(1) The Minister of Science and ICT or the Korea Media and Communications Commission may require a provider of information and communications services (including a domestic agent; hereafter in this Article the same shall apply) to submit related articles, documents, and others in any of the following cases: <Amended on Mar. 29, 2011; Feb. 17, 2012; Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017; Sep. 18, 2018; Feb. 4, 2020; Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Where the Minister or the Commission becomes aware of a violation or suspected violation of this Act;
2. Where the Minister or the Commission receives a report or petition on a violation of this Act;2-2. Where an event, accident, or similar occurs or is likely to occur that noticeably damages safety and reliability of user information;
3. Where there is any other ground prescribed by Presidential Decree to believe that it is necessary for the protection of users.
(2) When the Korea Media and Communications Commission intends to take the following measures against a person who transmitted any advertising information for profit-making purpose in violation of this Act, it may request a provider of information and communications services to let it peruse or to submit data of the person who transmitted the advertising information, such as the name, address, and resident registration number of the person and the period for access: <Amended on Feb. 4, 2020; Oct. 1, 2025>
1. Corrective measures under paragraph (4);
2. Imposition of administrative fines under Article 76;
3. Any similar measures.
(3) If a provider of information and communications services fails to submit data under paragraph (1) or (2) or if it is found that a provider of information and communications services has violated this Act, the Minister of Science and ICT or the Korea Media and Communications Commission may assign public officials under his, her, or its control to enter the place of business of the person concerned related to such violation of this Act, including the provider of information and communications services, for inspecting the current status of business, account books, documents, and others. <Amended on Mar. 29, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013; Mar. 22, 2016; Jul. 26, 2017; Feb. 4, 2020; Oct. 1, 2025>
(4) The Minister of Science and ICT or the Korea Media and Communications Commission may order a provider of information and communications services who has violated this Act to take corrective measures as necessary to stop or correct the violation and may also require a provider of information and communications services who has been ordered to take corrective measures to announce to the public the fact that he or she received the order to take such corrective measures. In such cases, the matters necessary for the methods, guidelines, and procedures for the public announcement and other related matters shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Mar. 29, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017; Feb. 4, 2020; Oct. 1, 2025>
(5) In cases of issuing an order to take corrective measures as necessary pursuant to paragraph (4), the Minister of Science and ICT or the Korea Media and Communications Commission may disclose to the public the issuance of the order to take corrective measures. In such cases, the matters necessary for the methods, guidelines, and procedures for the public disclosure and other related matters shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Mar. 29, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017; Oct. 1, 2025>
(6) When demanding submission or perusal of data or other materials pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2), the Minister of Science and ICT or the Korea Media and Communications Commission shall give a written notice (including an electronic document), specifically stating the reasons and legal authority for such demand, the time limit for submission or the date and time for perusal, the details of data subject to the submission or perusal, and other related matters. <Amended on Mar. 29, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017; Oct. 1, 2025>
(7) When an inspection under paragraph (3) is to be conducted, the plan for the inspection, including the date and time of, and the reasons for and details of, the inspection, shall be notified to the relevant provider of information and communications services not later than 7 days before the commencement of the inspection; provided, the plan for such inspection shall not be notified in an emergency case or if it is deemed impossible to accomplish the purposes of the inspection because of anticipated destruction of evidence or any other factor if a prior notice is given. <Amended on Feb. 4, 2020>
(8) The public officials who conduct an inspection pursuant to paragraph (3) shall carry an identification indicating their authority with them to present it to people concerned, and shall deliver to the people concerned a document stating their names, the time and purposes of access, and other related matters, whenever they access to a place of business.
(9) In cases of receiving, perusing, or inspecting data or any other material submitted pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (3), the Minister of Science and ICT or the Korea Media and Communications Commission shall notify the relevant provider of information and communications services of the results thereof (including the details of disposition, in cases of intending to make a disposition, such as an order to take corrective measures, as a result of the inspection) in writing. <Amended on Mar. 29, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017; Feb. 4, 2020; Oct. 1, 2025>
(10) The Minister of Science and ICT or the Korea Media and Communications Commission may ask technical advice or any other support of the head of the Internet and Security Agency as necessary in demanding submission of data or conducting an inspection pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (4). <Amended on Apr. 22, 2009; Mar. 29, 2011; Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017; Oct. 1, 2025>
(11) Demand for submission of data or any other material, and perusal and inspection thereof under paragraphs (1) through (3) shall be limited to the least extent necessary for the enforcement of this Act and shall be not abused for any other purpose.[This Article Wholly Amended on Jun. 13, 2008]