(1) Every alien staying in the Republic of Korea shall always carry his or her passport, seafarers' identity document, alien entry permit, alien registration certificate, mobile alien registration certificate, or landing permit (hereinafter referred to as "passport, etc."); provided, this shall not apply to any alien under 17 years of age. <Amended on Jun. 13, 2023>
(2) When an immigration control official or a competent public official demands an alien referred to in the main clause of paragraph (1) to present his or her passport, etc. in connection with the performance of his or her duty, the alien shall present his or her passport, etc.[This Article Wholly Amended on May 14, 2010]