ENFORCEMENT DECREE OF THE ACT ON SPECIAL CASES CONCERNING THE MANAGEMENT OF POSTAL SERVICES

Article 1(Purpose) #

The purpose of this Decree is to prescribe the matters mandated by the Act on Special Cases concerning the Management of Postal Services and those necessary for the enforcement thereof.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 2(Scope of Incidental Services) #

"Services ... prescribed by Presidential Decree" in subparagraph 1 (j) of Article 2 of the Act on Special Cases concerning the Management of Postal Services (hereinafter referred to as the "Act") means the following services: <Amended on Nov. 6, 2012; Mar. 23, 2013; Apr. 20, 2015; Jul. 26, 2017>

1. Value-added telecommunications services and data processing services using post office computer networks and other networks linked therewith;

2. Courier services, warehousing services, customs services, mail-order services and market research using the postal network;

3. Sale of goods relating to postal services;

4. Advertising using stamps, mails and facilities and equipment of post offices;

5. Leasing for an efficient use of post office buildings and land;

6. Public services, including programs to help neighbors in need using postal service resources;

7. Services delegated or entrusted by other administrative agencies or other persons;

8. Other services the Minister of Science and ICT deems necessary to achieve the objectives of postal services.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 3(Composition of Postal Services Steering Committee) #

Members of the Senior Executive Service of related central administrative agencies and the agency in overall charge of postal services (hereinafter referred to as "Korea Post") under Article 4 (4) of the Act shall be composed of one public official designated by the Minister of Economy and Finance, the Minister of Science and ICT, and the Minister of the Interior and Safety, respectively. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017>

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 3-2 #

Deleted. <Oct. 13, 2010>

Article 4(Duties of Chairperson of Postal Services Steering Committee and Its Meetings) #

(1) The Chairperson of the Postal Services Steering Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee") under Article 4 (1) of the Act shall represent the Committee and exercise general supervision over its affairs.

(2) The Chairperson shall convene meetings of the Committee and preside over such meetings.

(3) Where the Chairperson is unable to perform his or her duties due to any unavoidable reason, his or her duties shall be performed by a member of the Committee designated in advance by the Chairperson, a member appointed earlier than other members or the eldest member, and in this order.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 5(Secretary) #

(1) The Committee shall have one secretary to perform the affairs of the Committee.

(2) The secretary of the Committee shall be appointed from among public officials of the Ministry of Science and ICT by the Minister of Science and ICT. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 5-2(Sectoral Committees) #

(1) The sectoral committees established under the Committee by field under Article 5-2 of the Act shall be as follows: <Amended on Apr. 20, 2015>

1. Sectoral committee on the adjustment of postal charges and fees;

2. Sectoral committee on the operation of deposit funds;

3. Sectoral committee on the operation of insurance reserves;

4. Sectoral committee on the risk management in postal banking.

(2) The chairperson of each sectoral committee shall convene, and preside over, sectoral committee meetings.

(3) The sectoral committees shall review and deliberate on the following matters with regard to the fields under their jurisdiction: <Amended on Apr. 20, 2015>

1. Matters concerning the appropriateness of adjusting postal charges and fees for the use of postal administration services prescribed in Article 5 (1) 5 of the Act (limited only to fees for the use of postal matters), the timing and scope of such adjustment, etc.;

2. Matters concerning the formulation and modification of plans for the operation of postal savings referred to in Article 5 (1) 9 of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "postal savings") and postal insurance reserves referred to in Article 5 (1) 10 of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "postal insurance reserves") and the formulation of operating guidelines therefor;

3. Matters concerning an annual report on and financial soundness of postal savings and postal insurance reserves;

4. Matters concerning risk management in operating postal savings and postal insurance reserves;

5. Other matters concerning business affairs of the sectoral committees submitted to meetings by the chairpersons of the sectoral committees.

