criteria for selection, unit of security, and delivery system;
2. Investigation and analysis on the contents and quality of service, such as the analysis of the visit history, and search terms of the users of the public portal.
(2) In the event of any change to the matters related to social security benefits, such as the new payment or discontinuation of social security benefits on which information is provided through the public portal, the head of a livelihood security agency shall notify such fact to the Minister of Health and Welfare without delay so that the Minister of Health and Welfare can establish and manage the public portal pursuant to Article 25 (1) of the Act. In such cases, the Minister of Health and Welfare shall reflect such notified change in the data or information of the public portal.
(3) The head of a livelihood security agency shall ensure that the social security information provided by livelihood security agencies pursuant to Article 25 (2) of the Act is also available at the public portal.
(4) Where it is necessary for the utilization of social security information through the public portal as provided for in Article 25 (2) of the Act, the application for social security benefits through the public portal filed under paragraph (3) of the same Article, or similar cases, the Minister of Health and Welfare may request provision of necessary information from the relevant central administrative agencies, local governments, and relevant institutions and organizations.
(5) The head of a livelihood security agency who intends to require applications for social security benefits filed through the public portal in accordance with Article 25 (3) of the Act shall consult with the Minister of Health and Welfare in advance regarding the use of the public portal.
 Article 16 (Social Security Information Council)
(1) The social security information council shall consult on and coordinate the following: <Amended on Sep. 19, 2017; Oct. 8, 2020>
1. Matters related to institutions for cooperation in information sharing, etc. for identifying persons in need of support under Article 11 (1) of the Act and Article 7 (1) of this Decree;
2. Matters related to the data or information for identifying persons in need of support under Article 12 (1) of the Act and Article 8 (2) of this Decree;
3. Matters related to institutions that use information for eliminating social security blind spots under Article 12 (4) of the Act and Article 8 (3) of this Decree;
4. Matters related to institutions that share information for implementing a support plan pursuant to Article 15 (4) of the Act and Article 9 (3) of this Decree;
5. Matters related to the use of the social security information system under Article 24 (1) of the Act, including the methods and procedures for using the social security information system and the scope of usable social security information;
6. Matters related to the standardization of various standards, procedures, methods, formats, etc. related to social security information under Article 27 of the Act;
7. Matters related to support with human resources and subsidization of costs at the time of delegation or entrustment under Article 52 of the Act and the modification of the social security delivery system.
(2) The chairperson of the social security information council shall be a public official holding the position of section chief of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, and its members shall be public officials holding the position of director of the central administrative agency or a local government that uses the social security information system or that is related to the standardization of various criteria, procedures, methods, forms, etc. concerning social security information.
(3) The social security information council may, if necessary for consultation, request the attendance of a person with professional knowledge and experience in order to hear his or her opinions.
(4) The social security information council may have subcommittees for each area of its responsibility in order to efficiently conduct consultation and coordination under paragraph (1).
(5) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (4), detailed matters necessary for the composition and operation of the social security information council shall be determined by the Minister of Health and Welfare.
 Article 17 (Supervision over Korea Social Security Information Service)
(1) The Minister of Health and Welfare may order the Korea Social Security Information Service to report on its projects or may provide guidance or supervision by conducting an inspection of the status of its projects or property or by other means. <Amended on May 19, 2020>
(2) If illegality or unfairness is found as a result of the instruction or supervision under paragraph (1), the Minister of Health and Welfare may take necessary measures for supervision, such as demanding correction or ordering the amendment of the articles of association or related by-laws.
[Title Amended on May 19, 2020]
 Article 18 (Designation of Persons in Charge of Information Protection, Their Duties)
(1) A person in charge of information protection provided for in Article 30 (3) of the Act shall be designated by the head of a livelihood security agency. In such cases, Article 33 (2) of the Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act shall apply mutatis mutandis.
(2) Where the head of a livelihood security agency designates, or changes the designation of, a person in charge of information protection under paragraph (1), he or she shall notify the Minister of Health and Welfare thereof without delay.
