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Immigration Act — Article 17 (Stay and scope of activity of aliens)

출입국관리법 제17조

This English translation is based on the Korean text effective 2026-01-23. The Korean law has since been amended (current version effective 2026-10-02) — check the Korean original.

(1) Every alien may stay in the Republic of Korea as permitted by his or her status of stay and within the authorized period of stay.

(2) No alien staying in the Republic of Korea shall engage in any political activity unless otherwise permitted by this Act or other Acts.

(3) If an alien staying in the Republic of Korea engages in any political activity, the Minister of Justice may order the alien in writing to suspend such activity or may issue other necessary orders.[This Article Wholly Amended on May 14, 2010]

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