[This Article Newly Inserted on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 6(Hearing of Opinions) #

The Committee and its sectoral committees may, if deemed necessary, request relevant agencies for necessary materials or hear opinions from related public officials or experts.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 7(Guarantee of Status of Members) #

Except in any of the following cases, no member of the Committee shall be dismissed or de-commissioned against his or her will:

1. Where he or she is sentenced to imprisonment with labor or heavier punishment;

2. Where he or she becomes unable to faithfully perform his or her duties due to physical or mental disorders;

3. Where he or she discloses confidential information he or she has obtained while performing duties or receives money and goods, etc. with regard to his or her duties.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 8(Allowances) #

Allowances and travel expenses may be provided, within budgetary limits, to any member who attends a meeting of the Committee or any of its sectoral committees or any expert who attends a meeting of the Committee or any of its sectoral committees to present his or her opinion: Provided, That the foregoing shall not apply where any public official attends a meeting for affairs directly related to his or her duties.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 9(Detailed Operational Rules) #

Except as provided in this Decree, the organization, composition and operation of the sectoral committees and other matters necessary for the management of the Committee shall be determined by the Chairperson after a resolution of the Committee.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 9-2(Matters Subject to Management Evaluation regarding Postal Services) #

Matters subject to evaluation by the postal services management evaluation team (hereinafter referred to as "management evaluation team") under Article 5-3 (1) of the Act shall be as follows:

1. Matters concerning the extent of achievement of the managerial objectives of Korea Post;

2. Matters concerning performance of an employment contract of the President of Korea Post (hereinafter referred to as the "President of Korea Post").

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 9-3(Composition and Operation of Management Evaluation Team) #

(1) In accordance with Article 5-3 (2) of the Act, the Minister of Science and ICT may organize and operate the management evaluation team at any time composed of persons commissioned from among those falling under any of the following: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

1. An assistant professor or any person at a higher rank who teaches in areas related to the management of public enterprises or postal services at any school under Article 2 of the Higher Education Act;

2. A person with a doctorate who belongs to a government-funded research institute;

3. A certified public accountant, attorney-at-law or expert in managerial consulting with working experiences of not less than five years;

4. An executive officer of a consumer protection group or a person with much knowledge and experience regarding consumer protection;

5. Any other person deemed to have much expertise and experience in public enterprise management and other relevant areas.

(2) The Minister of Science and ICT may, if necessary, have consultation with a related specialized institution about the evaluation of management performance, etc. of Korea Post. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

(3) The Minister of Science and ICT may provide, within budgetary limits, expenses incurred by the management evaluation team in carrying out its affairs or expenses incurred for the presentation of opinions on the consultation under paragraph (2). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

(4) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (3), matters necessary for the operation of the management evaluation team shall be prescribed by the Minister of Science and ICT. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 9-4 #

Deleted. <Mar. 2, 2002>

Article 9-5(Publication of Evaluation Outcomes) #

The Minister of Science and ICT shall publish, using the Official Gazette, information and communications networks or other media, notice of the outcomes of the evaluation of management performance of postal services, etc. conducted by the management evaluation team under Article 5-4 of the Act. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 9-6(Formulation of Management Rationalization Plans) #

(1) The President of Korea Post shall formulate management rationalization plans under Article 6 (1) of the Act within one month from the commencement of his or her term of office, and shall make a request for approval to the Minister of Science and ICT. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

(2) The President of Korea Post shall submit annual implementation plans under Article 6 (3) of the Act to the Minister of Science and ICT by the end of the year preceding the relevant implementation year. Where the annual implementation plans are modified, he or she shall submit them within 20 days from the date of the modification. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 9-7(Public Announcement of Employment of President of Korea Post) #

(1) Where the Minister of Science and ICT intends to employ the President of Korea Post in accordance with Article 6-2 (1) of the Act, he or she shall publicly announce employment requirements, employment period and other necessary matters for at least 10 days. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

(2) The Minister of Science and ICT may, if deemed necessary for the employment of the President of Korea Post, organize and operate a recommendation committee for the chief of the headquarters. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

(3) Matters necessary for the composition and operation of the recommendation committee for the President of Korea Post shall be prescribed by the Minister of Science and ICT. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 9-8(Employment Contract with President of Korea Post) #

(1) An employment contract with the President of Korea Post shall include the following matters:

