CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS
The purpose of this Decree is to prescribe matters delegated by the Electronic Government Act and matters necessary for its enforcement.
| Article 2 (Scope of Application) |
This Decree shall apply to the electronic processing of affairs of a central administrative agency (including agencies under the jurisdiction of the President or of the Prime Minister; hereinafter the same shall apply) and an affiliate thereof, a local government, and a public institution (hereinafter referred to as "central administrative agencies, etc.") under the Electronic Government Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Act"). <Amended on July 28, 2014>
| Article 3 (Scope of Public Institutions) |
The term "corporations, organizations, or institutions specified by Presidential Decree" in subparagraph 3 (e) of Article 2 of the Act means any of the following institutions:
| Article 4 (Procedures for Formulation of Master Plan for Electronic Government) |
| (1) | Where the Minister of the Interior and Safety formulates a master plan for electronic government under Article 5 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "master plan for electronic government"), the Minister shall take into account measures for financing and the outcomes of implementing the master plan for electronic government for five years prior to the formulation of the plan. <Amended on Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (2) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety shall meet with the head of a central administrative agency, the Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, a Do Governor, and the Special Self-Governing Province Governor (hereinafter referred to as the "Mayor/Do Governor") within 14 days from the date on which the master plan for electronic government formulated pursuant to Article 5 (1) of the Act. In such cases, the head of the central administrative agency shall notify the heads of its agencies and affiliated public institutions, and a Mayor/Do Governor shall notify the head of a Si/Gun/Gu (referring to the head of an autonomous Gu; hereinafter the same shall apply), and the heads of affiliated public institutions. <Amended on November 19, 2014; July 26, 2017> |
[This Article Newly Inserted on July 28, 2014]
| Article 4-2 (Formulation of Plan for Each Agency) |
| (1) | When the head of a central administrative agency, etc. formulates a plan each agency under Article 5-2 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "plan for eacy agency"), the head shall take into account measures for financing and the outcomes of implementing the plan for each agency for five years prior to the formulation of the plan. |
| (2) | The plan for each agency shall include matters related to the affairs of the relevant agency and matters prescribed by the Minister of the Interior and Safety, among matters referred to in the subparagraphs of Article 5 (2) of the Act. <Amended on November 19, 2014; July 26, 2017> |
| (3) | The head of a central administrative agency and the head of a local government shall submit the plan for each agency of the relevant institution to the Minister of the Interior and Safety by no later than June 30 of the year in which the plan for each agency is formulated, together with the plans for each agency of the affiliated agencies and affiliated public institutions. <Amended on November 19, 2014; July 26, 2017> |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Jul. 28, 2014]
| Article 4-3 (Examination of Plan for Each Agency) |
| (1) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may request the head of a central administrative agency, etc. to submit data necessary to check the current status of the implementation of a plan for each agency and the results thereof pursuant to Article 5-2 (3) of the Act. In such cases, the head of a central administrative agency, etc. shall submit relevant data, there is a compelling reason not to do so. <Amended on November 19, 2014; July 26, 2017> |
| (2) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may recommend the head of a central administrative agency, etc. to make improvements, if there are any matters requiring improvement as a result of checking the current status of the implementation of a plan for each agency and the results thereof pursuant to Article 5-2 (3) of the Act. <Amended on November 19, 2014; July 26, 2017> |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Jul. 28, 2014]
CHAPTER II PROVISION AND UTILIZATION OF ELECTRONIC GOVERNMENT SERVICES
| Article 5 (Utilization of Electronic Documents) |
| (1) | Where the head of a central administrative agency, etc. (including persons entrusted with administrative authority; hereafter the same shall apply in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this Article, and Articles 6, 7, and 12 through 14) files an application, report, or submission via digitized documents under Article 7 (3) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "application, etc."), no paper documents shall be separately requested for the electronic documents attached thereto. <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014; Jul. 11, 2022> |
| (2) | Where a user of electronic government services requests or consents, the head of a central administrative agency, etc. may allow the interested parties to peruse or obtain issuance of accompanying electronic documents when giving notice, announcement, notification, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "notice, etc.") in digitized documents under Article 7 (3) of the Act. <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014; Jul. 11, 2022> |
| (3) | The head of a central administrative agency, etc. may convert paper documents prepared or acquired in the course of performing his or her duties into electronic documents and utilize or store them. <Amended on July 28, 2014> |
| Article 6 (Confirmation of Authenticity of Electronic Documents) |
| (1) | Where the head of a central administrative agency, etc. gives notice, etc. in digitized documents under Article 7 (3) of the Act, if a user or interested parties of electronic government services requests confirmation of the authenticity of attached electronic documents with those stored by a central administrative agency, etc., the head shall confirm the authenticity thereof. <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014; Jul. 11, 2022> |
| (2) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety shall prepare technical measures for confirming the authenticity of electronic documents and preventing forgery or alteration. <Amended on March 23, 2013; November 19, 2014; July 26, 2017> |
| (3) | The form, size, resolution, or other necessary matters of the electronic document shall be in accordance with the standards prescribed in the relevant statutes and regulations, but matters not prescribed in the relevant statutes and regulations may be separately determined by the Minister of the Interior and Safety in consultation with the heads of relevant administrative agencies (excluding the National Assembly, courts, the Constitutional Court of Korea, and agencies handling administrative affairs of the National Election Commission of the Republic of Korea). <Amended on March 23, 2013; July 28, 2014; November 19, 2014; July 26, 2017> |
| (4) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may establish and operate an electronic civil petition document management system necessary for the storage of electronic documents and the efficient confirmation of authenticity under paragraph (1). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| Article 7 (Publication of Electronic Government Services) |
Where the head of a central administrative agency, etc. publishes application, etc., the types of such application, etc.. notice, etc., or processing procedures therefor, of electronic government services under Article 7 (5) of the Act, the head shall provide the information required by the user of the electronic government services for the application of the electronic government service, including the method of electronic payment of fees under Article 14 of the Act, together with as much information as possible. <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014; Jul. 11, 2022> [Title Amended on July 11, 2022]
| Article 8 Deleted. <Jul. 11, 2022> |
| Article 9 Deleted. <Jul. 11, 2022> |
| Article 10 Deleted. <Jul. 11, 2022> |
| Article 11 Deleted. <Jul. 11, 2022> |
| Article 12 (Verification of Identities of Persons Provided with Electronic Government Services) |
| (1) | Where the head of a central administrative agency, etc. verifies the identity of users of electronic government services (including users of electronic government services jointly requested; hereinafter the same shall apply) and interested parties (hereafter in this Article referred to as "users, etc. of electronic government services") pursuant to Article 10 of the Act, he or she shall not request any identification certificate, certified copy or abstract of resident registration, business registration certificate, etc., unless there is a compelling reason not to do so. <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014; Dec. 9, 2021; Jul. 11, 2022> |
| (2) | "Ways prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 10 of the Act means any of the following: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 28, 2014; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017; Dec. 9, 2021> |
| 2. | A method of using an electronic identification card issued by the head of an administrative agency; |
| 3. | Other methods determined and publicly notified by the Minister of the Interior and Safety. |
| (4) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may establish and operate an operating foundation commonly applicable to verifying the identity of users, etc. of electronic government services by the head of a central administrative agency, etc. under the Digital Signature Act (limited to where the real name of a signer can be verified; hereinafter referred to as "digital signature") and by the method under paragraph (2) 2 of this Article. <Newly Inserted on Dec. 9, 2021; Jul. 11, 2022> |
| (5) | The head of a central administrative agency, etc. who verifies identity pursuant to Article 10 of the Act shall take measures necessary to ensure the accuracy and safety of identity verification and to prevent alteration, divulgence, or illegal use of personal information. <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014; Dec. 9, 2021> |
[Title Amended on July 11, 2022]
| Article 13 (Electronic Notification and Information) |
| (1) | Where the head of a central administrative agency, etc. intends to give a notice, etc. for a written notice, information, etc. by electronic documents pursuant to Article 11 (1) of the Act, the head shall prepare a document or electronic document stating the following matters in advance and obtain confirmation from a person who receives the notice, notice, etc. (hereafter in this Article referred to as "receiver") and manage the confirmation: <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014; Dec. 8, 2020; Dec. 9, 2021> |
| 1. | Personal Information of a receiver; |
| 2. | Types a written notice, information, etc. to be received in electronic documents; |
| 3. | Information for receiving electronic documents, such as electronic mail addresses; |
| 4. | Whether a receiver has an administrative digital signature or digital signature; |
| 5. | Other matters necessary for giving notice, etc. for a written notice, information, etc. by electronic document. |
| (2) | The head of a central administrative agency, etc. may select an information system, etc. suitable for a notice, etc. in a safe and reliable manner and recommend a recipient to designate the information system, etc. for receiving. <Amended on July 28, 2014> |
| (3) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may establish and operate an information system for giving notice, etc. in connection with the information system designated by the recipient pursuant to paragraph (2) so that the head of a central administrative agency, etc. can efficiently give a notice, etc. by electronic documents under paragraph (1). <Newly Inserted on Jul. 11, 2022> |
| (4) | The head of a central administrative agency, etc. may request the Minister of the Interior and Safety to confirm whether an electronic document has reached a recipient when a notice, etc. by an electronic document is given through the information system established and operated by the Minister of the Interior and Safety pursuant to paragraph (3). In such cases, the Minister of the Interior and Safety shall comply with the request, unless there is a compelling reason not to do so. <Newly Inserted on Jul. 11, 2022> |
| (5) | Necessary matters concerning the establishment and operation of an information system under paragraph (3) and the procedures for confirmation under paragraph (4) shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of the Interior and Safety. <Newly Inserted on Jul. 11, 2022> |
| Article 14 (Electronic Provision of Administrative Information) |
| (1) | "Administrative information prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 12 (1) of the Act means the following information: <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014; Jan. 5, 2021; Jul. 11, 2022> |
| 1. | Information related to the inconvenience of citizens‘ lives, such as restriction on the passage of sidewalks and roadways, power outage, water outage, and interruption of gas supply; |
| 2. | Information to increase the predictability of citizens‘ lives, such as the opening time of roads, the opening time of water and sewerage systems, and weather information; |
| 3. | Information related to public health, such as the quality of drinking water, etc. and the pollution of the air, ocean, soil, etc.; |
| 4. | Information related to the livelihood of citizens, such as the handling of electronic government services, such as civil petitions, procedures for bidding, etc., standards for enforcement on illegal acts, and standards and procedures for administrative dispositions; |
| 5. | Information related to plans for the promotion of major projects of the relevant central administrative agency, etc. and the outcomes, etc. thereof. |
| (2) | The head of a central administrative agency, etc. shall prepare various measures so that the citizens can easily find the administrative information, etc. of the relevant central administrative agency, etc., which shall be provided to the citizens via the Internet, etc. pursuant to Article 12 (1) of the Act. <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014; Jul. 11, 2022> |
| Article 14-2 (Notification of Standards for Designation and Lists of Public Services) |
| (1) | The goods, services, etc. to be designated as public services by the head of a central administrative agency, etc. pursuant to Article 12-2 (1) of the Act shall include cash, spots, services (including the right to use), reduction of or exemption from payment of money, etc. provided in the name of payment, support, etc., irrespective of its name. |
| (2) | Where the head of a central administrative agency, etc. designates public services pursuant to Article 12-2 (1) of the Act, the head shall notify the Minister of the Interior and Safety of the following matters through the registration system under Article 12-3 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "registration system") within 10 days through which the head of the central administrative agency, etc. designates public services; the same shall also apply where the head changes any already registered matters or discontinues the designation of public services: <Amended on Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| 1. | Name and contents of public services; |
| 2. | Grounds for providing public services; |
| 3. | Requirements to be provided with public services (hereinafter referred to as "qualification requirements"); |
| 4. | Matters necessary for the application for public services, procedures for handling them, and the name and contact information of the department in charge; |
| 5. | Other matters prescribed by the Minister of the Interior and Safety, such as the purpose of providing public services and the form of support. |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Jul. 28, 2014]
| Article 14-3 (Establishment and Operation of Registration System) |
| (1) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may manage the following affairs through the registration system: <Amended on November 19, 2014; July 26, 2017> |
| 1. | Registration, alteration, abolition, etc. of lists of public services; |
| 2. | Analysis of lists of public services and management of statistics; |
| 3. | Distribution and processing of information necessary for the head of a local government to provide lists of public services pursuant to article 12-4 (1) of the Act. |
| (2) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety shall delete personal information on persons, etc. eligible for provision of public services provided pursuant to Article 12-3 (2) of the Act from the registration system after the lists of public services necessary for persons, etc. eligible for provision of public services are provided pursuant to Article 12-4 (1) of the Act. <Amended on Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017; Jul. 11, 2022> |
| (3) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may establish and operate a registration system in phases pursuant to Article 12-3 (5) of the Act in consideration of the budget, etc.<Amended on Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Jul. 28, 2014]
| Article 14-4 (Maintenance of Lists of Public Services) |
| (1) | The head of a central administrative agency, etc. shall inspect and adjust a list of public services registered in the registration system at least once a month, and shall immediately adjust the list of public services if important matters determined by the Minister of the Interior and Safety, such as qualification requirements, are changed. <Amended on Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (2) | Where the Minister of the Interior and Safety finds any error in a list of public services, the Minister may request the head of the central administrative agency, etc. to correct such error within seven days. <Amended on November 19, 2014; July 26, 2017> |
| (3) | The head of a central administrative agency, etc. shall designate an officer in charge to manage a list of public services, etc. |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Jul. 28, 2014]
| Article 14-5 (Application for and Provision of Lists of Public Services) |
| (1) | A person, etc. eligible to be provided with public services who intends to apply for access to a list of public services pursuant to Article 12-4 (1) of the Act shall submit an application for access publicly notified by the Minister of the Interior and Safety and a written consent for prior access to personal information the head of a local government (referring to the Special Self-Governing City Mayor, the Special Self-Governing Province Governor, or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu; hereafter in this Article the same shall apply). <Amended on Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017; Jul. 11, 2022> |
