The purpose of this Act is to prescribe matters concerning safe border controls through the immigration control of all nationals and aliens who enter or depart from the Republic of Korea, control over the stay of aliens in the Republic of Korea, and social integration, etc. <Amended on Jan. 26, 2012; Mar. 20, 2018>[This Article Wholly Amended on May 14, 2010]
Laws › Immigration Act › CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS
Immigration Act — Article 1 (Purpose)
출입국관리법 제1조
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