1. Details of duties to be performed by the President of Korea Post;

2. Matters concerning remuneration of the President of Korea Post;

3. Matters concerning managerial objectives of postal services and performance goals under such objectives;

4. Matters concerning treatment based on performance;

5. Matters concerning renewal or termination of the employment contract;

6. Other matters necessary for the operation of Korea Post.

(2) Article 22-4 of the Decree on the Appointment of Public Officials shall not apply to the employment of the President of Korea Post. <Amended on Nov. 20, 2013>

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 9-9(Termination of Employment Contract) #

Where the President of Korea Post falls under any of the following, the Minister of Science and ICT shall terminate the employment contract with him or her without delay: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

1. Where he or she is unable to perform his or her duties due to physical or mental disorders;

2. Where the duties under the employment contract are eliminated due to the abolishment of Korea Post or for any other reason;

3. Where he or she falls under any of the subparagraphs of Article 33 of the State Public Officials Act;

4. Where he or she is unable to normally perform his or her duties due to a criminal prosecution (excluding cases where a summary order is filed);

5. Where operation performance of Korea Post is dismal due to material causes attributable to the President of Korea Post;

6. Other cases falling under any of the grounds for termination under the employment contract.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 9-10(Renewal of Employment Contract) #

Where the results of evaluation of management performance, etc. of Korea Post under Article 5-3 of the Act are deemed excellent, the Minister of Science and ICT may renew the employment contract with the President of Korea Post without undergoing the procedures referred to in Article 9-7, upon expiration of his or her term of employment. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 9-11(Employment) #

(1) Where a public official is employed under the main clause of Article 6-2 (5) of the Act, even if there is no vacancy in office for the grade that he or she held at the time he or she retired (in the case of a member of the Senior Executive Service, the grade refers to a position, the difficulty and responsibility of which is similar to those of a position he or she held at the time he or she retired from office; hereafter the same shall apply in this paragraph), it is deemed that there is an additional quota until the first vacancy occurs in the relevant grade. <Amended on Nov. 1, 2011>

(2) "Ground prescribed by Presidential Decree" in the proviso of Article 6-2 (5) of the Act means the grounds falling under any of subparagraphs 1 and 3 through 5 of Article 9-9.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

[Title Amended on Nov. 1, 2011]

Article 10(Evaluation of Management Performance) #

(1) The President of Korea Post may conduct a separate evaluation of management and business performance by services, organizations and individuals under Article 6-3 (2) of the Act.

(2) Matters necessary for the methods and standards for and the frequency, etc. of the evaluation of management and business performances by services, organizations and individuals under paragraph (1) shall be prescribed by the President of Korea Post after deliberation of the Committee.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 10-2(Remuneration of President of Korea Post) #

Remuneration of the President of Korea Post under Article 6-4 of the Act shall be as prescribed by the Public Officials Remuneration Regulations and the Regulations on Allowances for Public Officials: Provided, That notwithstanding the Public Officials Remuneration Regulations, annual salaries based on performance may be separately prescribed by the Minister of Science and ICT. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 10-3(Delegation of Authority to Make Appointments) #

(1) The Minister of Science and ICT shall delegate the following authority to appoint public officials of Korea Post and its affiliated agencies to the President of Korea Post under Article 7-3 of the Act: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 20, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

1. Transfer and removal from a position (including reinstatement of a person removed from his or her position) of members in general service of the Senior Executive Service and their dispatch and leave for which an additional quota is not recognized (including reinstatement after leave of absence);

2. Appointment of public officials of Grade III (including those equivalent to Grade III) or lower.

(2) Where the President of Korea Post removes a member in general service of the Senior Executive Service from his or her position, the chief of the headquarters shall obtain approval, in advance, from the Minister of Science and ICT. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

(3) Notwithstanding Article 5 (4) of the Decree on the Appointment of Public Officials, the President of Korea Post may delegate the following authority to the heads of its affiliated agencies: <Newly Inserted on Apr. 1, 2014>

1. Heads of affiliated agencies headed by public officials of Grade IV or higher: Authority to appoint public officials of Grade VI or lower (or public officials equivalent thereto, including public officials in professional service who is in a fixed term position, part-time public officials in professional service who is in a fixed term position, and public officials in a temporary fixed term position) in affiliated agencies and public officials in postal functional groups;