| (2) | Upon receipt of an application from a person, etc. eligible to be provided with public services under paragraph (1), the head of a local government shall immediately provide a list of necessary public services to the person, etc. through a registration system. <Amended on Jul. 11, 2022> |
| (3) | Notwithstanding paragraph (2), the head of a local government may provide a list of public services to a person, etc. to be provided with public services within 14 days if there is a special reason, such as the need to verify relevant data: Provided, That where it is impracticable to provide a list of public services within 14 days, the head of the local government may terminate the application under paragraph (1) with the consent of the persons, etc. eligible to be provided with public services. <Amended on Jul. 11, 2022> |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Jul. 28, 2014]
| Article 15 (Introduction and Utilization of Ubiquitous Electronic Government Services) |
| (1) | Pursuant to Article 18 (2) of the Act, the Minister of the Interior and Safety may implement the following projects as pilot projects to introduce and promote the introduction and utilization of ubiquitous-based electronic government services (hereinafter referred to as "ubiquitous electronic government services"): <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| 1. | Projects for developing and disseminating ubiquitous standard models for electronic government services; |
| 2. | projects for commercializing and verifying technology for ubiquitous electronic government services; |
| 3. | Projects for promoting ubiquitous electronic government services; |
| 4. | Other projects necessary for promoting introduction and utilization of ubiquitous electronic government services. |
| (2) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may conduct a demand survey on pilot projects for central administrative agencies, etc. in order to promote pilot projects under paragraph (1) (hereafter in this Article referred to as "pilot projects"). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 28, 2014; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (3) | The head of a central administrative agency, etc. may request the Minister of the Interior and Safety who conducts a demand survey pursuant to paragraph (2) to designate a pilot project. In such cases, the head shall submit necessary documents, including a project plan, etc. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 28, 2014; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (4) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may determine and publicly notify matters necessary for the designation and management of pilot projects, the analysis of the outcomes thereof, etc. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (5) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may analyze the outcomes of a pilot project and take necessary measures and support, such as preparing standards and improving legal systems, so that the pilot project can be disseminated to other central administrative agencies, etc. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 28, 2014; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| Article 15-2 (Introduction and Utilization of Intelligent Electronic Government Services) |
| (1) | Technologies such as artificial intelligence, etc. that can be utilized for the provision of electronic government services pursuant to Article 18-2 (1) of the Act shall be as follows: |
| 1. | Natural language processing (referring to a technology that analyzes and processes human language using computers); |
| 4. | Other technologies necessary for providing intelligent electronic government services, which realize learning, reasoning, judgment, etc. by electronic means. |
| (2) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may support the following projects pursuant to Article 18-2 (2) of the Act: |
| 1. | Projects for applying and demonstrating artificial intelligence, etc. technologies to electronic government services; |
| 2. | Projects of establishing common foundation for utilizing artificial intelligence, etc. technologies for various electronic government services; |
| 3. | Projects of converging artificial intelligence, etc. technologies with other technologies or services, such as big data analysis techniques; |
| 4. | Other projects necessary for introducing or utilizing intelligent electronic government services. |
| (3) | Detailed matters necessary for the selection, management, etc. of projects under paragraph (2) shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of the Interior and Safety. |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Dec. 9, 2021]
| Article 16 (Promotion of Establishment, Management, and Utilization of Electronic Government Portal) |
| (1) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety shall establish and manage an electronic government portal under Article 20 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "electronic government portal"). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (2) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety shall ensure that electronic government services provided by a central administrative agency, etc. may also be provided through an electronic government portal. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 28, 2014; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (3) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may, if necessary for the operation of an electronic government portal, request the heads of a central administrative agency, etc. to submit data, etc. In such cases, the head shall actively cooperate therewith, unless there is a compelling reason not to do so. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 28, 2014; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (4) | The head of a central administrative agency, etc. shall immediately inform the Minister of the Interior and Safety if an electronic government service has been established, changed, or suspended or is scheduled to be established, changed, or suspended. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 28, 2014; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (5) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may analyze users' visit records and search terms, and conduct surveys, etc. on electronic government services provided through an electronic government portal. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| Article 17 (Methods of Utilizing Services of Private Sector and Standards for Support) |
| (1) | Where the head of a central administrative agency, etc. seeks a memorandum of understanding, purchase of services, etc. to utilize services of an individual, enterprise, organization, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "private sector, etc.") pursuant to Article 21 (1) of the Act, the head shall also consider the service providers, scope and subjects of services, major details, methods and cycle of providing information, etc. <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014; Dec. 9, 2021> |
| (2) | Where the head of a central administrative agency, etc. provides necessary support for the development and provision of new services by the private sector, etc. pursuant to Article 21 (2) of the Act, the head shall determine whether to provide support, the scale of support, etc. in consideration of the following matters: <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014; Dec. 9, 2021> |
| 1. | The expenses of providing new services; |
| 2. | Convenience for citizens or administrative efficiency of new services; |
| 3. | Technical difficulty level of new services; |
| 4. | Other matters determined by the Minister of the Interior and Safety as deemed necessary to determine whether to provide support and the scale of support. |
| (3) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may determine and publicly notify the methods of utilizing services for the private sector, etc. and detailed standards, procedures, etc. for providing support under paragraphs (1) and (2). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017; Dec. 9, 2021> |
[Title Amended on December 9, 2021]
| Article 18 (Subjects of Survey on Actual Use of Electronic Government Services) |
| (1) | The investigation on the actual use of electronic government services under article 22 (1) of the Act shall be conducted on all electronic government services provided by the relevant agency. |
| (2) | The head of a central administrative agency, etc. shall formulate and implement measures to improve the utilization rate of services for which the utilization rate is low as a result of an investigation on the actual use under paragraph (1). <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014> |
| (3) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may investigate and analyze the actual status of the provision and use of electronic government services by central administrative agencies, etc. and disclose the results thereof. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 28, 2014; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| Article 19 (Standards and Procedures for Integration of Electronic Government Services) |
| (1) | Where the Minister of the Interior and Safety recommends measures to improve the integration, scrapping, etc. of electronic government services pursuant to Article 23 (1) of the Act, the Minister shall take into account the following matters: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| 1. | Similarity and overlapping nature of electronic government services; |
| 2. | Necessity of integrating channels for providing electronic government services |
| 3. | Accessibility to users of electronic government services; |
| 4. | Utilization rate of electronic government services; |
| 5. | Other matters determined by the Minister of the Interior and Safety. |
| (2) | Where the head of a central administrative agency, etc. is recommended by the Minister of the Interior and Safety to take measures for improvement, such as integration or scrapping, etc. pursuant to Article 23 (1) of the Act, the head shall formulate a plan for integration, scrapping, or other improvement measures and notify the Minister of the Interior and Safety thereof within 30 days from the date he or she receives such recommendation. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 28, 2014; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (3) | Measures, etc. for integration or scrapping under paragraph (2) shall include matters such as prevention of inconvenience to users, transfer or preservation of information, and ensuring the continuity of electronic government services. |
| Article 20 (Scope of Security Measures for Electronic Public Services) |
The security measures related to electronic public services under Article 24 (1) of the Act shall be as follows: | 1. | Establishment of master plans for security of electronic public services; |
| 2. | Security management of electronic public service system; |
| 3. | Introduction and operation of information security system for electronic public services; |
| 4. | Establishment of support system for cyber infringement response. |
CHAPTER III ELECTRONIC ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT
| Article 21 (Dispatch of Electronic Documents) |
| (1) | An electronic document sent by the head of a central administrative agency, etc. shall clearly state the position or class of a proposer, reviewer, cooperator, and approving authority, his or her name, and name and contact information (referring to telephone numbers, fax numbers, e-mail addresses, etc.): Provided, That it may be omitted in cases of an institution requiring personnel security. <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014> |
| (2) | Where the head of a central administrative agency, etc. sends an electronic document, the head shall record and manage addresses in the distribution system of electronic documents, such as the electronic mail address or Internet address of a recipient, in a records register (including those in the form of electronic documents). <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014> |
| (3) | Electronic documents sent by the head of a central administrative agencies, etc. shall, except in special cases, be those for which a recipient can identify the details of such electronic documents by using ordinary software. <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014> |
| (4) | The head of a central administrative agency, etc. shall prepare for cases where the arrival of electronic documents is delayed or failure to arrive, such as verifying whether electronic documents have been arrived through automatic perusal information devices, information system records, or other possible means. <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014> |
| Article 22 (Receipt of Electronic Documents) |
| (1) | The head of a central administrative agency, etc. shall receive electronic documents by designating electronic mail, electronic civil petition windows under Article 12-2 (2) of the Civil Petitions Treatment Act (hereinafter referred to as "electronic civil petition window"), integrated electronic civil petition windows under paragraph (3) of that Article (hereinafter referred to as "integrated electronic civil petition window"), electronic document system, etc. <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014; Jul. 11, 2022> |
| (2) | The head of a central administrative agency, etc. who has received electronic documents from users of electronic government services shall post the fact of receipt of such electronic documents on the Internet, etc. or shall ensure that a person who has transmitted electronic documents can verify the fact of receipt of such electronic documents through an electronic mail. <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014; Jul. 11, 2022> |
| (3) | When posting the fact of receipt on the Internet, etc. or contacting via an electronic mail pursuant to paragraph (2), the receipt number, date of receipt, title, contact information of the receiving agency and person in charge, etc. shall be clearly stated, but the personal information of the person who has sent the electronic document shall not be infringed upon. |
| Article 23 (Confirmation of Persons Who Prepared Electronic Documents) |
Upon receipt of required documents in electronic or digitized documents, the head of a central administrative agency, etc. shall verify whether the person who first prepared such required documents has the authority to prepare them by the following methods: <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014; Dec. 8, 2020>
| 1. | Method of Verifying whether an administrative digital signature or electronic signature has been made by a person who has the authority; |
| 2. | If required documents which are paper documents are converted into digitized documents and submitted, the method of verifying whether the required documents converted into digitized documents have been legally prepared. |
| Article 24 (Forms of Electronic Documents) |
| (1) | Where the head of a central administrative agency, etc. prepares the forms of electronic documents pursuant to Article 25 (2) of the Act, the head shall utilize the existing forms, but if possible, no diagrams, linear divisions, etc., shall be used, and no parts that can be informed through the Internet, such as fees, required documents, procedures for processing, and period of processing, etc. shall be included. <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014> |
| (2) | Notwithstanding the forms of electronic documents under paragraph (1), the head of a central administrative agency, etc. may separately use the forms of electronic documents in which details are stated directly at the electronic civil petition window or the integrated electronic civil petition window. <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014> |
| (3) | Where the head of a central administrative agency, etc. provides the forms of electronic documents under paragraph (1) or (2) at the electronic civil petition window or the integrated electronic civil petition window of the relevant central administrative agency, etc., the head of the central administrative agency, etc. shall clearly state the fact that the forms of the relevant electronic documents may be used in lieu of the forms of paper documents prescribed by the relevant statutes and regulations, Presidential Decrees, Ordinances of the Prime Minister, Ministerial Ordinances, departmental ordinance, municipal ordinances, rules, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "statutes, etc.") in the lower part of the forms of the relevant electronic documents. <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014> |
| Article 25 (Means of Electronic Approval) |
"Approval by electronic means specified by Presidential Decree" in Article 26 (1) of the Act means administrative electronic signatures or digital signatures, or electronic image signatures or electronic letter signatures under subparagraph 6 or 7 of Article 3 of the Regulations on the Operation and Innovation of Administrative Affairs. <Amended on Dec. 21, 2011; Apr. 26, 2016; Dec. 8, 2020; Jun. 27, 2023>
| Article 26 (Electronic Means of Clarification of Time of Delivery and Arrival) |
"Electronic Means prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 27 (2) of the Act means using an administrative electronic signature or electronic signature, or an information system, etc. equipped with a means of notifying the fact of automatic access, which can confirm the time of delivery and arrival. <Amended on Dec. 8, 2020>
| Article 27 Deleted. <Jul. 28, 2014> |
| Article 28 (Establishment of Certification Management Center) |
The Administrative Electronic Signature Authentication Management Center (hereinafter referred to as the "Authentication Management Center") shall be established in the Ministry of the Interior and Safety in order to conduct affairs concerning the authentication, etc. of administrative electronic signatures under Article 29 (2) of the Act. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017>
| Article 29 (Performance of Authentication Services) |
The Authentication Management Center and an institution entrusted with the authentication services pursuant to Article 89 (1) (hereinafter referred to as "authentication institution") shall conduct authentication services using an administrative electronic signature creation key (referring to electronic information used to verify administrative electronic signatures; hereinafter the same shall apply) which is consistent with the administrative electronic signature verification key (referring to electronic information used to verify administrative electronic signatures; hereinafter the same shall apply).