(3) A person in charge of information protection designated under paragraph (1) shall conduct the following duties:
1. Designation and management of persons with the authority to access the social security information necessary to perform their duties which is processed using the social security information system;
2. Security inspection for preventing infringement, etc. of social security information during the use of the social security information system;
3. Notification to the Minister of Health and Welfare of unusual matters found as a result of inspection conducted under subparagraph 2 as well as the results of counter measures;
4. Instruction to the employees belonging to the relevant livelihood security agency regarding the use of the social security information system.
(4) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (3), matters necessary for the designation of persons in charge of information protection and their duties shall be determined by the Minister of Health and Welfare.
 Article 19 (Information Necessary for Protection of Persons in Need of Support)
(1) "Social security information necessary to protect a person in need of support, who shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree" in the proviso of Article 34 of the Act means the following information:
1. Information related to the beneficiary of social security benefits and his or her obligatory providers;
2. Information related to the history of receiving social security benefits which needs to be considered when social security benefits are to be paid again after the discontinuation of the payment;
3. Information related to the history of being admitted to a social welfare facility which needs to be considered when social security benefits are to be paid again after being discharged from a social welfare facility or at the time of the readmission to a social welfare facility;
4. Information on the workers and the representative of a social welfare facility;
5. Personal information registered with a livelihood security agency, including being a person with a disability, a person killed or wounded for a just cause, and a Sakhalin Korean, which is essential information for the provision of related social security benefits;
6. Information on persons who have received social security benefits for their family relationship with the persons specified under subparagraphs 1 through 5 whose information should be retained.
(2) The detailed criteria for and types of information falling under the subparagraphs of paragraph (1) shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Health and Welfare.
 Article 20 (Procedures for Developing and Period for Submitting Regional Social Security Plans)
(1)  Pursuant to Article 35 (1) of the Act, the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, a Special Self-Governing City Mayor, a Do Governor, or a Special Self-Governing Province Governor (hereinafter referred to as "Mayor/Do Governor"), and the head of a Si (including the head of an administrative Si under Article 11 (1) of the Special Act on the Establishment of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province and the Development of Free International City; hereinafter the same shall apply)/Gun/Gu (the head of a Gu refers to the head of an autonomous Gu; hereinafter the same shall apply) shall formulate a regional social security plan for the relevant City/Do, or Si (including an administrative Si under Article 10 (2) of the Special Act on the Establishment of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province and the Development of Free International City; hereinafter the same shall apply)/Gun/Gu (a Gu refers to an autonomous Gu; hereinafter the same shall apply), in comprehensive consideration of the findings of regional social security surveys conducted under Article 35 (7) of the Act and the details of projects required for the relevant region. <Amended on Jan. 22, 2016; Sep. 19, 2017; Jan. 25, 2022>
(2) The Special Self-Governing City Mayor and the head of a Si/Gun/Gu shall publicly announce the main contents of the draft of a regional social security plan for at least 20 days, and formulate a regional social security plan respectively for the Special Self-Governing City and the Si/Gun/Gu after hearing the opinions of interested persons, including local residents. <Amended on Sep. 19, 2017>
(3) The head of a Si/Gun/Gu shall submit a Si/Gun/Gu regional social security plan, which has been determined after undergoing deliberation by a regional social security consultative body established under Article 41 (1) of the Act and reporting to the council of the relevant Si/Gun/Gu (in cases of reporting, excluding the head of an administrative Si established under the Special Act on the Establishment of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province and the Development of Free International City), to the relevant Mayor/Do Governor by September 30 of the year preceding the year the relevant plan is implemented, and its annual implementation plan by November 30 of the year preceding the year the annual implementation plan is executed.
(4) A Mayor/Do Governor shall submit a City/Do regional social security plan, determined after undergoing deliberation by the City/Do Social Security Committee established under Article 40 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as the "City/Do Social Security Committee") and reporting to the council of the relevant City/Do, to the Minister of Health and Welfare by November 30 of the year preceding the year the plan is implemented and its annual implementation plan by January 31 of the year preceding the year the annual implementation plan is executed.