2. Heads of affiliated agencies headed by public officials of Grade V: Authority to change positions of public officials of Grade VI and VII of affiliated agencies (or public officials equivalent thereto, including public officials in professional service who is in a fixed term position, part-time public officials in professional service who is in a fixed term position, and public officials in a temporary fixed term position) and authority to appoint public officials of Grade VIII or lower and public officials in postal service of Grade III or lower in postal functional groups.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 10-4(Special Cases concerning Dispatch Service) #

Notwithstanding Article 41 of the Decree on the Appointment of Public Officials, the President of Korea Post may dispatch public officials under his or her jurisdiction for which an additional quota is not recognized: Provided, That the approval from the Minister of Science and ICT shall be obtained where public officials are dispatched to institutions other than the organizations for postal services or they are dispatched from a lower-level agency to a higher one of the organizations for postal services. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 10-5(Special Cases concerning Restriction on Transfer) #

Notwithstanding Article 45 of the Decree on the Appointment of Public Officials, the President of Korea Post may transfer a public official under his or her jurisdiction to a different position regardless of a transfer restriction period, where there exists any unavoidable cause with regard to operation of the organization: Provided, That in cases of a member in general service of the Senior Executive Service, approval from the Minister of Science and ICT shall be obtained. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 10-6(Concurrent Offices) #

(1) The Minister of Science and ICT may require one public official of Grade VI or Grade VII of a post office to concurrently serve as the head of two or more post offices under Article 7-4 (1) of the Act. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

(2) The Minister of Science and ICT shall delegate his or her authority under paragraph (1) to the President of Korea Post under Article 7-4 (2) of the Act. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

(3) Post offices concurrently headed by one public official under paragraph (1) shall be limited to the post offices headed by public officials of Grade VI or Grade VII under the jurisdiction of post offices headed by public officials of Grade V or higher.

(4) Notwithstanding Article 32 of the Public Officials Remuneration Regulations and other provisions relating to remuneration, the President of Korea Post may provide allowances for concurrently holding positions to the public officials concurrently heading post offices after obtaining approval therefor from the Minister of Science and ICT. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

(5) The allowances for concurrently holding positions under paragraph (4) shall be paid monthly and shall not exceed 20 percent of the monthly amount of remuneration of the relevant public official concurrently heading post offices.

(6) Matters necessary for concurrently holding positions, including the selection of post offices to be concurrently headed by one public official, shall be prescribed by the chief of the headquarters.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 10-7(Employment of Public Officials in Fixed Term Position) #

(1) Employment of public officials in a fixed term position under Article 8 (2) of the Act shall be as prescribed by the Decree on the Appointment of Public Officials. <Amended on Nov. 20, 2013>

(2) Annual salaries of public officials in a fixed term position employed under paragraph (1) shall be as prescribed by the Public Officials Remuneration Regulations: Provided, That consultation with the Minister of Personnel Management under the main clause of Article 36 (4) of the Public Officials Remuneration Regulations may be omitted. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 20, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014>

(3) The Minister of Science and ICT shall delegate the following authority to the President of Korea Post under Article 8 (3) of the Act: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

1. All matters concerning employment (including extension of a contract);

2. Matters concerning setting annual salaries under paragraph (2).

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

[Title Amended on Nov. 20, 2013]

Article 11(Scope of Redirection and Diversion of Budget) #

(1) An allowable scope of redirection or diversion of budget among items within the total amount of respective accounts of expenditures for the budget of special accounts for postal services, special accounts for postal savings or special accounts for postal insurance under Article 13 (1) of the Act shall be determined by the Minister of Science and ICT in consultation with the Minister of Economy and Finance every fiscal year. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the Minister of Science and ICT may, where particularly required for the execution of budget, redirect or divert the budget among items of accounts within the total amount of respective accounts of expenditures for the budget of special accounts for postal services, special accounts for postal savings or special accounts for postal insurance after consultation with the Minister of Economy and Finance. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

(3) The authority to redirect and divert budget that may be delegated to the President of Korea Post under Article 13 (3) of the Act shall refer to the redirection and diversion of expenses determined by the Minister of Science and ICT within the scope prescribed and delegated to the heads of each central government agency by the Minister of Economy and Finance. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 11-2(Carryover of Budget) #

