(1) The Minister of Justice may extend the period of prohibition of departure, when deemed necessary to continue to prohibit departure.
(2) The head of an agency who has requested prohibition of departure under Article 4(3) shall request an extension of the period of prohibition of departure to the Minster of Justice no later than three days prior to the expiration of such period if it is necessary to continue to prohibit departure in excess of the initial period of prohibition. <Amended on Jul. 18, 2011>
(3) Except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (1) and (2), matters necessary in relation to procedures for extending the period of prohibition of departure shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.[This Article Wholly Amended on May 14, 2010]