(1) Mediation shall take effect by entering the matters that have been agreed upon between the relevant parties in the record.
(2) In any of the following cases, a mediation division comprised of at least three members may make a decision replacing mediation ex officio (hereinafter referred to as "ex officio decision on mediation") within the extent not contrary to the objectives of the request in consideration of the interests of the parties or all other circumstances. In such cases, the head of a mediation division shall be a person under Article 112-2 (2) 2. <Added on Feb. 4, 2020>
1. If either party rejects the proposal for mediation presented by the mediation division without any reasonable ground;
2. Where the estimated price of mediation is less than 10 million won.
(3) When an ex officio decision on mediation has been made, a mediation division shall write text of a judicial decision and reasons for such decision and shall affix the names and seals of all the members who have participated in the decision, and shall serve the authentic copy of the written decision on the parties without delay. <Added on Feb. 4, 2020>
(4) Anyone who disagrees with the ex officio decision on mediation may file an objection to the mediation division in writing by specifying reasons for the disagreement within two weeks from the date of receiving the authentic copy of the decision. In such cases, the decision becomes invalid. <Added on Feb. 4, 2020>
(5) In any of the following cases, the effect shall be the same as in-court compromise; provided, this shall not apply to matters not subject to discretionary disposition by the parties: <Amended on Feb. 4, 2020>
1. Where an agreement between the parties has been reached as a result of mediation;
2. Where no objection is raised against an ex officio decision on mediation.