The amount of operating expenses that is not expended in the relevant fiscal year for unavoidable reasons and may be carried over to the subsequent fiscal year under Article 13-2 (1) of the Act shall be not more than 10/100 of the expenditure budget of operating expenses for the relevant fiscal year.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 12(Generation and Disbursement of Earnings) #

The President of Korea Post shall prepare the following reports, etc. under Article 14 (1) of the Act:

1. Reports on surplus earnings or an estimated amount of surplus earnings;

2. Reports on expenses directly related to surplus earnings;

3. Other documents required to clarify details of the disbursement of surplus earnings.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 12-2(Disbursement of Earned Surplus) #

(1) Earned surplus under Article 14-2 (2) of the Act may be disbursed as the following funds:

1. Investment funds for mechanization and automation of postal services;

2. Funds for services recognized by the Committee, as direct expenses for facilitation of postal services.

(2) Matters necessary for the procedures and methods for the disbursement of earned surplus under Article 14-2 (2) of the Act shall be prescribed by the President of Korea Post after deliberation of the Committee.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 13(Payment of Bonuses) #

(1) Where the Minister of Science and ICT provides bonuses to Korea Post under Article 15 (1) of the Act, he or she shall pay bonuses according to the outcomes of management performance evaluation under Article 5-3 (1) of the Act. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

(2) Where the President of Korea Post provides bonuses to its affiliated agencies under Article 15 (2) of the Act, he or she shall pay differential bonuses for each affiliated agency according to the outcomes of management performance evaluation under Article 6-3 (2) of the Act.

(3) The standard amounts of bonuses under paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be as prescribed by the attached Table, and bonuses shall be paid once a year: Provided, That the Minister of Science and ICT may, where deemed necessary, adjust the standard amounts of bonuses prescribed by the attached Table and pay bonuses different from the standard amounts. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

(4) Where bonuses are paid under paragraphs (1) and (2), performance bonuses under Article 7-2 of the Regulations on Allowances for Public Officials shall not be provided.

(5) The scope of and criteria and methods for bonus payment and other matters shall be prescribed by the Minister of Science and ICT in consultation with the Minister of Personnel Management. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017>

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 13-2(Payment of Compensation) #

(1) Compensation under Article 15 (3) of the Act shall be paid within the budget, according to the following classifications: <Amended on Sep. 8, 2020>

1. In cases of sales business involving postal items classified as follows: Payments for each subordinate organization or each person within the scope of 10/100 of the records of the collection of charges (excluding the collected amount of charges for postal items received at the counter) incurred in conducting business activities involving the relevant postal items:

(a) Domestic registered parcel mails;

(b) Domestic express mails;

(c) International parcel mails;

(d) International express mails;

(e) Other mails determined by the President of Korea Post that are in competition with private business entities;

2. In cases of postal items collection services and delivery, arrival, and transportation services: Payment for each person based on the performance of services provided while conducting relevant business activities.

(2) Matters necessary for amounts, standards, scopes, and methods, etc. regarding compensation under paragraph (1) shall be determined by the President of Korea Post after deliberation of the Committee. <Amended on Sep. 8, 2020>

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 14(Entrustment of Postal Services) #

(1) When the Minister of Science and ICT entrusts another person with part of the postal services under Article 17 (1) of the Act, he or she shall enter into a contract with the person to be entrusted therewith: Provided, That in cases of the following services, he or she may enter into an entrustment contract with a corporation designated and publicly notified by the Minister of Science and ICT: <Amended on Nov. 6, 2012; Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

1. Development and sale of products related to postal services and services incidental thereto;

2. Subscription evaluation and contract management regarding postal insurance and the evaluation of insurance payment;

3. Education, public relations and operation of an art center relating to postal services;

4. Development and operation of electronic banking services and a computing system relating to postal services and services incidental thereto;

5. Analysis of and research on markets relating to postal services;

6. Operation of post office call centers and provision of assistance for customer management activities;

7. Production of stamps and development and operation of mail order products using the postal network and services incidental thereto;

