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When a foreigner staying in the Republic of Korea violates the Immigration Control Act in a manner equivalent to a fine, the Director of the Immigration Office or the Director of the Branch Office will notify the foreigner to pay an amount equivalent to the fine at a designated location. This is called a notice of payment. The notice of payment does not proceed to a formal trial but processes the case quickly through a simplified procedure, thereby lightening the burden on law violators and administrative tasks.
If a foreigner who has received a notice of payment complies with it within a certain period from the date of receipt of the notice, it will have the same effect as a final judgment by the court under the principle of non bis in idem. However, if not complied with, it will be referred to the prosecution, and thereafter it will proceed according to criminal procedure.
In cases where the violation of the Immigration Control Act is equivalent to a fine, a notice of payment for an amount equivalent to the fine (violation fine) is issued. However, if the violation pertains to a fine for administrative violation such as failure to report changes in registration matters or failure to surrender the registration card (Article 100 of the Act), the Director of the Immigration Office or the Director of the Branch Office will issue a notice of fine for violation.
A foreigner who has received a fine for violation may file an objection with the Director of the Immigration Office or the Director of the Branch Office within 30 days from the date of receipt of the disposition. If an objection is filed, the competent court will conduct a trial on the fine for violation through non-contentious procedure.