(1) If an alien staying in the Republic of Korea falls under any of the following circumstances, the head of a Regional Immigration Service may recommend the alien to voluntarily depart from the Republic of Korea: <Amended on Mar. 18, 2014>
1. A person who violates Article 17 or 20 through a minor offense;
2. A person who violates this Act or any order issued under this Act, in respect of whom the Minister of Justice deems it necessary to recommend departure.
(2) In making a recommendation for departure under paragraph (1), the head of a Regional Immigration Service shall issue a written recommendation for departure. <Amended on Mar. 18, 2014>
(3) Where a written recommendation for departure is issued under paragraph (2), the deadline for departure may be no later than five days from the date of issuance.[This Article Wholly Amended on May 14, 2010]