8. Provision of assistance for the operation of postal savings funds and postal insurance reserves;

9. Provision of assistance for the risk management in postal banking services;

10. Management and operation of property belonging to the organizations for postal services;

11. Door-to-door reception and delivery of mails and services incidental thereto;

12. Stamp exhibitions and the establishment and operation of a stamp museum and stamp-related web site;

13. Operation of public services relating to postal services;

14. Provision of assistance for resolution of conflicts relating to postal services and settling accounts and accounting;

15. Research on the improvement of systems and international cooperation related to postal services;

16. Other services relating to subparagraphs 1 through 15 that have undergone deliberation of the Postal Services Steering Committee.

Article 14-2(Research and Development of Postal Services) #

(1) Research institutes and organizations eligible for the support and fostering under Article 17-2 of the Act shall be as follows:

1. The Korea Information Society Development Institute under the Act on the Establishment, Operation and Fostering of Government-Funded Research Institutes and the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute under the Act on the Establishment, Operation and Fostering of Government-Funded Science and Technology Research Institutes;

2. Educational institutions, including universities, conducting research and development of postal services and training relevant human resources;

3. Corporations or organizations collecting, researching and publicizing information relating to postal services;

4. Academic societies or research associations performing research on postal services;

5. Other corporations or organizations prescribed by the President of Korea Post, among those established for the purpose of research and development of postal services.

(2) The methods for support and fostering of the research institutions and organizations referred to in paragraph (1) shall be as follows:

1. Financial support for the execution of basic research and special tasks regarding postal services;

2. Support for education and training in order to foster technicians relating to postal services;

3. Provision of technological information on postal services;

4. Support for cooperation with other research institutes and organizations or international bodies.

(3) The research institutes referred to in paragraph (1) 1 shall be provided with the following funds:

1. Expenses incurred on research and development of postal service technology and postal policies designated by the President of Korea Post;

2. Expenses incurred to construct facilities, etc. necessary for research and development;

3. Other expenses required for the operation of research institutes, etc.

(4) The President of Korea Post may entrust part of the affairs necessary for the support and fostering, etc. of research and development under paragraphs (2) and (3) to the National IT Industry Promotion Agency under Article 26 of the Information and Communications Technology Industry Promotion Act and to the Korea Planning and Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology under Article 39 of the Industrial Technology Innovation Promotion Act. <Amended on Apr. 30, 2024>

Article 14-3(Support and Fostering of Enterprises Related to Postal Services) #

(1) The President of Korea Post may support enterprises related to postal services by providing outcomes of research and development produced by research institutes and organizations supported and fostered under Article 17-2 of the Act.

(2) The methods for support under paragraph (1) shall be as follows:

1. Technology transfer for the commercialization of outcomes of research and development;

2. Provision of technology and information;

3. Technological support to help address difficulties suffered by enterprises related to postal services;

4. Promotion of preferential purchase of products commercialized under subparagraph 1;

5. Other various kinds of support that the President of Korea Post deems necessary to foster and develop enterprises related to postal services.

(3) Detailed matters necessary for the methods and procedures, etc. for support and fostering of enterprises under paragraph (1) shall be prescribed by the President of Korea Post.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 15(Investment in Kind) #

Where the Minister of Science and ICT intends to make the investment in-kind under Article 18-2 (2) of the Act, he or she shall consult on the types of property to be invested in-kind with the Minister of Economy and Finance. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 15-2(Scope of Investment) #

The scope of services qualified for investment, contribution, financing or subsidization under Article 18-2 (5) of the Act shall be as follows: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

1. Value-added telecommunications services and data processing services using post office computer networks and other networks associated therewith;

2. Courier services, warehousing services, customs services, mail-order services and market research using the postal network;

3. Sale of goods relating to postal services;

4. Advertising using stamps, mails and facilities and equipment of post offices;

5. Leasing for an efficient use of post office buildings and land;

6. Agency services for dispatch or production of mails;

7. Other services prescribed and publicly notified by the Minister of Science and ICT for an efficient operation of postal services.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 16(Materials Submitted by Government-Funded Enterprise and Matters to Be Reported) #

