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Customs Act — Article 126 (Attorneys)

관세법 제126조

This English translation is based on the Korean text effective 2023-06-05. The Korean law has since been amended (current version effective 2026-10-02) — check the Korean original.

(1) A person who raises an objection, or files a request for examination or adjudication may appoint a lawyer or a licensed customs broker as his or her attorney. <Amended on Dec. 20, 2016>

(2) Where an amount subject to objection, or request for examination or adjudication is less than the amount prescribed by Presidential Decree, a person who raises an objection, or files a request for examination or adjudication, may appoint his or her spouse or his or her relative within the fourth degree of consanguinity or affinity as his or her attorney. <Newly Inserted on Dec. 20, 2016>

(3) The authority of an attorney shall be verified in writing. <Amended on Dec. 20, 2016>

(4) Attorneys may perform any and all activities relating to any request for a principal: Provided, That a request shall be withdrawn only when he or she is specifically authorized to do so. <Amended on Dec. 20, 2016>

(5) When a person dismisses his or her attorney, he or she shall report his or her will, in writing, to the ruling agency. <Amended on Dec. 20, 2016>[This Article Wholly Amended on Dec. 30, 2010]

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