(1) The Minister of Economy and Finance may supervise business of a foreign exchange agency, etc. (including its business office located in a foreign country; hereafter in this Article the same shall apply), and may issue orders necessary for such supervision.
(2) Where it is deemed necessary for maintaining stability in the foreign exchange market and soundness of foreign exchange agencies, etc., the Minister of Economy and Finance may impose necessary restrictions on the raising and operation of foreign currency, such as determining the asset-liability ratio of foreign currency by foreign exchange agencies, etc. In such cases, detailed standards for such restrictions shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.[This Article Wholly Amended on Jan. 30, 2009]