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Immigration Act — Article 63-2 (Release from detention of persons subject to deportation orders)

출입국관리법 제63조의2

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) Where the detention period exceeds the upper limit under Article 63(1) and (2), the head of Regional Immigration Service shall immediately release the person from detention.

(2) Where the head of Regional Immigration Service fails to obtain approval from the Immigration Detention Review Committee for an extension of the detention period under Article 63(2), he or she shall release the detainee without delay.

(3) Where it becomes clear that a detainee under Article 63 cannot be repatriated, such as where the other State refuses the entry of a person who has been issued a deportation order, the head of Regional Immigration Service may release the detainee.

(4) Where the head of Regional Immigration Service releases a detainee pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (3), he or she may impose necessary conditions, such as restrictions on residence, periodic reporting, designation of a guarantor, payment of a bond, or other necessary conditions.[This Article Added on Mar. 18, 2025]

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