 Article 21 (Timing, Methods, etc. of Regional Social Security Surveys)
(1) A regional social security survey specified in Article 35 (7) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "regional social security survey") shall be conducted every four years: Provided, That it may be conducted at any time necessary. <Amended on Sep. 19, 2017>
(2) A regional social security survey shall include all or some of the following matters:
1. Matters related to the general characteristics of local residents or households, such as sex, age, and family matters;
2. Matters related to the economic activities and conditions of local residents or households, such as income, property, and employment;
3. Matters related to the living conditions of local residents or households such as housing, education, health, and care, and the status of their receipt of social security benefits;
4. Matters related to the perception and needs that local residents have regarding the use and provision of social security benefits;
5. Matters related to the experience of using, awareness of, and satisfaction with social security benefits of persons in need of social security benefits including children, women, older persons, persons with disabilities;
6. Other matters the Minister of Health and Welfare deems necessary for enhancing social security of local residents.
(3) A regional social security survey shall be performed by sampling methods and other methods while statistical data surveys, literature surveys, and similar surveys etc. may be conducted in parallel.
(4) The head of a livelihood security agency may request an institution, corporation, organization, or facility equipped with the expertise, human resources, and equipment related to social security to conduct a regional social security survey.
(5) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (4), necessary matters concerning a regional social security survey shall be prescribed by the Minister of Health and Welfare.
 Article 22 (Recommendations for Adjustment of Regional Social Security Plans)
"Where ... constitute any of the grounds prescribed Presidential Decree" in the former part of Article 35 (8) of the Act means the following cases: <Amended on Sep. 19, 2017>
1. Where contents of a regional social security plan in the former part of Article 35 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "regional social security plan") are likely to violate a statute or regulation;
2. Where contents of a regional social security plan do not comply with a master plan for social security formulated under Article 16 (3) of the Framework Act on Social Security or the social security policies of the State or a relevant City/Do;
3. Where contents of a regional social security plan fail to reflect the difference between the administrative districts of a relevant local government and the actual living zones of the residents;
4. Where contents of a regional social security plan extend over at least two local governments, but when no consultation between the relevant local governments has been made;
5. Where there is a significant imbalance in the contents of the regional social security plans among different local governments;
6. Other cases recognized as necessary by the Minister of Health and Welfare for the coordination of regional social security plans.
 Article 23 (Appointment of Public Officials Exclusively in Charge of Social Welfare)
The Decree on the Appointment of Local Public Officials shall apply to the appointment, etc. of a public official exclusively in charge of social welfare referred to in Article 43 of the Act: Provided, That the appointment, etc. of officials in extraordinary civil service, from among the public officials exclusively in charge of social welfare shall be made in accordance with ordinance of the relevant local government.
 Article 24 (Selection of Social Security Special Support Zones)
(1) Pursuant to Article 48 (1) of the Act, the head of a central administrative agency or a Mayor/Do Governor may select a social security special support zone after taking into account either the level of regional social security indicators, in a specific area, for each field, such as healthcare and social welfare, or the results of the evaluation of a relevant regional social security plan, and after undergoing deliberation by the Social Security Committee established under Article 20 of the Framework Act on Social Security (hereinafter referred to as "Social Security Committee") or a City/Do Social Security Committee.
(2) The Minister of Health and Welfare may determine regional social security indicators described in paragraph (1), in consultation with the heads of relevant central administrative agencies by June 30 of the year preceding the year a regional social security plan is implemented.
(3) The head of a central administrative agency or a Mayor/Do Governor may establish detailed standards and requirements for the selection of a social security special support zone.
(4) The head of a central administrative agency or a Mayor/Do Governor may conduct a basic investigation on the actual conditions of social security, etc. in the relevant region or request a specialized agency to conduct such investigation, if necessary, to select a social security special support zone. In such cases, the head of a central administrative agency or a Mayor/Do Governor may request that the head of the relevant local government submit data necessary for the basic investigation.
(5) Where the head of a central administrative agency or a Mayor/Do Governor selects a social security special support zone, he or she shall notify the Mayor/Do Governor, and the head of the Si/Gun/Gu, who have jurisdiction over the relevant region of the result of such selection.
 Article 25 (Support for Social Security Special Support Zones)
Pursuant to Article 48 (1) of the Act, the head of a central administrative agency or a Mayor/Do Governor may provide the following administrative or financial support to a social security special support zone by undergoing deliberation by the Social Security Committee or a City/Do Social Security Committee:
1. Subsidization of expenses incurred in conducting a project for strengthening social security;
2. Support for the establishment of infrastructure for expanding the provision of social security benefits, such as human resources and service providing institutions;
3. Support for the enhancement of living conditions of local residents and the improvement of regional social security indicators;
4. Other support the head of a central administrative agency or a Mayor/Do Governor deems necessary to strengthen social security in a social security special support zone.