(1) Any government-funded enterprise under Article 19 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "government-funded enterprise") shall submit its financial statement for the relevant business year and schedules attached thereto to the Minister of Science and ICT within three months after the end of each business year. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

(2) Every government-funded enterprise shall report to the Minister of Science and ICT without delay if any of the following circumstances occurs: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

1. Where the articles of incorporation have been amended;

2. Where capital has been changed;

3. Where executive officers have been appointed or dismissed;

4. Where the list of shareholders has been changed;

5. Where business plans for each fiscal year have been established or revised;

6. Where important bylaws, including rules relating to accounting of the government-funded enterprise, have been changed;

7. With regard to the business conducted by or an establishment owned by the government-funded enterprise, the competent government agency has imposed an order to improve the establishment, suspend business operations, or revoke business license.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 17(Inspection of Affairs of Government-Funded Enterprise) #

(1) The scope of the affairs of a government-funded enterprise that the Minister of Science and ICT may inspect under Article 19 (2) of the Act shall be as follows: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

1. Matters concerning the formulation and execution of business plans;

2. Matters concerning the appointment and dismissal of executive officers;

3. Matters concerning accounting;

4. Matters concerning other affairs designated by the Minister of Science and ICT to ensure a sound management of government-funded enterprises.

(2) Where the Minister of Science and ICT intends to inspect the affairs of any government-funded enterprise under Article 19 (2) of the Act, he or she shall notify, in advance, the relevant enterprise of such intent. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

(3) Where the Minister of Science and ICT intends to inspect the affairs of any government-funded enterprise, he or she shall provide employees under his or her jurisdiction or relevant experts with the identification indicating their authority and they shall present it to persons concerned when they inspect the affairs of government-funded enterprises. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

(4) Where the Minister of Science and ICT deems, as a result of inspecting the affairs of a government-funded enterprise, that the relevant enterprise has any matters requiring correction, he or she may require such government-funded enterprise to make the correction and the enterprise shall comply with such request unless there is any compelling reason not to do so. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 18(Period of Permission for Use or Profit-making) #

(1) Where the Minister of Science and ICT intends to grant permission to use, or profit from, the property of postal service under Article 20 (1) of the Act, no permission period shall exceed the periods fixed according to the following classification: Provided, That the period of construction necessary to build a building or other establishments shall not be counted towards calculation of the following periods: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

1. For the purpose of constructing durable buildings made of steel frame, ferroconcrete, stone or other similar materials: 30 years;

2. For the purpose of constructing buildings other than those referred to in subparagraph 1: 15 years;

3. For the purpose of constructing artificial establishments other than buildings: 5 years.

(2) The periods of permission to use, or profit from, the property of postal services under paragraph (1) may be renewed. In such cases, no renewal period shall exceed the periods fixed under paragraph (1).

(3) Where any right and obligation arising from permission to use, or profit from, the property of postal services under Article 20 of the Act are transferred, periods of permission to use, or profit from, such property shall be the remaining periods of such permission granted to the persons who transfer the rights and obligations.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 19(Application for Permission for Use or Profit-Making) #

(1) Any person who intends to obtain permission to use, or profit from, the property of postal services under Article 20 (1) of the Act shall file an application, stating the following matters, with the Minister of Science and ICT: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

1. Name (in cases of a corporation, its name and the name of its representative) and address of the applicant;

2. Purposes of the use or profit-making;

3. Location, type, quantity or area of the property subject to the application for permission for use or profit-making;

4. Type, structure and quantity of establishments to establish;

5. Period of use or profit-making.

(2) Where any person who has obtained permission for use or profit-making under Article 20 of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "person who has obtained permission for use or profit-making") intends to transfer rights and obligations arising from the permission for use or profit-making, he or she shall submit documents, stating the following matters, to the Minister of Science and ICT three months before the date of the transfer: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

1. Name (in cases of a corporation, its name and the name of its representative) and address of a person to whom rights and obligations are transferred;

2. Transfer price;

3. Details of the rights and obligations to be transferred;

4. Time of transfer.

(3) The following documents shall be attached to the documents under paragraph (2):

1. Copy of a transfer agreement;

2. Specifications of a transfer price.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 19-2(Calculation of Rent) #

(1) The rent under Article 20 (3) of the Act shall be calculated by multiplying the value of the property of postal services for which permission for use or profit-making has been granted and the rate for rent determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Science and ICT. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

(2) Article 29 (2) of the Enforcement Decree of theState Property Act shall apply mutatis mutandis to the calculation of the value of the property of postal services under paragraph (1).

