(1) Upon receipt of an application for dispute mediation pursuant to Article 43 (1), the Dispute Mediation Committee may request disputing parties to provide materials necessary to mediate the dispute. In such cases, such parties shall comply with the request in the absence of good cause.
(2) Where it is necessary to verify facts for the mediation of a dispute, the Dispute Mediation Committee may require members of the Dispute Mediation Committee or public officials belonging to the secretariat prescribed by Presidential Decree to enter the place related to the case and to investigate or inspect relevant data. In such cases, where any party to the relevant dispute has good cause for refusing the relevant investigation or inspection, he or she may refuse the investigation or access by explaining such grounds therefor. <Added on Mar. 14, 2023>
(3) A public official who performs his or her duties pursuant to Article 2 shall carry identification verifying his or her authority and present it to relevant persons. <Added on Mar. 14, 2023>
(4) If deemed necessary to mediate a dispute, the Dispute Mediation Committee may request relevant agencies, etc. to provide necessary cooperation, such as the submission of materials or opinions. <Added on Mar. 14, 2023>
(5) The Dispute Mediation Committee may summon disputing parties or relevant witnesses to appear before the Committee to hear their opinions, if deemed necessary. <Amended on Mar. 14, 2023>[Title Amended on Mar. 14, 2023]