 Article 26 (Entrustment of Affairs)
Pursuant to Article 51 (2) of the Act, the Minister of Health and Welfare shall entrust the following affairs to the Korea Social Security Information Service: <Amended on May 19, 2020; Oct. 8, 2020; Aug. 31, 2021>
1. Processing of data or information under Article 12 (1) of the Act;
2. Request for data or information under the former part of Article 12 (3) of the Act;
2-2. Investigation and processing of data or information for verifying the likelihood of social security benefits under Article 22-2 (3) of the Act;
3. Processing of social security information under Article 23 (1) of the Act;
4. Filing a request for data or information with the heads of relevant central administrative agencies, the heads of local governments, or the heads of related institutions, corporations, organizations, or facilities under the former part of Article 23 (2) of the Act;
5. Assistance in the utilization of social security information under Article 23 (4) of the Act;
6. Operation of the public portal established under Article 25 of the Act.
 Article 27 (Standards, Procedures, and Methods for Payment of Monetary Rewards for Reports)
(1) The head of a livelihood security agency that received a report on any of the persons described in the subparagraphs of Article 53-2 (1) of the Act shall determine whether or not to pay a monetary reward after verifying the reported details, and shall notify the person who filed the report (hereinafter referred to as "informant") of his or her determination. In this case, the head of the livelihood security agency shall give a notification to an informant after ordering a social security benefit to be recovered under Article 22 (1) of the Act.
(2) The head of a livelihood security agency shall pay a monetary reward to an informant within 60 days from the date he or she gives the informant a notification about his or her determination on a monetary reward under paragraph (1).
(3) The head of a livelihood security agency shall pay an amount not to exceed 30/100 of an amount ordered to be recovered under Article 22 (1) of the Act to an informant. <Amended on May 19, 2020>
(4) If two persons or more files a report jointly, informants shall designate their representative among themselves and the representative is entitled to receive a monetary reward.
(5) If two or more reports that contain the same details on the same individual are filed, a monetary award shall be paid to the first informant only.
(6) No monetary rewards shall be paid in any of the following cases:
1. If the details of a report are already published in the press, etc.;
2. If an inquiry or investigation into the details of a report is underway or a criminal case is pending;
3. If a monetary reward, etc. has been paid for filing a report that contains the same details of the same individual under other statutes or regulations;
4. If the head of a livelihood security agency finds that there is probable cause for not paying a monetary reward.
(7) The head of a livelihood security agency shall recover a monetary reward if he or she finds out any of the following circumstances after paying a monetary reward to an informant:
1. If the informant received the payment of a monetary reward by improper means, such as by collecting evidence illegally or fraudulently, filing a false report, making a false statement, or falsifying evidence;
2. If a monetary reward was paid erroneously due to such reasons as mistake.
(8) The head of a livelihood security agency shall publicize the matters related to unlawful receipt and the system for monetary rewards for reports by such means as posting on the website of the livelihood security agency under Article 53-2 (2) of the Act. In such cases, the head of the livelihood security agency may request that the heads of relevant agencies, corporations, organizations and facilities cooperate in the matters necessary therefor.
(9) A public official of a livelihood security agency that is involved in the payment of monetary rewards shall not provide or divulge to any other person details about reports, including the identity of an informant.
(10) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (9), detailed standards, methods, and procedures for the payment of monetary rewards, and other necessary matters shall be determined by the head of each livelihood security agency.