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 20(Notification of Purchase Request) #

Where the Minister of Science and ICT intends to make a request to purchase establishments under Article 21 (3) of the Act, he or she shall notify such intent to the person who has obtained permission for use or profit-making three months before a scheduled purchase date. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 21(Exemption from Duty of Reinstatement) #

(1) When the Minister of Science and ICT determines to reinstate the property of postal services for which permission for use or profit-making has been granted under the main clause of Article 22 (1) of the Act, the Minister shall notify in writing the person who has obtained permission for use or profit-making that he or she shall remove relevant establishments or take other necessary measures for reinstatement within a fixed period. In such cases, the Minister of Science and ICT shall clarify the fact that if the person concerned does not remove relevant establishments or take other necessary measures for reinstatement by the due date, vicarious execution shall be performed in accordance with the Administrative Vicarious Execution Act. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

(2) When the Minister of Science and ICT determines, upon request from a person who has obtained permission for use or profit-making or ex officio, exemption from the duty to reinstate the property of postal services for which permission for use or profit-making has been granted under the proviso of Article 22 (1) of the Act, he or she shall notify in writing the person who has obtained permission for use or profit-making of such fact, clarifying the portion subject to the exemption. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 21-2(Special Cases concerning Rent for Property of Postal Services) #

(1) "Property of postal services prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 22-2 of the Act means a post office building that has been newly built or rebuilt.

(2) Where the Minister of Science and ICT deems it impracticable to grant permission to use, or profit from, the property of postal services under paragraph (1) or to lease such property in the way of competition considering the size of the relevant property, neighboring lease markets, and other relevant matters, he or she may grant permission or lease by way of private negotiation, notwithstanding the main clause of Article 31 (1) of the State Property Act. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

(3) Where the Minister of Science and ICT grants permission to use, or profit from, the property of postal services under paragraph (1) or leases such property and the rent for the property calculated under Article 29 of the Enforcement Decree of theState Property Act is more than 10/100 higher or lower than the rents for nearby buildings, the appraised value of rent for the property of postal services estimated by an appraisal corporation, etc. under the Act on Appraisal and Certified Appraisers may be deemed an estimated rent or charges for lease. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Aug. 31, 2016; Feb. 13, 2017; Jul. 26, 2017; Jan. 21, 2022>

(4) Where the Minister of Science and ICT grants permission to use, or profit from, the property of postal services under paragraph (1) or leases such property and annual rent or charges for lease exceed one million won, he or she may allow installment payments not exceeding 12 times a year, notwithstanding the former part of Article 30 (5) of the Enforcement Decree of theState Property Act. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017; Apr. 17, 2018; Jul. 31, 2020>

(5) Where installment payments are allowed under paragraph (4), interests calculated by applying the interest rates determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Economy and Finance under the latter part of Article 30 (5) of the Enforcement Decree of theState Property Act shall be added to the remaining amount; and security deposit shall be given within a range of the amount constituting 50/100 of the annual rent or charges for lease or measures for payment guarantee shall be taken. <Amended on Apr. 17, 2018; Jul. 31, 2020>

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]

Article 22(Bearing Expenses) #

The Minister of Science and ICT may require the person responsible for the incurrence of expenses, such as the State and local governments, to bear the following expenses pursuant to Article 23 of the Act: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>

1. The amount of the postal fees or charges to be reduced or exempted in cases of reduction of or exemption from the postal fees or charges under other statutes or regulations or as a matter of State policies or for public purposes;

2. The amount equivalent to business losses generated as a result of maintaining, as a matter of State policies or for public purposes, the post offices for which balance between revenues and expenditures is unattainable even after taking appropriate measures needed to improve business of postal services and that require closedown or suspension of business.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 13, 2010]