CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1(Purpose) #
The purpose of this Decree is to effectively address various welfare needs of public officials by prescribing basic matters relating to the welfare system for public officials, and to enhance governmental productivity by fostering a healthy and dynamic working environment for public officials. <Amended on Jun. 21, 2013>
Article 2(Definitions) #
The terms used in this Decree are defined as follows: <Amended on Sep. 8, 2009; Jun. 21, 2013>
1. The term "customized welfare system" means a system that allows a public official to select welfare benefits that align with his or her preferences and needs by using welfare points allocated to each person from among welfare benefits designed and provided in advance;
2. Deleted; <Jun. 21, 2013>
3. Deleted; <Jun. 21, 2013>
4. Deleted; <Jun. 21, 2013>
5. Deleted; <Jun. 21, 2013>
6. Deleted; <Jun. 21, 2013>
7. Deleted; <Jun. 21, 2013>
8. The term "head of an operating agency" means a person falling under subparagraph 3 of Article 2 of the Decree on the Appointment of Public Officials.
Article 3(Scope of application) #
(1) The welfare system under this Decree shall apply to State public officials within the Executive Branch. <Amended on Jun. 21, 2013>
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the head of an operating agency may exclude or restrict the application of matters falling under Articles 6 through 12 for any of the following persons within the scope determined by the Minister of Personnel Management: <Amended on Jun. 21, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014>
1. A public official on leave;
2. A public official in a probationary period of appointment;