[This Article Added on May 7, 2019]
[Previous Article 27 moved to Article 28 <May 7, 2019>]
 Article 28 (Processing of Sensitive Information and Personally Identifiable Information)
(1) The Minister of Health and Welfare (including a person entrusted with his or her duties under Article 24-2 (10) of the Act and Article 26 of this Decree) and the head of a livelihood security agency (including a person to whom his or her authority is delegated or to whom his or her duties are entrusted under Article 51 (1) of the Act) may process data containing health information referred to in Article 23 of the Personal Information Protection Act, information constituting criminal history records referred to in subparagraph 2 of Article 18 of the Enforcement Decree of the same Act, or resident registration numbers, passport numbers, driver's license numbers or alien registration numbers referred to in Article 19 of the same Decree, if it is unavoidable for conducting the following business affairs: <Amended on Oct. 8, 2020; Aug. 31, 2021>
1. Business affairs related to applications for social security benefits under Article 5 of the Act;
2. Business affairs related to investigations of demand for social security services under Article 6 of the Act;
3. Business affairs related to investigations of eligibility for social security benefits under Article 7 of the Act;
4. Business affairs related to requests for the provision of financial information, etc. under Article 8 of the Act;
5. Business affairs related to determination on the provision of social security benefits under Article 9 of the Act;
6. Business affairs related to identifying persons in need of support under Articles 9-2, and 10 through 14 of the Act;
7. Business affairs related to formulation and implementation of support plans under Article 15 of the Act;
8. Business affairs related to the provision of consultation and information to eligible beneficiaries, etc. and referral of such persons under Article 16 of the Act;
9. Business affairs related to the processing of formal objections under Article 17 of the Act;
10. Business affairs related to investigations for verifying the appropriateness of social security benefits under Article 19 of the Act;
11. Business affairs related to reporting on changes filed by beneficiaries under Article 20 of the Act;
12. Business affairs related to modification or suspension of social security benefits under Article 21 of the Act;
13. Business affairs related to the recovery of social security benefits under Article 22 of the Act;
13-2. Business affairs related to the provision of information on customized benefits under Article 22-2 of the Act;
14. Business affairs related to the processing of social security information under Article 23 of the Act;
15. Business affairs related to the use of the social security information system under Article 24 of the Act;
15-2. Business affairs related to the operation of the social services information system under Article 24-2 of the Act;
16. Business affairs related to the establishment, etc. of the public portal under Article 25 of the Act;
17. Business affairs related to the maintenance of accuracy of social security information under Article 26 of the Act.
(2) Where it is unavoidable for conducting business affairs regarding assistance in applying for social security benefits, a corporation, organization, facility, institution, etc. designated by the head of a livelihood security agency under Article 5 (4) of the Act may process data containing 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. <Added on Aug. 31, 2021>
(3) The Korea Association for ICT Promotion and facilities-based telecommunications business operators upon receiving a request for cooperation from the head of a livelihood security agency under Article 11 of the Act and Article 7-2 of this Decree may process data containing resident registration numbers or alien registration numbers under subparagraph 1 or 4 of Article 19 of the Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act, if unavoidable to conduct affairs regarding identifying persons in need of support. <Added on Sep. 26, 2023>
(4) If unavoidable to conduct business affairs related to the use of the social services information system under Article 24-2 of the Act, the head of a social services institution may process data containing the health information under Article 23 of the Personal Information Protection Act, data that constitute a criminal history record under subparagraph 2 of Article 18 of the Enforcement Decree of that Act, or data containing resident registration numbers, passport numbers, or driver's license numbers under Article 19 of that Decree. <Added on Aug. 31, 2021; Sep. 26, 2023>
[Moved from Article 27 <May 7, 2019>]
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 26364, Jun. 30, 2015>
Article 1 (Enforcement Decree)
This Decree shall enter into force on July 1, 2015.
Article 2 Omitted.
Article 3 (Relationship to Other Statutes)
Where the provisions of the Enforcement Decree of the Social Welfare Services Act are cited in other statutes as at the time this Decree enters into force, if this Decree includes corresponding provisions, such corresponding provisions shall be deemed cited in lieu of the former provisions.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 26651, Nov. 18, 2015>
Article 1 (Enforcement Decree)
This Decree shall enter into force on November 19, 2015
Articles 2 and 3 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 26922, Jan. 22, 2016>
Article 1 (Enforcement Decree)
This Decree shall enter into force on January 25, 2016.
Articles 2 through 5 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 27616, Nov. 29, 2016>
Article 1 (Enforcement Decree)
This Decree shall enter into force on December 2, 2016.
