Deportation Response

Received a Korean Government Grant Repayment Notice? 5 Things to Check Before Writing a Response

If you receive a notice demanding repayment of Korean government support funds, do not start with the amount. First determine whether the document is a prior notice or a final disposition, then review the applicable rules, the alleged violation, the scope of repayment or sanctions, and the evidence available. This article explains that process using actual Korean administrative appeal decisions and Supreme Court cases.

2026. 9. 7.

Received a Deportation Order in Korea? Check the “7-Day” Deadline Before Focusing on “90 Days”

Foreign nationals who receive a deportation order in Korea should not focus only on the commonly mentioned 90-day period for administrative appeals. Under Korea’s Immigration Act, there is also a separate 7-day objection procedure to the Minister of Justice, counted from the date the deportation order is received. The 7-day objection and the 90-day administrative appeal or litigation period are different procedures, and filing a challenge does not automatically suspend enforcement. In an actual case, the document date, legal grounds for deportation, investigation record, family and stay circumstances, and current detention or enforcement status may all need to be reviewed together.

2026. 8. 26.

Caught Doing Delivery Work in Korea — What Is the Difference Between a Penalty Payment, Departure Order, and Deportation Order?