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Immigration Act — Article 89 (Revocation and change of various permission)

출입국관리법 제89조

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) If an alien falls under any of the following cases, the Minister of Justice may revoke or change a visa issued under Article 8, a visa issuance certificate issued under Article 9, entry permission granted under Article 12(3), conditional entry permission granted under Article 13, landing permission for crew granted under Article 14, landing permission for tourism granted under Article 14-2, or permission for stay, etc. granted under Articles 20,21, and 23 through 25: <Amended on Jan. 26, 2012>

1. Where a referee withdraws his or her guarantee or there is no referee anymore;

2. Where it is found that the alien has obtain permission, etc. by false or other unlawful means;

3. Where the alien violates any of terms or conditions of permission;

4. Where any change in circumstances causes grave reason making it impossible to maintain permitted conditions;

5. In any other cases than those provided for in subparagraphs 1 through 4, where the alien seriously violates this Act or any other Act, or violates any legitimate ex officio order issued by an immigration control official.

(2) If deemed necessary for revoking or changing permission, etc. under paragraph (1), the Minister of Justice may require the alien in question or the applicant under Article 79 to appear to hear his or her opinion.

(3) In cases falling under paragraph (2), the Minister of Justice shall give a notice of the grounds for revocation or change and the date, time and place of appearance to the alien or applicant by seven days prior to the date of appearance.[This Article Wholly Amended on May 14, 2010]

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