| Article 30 (Issuance of Certificates) |
| (1) | A certificate issued by an authentication agency (hereinafter referred to as "certificate") shall include the following matters: <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014> |
| 1. | The name of an agency authenticating as an agency under the items of subparagraph 9 of Article 2 of the Act or the name of a person in charge of the services of the agency (hereinafter referred to as "subscribing agency, etc."); |
| 2. | An administrative electronic signature verification key of a subscribing agency, etc.; |
| 3. | Means of administrative digital signature used by a subscribing agency, etc. and the relevant authentication agency; |
| 4. | Serial numbers of certificates; |
| 5. | The terms of validity of certificates; |
| 6. | The name of the competent authentication agency; |
| 7. | Where the scope of use or the purpose of use of certificates is restricted, matters concerning such restrictions; |
| 8. | If there is a confrontation between subscribing agencies, etc., matters concerning such confrontation. |
| (2) | Where an authentication agency issues a certificate, it shall use an administrative digital signature created using an administrative digital signature creation key. |
| (3) | The term of validity of a certificate shall be determined by an authentication agency in consideration of the scope of its use, the safety of technology used, etc. |
| Article 31 (Restrictions on Use of Certificates) |
No authentication agency, subscribing agency, etc. shall use or allow to use any of the following certificates:
| 1. | An expired certificate; |
| 2. | A revoked or suspended certificate; |
| 3. | A certificate whose administrative electronic signature generation key has been lost, stolen, leaked, or damaged. |
| Article 32 (Confirmation of Time of Electronic Documents) |
Upon receipt of an application from a subscribing agency, etc. or a person who uses a certificate, an authentication agency may verify and notify the time when an electronic document is presented to the authentic agency.
| Article 33 (Preservation of Authentication Records) |
| (1) | An authentication agency shall safely store and manage administrative electronic digital signature verification keys, and the records of certificates and authentication services of the relevant subscribing agency, etc., and shall store the certificates falling under any subparagraph of Article 31 for 10 years from the time the relevant cause arises. |
| (2) | After 10 years of preservation, an authentication agency may transfer administrative electronic signature verification keys and certificates to the National Archives of Korea and continue to preserve. |
| (3) | An authentication agency shall ensure that any person can verify whether a certificate issued by the authentication agency falls under any subparagraph of Article 31 through an information and communications network. |
| Article 34 (Management of Administrative Digital Signature) |
| (1) | A subscribing agency, etc. shall store and manage their administrative electronic signature creation keys in a safe manner, and where such administrative electronic signature creation keys are lost, stolen, leaked, or damaged, they shall notify the competent authentication agency of such fact without delay. |
| (2) | An authentication agency shall store and manage its administrative electronic signature creation key in a safe manner, and where such administrative electronic signature creation key is lost, stolen, leaked, or damaged, it shall notify the Authentication Management Center of such fact without delay, and shall take measures to ensure the safety and reliability of authentication services. |
| (3) | The rules and terms of administrative electronic signature authentication services and other detailed matters concerning the management of certificates shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of the Interior and Safety. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| Article 35 (Electronic Management of Administrative Knowledge) |
| (1) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety shall actively support a central administrative agency, etc. to establish and operate an electronic system (hereinafter referred to as "administrative knowledge management system") for the management of administrative information, personal experience, business knowledge, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "administrative knowledge") of the relevant agencies pursuant to Article 30 of the Act.<Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 28, 2014; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (2) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may determine and publicly notify the specifications of the administrative knowledge management system, such as the format, preparer, date of preparation, subject matters, etc. of the administrative knowledge management system, in order to provide support under paragraph (1). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (3) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety shall establish and operate a system for the shared utilization of administrative knowledge managed by central administrative agencies, etc., and shall prepare guidelines for the efficient utilization of such system. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 28, 2014; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (4) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety and the head of a central administrative agency, etc. shall accumulate and manage data or information necessary for the active utilization of administrative knowledge in policy-making in the administrative knowledge management system and the system under paragraph (3). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 28, 2014; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| Article 35-2 (Standards for Linkage and Integration of Electronic Systems) |
| (1) | When the head of a central administrative agency, etc. intend to interlink or integrate an electronic system pursuant to Article 30-2 (1) of the Act, he or she shall take into consideration the interconnection or integration of administrative information between administrative information and the expected effects of linkage and integration: Provided, That where the utilization of a Public Information Sharing Center under Article 37 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Sharing Center") is efficient compared to the linkage and integration of the electronic system, the head shall utilize the Sharing Center. |
| (2) | The head of a central administrative agency, etc. who intends to link or integrate an electronic system shall determine detailed matters concerning the purpose of linkage, details and scope of information subject to linkage, methods of linkage, cost bearing, etc. and request the head of another central administrative agency, etc. to link or integrate the electronic system. |
| (3) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may provide administrative and financial support for projects with a significant effect on the linkage and integration of electronic systems. <Amended on Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Jul. 28, 2014]
| Article 35-3 Deleted. <Dec. 8, 2020> |
| Article 35-4 Deleted. <Dec. 8, 2020> |
| Article 35-5 (Establishment and Operation of Government Directory System) |
| (1) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may establish and operate a system for the collection, linkage, provision, etc. of organizational information, information on personnel and information on distribution of electronic documents, etc. of corporations, organizations, institutions, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "Government Directory System") which use administrative information jointly with administrative agencies and public institutions pursuant to Article 36 (2) of the Act. <Amended on Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (2) | Detailed Matters concerning the establishment and operation of the Government Directory System shall be determined by the Minister of the Interior and Safety. <Amended on Jul. 26, 2017> |
[This Article Newly Inserted on March 29, 2017]
| Article 36 (Online Remote Work) |
| (1) | The head of a central administrative agency, etc. may have his or her employees under his or her control work online remotely (hereinafter referred to as "remote work") pursuant to Article 32 (2) of the Act: Provided, That in cases of any of the following affairs, the head shall not have the employees work remotely: <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014> |
| 1. | Affairs expected to incur security risks; |
| 2. | Affairs required to work at site for safety inspections, operation of equipment, handling of accidents, etc.; |
| 3. | Other affairs that may hinder the achievement of administrative objectives by remote work. |
| (2) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may formulate and implement measures to promote remote work of a central administrative agency, etc., including the following matters: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 28, 2014; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| 1. | Improvement of legal system to promote remote service; |
| 2. | Provision of incentives to promote remote work; |
| 3. | Establishment of infrastructure necessary for remote work and budget required for remote work; |
| 4. | Public-private cooperation to promote remote work; |
| 5. | Other matters necessary to promote remote work. |
| (3) | Deleted. <Mar. 23, 2013> |
| Article 37 (Verification of Identity of Persons in Charge of Affairs) |
| (1) | "Manner prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 34 of the Act means any of the following means designated by the head of a central administrative agency, etc. in consideration of the nature, importance, etc. of information systems or administrative information, which are designated by the head of a central administrative agency, etc.: <Amended on Dec. 9, 2021> |
| 2. | Administrative digital signatures; |
| 4. | Using biometric information, such as user accounts, passwords, fingerprints, etc. registered by the head of a central administrative agency, etc. after having confirmed in advance and registered. |
| (2) | Where a person in charge of affairs has access to an information system or administrative information to handle information under Article 9 (1) 1 and 2 of the Official Information Disclosure Act, the head of a central administrative agency, etc. may allow the person to use any of the means falling under any of paragraph (1) 1 through 4 and other means of authentication with enhanced security. <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014; Dec. 8, 2020; Dec. 9, 2021> |
| (3) | The head of a central administrative agency, etc. shall differentiate the scope of access by persons in charge of affairs in consideration of the nature and importance of administrative information and information systems, personal information, scope of affairs in charge, etc. <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014> |
| Article 38 (Establishment of Management System of Identity Verification and Access Authority) |
| (1) | Pursuant to Article 34 of the Act, the Minister of the Interior and Safety shall introduce standards for verifying the identity of persons in charge of affairs, etc. and for managing access authority in consultation with the heads of relevant central administrative agencies, etc., and the heads of central administrative agencies, etc. shall reflect such standards in their affairs. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 28, 2014; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (2) | The head of a central administrative agency, etc. shall establish and operate an electronic system for verifying the identity of persons in charge of affairs, etc. under paragraph (1) and for the management of access authority, and the Minister of the Interior and Safety shall actively support such system. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 28, 2014; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (3) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may publicly notify the formats of the electronic system under paragraph (2). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (4) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may establish and operate a system for interconnecting electronic systems managed by each central administrative agency, etc. pursuant to paragraph (2). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 28, 2014; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
CHAPTER IV ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION DATA MATCHING
| Article 39 (Institutions Subject to Sharing) |
| (1) | "Corporations, organizations, or institutions specified by Presidential Decree" in Article 36 (2) of the Act means corporations, organizations, or institutions designated by the Minister of the Interior and Safety from among the following institutions: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Feb. 12, 2016; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (2) | In order to designate a legal entity, organization, or institution referred to in the subparagraphs of paragraph (1) as an institution subject to data matching, the Minister of the Interior and Safety shall confirm in advance the necessity and scope of data matching of administrative information, the establishment and operation of a system for the protection of information, the current status of human resources dedicated to protecting information, etc. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (3) | Where the Minister of the Interior and Safety designates an institution subject to data matching pursuant to paragraph (1), the Minister shall verify the actual status of administrative information data matching and protection of personal information of the relevant institution. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| Article 40 (Public Announcement of List of Administrative Information) |
| (1) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety shall publicly announce the list of administrative information surveyed and prepared pursuant to Article 36 (3) of the Act through information systems. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 28, 2014; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (2) | Where the head of a central administrative agency, etc. intends to establish and retain any information file (referring to a collection of administrative information systematically comprised to search administrative information, which is recorded in an electronic information storage medium; hereinafter the same shall apply), the head shall review the list of administrative information referred to in paragraph (1) in advance and verify whether there are similar information files. <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014> |
| (3) | Where the head of a central administrative agency, etc. finds, as a result of verification under paragraph (2), that similar information files exist, he or she shall examine the composition items, etc. of the information files and consult with the head of an agency that holds similar information files and the Minister of the Interior and Safety as to whether such information files can be shared through the Sharing Center. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 28, 2014; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
[Title Amended on Jul. 28, 2014]
| Article 41 (Registration of Information Files) |
| (1) | Where the head of a central administrative agency, etc. intends to establish and retain any information file, the head shall register the following matters with the system under Article 47 (3) of the Act. The same shall also apply where the head intends to change any already registered matters or discard any information file: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 28, 2014> |
| 1. | The name of an information file; |
| 2. | The purpose of retaining an information file; |
| 3. | A retaining agency and a department in charge; |
| 4. | Components of an information file; |
| 5. | Methods of collecting administrative information; |
| 6. | Where any part of the information files cannot be provided to other central administrative agencies, etc., the scope and reasons therefor; |
| 7. | Where administrative information is ordinarily provided to another agency, the name of such agency; |
| 8. | Statutory or other grounds to retain an information file; |
| 9. | Where the holding period of an information file is fixed, such period; |
| 10. | Where any information file excluding part of the details thereof from those subject to registration exists, matters concerning such information files. |
| (2) | Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any of the following information files: <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014> |
| 1. | An information file in which matters concerning the national security, diplomatic secrets, and other matters concerning significant national interests are recorded; |
| 2. | An information file in which matters concerning the investigation of crimes, the institution and maintenance of public prosecution, the execution of punishment, corrective measures, security measures, and immigration control are recorded; |
| 4. | An information file used for test operation of information systems; |
| 5. | An information file in which information to be deleted within one year is recorded; |
| 6. | Other information files deemed likely to seriously undermine the appropriate performance of affairs of central administrative agencies, etc. if all or part of the details thereof are registered. |
| (3) | Where the Minister of the Interior and Safety intends to investigate and prepare a list of administrative information pursuant to Article 36 (3) of the Act, the Minister may utilize the information files registered pursuant to paragraph (1). <Newly Inserted on Jul. 28, 2014; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (4) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety shall determine and publicly notify guidelines for the establishment, operation, discarding, and quality inspection of information files under paragraph (1). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 28, 2014; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (5) | The head of a central administrative agency, etc. shall comply with the guidelines established pursuant to paragraph (3), such as regular quality inspections, etc. of established information files. <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014> |
[Title Amended on Jul. 28, 2014]
| Article 42 (Administrative Information Sharing Center) |
| (1) | The Sharing Center shall perform the following affairs: <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014> |
| 1. | Installation and operation of information and communications networks and relay systems for administrative information data matching; |
| 2. | Management of the lists of administrative information under article 40 (1) and provision of information services thereon; |
| 3. | Research on demand for administrative information that requires data matching under article 36 (3) of the Act; |
| 4. | Establishment and implementation of detailed plans for expanding administrative information data matching and securing safety; |
| 5. | Designation and linkage of information and communications networks for administrative information data matching; |
| 6. | Measures for protecting information and communications networks and relay systems for administrative information data matching; |
| 7. | The following matters concerning the protection and quality of information files: |
| (a) | Matters concerning the application, etc. of administrative electronic signatures and protection technologies corresponding thereto to prevent damage, falsification, leakage, etc. of administrative information in the process of administrative information data matching; |
| (b) | Matters concerning the efficient composition of information and communications networks for administrative information data matching; |
