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Immigration Act — Article 56-8 (Petitions)

출입국관리법 제56조의8

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) Any detainee who is dissatisfied with treatment in a detention facility may file a petition with the Minister of Justice or the head of the competent Regional Immigration Service. <Amended on Mar. 18, 2014>

(2) A petition shall be prepared in writing and properly sealed before submission; provided, if the petition is filed with the head of a Regional Immigration Service, such petition may be made verbally. <Amended on Mar. 18, 2014>

(3) No detainee shall be subject to disadvantageous treatment for filing a petition.

(4) Procedures for the filing of petitions and other necessary matters shall be prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Justice.[This Article Added on May 14, 2010]

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