(1) "Persons eligible for the status of permanent residency prescribed by Presidential Decree" in the provision, with the exception of its subparagraphs, of Article 10-3 (2) of the Act means those falling under Appendix 1-3.
(2) "Persons prescribed by Presidential Decree, such as those rendering distinguished services to the Republic of Korea, those with excellent capabilities in any specific field including science, management, education, culture and arts, and athletics, and those making investment of a certain amount or more in the Republic of Korea" in Article 10-3 (3) of the Act means any of the following persons:
1. A person falling under any of subparagraphs 3, 9, 10 and 14 through 16 of Appendix 1-3;
2. A person deemed by the Minister of Justice to have a special reason to be wholly or partially released or exempted from the requirements under Article 10-3 (2) 2 and 3 of the Act, except for subparagraph 1, in light of national interests or humanitarianism.
(3) The Minister of Justice may release or exempt the requirements referred to in Article 10-3 (2) 2 or 3 of the Act, as prescribed in the following subparagraphs. In such cases, the Minister of Justice shall determine and publicly notify standards for such release or exemption:
1. A person falling under paragraph (2) 1: Release or exemption from the requirements referred to in Article 10-3 (2) 2 or 3 of the Act, considering the degree or possibility of his or her contribution to the society of the Republic of Korea, his or her investment amount therein, etc.;
2. A person falling under paragraph (2) 2: Release or exemption from the requirements referred to in Article 10-3 (2) 2 or 3 of the Act, considering the degree of his or her contribution to the society of the Republic of Korea, his or her ties therewith, humanitarian reasons, etc.[This Article Added on Sep. 18, 2018]