| (c) | Other matters concerning the quality of administrative information data matching, such as conformity, integrity, and reliability thereof; |
| 8. | Operation of guidelines concerning standards, procedures, etc. for administrative information data matching under Article 36 (5) of the Act; |
| 9. | Matters concerning standards for the installation and operation of facilities and electronic systems necessary for administrative information data matching and necessary security standards; |
| 10. | Maintenance and management of records of administrative information data matching; |
| 11. | Ascertaining the current status of administrative information data matching and the actual status of personal information protection therefrom and the improvement of systems; |
| 12. | Development and implementation of other policies to promote administrative information data matching. |
| (2) | An agency that has a justifiable reason for not being able to use the Sharing Center pursuant to Article 37 (2) of the Act shall consult with a central administrative agency, etc. that collects and possesses administrative information to be shared (hereinafter referred to as "agency in possession of administrative information") about data matching thereof, and then consult with the Sharing Center about necessary matters, such as the procedures and methods for the data matching. <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014> |
| Article 43 (Types of Administrative Information Subject to Administrative Information Data Matching) |
| (1) | Administrative information subject to data matching under Article 38 (5) of the Act shall be the following information: <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014; Jan. 5, 2021> |
| 1. | The following administrative information on the identity of an individual: |
| (a) | Administrative information required to verify personal identification of an individual, such as resident registration record cards; |
| (b) | Administrative information required to verify matters, etc. concerning an individual's career, such as certificate of military register; |
| 2. | Administrative information required to identify the status and nature of a corporation or other organization, such as a certificate of registered matters; |
| 3. | The following administrative information on certification of qualification of individuals, corporations, or other organizations (hereinafter referred to as "individuals, etc."): |
| (a) | Administrative information required to verify qualifications of individuals, etc., such as national technical qualification certificates; |
| (b) | Administrative information necessary to verify the existence of dispositions by administrative agencies such as authorizations, permission, etc.; |
| 4. | The following administrative information on things or legal rights: |
| (a) | Administrative information required to verify rights of real estate or movable property, such as a real estate register or motor vehicle registration certificate; |
| (b) | Administrative information on the details of any registered or registered right of laws, such as the patent register; |
| 5. | Administrative information of the following items, necessary to verify the locations of specific objects, rights, such as land, etc. and shapes, and the evaluation thereof: |
| (a) | Administrative Information prepared by a central administrative agency, etc. regarding the locations, current status, etc. of specific real estate, such as cadastral maps and forestry maps; |
| (b) | Administrative information prepared by a central administrative agency, etc. about objective evaluation or value of a specific object, such as a written confirmation of the officially assessed individual land, which is necessary for performance of affairs by other individuals, etc.; |
| 6. | The following administrative information necessary to prove the facts of an individual, etc.: |
| (a) | Administrative information required for verifying the location, status, etc. of an individual, such as proof of entry into and departure from Korea and certification of the fact of domestic abode; |
| (b) | Administrative information necessary to verify whether an individual, etc. has engaged in any act under statutes or regulations, such as certificates of tax payment and various certificates of registration, and compliance with the obligations under statutes or regulations; |
| 7. | The following administrative information falling under Article 38 (1) 2 of the Act: |
| (a) | Administrative information that can be utilized for the formulation, execution, evaluation, etc. of various policies, which is administrative information on objective facts, such as statistical data, indexes, or trends in changes thereof under subparagraph 4 of Article 3 of the Statistics Act; |
| (b) | Administrative information necessary for the formulation, execution, evaluation, etc. of various policies, such as literature, publications of policy reports, etc. published by a central administrative agency, etc. and the list thereof; |
| 8. | Administrative information similar to the administrative information referred to in subparagraphs 1 through 7, which is essential for a central administrative agency, etc. to perform their duties prescribed by statutes or regulations, etc. |
| (2) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety shall determine and publicly notify the specific names and types of administrative information subject to data matching under the subparagraphs of paragraph (1). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| Article 44 (Applications for Administrative Data Matching) |
| (1) | An agency that intends to share administrative information through the Sharing Center pursuant to Article 39 (1) of the Act shall prepare and submit an application for data matching to the Minister of the Interior and Safety, including the following matters: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| 1. | The name of an institution for data matching; |
| 2. | The name of the administrative information for data matching and the institution holding the administrative information; |
| 3. | The name and details of the administrative affairs to be processed through data matching; |
| 4. | The purpose of data matching; |
| 5. | Methods of data matching and measures to secure safety; |
| 6. | Other matters necessary for administrative information data matching. |
| (2) | An agency that submits an application for data matching pursuant to paragraph (1) (hereinafter referred to as "applicant agency") shall attach data verifying the matters referred to in the subparagraphs of paragraph (1). In such cases, the Minister of the Interior and Safety shall verify the details thereof. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| Article 45 (Approval for Administrative Information Data Matching) |
| (1) | Upon receipt of an application for data matching under Article 39 (1) of the Act, the Minister of the Interior and Safety may approve the data matching by determining any of the following conditions pursuant to paragraph (2) of that Article: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| 1. | Restrictions on details of administrative information data matching and scope of persons available for perusal; |
| 2. | Methods of data matching; |
| 3. | Expansion of facilities and human resources necessary for administrative information data matching; |
| 4. | Methods of organizing and details of information and communications networks, information systems, and information protection systems; |
| 5. | Methods of providing administrative information and information delivery system; |
| 6. | Cost sharing incurred in connection with information and communications networks; |
| 7. | Where it is required to pay fees, etc. for administrative information data matching, the method of payment thereof; |
| 8. | Other matters necessary for administrative information data matching. |
| (2) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may change the terms and conditions of data matching under paragraph (1) ex officio or at the request of an agency using administrative information after obtaining the approval for data matching pursuant to Article 39 (2) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "user agency"). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (3) | "Cases prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 39 (2) 4 of the Act means where an applicant agency is deemed unable to have human resources, protective devices, or other facilities and equipment for the protection of personal information. |
| (4) | Upon receipt of a request for consent from the Minister of the Interior and Safety pursuant to Article 39 (3) of the Act, the head of an agency in possession of administrative information shall notify the Minister of the Interior and Safety of his or her consent within one month after receipt of such request, unless there is a compelling reason not to do so. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (5) | Where the Minister of the Interior and Safety grants approval for data matching pursuant to Article 39 (2), (5), and (6) of the Act, the Minister shall notify an applicant agency, a user agency, and an administrative information-holding agency of such fact, respectively. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| Article 46 (Designation and Operation of Data Matching Managers) |
| (1) | The head of a user agency shall designate a person falling under Article 39 (7) 1 of the Act and notify the Minister of the Interior and Safety thereof. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (2) | Persons designated pursuant to paragraph (1) shall perform the following duties: |
| 1. | Designation and management of persons falling under Article 39 (7) 3 of the Act; |
| 2. | Inspections for protecting personal information and protecting information in the process of data matching; |
| 3. | Periodically informing the Sharing Center unusual matters shown as a result of an inspection under subparagraph 2 and the results of the corresponding measures; |
| 4. | Providing education on administrative information data matching to employees of the relevant user agency; |
| 5. | Overall management of other matters concerning administrative information data matching by relevant user agencies. |
| (3) | The head of a user agency may, if necessary, designate a person falling under Article 39 (7) 2 of the Act and have the person perform the duties under paragraph (2) 1. In such cases, multiple designations may be made in consideration of the size of the user agency and the procedures for performing duties. |
| Article 47 (Withdrawal and Suspension of Approval for Administrative Information Data Matching) |
| (1) | "Cases prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 41 (1) 4 of the Act means the following cases: |
| 1. | Administrative information data matching is approved by falsely filling an application pursuant to Article 44 (1); |
| 2. | Where a user agency uses administrative information for any purpose other than approved one. |
| (2) | The head of an agency whose approval for administrative information data matching has been withdrawn pursuant to Article 41 (1) of the Act shall not reproduce or copy any administrative information shared, or continue to keep or use such information in the form of a duplicate, etc. |
| (3) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may verify whether an institution for which approval for administrative information data matching has been withdrawn pursuant to Article 41 (1) of the Act holds or uses a reproduction, copy, duplicate, etc. of the relevant administrative information. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (4) | Where the Minister of the Interior and Safety temporarily suspends administrative information data matching pursuant to Article 41 (2) of the Act, the Minister shall determine the period and give prior notice thereof: Provided, That where a cause falling under any of the subparagraphs of Article 41 (1) of the Act has not been resolved, the Minister may give notice thereof and extend the period of temporary suspension. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| Article 48 Deleted. <Mar. 23, 2013> |
| Article 49 (Prior Consent of Data Subjects) |
| (1) | Where the head of a user agency uses administrative information data matching through the Sharing Center without prior consent of the data subject (referring to the data subject defined in subparagraph 3 of Article 2 of the Personal Information Protection Act; hereinafter the same shall apply) pursuant to Article 42 (2) of the Act, the head shall ensure that the data subject can verify the matters referred to in the subparagraphs of Article 42 (1) of the Act via the Internet, and the Minister of the Interior and Safety may establish a system for such verification and provide such system to the user agency. <Amended on Sep. 29, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (2) | "Cases prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 42 (2) 4 of the Act means any of the following cases: |
| 1. | Where it is an administrative affair to be processed irrespective of an application filed by a data subject, which is evidently beneficial to the data subject; |
| 2. | Where it is inevitable to conduct affairs such as examination, permission, fact-finding investigation, etc. upon an application by a data subject; |
| 3. | Where any person shares administrative information that can be issued or perused by documents; |
| 4. | Where it is deemed that obtaining the prior consent of the data subject may significantly harm the interests of national security or diplomatic secrets. |
| (3) | Pursuant to Article 42 (3) of the Act, the Minister of the Interior and Safety shall disclose a list of affairs under his or her jurisdiction and administrative information that can be shared without prior consent from the data subjects pursuant to Article 42 (3) of the Act by posting on the Internet website.<Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| Article 50 (Procedures for Filing Applications for Perusal by Data Subjects) |
| (1) | Where a data subject intends to apply for perusal of administrative information on himself or herself pursuant to Article 43 (1) of the Act, he or she shall submit an application for perusal in attached Form to the Minister of the Interior and Safety or the head of the relevant user agency in person, or by mail, facsimile, or information and communications networks. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (2) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety or the head of a user agency shall, upon receipt of a request from a data subject who submits an application for perusal pursuant to paragraph (1), issue a certificate of receipt in attached Form. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (3) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may establish a necessary system to respond to applications filed by data subjects for perusal under paragraph (1) and provide it to user agencies. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| Article 51 (Disclosure of Records for Data Matching) |
| (1) | Pursuant to Article 43 (6) of the Act, the Minister of the Interior and Safety shall maintain and manage the following records shared by each user agency through the Sharing Center pursuant to Article 43 (6) of the Act: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| 1. | Name of affairs performed by a user agency; |
| 2. | Name of administrative information shared by a user agency; |
| 3. | The number of times of data matching that a user agency has shared through the Sharing Center for each administrative information in subparagraph 2; |
| 4. | Where the relevant user agency has grounds for performing the affairs referred to in subparagraph 1, the statutes or regulations on which such grounds are applicable. |
| (2) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety shall manage the statistical data analyzed and processed under paragraph (1) and disclose them through the Internet: Provided, That this shall not apply where it is deemed likely to undermine national security, diplomatic confidentiality, and other significant national interests. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| Article 51-2 (Request for Provision of Administrative Information on Data Subjects Themselves) |
| (1) | Where a data subject intends to request the provision of his or her personal information under Article 43-2 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "personal information") pursuant to Article 43-2 (1) of the Act, he or she shall file an application with the head of a central administrative agency, etc. holding his or her personal information (hereinafter referred to as "personal information holding agency"), specifying the matters referred to in the subparagraphs of paragraph (3) of that Article. |
| (2) | "Individuals, corporations, or organizations prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 43-2 (1) 3 of the Act means the following: |
| 3. | Other entities prescribed by Ordinance of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, taking into consideration the demand for utilization of personal information, the safety and reliability of the information system for transmitting and receiving personal information, the level of personal information protection, etc. |
| (3) | "Matters prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 43-2 (3) 5 of the Act means the end of the periodic provision if provision is requested on a regular basis. |
| (4) | Where the head of a personal information holding agency restricts or refuses the provision of personal information pursuant to the proviso of Article 43-2 (4) of the Act, with the exception of the subparagraphs, the head shall notify the data subject of the grounds therefor. |
| (6) | In order to disclose the kinds of personal information pursuant to Article 43-2 (5) of the Act, the Minister of the Interior and Safety may request the head of a central administrative agency, etc. to submit the kinds of personal information held by the relevant agency. |
| (7) | The head of a central administrative agency, etc. in receipt of a request under paragraph (6) shall comply with such request unless there is a compelling reason not to do so. In such cases, the head of the central administrative agency, etc. shall consult with the Personal Information Protection Commission as to whether there is any concern about infringement on the rights of data subjects as the type of personal information to be submitted is provided to a third party under Article 43-2 (1) of the Act. |
| (8) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety shall compile the types of personal information submitted pursuant to paragraph (7) and publicly notify the types of personal information that may be requested by a data subject to provide to the principal or a third party under Article 43-2 (1) of the Act, and disclose to the public by posting it on the electronic government portal, etc. under Article 20 of the Act. |
| (9) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may establish and operate a system necessary for an administrative agency and public institution (hereinafter referred to as "administrative agency, etc.") to conduct affairs related to the provision of personal information under Article 43-2 of the Act. |
| (10) | Matters concerning the methods and procedures for using the system under paragraph (9) shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of the Interior and Safety. |
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| Article 52 (Collection and Payment of Fees) |
| (1) | Where an agency that provides administrative information through the Sharing Center intends to charge fees pursuant to Article 44 (1) of the Act on a user agency of the relevant information, it shall determine the time for charging, methods of payments, etc. in consultation with the user agency, in advance.<Amended on Jan. 5, 2021> |