Articles 2 and 3 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 27793, Jan. 17, 2017>
Article 1 (Enforcement Decree)
This Decree shall enter into force on January 20, 2017.
Articles 2 through 5 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 28074, May 29, 2017>
Article 1 (Enforcement Decree)
This Decree shall enter into force on May 30, 2017.
Articles 2 through 4 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 28238, Aug. 9, 2017>
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 28318, Sep. 19, 2017>
This Decree shall enter into force on September 22, 2017.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 29180, Sep. 18, 2018>
Article 1 (Enforcement Decree)
This Decree shall enter into force on September 21, 2018.
Articles 2 through 19 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 29750, May 7, 2019>
Article 1 (Enforcement Decree)
This Decree shall enter into force on June 12, 2019: Provided, That the amended provisions of Appendixs 1 and 2 shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 (Transitional Measures concerning Article 44 (1) 5 of the Enforcement Decree of the Broadcasting Act)
Article 44 (1) 5 of the Enforcement Decree of the Broadcasting Act among the amended provisions of Appendix 2 shall be deemed to be subparagraph 9 of the same paragraph until July 9, 2019.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 30640, Apr. 28, 2020>
Article 1 (Enforcement Decree)
This Decree shall enter into force on May 1, 2020.
Articles 2 through 7 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 30683, May 19, 2020>
Article 1 (Enforcement Decree)
This Decree shall enter into force on June 4, 2020: Provided, That the amended provisions of Appendixs 1 and 2 shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 (Applicability to Monetary Rewards)
The amended provisions of the latter part of Article 27 (3) shall begin to apply where a decision is made to pay a monetary reward after this Decree enters into force.
Article 3 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 30760, Jun. 9, 2020>
Article 1 (Enforcement Decree)
This Decree shall enter into force on June 11, 2020.
Articles 2 through 13 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 30893, Aug. 4, 2020>
Article 1 (Enforcement Decree)
(1) This Decree shall enter into force on August 5, 2020. (Proviso Omitted.)
(2) and (3) Omitted.
Articles 2 through 4 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 31098, Oct. 8, 2020>
This Decree shall enter into force on October 8, 2020.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 31240, Dec. 8, 2020>
Article 1 (Enforcement Decree)
This Decree shall enter into force on December 10, 2020.
Article 2 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 31614, Apr. 6, 2021>
Article 1 (Enforcement Decree)
This Decree shall enter into force on April 6, 2021.
Articles 2 and 3 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 31843, Jun. 29, 2021>
Article 1 (Enforcement Decree)
This Decree shall enter into force on June 30, 2021: Provided, That the amended provisions of ··· <omitted> ··· and Article 2 (1) of the Addenda shall enter into force on July 1, 2022 and ··· <omitted> ··· shall enter into force ··· <omitted>.
Article 2 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 31962, Aug. 31, 2021>
This Decree shall enter into force on January 1, 2021: Provided, That the amended provisions of Article 11-2, subparagraph 2-2 of Article 26 and Article 28 (1) 13-2 shall enter into force on September 1, 2021.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 32363, Jan. 25, 2022>
This Decree shall enter into force on January 28, 2022.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 32635, May 9, 2022>
Article 1 (Enforcement Decree)
This Decree shall enter into force on May 18, 2022: Provided, That ··· <omitted> ··· Article 4 of the Addenda shall enter into force on August 18, 2022, and ··· <omitted> ··· shall enter into force.
Articles 2 through 4 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 33382, Apr. 11, 2023>
Article 1 (Enforcement Decree)
This Decree shall enter into force on June 5, 2023.
Articles 2 through 5 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 33444, May 2, 2023>
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 33684, Aug. 29, 2023>
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 33753, Sep. 26, 2023>
This Decree shall enter into force on September 29, 2023.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 34358, Mar. 26, 2024>
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 34591, Jun. 25, 2024>
Article 1 (Enforcement Decree)
This Decree shall enter into force on June 27, 2024.
Articles 2 and 3 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 34641, Jul. 2, 2024>
This Decree shall enter into force on July 19, 2024; Provided, That the amended provisions of Article 3-2 (excluding subparagraph 10 of the same Article) shall enter into force on July 3, 2024; and the amended provisions of subparagraph 12 of Appendix 3 shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.