(1) Exceptional circumstances in which a suspect needs to stay in the Republic of Korea under Article 61 (1) of the Act mean any of the following cases: <Amended on May 8, 2018>
1. Where the suspect holds the status of stay for Permanent Resident (F-5) in Appendix 1-3;
2. Where the suspect has been awarded a decoration by or has won official commendation from the Government of the Republic of Korea, or has made a special contribution to the Republic of Korea;
3. Where the suspect is deemed to be in exceptional circumstances to stay in the Republic of Korea in view of the national interest and humanitarianism.
(2) When the Minister of Justice has granted permission to stay pursuant to Article 61 (1) of the Act, he or she shall issue a permit for special stay specifying the status of stay, a period of stay and other necessary matters to be observed, and deliver it to a suspect through the Head of an Immigration Office, the head of an office, the head of a branch office, or the head of a detention center. <Amended on May 8, 2018>
(3) When the Minister of Justice has granted permission under paragraph (2), he or she shall enter the purport of the permission to stay in a written decision under Article 75 (2).[This Article Wholly Amended on Nov. 1, 2011]