| (2) | An agency eligible to charge fees under paragraph (1) shall be an agency whose accounting for which the fees are claimed [referring to each account, where one account is operated by dividing into two or more accounts; hereinafter the same shall apply] is not the same as the accounting to which the fees are attributed. |
| (3) | The fees that can be claimed pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be limited to the amount calculated by subtracting the expenses incurred in using the relevant information from the benefits acquired by the user agency from the use of the relevant information. |
| Article 52-2 (Designation and Cancellation of Government Master Data) |
| (1) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety shall publicly notify the list, etc. of government caster data designated pursuant to Article 44-2 (1) of the Act. |
| (2) | When the Minister of the Interior and Safety selects an administrative agency, etc. to manage government master data pursuant to Article 44-2 (3) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "government master data management agency"), the Minister shall take into account the statutes and regulations governing the collection and management of government master data, whether the technical foundation necessary for the quality control of government master data is prepared, etc. |
| (3) | Where it is no longer necessary to manage administrative information designated as government master data pursuant to Article 44-2 (1) of the Act as government master data, the Minister of the Interior and Safety shall, upon receipt of an application from the head of the relevant government master data management agency or ex officio, examine the feasibility, ripple effects, etc. of the cancellation of designation of the government master data and determine whether to cancel the designation. |
| (4) | Where the Minister of the Interior and Safety cancels the designation of government master data pursuant to paragraph (3), the Minister shall notify the head of the relevant government master data management agency and the head of the relevant administrative agency, etc. of such fact. |
| (5) | Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (4), matters necessary for the designation and cancellation of designation of government master data, selection of government master management agency, etc. shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of the Interior and Safety. |
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| Article 52-3 (Provision and Utilization of Government Master Data) |
| (1) | Where the head of a central administrative agency, etc. intends to preferentially utilize government master data pursuant to Article 44-3 (3) of the Act, the head shall request the head of a government master data management agency to provide the government master data. |
| (2) | Upon receipt of a request under paragraph (1), the head of a government master data management agency shall determine whether to provide the government master data and notify the head of the requesting agency and the Minister of the Interior and Safety of the results thereof. |
| (3) | Where the head of a government master data management agency provides government master data to the head of a requesting agency under paragraph (1), the head shall provide it through the government master data management system under Article 44-3 (4) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "government master data management system"). |
| (4) | The head of a government master data management agency shall provide the Minister of the Interior and Safety with government master data and related data necessary for the establishment and operation of the government master data management system. |
| (5) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety shall inspect the current status of quality control of government master data under the jurisdiction of a government master daga management agency and may request the head of the government master data management agency to take improvement measures, if the Minister deems it necessary to supplement such data as a result of the inspection. |
| (6) | Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (5), matters necessary for the provision and utilization of government master data shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of the Interior and Safety. |
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CHAPTER V STRENGTHENING OPERATIONAL BASIS FOR ELECTRONIC GOVERNMENT
| Article 53 (Contents of Master Plans) |
| (1) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety shall formulate a master plan to systematically introduce and disseminate an information technology architecture (hereinafter referred to as "master plan") pursuant to Article 45 of the Act every three years. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (2) | A master plan shall include the following: |
| 1. | Direction setting for introducing, disseminating, and utilizing information technology architecture; |
| 2. | Matters concerning current status of introducing, disseminating, and utilizing information technology architecture introduction, and performance analysis of information technology architecture; |
| 3. | Matters concerning nurturing professional human resources for information technology architecture; |
| 4. | Matters concerning procurement and management of financial resources; |
| 5. | Matters concerning the provision of technology and support for education and training under Article 47 (2) of the Act; |
| 6. | Matters concerning improvement of systems for development of information technology architecture; |
| 7. | Other matters necessary for developing information technology architecture. |
| Article 54 (Scope of Agencies to Introduce and Operate Information Technology Architecture) |
"Administrative agency, etc. prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 46 (1) of the Act means any of the following agencies; Provided, That among the agencies falling under subparagraphs 1 and 2, those what determine not to introduce information technology architecture shall be excluded herefrom: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> | 1. | Central administrative agencies and affiliated agencies; |
| 3. | Public Institutions that meet the standards specified in attached Table 2: Provided, That any level of school under subparagraph 3 (d) of Article 2 of the Act, established under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and other Acts shall be excluded herefrom. |
| Article 55 (Submission of Plans to Introduce Information Technology Architecture) |
| (1) | The head of an agency under Article 54 (hereinafter referred to as "agency subject to the introduction of an information technology architecture") shall include the following matters in a plan for the introduction of an information technology architecture formulated pursuant to Article 46 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "introduction plan"): |
| 1. | Basic direction-setting for introducing information technology architecture; |
| 2. | Matters concerning composition and operation of current information system; |
| 3. | Matters concerning implementation of projects for formulating information technology architecture; |
| 4. | Matters concerning establishment and operation of information technology architecture management system; |
| 5. | Matters concerning designation of persons responsible for establishment, management, and utilization of information technology architecture and dedicated agencies; |
| 6. | Medium and long-term promotion schedules for information technology architecture; |
| 7. | Matters concerning budget necessary for introducing and operating information technology architecture; |
| 8. | Other matters necessary for introducing and operating information technology architecture. |
| (2) | Notwithstanding paragraph (1), where the head of a central administrative agency comprehensively formulates introduction plans for its affiliated agencies, the affiliated agencies need not prepare a separate introduction plan. |
| (3) | The head of an agency subject to introduction of an information technology architecture shall reflect the details of the master plan in formulating an introduction plan. |
| (4) | The head of a central administrative agency shall submit to the Minister of the Interior and Safety an introduction plan of its affiliated agencies and public institutions under his or her jurisdiction by including it in the introduction plan of the relevant central administrative agency. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (5) | Where an agency that has not introduced an information technology architecture pursuant to the proviso of Article 54 intends to introduce an information technology architecture, or where a public institution that does not meet the standards specified in attached Table 2 ceases to meet the standards specified in attached Table 2 due to an increase in the budget for informatization, the head of the relevant institution shall formulate an introduction plan and submit it to the Minister of the Interior and Safety within one year from the date on which such grounds arise. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (6) | The head of an agency who has submitted an introduction plan pursuant to paragraph (4) or (5) shall, where important matters in the introduction plan are changed, submit the changed matters to the Minister of the Interior and Safety within three months from the date of such change. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| Article 56 (Support for Introduction and Operation of Information Technology Architecture) |
| (1) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may require a specialized institution designated under Article 71 of the Act to provide support under Article 47 (2) of the Act. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (2) | A specialized institution under paragraph (1) may provide the following support for the introduction, operation, and utilization of an information technology architecture for a central administrative agency, etc.: <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014> |
| 1. | Support for formulation and implementation of introduction plans; |
| 2. | Provision of technology; |
| 3. | Support for education and training. |
| Article 57 (Projects Subject to Technology Evaluations) |
project to build an information system...which meet the criteria prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 49 (1) of the Act means projects subject to supervision of information systems under Article 71.
| Article 58 (Qualifications for Technology Evaluation Support Agencies) |
"Agency meeting the qualifications prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 49 (2) of the Act means an agency that has any of the following business capabilities and experience: <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014> | 1. | Support for establishment and operation of information systems of a central administrative agency, etc.; |
| 2. | Support for management of information resources by a central administrative agency, etc.; |
| 3. | Support for introduction and operation of information technology architecture of a central administrative agency, etc.; |
| 4. | Support for standardization of information systems of a central administrative agency, etc.; |
| 5. | Support for evaluation of informatization projects by a central administrative agency, etc.; |
| 6. | Support for improving and operating systems for supervision of information systems by a central administrative agency, etc. |
| Article 59 (Standardization) |
| (1) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may determine the standards for the following matters pursuant to Article 50 of the Act and publicly notify them in the Official Gazette: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 28, 2014; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| 1. | Electronic documents and digitalized documents; |
| 2. | Methods of linking various administrative codes necessary for sharing administrative information and administrative information systems for administrative services; |
| 3. | Specifications of software for administrative services used by a central administrative agency, etc.; |
| 4. | Performance and utilization technology of computers for administrative services (including terminals and peripheral devices) commonly used by a central administrative agency, etc.; |
| 5. | Other matters necessary to effectively handle affairs. |
| (3) | The head of a central administrative agency, etc. shall comply with the standards established pursuant to paragraph (1), and the Minister of the Interior and Safety may conduct a survey on the current status of standardization of a central administrative agency, etc., including whether they comply with the standards. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 28, 2014; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (4) | In order to facilitate standardization, the Minister of the Interior and Safety may formulate and implement policies necessary for the standardization of electronic government, such as selecting various kinds of commercial products that comply with the standards under paragraph (1) and facilitating the use thereof. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| Article 60 (Designation or Change of Sharing Services) |
| (1) | A central administrative agency, etc. that intends to obtain designation of standardized information resources which can be utilized by various central administrative agencies, etc. or the private sector under Article 51 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "sharing services") shall submit an application including the following matters with the Minister of the Interior and Safety: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 28, 2014; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| 1. | Purpose of designation or change of sharing services; |
| 2. | The types and details of sharing services to be designated or changed; |
| 3. | Current status of management of and management plans for sharing services; |
| 4. | Other matters necessary for designation or change of sharing services. |
| (2) | Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the Minister of the Interior and Safety may designate or change sharing services pursuant to Article 51 (1) of the Act in consultation with the head of the relevant central administrative agency, etc. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 28, 2014; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (3) | Where the Minister of the Interior and Safety designates or changes sharing services pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2), the Minister shall publicly notify such designation or change and register such designation or change in the sharing service management system under Article 51 (2) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "sharing service management system"). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (4) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may determine and publicly notify the standards for the designation or change of sharing services. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| Article 61 (Revocation of Designation of Sharing Services) |
| (1) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may revoke the designation of sharing services in any of the following cases pursuant to Article 51 (1) of the Act: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| 1. | Where it has obtained designation by fraud or other improper means; |
| 2. | Where the designated sharing services cease to meet the standards for designation of sharing services under Article 60 (4); |
| 3. | Where the designated sharing services have no performance of utilization for two consecutive years; |
| 4. | Where there is any other ground that makes it impossible to be designated as sharing services. |
| (2) | Where the Minister of the Interior and Safety revokes the designation of sharing services pursuant to paragraph (1), the Minister shall notify the relevant central administrative agencies, etc. thereof without delay and shall delete the relevant services registered in the sharing service management system. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 28, 2014; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| Article 62 (Dissemination and Diffusion of Information Resources) |
| (1) | The head of a central administrative agency, etc. may request other central administrative agencies, etc. to provide information resources and disseminated technologies developed and operated by another central administrative agency, etc. pursuant to Article 51 of the Act for the purpose of promoting informatization of duties under his or her jurisdiction and the linkage, integration, sharing, etc. of information resources. <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014> |
| (2) | The head of a central administrative agency, etc. in receipt of a request under paragraph (1) shall comply with such request unless there is a compelling reason not to do so. <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014> |
| (3) | Where the Minister of the Interior and Safety deems it necessary to disseminate and extend excellent information resources developed by local governments pursuant to Article 51 of the Act to other local governments or to disseminate and extend such resources after developing sharing services for jointly utilizing them by local governments, the Minister shall promote such dissemination and extension after consulting with the heads of relevant central administrative agencies. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| Article 63 (Charges for Expenses for Dissemination of Information Resources) |
The expenses that an agency that develops and distributes excellent information resources may charge on an individual agency to which it is distributed pursuant to Article 51 (4) of the Act shall not exceed 5/100 of the system development expenses calculated in accordance with the price standards for software projects under Article 46 of the Software Promotion Act: Provided, That where the accounts of the distribution agency and the agency to which it is distributed are the same, it shall be free of charge. <Amended on Dec. 8, 2020>
| Article 64 (Operation of System for Use of Information and Communications Services) |
| (1) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety shall prepare a system for the use of information and communications services, including the following matters, pursuant to Article 52 (3) of the Act: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| 1. | Establishment and operation, integration, and linkage of information and communications networks; |
| 2. | Methods of use of information and communications services and usage fees; |
| 3. | Quality of information and communications services; |
| 4. | Other matters necessary for use of information and communications services. |
| (2) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may organize and operate a consultative body in which relevant agencies, etc. participate to vitalize the system for using information and communications services under paragraph (1). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| Article 65 (Formulation of Plans for Fostering Human Resources for Informatization) |
| (1) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety shall formulate a plan for the development of human resources for informatization of public officials pursuant to Article 53 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "plan for the development of human resources for informatization") and notify central administrative agencies and local governments thereof by the end of February every year. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (2) | The heads of central administrative agencies and local governments shall submit to the Minister of the Interior and Safety the results of their own implementation plans under Article 53 (2) of the Act, which are formulated in accordance with a plan for the development of human resources for informatization, by no later than January 31 of the following year. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (3) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may formulate and implement a detailed plan for informatization education and training in order to efficiently promote a plan for the development of human resources for informatization. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Act No. 12844, Nov. 19, 2014; Act No. 14839, Jul. 26, 2017> |
