Government legislation ministry allows discipline reduction for serious misconduct
The ruling clarifies that penalties can be lowered if the violation resulted from negligence during diligent work.
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Law & Courts
Bills, rulings and constitutional decisions, tracked from the record.
Government legislation ministry rules theme park non-target checks are not safety inspections
The Ministry of Government Legislation clarified that failing to undergo a non-target confirmation check does not trigger criminal penalties under the Tourism Promotion Act, limiting sanctions to administrative suspensions.
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Government legislation ministry exempts certain chemicals from safety data posting rules
The Ministry of Government Legislation ruled that employers do not need to post safety data or train workers on chemicals already regulated under other laws.
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Government legislation ministry says ASF compensation cuts are not mandatory
The Ministry of Government Legislation ruled that authorities have discretion over reducing payouts to farms even when infected livestock are found.
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Government legislation ministry says old landfills must report fugitive dust
The ruling clarifies that waste landfill facilities operating before 2016 are not exempt from new environmental reporting requirements.
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Government legislation ministry clarifies startup status for firms with majority corporate ownership
The Ministry of Government Legislation ruled that companies initially excluded from startup benefits due to high corporate ownership can regain eligibility if specific conditions reduce that influence within seven years.
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Government legislation ministry says Jeju shipping pact needs investment review
The ministry ruled that a new shipping route agreement constitutes an off-budget obligation requiring prior scrutiny.
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Government legislation ministry blocks waiver for minor building pact changes
The agency ruled that construction agreements must undergo formal approval even for small-scale modifications due to their impact on landowner rights.
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Government legislation ministry bars extended childcare pay for non-disabled children
A regulatory interpretation issued June 16 clarifies that civil servants with disabled children cannot claim the 18-month allowance when taking leave to care for a healthy sibling.
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Government legislation ministry allows day care operators to own farmland for training
The ruling clarifies that land used for child development activities counts as necessary training grounds under the Farmland Act.
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Government legislation ministry says unregistered video producers must rate content
The Ministry of Government Legislation ruled that the legal obligation to obtain content ratings applies to all video producers and distributors, regardless of whether they have filed a business report.
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Government legislation ministry waives forest survey for small Hwaseong land expansion
The ruling clarifies that owners of large mountain plots do not need to submit a new forest survey when adding a small adjacent area under 660 square meters.
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Government legislation ministry says unregistered video producers must seek ratings
The ruling clarifies that content creators distributing videos without business registration are still legally required to obtain age classifications.
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Government legislation ministry rules on forestry firm registration changes
The Ministry of Government Legislation clarified that provincial governors may withdraw registrations from forestry firms that falsify technical qualification updates.
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Government legislation ministry rules partial land changes over 50 centimeters need permits
The ministry clarified that averaging height changes across a plot does not exempt developers from obtaining approval if any section exceeds the limit.
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Government legislation ministry rules partial land changes over 50 centimeters need permit
The agency determined that exceeding the height limit on any portion of a plot disqualifies the work from minor exemption status regardless of the average change.
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Government legislation ministry rules forestry firms can lose registration for false updates
The ministry clarified that while false initial registration does not apply to updated records, authorities may still revoke licenses under broader administrative laws if public interest demands it.
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Government legislation ministry rules regional doctor residency covers medical zones
The interpretation expands eligibility for the new medical training track to include students who commuted across municipal lines within a designated healthcare region.
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Government legislation ministry rules multi-family homes excluded from shared land provision
The ministry determined that individual unit owners in multi-family housing complexes retain independent voting rights for redevelopment projects despite shared land registration.
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Government legislation ministry rules false workplace insurance reports not fraud
The Ministry of Government Legislation determined that individuals who incorrectly report workplace insurance status but receive standard benefits do not face benefit clawbacks under current law.
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Government legislation ministry allows three-year solar delay in farm zones
Local governments may enact ordinances to postpone rooftop solar installations on agricultural buildings for up to three years after completion approval.
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Government legislation ministry rules weekends count in elevator inspection deadline
The Ministry of Government Legislation clarified that the 10-day window for entering elevator self-inspection results includes Saturdays and public holidays.
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Government legislation ministry rules pre-degree real estate work fails expert criteria
The ministry determined that experience gained before earning a master's degree cannot count toward the reduced two-year requirement for real estate development professionals.
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Government legislation ministry rules motorcycles excluded from compact car parking
The Ministry of Government Legislation clarified that two-wheeled vehicles do not qualify for dedicated compact car parking spaces or associated fee discounts under the Parking Lot Act.
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Government legislation ministry clarifies sprinkler exemption for factories
The ruling states that only facilities with both non-combustible and fire-resistant roofs and walls qualify for an exemption.
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Government legislation ministry says administrative agents can file welfare applications
The ruling clarifies that certified administrative agents may submit National Basic Livelihood Security benefit applications on behalf of recipients.
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Government legislation ministry rules additional parental leave counts toward annual paid leave
The interpretation clarifies that workers with prior leave history can still have their extended absence treated as attendance for vacation calculations.
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Government legislation ministry says private rental safety officers need no training
The Ministry of Government Legislation ruled that facility safety managers at private rental housing are exempt from mandatory safety education under current laws.
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Government legislation ministry says local governments may extend official housing to non-civil servants
The Ministry of Government Legislation ruled that municipalities can enact ordinances allowing employees without civil servant status to use official residences.
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Government legislation ministry rules out appeals for university lecturer hires
The ministry determined that applicants who fail to secure new positions at national or public universities cannot file complaints with the teacher review committee.
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