(1) If necessary to perform duties regarding nationality, the Minister of Justice may request the heads of related agencies or the heads of relevant organizations to cooperate in submitting materials, investigating facts, background checks, presenting opinions, and other matters.
(2) In order to perform duties regarding nationality, the Minister of Justice may request the heads of related agencies to provide the following information:
1. Information on criminal records;
2. Information on investigation records;
3. Information on the results of measures taken against aliens who have committed a crime;
4. Information on issuance of passports;
5. Information on resident registration;
6. Information on registration of family relationships;
7. Information on military service, such as military records;
8. Information on tax payment.
(3) The heads of related agencies or the heads of relevant organizations who have been requested to provide cooperation or information under paragraph (1) or (2) shall comply therewith, in the absence of good cause.[This Article Newly Inserted on Dec. 19, 2017][Moved from Article 21-3 <Sep. 15, 2022>]