| Article 66 (Criteria for Integrating Information Resources) |
| (1) | In order for a central administrative agency, etc. to systematically prepare the current status, etc. of information resources under Article 54 (1) of the Act, the Minister of the Interior and Safety may determine and notify the standards for classification, subjects and time of surveys, methods of preparation, etc. of information resources. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 28, 2014; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (2) | The standards for integrating information resources under Article 54 (2) of the Act shall include the following matters: |
| 1. | The size and capacity of information systems; |
| 2. | Technical standards for information systems; |
| 3. | Utilization of information systems; |
| 4. | The service life of information systems; |
| 5. | Other matters necessary for efficiently managing information resources. |
| (3) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety shall formulate an integrated plan for integrating information resources to establish and manage information resources in an integrated manner pursuant to Article 54 (2) of the Act. <Newly Inserted on Dec. 9, 2021> |
| (4) | Where necessary to formulate an integrated plan for information resources under paragraph (3), the Minister of the Interior and Safety may request the head of a central administrative agency, etc. to submit the current status of information resources, statistical data, and integrated plan for information resources under their jurisdiction under Article 54 (1) of the Act. In such cases, upon receipt of such request, the head of a central administrative agency, etc. shall comply therewith, unless there is a compelling reason not to do so. <Newly Inserted on Dec. 9, 2021> |
| (5) | Where the Minister of the Interior and Safety intends to designate a dedicated agency under Article 54 (3) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "integrated management agency"), the Minister shall take into consideration the facilities and size of the agency, the management of information protection, the level of technological protection, etc. <Newly Inserted on Dec. 9, 2021> |
| (6) | Where the head of an integrated management agency intends to require the head of an administrative agency, etc. to bear expenses pursuant to Article 54 (4) of the Act, the head shall determine the standards for calculating expenses in consideration of the type, quantity, period of use, etc. of information resources used by the head of the administrative agency, etc., and disclose them through the information and communications networks. <Newly Inserted on Dec. 9, 2021> |
| (7) | Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (6), matters necessary for the integrated management of information resources shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of the Interior and Safety. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017; Dec. 9, 2021> |
| Article 66-2 (Deliberation Committee for Integrated Information Resources) |
| (1) | The Deliberation Committee for Integrated Information Resources (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee") shall be established under the Minister of the Interior and Safety to deliberate on the following matters concerning the integrated establishment and management of information resources under Article 54 (2) of the Act: |
| 1. | Matters concerning the establishment of standards, principles, etc. for the integration of information resources under Article 54 (2) of the Act; |
| 2. | Matters concerning scope, etc. of information resources subject to integration; |
| 3. | Matters concerning designation of integrated management agencies under article 54 (3) of the Act; |
| 4. | Matters concerning use of cloud computing services under Article 54-2 (2) of the Act; |
| 5. | Other matters deemed necessary for the integrated establishment and management of information resources and presented to the Committee for deliberation by the Minister of the Interior and Safety. |
| (2) | The Committee shall be comprised of not exceeding 10 members including one chairperson, and the chairperson shall be appointed by the Minister of the Interior and Safety from among its members. |
| (3) | Members of the Committee (hereinafter referred to as "members") shall be appointed or commissioned by the Minister of the Interior and Safety from among public officials of the relevant central administrative agencies or persons who have abundant knowledge and experience in the integration of information resources. In such cases, members who are not public officials shall be commissioned in consideration of gender. |
| (4) | The number of members who are not public officials shall be at least 1/2 of the total number of members. |
| (5) | The term of office of a member who is not a public official shall be two years, and the member may be reappointed only once. |
| (6) | Where the chairperson of the Committee is unable to perform his or her duties due to any unavoidable cause, a person designated in advance by the chairperson shall act on behalf of the chairperson. |
| (7) | The Committee shall have one executive secretary to handle the administrative affairs of the Committee, who shall be appointed by the Minister of the Interior and Safety from among public officials belonging to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. |
| (8) | The Committee shall convene a meeting with the attendance of a majority of all incumbent members and pass resolutions with the consent of a majority of the members present. |
| (9) | Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (8), matters necessary for the composition, operation, etc. of the Committee shall be determined by the Minister of the Interior and Safety. |
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| Article 66-3 (Exclusion and Refrainment of Members) |
| (1) | Where a member falls under any of the following, the member shall be excluded from deliberation or resolution on the agenda: |
| 1. | Where the member or his or her current or former spouse is a party to the relevant agenda item (where the party is a corporation, organization, etc., including an executive officer thereof) or is a joint holder of any right with a party to the relevant agenda item; |
| 2. | Where the member has conducted advice, research, service, investigation, etc. on the relevant agenda item; |
| 3. | Where the member has worked for a corporation, organization, etc. to which a party to the relevant agenda item belongs within the last three years. |
| (2) | Where a member falls under any of the grounds for exclusion referred to in the subparagraphs of paragraph (1), the member shall inform the Committee such fact and voluntarily refrain from deliberation and resolution on the relevant agenda item on his or her own. |
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| Article 66-4 (Dismissal of Members) |
Where a member falls under any of the following cases, the Minister of the Interior and Safety may dismiss the relevant member:
| 1. | Where the member becomes unable to perform the duties due to mental or physical illness; |
| 2. | Where the member is involved in an illegal act in connection with his or her duties; |
| 3. | Where the member is deemed unsuitable as a member due to neglect of duties, injury to dignity, or other reasons; |
| 4. | Where the member fails to refrain himself or herself despite the fact that he or she falls under any of the grounds for exclusion referred to in the subparagraphs of Article 66-3 (1); |
| 5. | Where the member voluntarily declares that it is impracticable for him or her to perform his or her duties. |
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| Article 67 (Establishment and Operation of Local Information Integration Centers) |
A l local information integration center established pursuant to article 55 (1) of the Act shall perform the following duties:
| 1. | Integration, maintenance, and management of information resources; |
| 2. | Information system control; |
| 3. | Security control and security management including response to cyber infringement; |
| 4. | Establishment and management of information and communications networks; |
| 5. | Formulation and implementation of plans for recovery from disasters in information systems; |
| 6. | Local informatization projects under article 65 of the Act; |
| 7. | Other matters necessary for informatization of local governments. |
| Article 68 (Security Measures for Administrative Information) |
| (1) | The heads of administrative agencies (excluding agencies which handle administrative affairs of the National Assembly, courts, the Constitutional Court, the Constitutional Court, and the National Election Commission; hereinafter the same shall apply) shall manage administrative information that is likely to undermine national security, the rights of the people and other public safety and interests if leaked, distinguished from administrative information that can be generally disclosed. <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014> |
| (2) | The head of an administrative agency shall prepare appropriate security measures to prevent leakage of administrative information possessed and managed by the head of the administrative agency or administrative information provided and used by other agencies. |
| (3) | The heads of administrative agencies and the President of the National Archives of Korea shall manage electronic documents stored or preserved so that public officials can easily search them through the information system and utilize them for their duties. |
| Article 69 (Security Measures Related to Storage and Distribution of Electronic Documents) |
| (1) | Where the head of an administrative agency stores and distributes electronic documents through information and communications networks, the head shall take the following security measures, the safety of which has been confirmed by the Director of the National Intelligence Service under Article 56 (3) of the Act: |
| 1. | Introduction and operation of cryptographic devices and information protection systems developed or verified for safety by the Director of the National Intelligence Service; |
| 2. | Implementation of security measures for information and communications networks in which electronic documents are stored and distributed. |
| (2) | Where the head of an administrative agency implements security measures under paragraph (1), the head shall request the Director of the National Intelligence Service to conduct a security examination in advance. |
| (3) | Except as otherwise provided for in paragraphs (1) and (2), matters necessary for security measures related to the storage and distribution of electronic documents using information and communications networks may be separately prescribed by the Director of the National Intelligence Service. |
| Article 70 (Confirmation of Implementation of Security Measures) |
| (1) | Where the Director of the National Intelligence Service confirms whether security measures related to the storage and distribution of electronic documents using information and communications networks are implemented pursuant to Article 56 (3) of the Act, the Director shall notify the head of the relevant administrative agency of the items, procedures, time, etc. of inspection in advance. |
| (2) | The Director of the National Intelligence Service may request the head of an administrative agency to take necessary measures where the Director deems it necessary to promptly take corrective measures as a result of verifying whether such measures have been complied with. In such cases, upon receipt of such request, the head of the administrative agency shall comply therewith, unless there is a compelling reason not to do so. |
| (3) | Except as otherwise provided for in paragraphs (1) and (2), matters necessary for verifying whether security measures related to the storage and distribution of electronic documents using information and communications networks have been implemented may be separately prescribed by the Director of the National Intelligence Service as a guideline. |
| Article 70-2 (Prevention of and Responses to Information System Failures) |
| (1) | Matters necessary to prevent and respond to information system failures under Article 56-2 of the Act shall be as follows: |
| 1. | Formulation of plans to prevent and respond to information system failures; |
| 2. | Designation of department and person in charge of management of system failures; |
| 3. | Preparation and implementation of manual for system failure management; |
| 4. | Implementation of education and training on system failure management; |
| 5. | Conclusion and maintenance of contracts for maintenance and repair of information systems (limited to where maintenance and repair of information systems are required); |
| 6. | Other matters necessary for stable operation and management of information systems. |
| (2) | The plans to prevent and respond to information system failures under paragraph (1) 1 shall include the following matters: |
| 1. | An activity plan for preventive inspection on information system failures; |
| 2. | A plan for formulating and operating systems for responding to information system failures; |
| 3. | A plan for emergency restoration in case of information system failure; |
| 4. | Other matters necessary for preventing and responding to information system failures. |
| (3) | The head of a central administrative agency, etc. shall take the following measures when any failure occurs to the information system or related devices of the relevant agency: |
| 1. | Prompt restoration of relevant information system or relevant devices or prompt replacement to another information system, etc.; |
| 2. | Immediate information to the relevant agencies of system failures; |
| 3. | Public announcement on the fact of a system failure and the fact of restoration thereof via the Internet, etc.; in such cases, even where a failure (excluding a minor failure) is predicted due to extraordinary circumstances, the expected time, grounds, etc. shall be publicly announced via the Internet, etc.; |
| 4. | Investigation of causes of failures and prevention of recurrence. |
[This Article Newly Inserted on Jul. 28, 2014]
| Article 71 (Subjects to Supervision of Information Systems) |
| (1) | "Criteria prescribed by Presidential Decree" in the main clause of Article 57 (1) of the Act means any of the following cases: <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014> |
| 1. | Where the characteristics of an information system fall under any of the following cases: Provided, That the foregoing shall not apply where the head of a central administrative agency, etc. recognizes that a small-scale project, the project cost of which is less than 100 million won (referring to the amount obtained by excluding the simple purchase cost of hardware and software from the total project cost; hereafter in this Article the same shall apply), has a low effect compared with the cost of supervising the information system: |
| (a) | Where it is used for administrative affairs for public services or for handling civil petitions; |
| (b) | Where it is jointly established or used by several central administrative agencies, etc.; |
| 2. | Where the project is an information system establishment project, the project cost of which is at least 500 million won; |
| 3. | Where the head of the relevant central administrative agency, etc. deems it necessary to conduct supervision of an information system as a project for establishing an information technology architecture or a strategic plan for informatization, developing or operating an information system, etc. |
| (2) | "Electronic government projects prescribed by Presidential Decree" in the proviso of Article 57 (1) of the Act means any of the following projects: <Newly Inserted on Dec. 30, 2016> |
| 1. | Any of the following electronic government projects, the project cost of which is at least 100 million won but less than 500 million won: |
| (a) | Where it is used for administrative affairs for public services or for handling civil petitions; |
| (b) | Where it is jointly established or used by several central administrative agencies, etc.; |
| 2. | A project for establishing an information system with a project period of less than five months. |
| (3) | "Information prescribed by Presidential Decree, such as information for guaranteeing national security" in Article 57 (4) of the Act means any of the following information: <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014; Dec. 30, 2016> |
| 1. | Information on national security, such as national defense, diplomacy, and security; |
| 2. | Personal information related to privacy protection; |
| 3. | Other information that the head of a central administrative agency, etc. deems highly necessary to maintain confidentiality or to secure public trust. |
| (4) | Where the head of a central administrative agency, etc. intends to designate an agency capable of conducting supervision of information systems pursuant to Article 57 (4) of the Act, it shall be designated as an agency equipped with technical and financial capabilities in accordance with the standards for registration of supervisory corporations prescribed in Article 58 of the Act. <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014; Dec. 30, 2016> |
| Article 72 (Scope of Duties of Supervisory Corporations) |
| (1) | The scope of duties of a corporation or agency that supervises information systems pursuant to Article 57 (1) or (4) of the Act shall be as follows: |
| 1. | Examination and verification of whether contents of project implementation plans are reflected in contracts, schedule, and appropriateness of preparation plans for outcomes; |
| 2. | Examination and verification of whether the design reflects and specifies the scope of tasks and requirements; |
| 3. | Inspection of task fulfillment; |
| 4. | Examination and verification of whether relevant statutes and regulations, rules, guidelines, etc. are complied with; |
| 5. | Other matters prescribed by the supervision standards under Article 57 (5) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "supervision standards"). |
| (2) | In principle, a corporation or agency that supervises information systems pursuant to paragraph (1) shall conduct supervision of information systems in accordance with the following procedures, but it may change or omit part of the procedures depending on the type of duties of supervising information systems: |
| 1. | Concluding supervision contracts; |
| 2. | Conducting preliminary surveys and establishing supervision plans; |
| 3. | Holding a commencement meeting of supervision; |
| 4. | Implementing supervision and preparing supervision reports; |
| 5. | Holding a completion meeting of supervision; |
| 6. | Informing a supervision report; |
| 7. | Verifying and informing the results of corrective measures following supervision. |
| (3) | Except as otherwise provided for in paragraphs (1) and (2), matters necessary for performing information system supervision, such as the form of performance of information system supervision under paragraph (2) and standards for placement of supervisors, shall be governed by the supervision standards. |
| Article 73 (Registration of Supervisory Corporations) |
| (1) | A corporation that intends to file for registration pursuant to Article 58 (1) of the Act shall submit an application for registration of a supervisory corporation to the Minister of the Interior and Safety after satisfying all of the following requirements; in such cases, it shall be accompanied by documents proving that it meets the following requirements: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| 1. | It shall secure at least five supervisors prescribed in attached Table 3, and at least one of them shall be the chief supervisor prescribed in the same Table; |
| 2. | Its capital shall be at least 100 million won. |
| (2) | The supervisor referred to in paragraph (1) that a corporation seeking registration under paragraph (1) must secure shall be a person who works full-time for the corporation and is not affiliated with another supervisory corporation. |
| (3) | Upon receipt of an application for registration of a supervisory corporation pursuant to paragraph (1), the Minister of the Interior and Safety shall verify a certificate of registered matters of the corporation through administrative data matching under Article 36 (1) of the Act: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (4) | When a corporation registered under Article 58 (2) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "supervisory corporation") intends to modify any registered matters, it shall file a report on such modification with the Minister of the Interior and Safety within three months from the date of such modification. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (5) | "Insignificant matters prescribed by Presidential Decree" in the proviso of Article 58 (2) of the Act means matters excluding the following: <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014> |
| 1. | Modification of the title or business name of a corporation; |
| 2. | Modification of the representative or executive officers; |
| 3. | Modification of supervisors: Provided, That this shall not apply to changing supervisors that do not result in a failure to meet the registration standards; |
| 4. | Modification of Capital: Provided, That this shall not apply to a modification of capital to the extent that it does not fall below the registration standards; |
| 5. | Modification of an office location; |
| 6. | Modification of matters to be completed by supervisors for continuous education under attached table 4. |
| (6) | Upon the receipt of an application for registration of a supervisory corporation under paragraph (1), where the Minister of the Interior and Safety deems that the corporation meets all the requirements for registration under the subparagraphs of paragraph (1), the Minister shall record it in the register of supervisory corporations and issue a registration certificate of a supervisory corporation to the applicant. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (7) | Except as otherwise provided for in paragraphs (1) through (6), matters concerning the registration of supervisory corporations and the issuance of registration certificates shall be determined by the Minister of the Interior and Safety. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| Article 74 (Qualifications and Education of Supervisors) |
| (1) | "Specific requirements for qualification prescribed by Presidential Decree, such as technical requirements for each grade" in Article 60 (1) of the Act means the qualifications prescribed in attached Table 3. |
| (2) | The education that a supervisor is required to receive pursuant to Article 60 (1) of the Act shall be as specified in attached Table 4: Provided, That where a supervisor completed the education recognized and publicly notified by the Minister of the Interior and Safety in consideration of the technical qualifications, curriculum, etc. by grade of supervisors, all or part of the education specified in attached Table 4 may be substituted. <Amended on Dec. 30, 2016; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (3) | Except as otherwise provided for in paragraphs (1) and (2), matters necessary for the qualifications and education of supervisors shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of the Interior and Safety. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| Article 75 (Application for Issuance of Supervisor's Certificates) |
| (1) | A person who intends to obtain a supervisor's certificate pursuant to Article 60 (2) of the Act shall submit to the Minister of the Interior and Safety the performance records of supervision, performance records of supervision education, career experience, qualifications, etc. under attached Table 4 (hereinafter referred to as "career experience of supervisors"). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (2) | Supervisors and the heads of central administrative agencies, etc. may request the Minister of the Interior and Safety to issue a certificate of career experience of supervisors. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 28, 2014; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (3) | Procedures and Forms Necessary for the issuance of a supervisor's certificate and a certificate of career experience of supervisors under paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be determined and publicly notified by the Minister of the Interior and Safety. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| Article 76 (Verification of Grounds for Disqualification of Supervisory Corporations) |
In any of the following cases pursuant to Article 61 (3) of the Act, the Minister of the Interior and Safety shall verify the grounds for disqualification of a supervisory corporation, etc. through administrative data matching under Article 36 (1) of the Act: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> | 1. | Where an application for registration of a supervisory corporation is received pursuant to Article 58 (1) of the Act; |
| 2. | Where a report on modification of registered matters of a supervisory corporation is received pursuant to Article 58 (2) of the Act; |
| 3. | Where an application for issuance of a supervisor's certificate is received pursuant to Article 60 (2) of the Act. |
| Article 77 (Criteria for Administrative Dispositions against Supervisory Corporations) |
| (1) | The standards for taking administrative dispositions concerning the revocation of registration, the suspension of business, etc. of a supervisory corporation under Article 62 (1) of the Act shall be as specified in attached Table 5. |
| (2) | Where the Minister of the Interior and Safety revokes the registration of a supervisory corporation or takes a disposition to suspend its business pursuant to paragraph (1), the Minister shall notify the supervisory corporation of such fact and make a public notice thereof. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
CHAPTER VI PROMOTION OF POLICIES FOR REALIZATION OF ELECTRONIC GOVERNMENT
| Article 78 (Selection and Management of Electronic Government Support Projects) |
| (1) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may select any of the following projects as an electronic government support project under Article 64 (3) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "electronic government support project"): <Newly Inserted on Dec. 9, 2021> |
| 1. | A project for creating common infrastructure projects utilized by several ministries and agencies; |
| 2. | A project capable of converging and combining multiple information systems to promote efficient investment in informatization; |
| 3. | A project necessary for the promotion of national tasks or the resolution of urgent social issues; |
| 4. | Other Projects necessary for the efficient promotion of electronic government projects, which are determined and publicly notified by the Minister of the Interior and Safety. |
| (2) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety shall take into account the following matters when selecting electronic government support projects pursuant to paragraph (1): <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017; Dec. 9, 2021> |
| 1. | Conformity with electronic government policies; |
| 2. | Feasibility and efficiency of projects; |
| 3. | Institutional and technical feasibility; |
| 4. | Social and economic impact; |
| 5. | Other matters determined by the Minister of the Interior and Safety. |
| (3) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety shall establish guidelines including a system for promoting electronic government support projects, methods of selecting tasks subject to the projects, methods of selecting business operators and concluding contracts, etc. in connection with the promotion of electronic government support projects, and shall ensure that relevant agencies are aware of such guidelines. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017; Dec. 9, 2021> |
| (4) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may, where any execution balance accrues in the course of promoting an electronic government support project, use it for the security, supervision and improvement of performance of the information system, the promotion of urgent projects, etc. in consultation with the Minister of Economy and Finance. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017; Dec. 9, 2021> |
| Article 78-2 (Scope of Electronic Government Projects for Which Management and Supervision May Be Entrusted) |
| (1) | The specific scope of electronic government projects for which management and supervision under Article 64-2 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "management of electronic government projects") may be entrusted shall be as follows: <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014> |
| 1. | A project for establishing or upgrading an information system necessary for the convenience and safety of citizens, such as an electronic civil petition window system and a disaster safety management system; |
| 2. | A project for establishing or upgrading an information system that has a significant impact on the efficiency of administration by commonly used by various central administrative agencies, etc., such as an electronic document distribution system within an administrative agency; |
| 3. | A project that requires high-level business management capabilities because at least two information systems, such as a system for sharing administrative information, are integrated and connected with each other; |
| 4. | Any of the following projects which the head of a central administrative agency, etc. deems it necessary to be entrusted with the management of electronic government projects: |
| (a) | A project requiring entrusted management by the relevant central administrative agency, etc. because it lacks experience, expertise, etc. in the management of electronic government projects or lacks sufficient necessary human resources, etc.; |
| (b) | Other projects that are recognized as requiring professional management and supervision because the importance and difficulty of electronic government projects are similar to those in subparagraphs 1 through 3. |
| (2) | The heads of a central administrative agency, etc. shall submit to the Minister of the Interior and Safety an implementation plan for entrusting the management of electronic government projects for the following year by December 31 each year, and the Minister of the Interior and Safety shall disclose the implementation plan through the information and communications network within 15 days from the date of receipt of the submitted implementation plan. <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (3) | In any of the following cases, the head of a central administrative agency, etc. shall, without delay, notify the Minister of the Interior and Safety of the implementation plan, modifications, etc. of the relevant entrustment, and the Minister of the Interior and Safety shall disclose such plan, modifications, etc. through the information and communications networks: <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| 1. | Where it is determined to promote the entrustment of the management of electronic government projects not included in the implementation plan under paragraph (2); |
| 2. | Where important matters prescribed by the Minister of the Interior and Safety are changed, such as where the entrusted implementation plan submitted pursuant to paragraph (2) is revoked or the details of the project are changed. |
[This Article Newly Inserted on July 5, 2013]
| Article 78-3 (Qualification Requirements for Managers of Electronic Government Projects) |
The qualification requirements for a person eligible to be entrusted with the management of electronic government projects pursuant to Article 64-2 (1) of the Act shall be as follows: <Amended on Dec. 8, 2020> | 1. | Public Institutions under subparagraph 3 of Article 2 of the Act: Provided, That schools under item (d) of the same subparagraph shall be excluded herefrom; |
| 2. | A supervisory corporation registered pursuant to Article 58 of the Act; |
| 3. | A corporation that has at least three software engineers defined in subparagraph 4 of Article 2 of the Software Promotion Act as software business entities defined in subparagraph 10 of the same Article and has at least three software engineers defined in subparagraph 10 of the same Article. |
[This Article Newly Inserted on July 5, 2013]
| Article 78-4 (Standards for Selecting Managers of Electronic Government Projects) |
| (1) | The head of a central administrative agency, etc. shall select a person entrusted with the management of electronic government projects under Article 64-2 (2) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "manager of electronic government projects") after conducting an evaluation in consideration of the following standards: <Amended by Jul. 28, 2014> |
| 1. | Expertise of personnel in charge of managing electronic government projects, such as persons in charge of managing electronic government projects, project management support personnel, and technical support personnel; |
| 2. | Specificity and feasibility of the implementation plans, details, etc. of management of electronic government projects; |
| 3. | Performance records of implementing the entrusted electronic government projects or management of electronic government projects; |
| 4. | System for supporting quality management and performance management; |
| 5. | Other matters deemed necessary by the head of a central administrative agency, etc. concerning technology, expertise, etc. deemed particularly necessary by the head of the central administrative agency, etc. in light of the characteristics of the management of electronic government projects. |
| (2) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety shall determine and publicly notify detailed matters concerning the detailed items of selection criteria, details and methods of evaluation, allocation criteria, etc. under paragraph (1). <Amended on Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
[This Article Newly Inserted on July 5, 2013]
| Article 78-5 (Standard Form Contract) |
Where the Minister of the Interior and Safety deems it necessary for a central administrative agency, etc. to efficiently handle the entrusted affairs concerning the management of electronic government projects, the Minister may determine and publicly notify a standard form contract. <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017>
[This Article Newly Inserted on July 5, 2013]
| Article 79 (Establishment of Commonly Applicable Operating Foundation) |
Where the State and local governments establish and operate a commonly applicable operating foundation pursuant to Article 65 (3) of the Act, they shall consider the following matters: | 1. | Integrated management of various regional information; |
| 2. | Efficient linkage between local information, such as administrative information, spatial information, and field information; |
| 3. | Establishment of foundations for integrated management and common use of equipment for ubiquitous electronic government services; |
| 4. | Providing common functions for local information services under Article 65 (1) 1 of the Act; |
| 5. | Compliance with relevant standards in integrating administrative information. |
| Article 80 (Promotion and Support of Local Informatization Projects) |
| (1) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may provide the following administrative, financial, and technical support to promote local informatization projects pursuant to Article 65 (4) of the Act: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| 1. | Composition and operation of a local informatization projects council; |
| 2. | Support for formulation of plans for local informatization projects; |
| 3. | Support for management and operation of local informatization projects; |
| 4. | Support for development of information systems and contents; |
| 5. | Support for introduction of new technology. |
| (2) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may determine and publicly notify matters necessary for supporting local informatization projects under paragraph (1). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| Article 81 (Implementation of Pilot Projects) |
| (1) | Where the head of a central administrative agency, etc. intends to implement a pilot project pursuant to Article 66 (1) of the Act, the head shall notify the Minister of the Interior and Safety of the following documents, along with documents stating the following: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 28, 2014; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| 1. | The name of a pilot project; |
| 2. | An agency promoting pilot projects; |
| 3. | Objectives and major details of a pilot project; |
| 4. | Budget expected to be necessary for a pilot project; |
| 5. | Other matters necessary for explaining a pilot project. |
| (2) | The Minister of Economy and Finance may subsidize the budget necessary for a pilot project under paragraph (1) and shall determine whether to subsidize the budget necessary for the dissemination and distribution of the pilot project after evaluating the results of the implementation thereof. |
| Article 82 (Projects Subject to Prior Consultation) |
Projects subject to prior consultation under Article 67 (3) of the Act shall be projects promoted by the head of a central administrative agency, etc. in connection with other central administrative agencies, etc. or in connection with sharing: Provided, That any of the following projects shall be excluded herefrom: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 28, 2014; Nov. 19, 2014; Mar. 29, 2017; Jul. 26, 2017> | 1. | Deleted; <Dec. 9, 2021> |
| 2. | Deleted; <Dec. 9, 2021> |
| 3. | A project for which prior consultation on redundancy has been completed pursuant to other statutes or regulations; |
| 4. | Other projects determined by the Minister of the Interior and Safety in consideration of the amount of projects, etc. |
| Article 83 (Methods and Procedures for Prior Consultation) |
| (1) | Where the head of a central administrative agency, etc. intends to implement a project subject to prior consultation under Article 82, the head shall, without delay, request prior consultation to the Minister of the Interior and Safety by submitting data, such as a project plan, etc. after establishing a project plan. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Mar. 29, 2017; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (2) | Upon receipt of an application for prior consultation under paragraph (1), the Minister of the Interior and Safety shall comprehensively examine the redundancy, etc. of a project plan and notify the head of the relevant agency of the results thereof within 30 days from the date of receipt of the application. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (3) | Where the head of a central administrative agency, etc. has an objection to the result of prior consultation under paragraph (2), the head may raise an objection to the Minister of the Interior and Safety within 15 days from the date the head is notified of the result. In such cases, the Minister of the Interior and Safety shall notify the head of the relevant agency of the result within 15 days from the date the Minister receives an objection. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Mar. 29, 2017; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (4) | Except as otherwise provided for in paragraphs (1) through (3), detailed matters concerning the methods and procedures for prior consultation shall be determined by the Minister of the Interior and Safety. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| Article 84 (Performance Analysis and Diagnosis) |
| (1) | "Major projects prescribed by Presidential Decree, such as projects concerning electronic government and local informatization which relate to multiple administrative agencies, etc." in Article 68 (1) of the Act means the following projects promoted by a central administrative agency, etc.: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 28, 2014; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| 1. | Electronic government support projects; |
| 2. | Local informatization projects supported by the State pursuant to article 65 (4) of the Act; |
| 3. | Other electronic government projects the Minister of the Interior and Safety deems it necessary to analyze and diagnose performance in consideration of the purpose, characteristics, etc. of a project. |
| (2) | Where the Minister of the Interior and Safety intends to conduct a performance analysis and diagnosis pursuant to Article 68 (1) and (2) of the Act, the Minister shall determine a implementation schedule, etc. in advance and notify the head of an agency subject to performance analysis and diagnosis thereof. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (3) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety shall notify the head of the relevant agency and the Minister of Economy and Finance of the results of performance analysis and diagnosis under paragraph (2). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| Article 85 (International Cooperation Related to Electronic Government) |
| (1) | "Matters prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 70 (2) 3 of the Act means any of the following matters: <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014> |
| 1. | Research on the establishment of plans and direction-setting for international cooperation related to electronic government; |
| 2. | Consultation with a central administrative agency, etc. on international cooperation related to electronic government; |
| 3. | Collection and analysis of foreign policies and trends in electronic government; |
| 4. | Overseas public relations activities for electronic government and dissemination of outstanding exemplary practices; |
| 5. | International exchange of public officials related to electronic government; |
| 6. | Projects incidental to duties prescribed in subparagraphs 1 through 5. |
| (2) | When public agencies, domestic enterprises, agencies or organizations related to industries and technologies, etc. promote international cooperation activities related to electronic government with foreign agencies, organizations, etc., the Minister of the Interior and Safety may provide necessary support, such as collection and provision of relevant information. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| Article 86 (Designation and Operation of Specialized Institutions) |
| (1) | Requirements for designating a specialized institution under Article 71 (1) of the Act shall be as follows: |
| 1. | It shall secure an organization and human resources to directly take charge of the relevant duties; |
| 2. | It shall secure facilities and equipment necessary for the relevant duties; |
| 3. | It shall have a track record of performing and managing the relevant duties or developing and operating an information system, etc.; |
| 4. | It shall have a track record of professional research, consulting, education, etc. on the relevant duties. |
| (2) | Detailed matters concerning requirements for designation of specialized institutions under paragraph (1) shall be determined by the Minister of the Interior and Safety. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (3) | "Affairs prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 71 (1) 7 of the Act means the following: <Amended on Jul. 5, 2013; Dec. 9, 2021> |
| 1. | Request for provision of personal information under Article 43-2 of the Act; |
| 3. | Designation and utilization of sharing services under Article 51 of the Act; |
| 4. | Integrated management of information resources under Article 54 of the Act; |
| 5. | Utilization of cloud computing services under Article 54-2 of the Act; |
| 6. | Prior consultation under Article 67 of the Act; |
| 7. | Performance analysis and diagnosis under Article 68 of the Act. |
| (4) | Where the Minister of the Interior and Safety designates a specialized institution pursuant to Article 71 (1) of the Act, the Minister may designate a plurality of specialized institutions for each relevant duty. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (5) | The head of a specialized institution designated pursuant to Article 71 (1) of the Act shall submit a project implementation plan and documents verifying the requirements prescribed in the subparagraphs of paragraphs (1) and (2) to the Minister of the Interior and Safety. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| Article 87 (Promotion of and Support for Informatization of the Korea Local Information Research and Development Institute) |
| (1) | "Projects prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 72 (3) 4 of the Act means the following: <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014> |
| 1. | Informatization projects jointly promoted by local governments; |
| 2. | Development, establishment, dissemination, operation, maintenance, and management of information systems commonly applicable to local governments, and support for testing and application of information systems; |
| 3. | Support for management and standardization of information resources of local governments; |
| 4. | Support for performance analysis and diagnosis of informatization projects of local governments; |
| 5. | International exchange, cooperation, dissemination, and distribution overseas of promotion of local informatization; |
| 6. | Duties entrusted by the head of a central administrative agency, etc. pursuant to Article 72 (4) of the Act; |
| 7. | Other informatization projects of local governments and other projects deemed necessary to promote local informatization. |
| (2) | The Korea Local Information Research and Development Institute may request the relevant central administrative agencies, etc. to provide necessary data in order to promote and support informatization. <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014> |
| Article 88 (Delegation of Authority) |
Pursuant to Article 73 (1) of the Act, the Minister of the Interior and Safety shall delegate the authority for prior consultation under Article 67 (1) of the Act (limited to the authority for consultation on local informatization projects promoted by the head of a Si/Gun/Gu) to Mayors/Do Governors. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017>
| Article 89 (Entrustment of Duties) |
| (1) | Pursuant to Article 73 (2) of the Act, the Minister of the Interior and Safety may entrust affairs concerning certification of administrative digital signatures under Article 29 (2) of the Act to an agency, corporation, or organization meeting the standards prescribed by the Minister of the Interior and Safety, such as expertise in duties, experts, equipment, etc., from among agencies, corporations, and organizations under subparagraph 9 (c) and (d) of Article 2 of the Act. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017> |
| (2) | Pursuant to Article 73 (2) of the Act, the Minister of the Interior and Safety may entrust agencies, corporations, and organizations meeting the standards determined by the Minister of the Interior and Safety, such as expertise in duties, experts, equipment, etc. with the establishment and operation of the operating foundation under Article 12 (4). <Newly Inserted on Dec. 9, 2021> |
| 1. | Registration of a supervisory corporation and acceptance of reports on changes under Article 58 (1) and (2) of the Act; |
| 2. | Duties concerning education necessary to provide supervision duties under Article 60 (1) of the Act; |
| 3. | Issuance and management of supervisors‘ certificates under Article 60 (2) of the Act; |
| 4. | Research on and improvement of the supervision system under article 71 (1) 4 of the Act. |
| (4) | Where the Minister of the Interior and Safety entrusts duties pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (3), the Minister shall publicly notify the entrusted duties and the trustee in the Official Gazette. <Amended on Dec. 9, 2021> |
| Article 90 (Handling Sensitive Information and Personally Identifiable Information) |
| (1) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety may handle data containing resident registration numbers referred to in subparagraph 1 of Article 19 of the Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act, if it is inevitable to perform affairs concerning the provision of daily life information viewing services pursuant to Article 9-2 of the Act or affairs concerning the provision of data requested by the heads of central administrative agencies, etc. pursuant to paragraph (3) of the same Article. <Amended on Jul. 11, 2022> |
| (3) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety (including persons entrusted with the authority under Article 89 (2)) may handle information 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, if it is inevitable to perform the affairs related to the establishment and operation of the operating foundation under Article 12 (4). <Newly Inserted on Dec. 9, 2021; Jul. 11, 2022> |
| (4) | The head of a central administrative agency, etc. may handle data containing information on health under Article 23 of the Personal Information Protection Act or data containing resident registration numbers, passport numbers, driver's license numbers, or alien registration numbers under Article 19 of the Enforcement Decree of the same Act, if it is inevitable to establish and operate a registration system and provide a list of public services, etc. under Articles 12-3 and 12-4 of the Act. <Newly Inserted on Jul. 28, 2014; Dec. 9, 2021; Jul. 11, 2022> |
| (6) | A user agency may handle information on health under Article 23 of the Personal Information Protection Act or data containing resident registration numbers, passport numbers, driver‘s license numbers, or alien registration numbers under Article 19 of the Enforcement Decree of that Act, if it is inevitable to conduct affairs concerning administrative information sharing under Article 36 of the Act. <Amended on Jul. 28, 2014; Dec. 9, 2021; Jul. 11, 2022> |
| (8) | Where the head of a central administrative agency, etc. may handle information on health under Article 23 of the Personal Information Protection Act or data containing resident registration numbers, passport numbers, driver's license numbers, or alien registration numbers under Article 19 of the Enforcement Decree of that Act, if it is inevitable to performs the affairs concerning a request for provision of personal information under Article 43-2 of the Act or for a third party to whom personal information has been provided under paragraph (1) of that Article to perform affairs using his or her personal information . <Newly Inserted on Dec. 9, 2021; Jul. 11, 2022> |
[This Article Newly Inserted on January 16, 2013]
| Article 91 (Review of Regulations) |
| (1) | The Minister of the Interior and Safety shall review the appropriateness of the following matters every three years, counting from each base date specified in the following (referring to the period that ends on the day before the base date of every third year) and shall take measures, such as improvements: <Amended on Jul. 26, 2017> |
| 1. | Requirements for registration of a supervisory corporation under Article 73 (1) and (2): January 1, 2014; |
| 2. | Qualifications and education for supervisors under Article 74 and attached Tables 3 and 4: January 1, 2014; |
| 3. | Requirements for qualification of managers of electronic government projects under Article 78-3: January 1, 2014. |
| (2) | Deleted. <Dec. 24, 2018> |
[This Article Wholly Amended on Dec. 9, 2014]
| Article 92 (Standard for Imposition of Administrative Fines) |
The standard for imposing administrative fines under Article 78 (1) of the Act shall be as specified in attached Table 6. [This Article Newly Inserted on Jul. 28, 2014]
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 22151, May 4, 2010>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on May 5, 2010.
Article 2 (Repeal of other Acts)
Article 3 (Transitional Measures concerning Standards for Administrative Dispositions)
In applying the standard for administrative dispositions based on the number of violations pursuant to the amended provisions of attached Table 5, the first violation committed after this Decree enters into force shall be deemed the first violation.
Article 4 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 23169, Sep. 29, 2011>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on September 30, 2011. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 through Article 8 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 23383, Dec. 21, 2011>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 Omitted.
Article 3 Omitted.
Article 4 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 23620, Feb. 3, 2012>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on February 5, 2012. (Proviso Omitted.)
Articles 2 through Article 8 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 24317, Jan. 16, 2013>
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation. (Proviso 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, of those Presidential Decrees amended pursuant to Article 6 of the Addenda, the amended parts of the Presidential Decree which have been promulgated before this Decree enters into force but the enforcement date of which has yet to arrive, shall enter into force on the date the relevant Presidential Decree enters into force, respectively. Articles 2 through 6 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 24654, Jul. 5, 2013>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on July 6, 2013.
Article 2 (General Applicability to Entrustment of Management of Electronic Government Projects)
The amended provisions of Articles 78-2 (1), 78-3, and 78-4 shall begin to apply from the first public notice of tender to entrust the management of electronic government projects after this Decree enters into force.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 25050, Dec. 30, 2013>
This Decree shall enter into force on January 1, 2014. (Proviso Omitted.)
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 25506, Jul. 28, 2014>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on July 29, 2014: Provided, That the amended provision of Article 12 (2) 1 shall enter into force on August 7, 2014. Article 2 (Special Cases concerning Establishment of Master Plans for Electronic Government)
Notwithstanding the amended provisions of Articles 4 (1) and 4-2 (1), when establishing the first master plan for electronic government and plans by agency after this Decree enters into force, the outcomes of implementing the master plan for electronic government and plans by agency for the previous five years shall not be taken into account. Article 3 (Transitional Measures concerning Supervision of Information Systems)
Notwithstanding the amended provision of the proviso of Article 71 (1) 1, the supervision of information systems ordered before this Decree enters into force shall be governed by the previous provisions. Article 4 (Transitional Measures concerning Administrative Fines)
The imposition of administrative fines for violations committed before this Decree enters into force shall not be included in the calculation of the number of violations under the amended provisions of Article 92 and attached Table 6.
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, of those Presidential Decrees amended pursuant to Article 5 of the Addenda, the amended parts of the Presidential Decree which have been promulgated before this Decree enters into force but the enforcement date of which has yet to arrive, shall enter into force on the date the relevant Presidential Decree enters into force, respectively. Articles 2 through 5 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 25840, Dec. 9, 2014>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on January 1, 2015.
Articles 2 through 16 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 26302, Jun. 1, 2015>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on June 4, 2015.
Article 2 Omitted.
Article 3 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 26980, Feb. 12, 2016>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Articles 2 through 5 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 27103, Apr. 26, 2016>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 Omitted.
Article 3 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 27714, Dec. 30, 2016>
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 27969, Mar. 29, 2017>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation.
Article 2 (Applicability to Prior Consultation on Electronic Government Projects)
The amended provisions of Articles 82 and 83 (1) and (3) shall begin to apply to cases where a project plan is established after this Decree enters into force.
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, of those Presidential Decrees amended pursuant to Article 8 of the Addenda, the amended parts of the Presidential Decree which have been promulgated before this Decree enters into force but the enforcement date of which has yet to arrive, shall enter into force on the date the relevant Presidential Decree enters into force, respectively. Articles 2 through Article 8 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 29421, Dec. 24, 2018>
This Decree shall enter into force on January 1, 2019.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 31220, Dec. 8, 2020>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on December 10, 2020.
Articles 2 through 6 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 31221, Dec. 8, 2020>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on December 10, 2020.
Articles 2 through 9 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 31222, Dec. 8, 2020>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on December 10, 2020.
Article 2 Omitted.
Article 3 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 31226, Dec. 8, 2020>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on December 10, 2020.
Article 2 Omitted.
Article 3 Omitted.
ADDENDUM <Presidential Decree No. 31380, Jan. 5, 2021>
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 31747, Jun. 8, 2021>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on June 10, 2021.
Article 2 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 32196, Dec. 9, 2021>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on December 9, 2021.
Article 2 (Applicability to Reduction or Exemption of Fees)
The amended provisions of attached Table 1 shall begin to apply from the first person who applies for the issuance of a certificate of meteorological phenomena pursuant to Article 36 (1) of the Weather Act after this Decree enters into force. Article 3 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 32635, May 9, 2022>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on May 18, 2022: Provided, That...(Omitted)...Article 4 of Addenda shall enter into force on August 18, 2022,...(Omitted.) Articles 2 through 4 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 32790, Jul. 11, 2022>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on July 12, 2022.
Article 2 Omitted.
ADDENDA <Presidential Decree No. 33575, Jun. 27, 2023>
Article 1 (Enforcement Date)
This Decree shall enter into force on the date of its promulgation. (Proviso Omitted.)
Article 2 Omitted.
Article 3 Omitted.