Article 1(Purpose) #
The purpose of this Decree is to prescribe matters mandated by the Act on the Establishment and Management of National Cemeteries and matters necessary for the enforcement thereof.
Article 2(Locations of national cemeteries) #
The locations of the national cemeteries specified in the subparagraphs of Article 3 (1) of the Act on the Establishment and Management of National Cemeteries (hereinafter referred to as the "Act") shall be as follows: <Amended on Nov. 20, 2013; May 3, 2016; Apr. 30, 2018; Jul. 9, 2019; Sep. 22, 2020; Sep. 12, 2023; Jul. 23, 2024>
1. The Seoul National Cemetery: Hyeonchung-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul;
2. The Daejeon National Cemetery: Hyeonchungwon-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon;
2-2. The Yeongcheon National Cemetery: Yeonsin-ro, Sinseo-myeon, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do;
3. The April 19th National Cemetery: 4.19-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul;
4. The March 15th National Cemetery: 3·15seongyeok-ro, Masanhoewon-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do;
5. The May 18th National Cemetery: Minju-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju;
6. The national cemeteries:
(a) The Yeongcheon National Cemetery: Hoguk-ro, Gogyeong-myeon, Yeongcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do;
(b) The Imsil National Cemetery: Hoguk-ro, Gangjin-myeon, Imsil-gun, Jeonbuk-do;
(c) The Icheon National Cemetery: Noseong-ro, Seolseong-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do;
(d) The Sancheong National Cemetery: Mokhwa-ro, Danseong-myeon, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do;
(e) The Goesan National Cemetery: Hoguk-ro, Mungwang-myeon, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do;
(f) The Jeju National Cemetery: 1100-ro (Nohyeong-dong), Jeju-si, Jeju-do;
7. The Sinam National Cemetery: Dongbuk-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu.
[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 20, 2008]
Article 2-2(Requests for designation of State-managed cemeteries) #
Where an owner or manager of a joint cemetery under Article 3-2 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "joint cemetery") or a bereaved family member of a person buried in a joint cemetery (hereinafter referred to as "owner, etc. of a joint cemetery") intends to obtain designation of the joint cemetery as a State-managed cemetery pursuant to paragraph (1) of that Article, he or she shall submit a written request for designation of a State-managed cemetery in the form prescribed by Ministerial Decree of Patriots and Veterans Affairs to the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs via the head of a Regional or District Office of Patriots and Veterans Affairs having jurisdiction over the location of the joint cemetery (if the joint cemetery is located in Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, referring to the Director General of the Jeju National Cemetery). In such cases, if the number of the owners, etc. of a joint cemetery is two or more, a written request for designation of a State-managed cemetery under the former part shall be submitted with the consent of both the owners and managers of the joint cemetery. <Amended on Apr. 11, 2023; Jul. 23, 2024>
[This Article Added on Sep. 22, 2020]
[Previous Article 2-2 moved to Article 2-7 <Sep. 22, 2020>]
Article 2-3(Procedures for designation of State-managed cemeteries) #
(1) If the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs intends to designate a joint cemetery as a State-managed cemetery pursuant to Article 3-2 (1) of the Act, the Minister shall consider the following: <Amended on Apr. 11, 2023; Jul. 23, 2024>
1. Whether the remains or body of at least two persons falling under any category specified in the subparagraphs of Article 3-2 (1) of the Act are buried in the same joint cemetery;
2. Whether the joint cemetery is not suitable for designation as a State-managed cemetery, due to falling under the category of a private cemetery under Article 14 (1) 2 and 3 of the Act on Funeral Services or for any other similar reasons;
3. Opinions of the owners, etc. of the joint cemetery;
4. Elevation of the spirit of loyalty and great meritoriousness, along with the potential for future contributions to such values.
(2) If the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs deems it appropriate to designate a joint cemetery as a State-managed cemetery based on the examination of the matters specified in the subparagraphs of paragraph (1), the Minister shall have a prior consultation with the head of the relevant central administrative agency and the head of the local government having jurisdiction over the location of the joint cemetery regarding whether to grant such designation. <Amended on Apr. 11, 2023>
(3) If the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs intends to designate a joint cemetery as a State-managed cemetery pursuant to Article 3-2 (1) of the Act, the Minister may seek the opinions of relevant experts, if necessary. <Amended on Apr. 11, 2023>
[This Article Added on Sep. 22, 2020]
Article 2-4(Public notice of designation of State-managed cemeteries) #
(1) When the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs designates a joint cemetery as a State-managed cemetery pursuant to Article 3-2 (1) of the Act, the Minister shall publicly notify the matters prescribed by Ministerial Decree of Patriots and Veterans Affairs in the Official Gazette and may post the details on the website of the Ministry, if necessary. <Amended on Apr. 11, 2023>
(2) When the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs designates a joint cemetery as a State-managed cemetery pursuant to Article 3-2 (1) of the Act, the Minister shall notify such designation to the owners, etc. of the joint cemetery who have requested the designation pursuant to Article 2-2. <Amended on Apr. 11, 2023>
[This Article Added on Sep. 22, 2020]
Article 2-5(Revocation of designation of State-managed cemeteries) #
(1) If the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs intends to revoke the designation of a State-managed cemetery pursuant to Article 3-2 (3) of the Act, the Minister shall, in advance, seek the opinions of the head of the local government having jurisdiction over the location of the relevant State-managed cemetery and the owners, etc. of the relevant joint cemetery. <Amended on Apr. 11, 2023>
(2) Article 2-4 shall apply mutatis mutandis where the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs revokes the designation of a State-managed cemetery pursuant to Article 3-2 (3) of the Act. In such cases, "designation" shall be construed as "revocation of designation". <Amended on Apr. 11, 2023>
[This Article Added on Sep. 22, 2020]
Article 2-6(Management of State-managed cemeteries) #
(1) The Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs shall manage State-managed cemeteries designated pursuant to Article 3-2 (1) of the Act and shall promote projects for enhancing such cemeteries, such as publicity and education, to honor and elevate the meritorious deeds and sacrifices of the interred persons. <Amended on Apr. 11, 2023>
(2) The subjects of management in State-managed cemeteries under paragraph (1) shall be graves and appurtenant facilities, including memorial halls and towers established therein. <Amended on Jul. 23, 2024>
(3) The details of the management of State-managed cemeteries under paragraph (1) shall be as follows: <Amended on Apr. 11, 2023>
1. Maintenance and repair of State-managed cemeteries, such as cutting grass and tidying up, as well as cleaning surrounding areas;
2. Maintenance and management of appurtenant facilities, including memorial halls and towers;
3. Provision of information and publicity regarding State-managed cemeteries;
4. Recording and retention of matters related to the management and use of State-managed cemeteries;
5. Other matters that the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs deems necessary for the management of State-managed cemeteries.
(4) The Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs shall prepare and keep a management register of State-managed cemeteries prescribed by Ministerial Decree of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, in order to conduct the business affairs specified in paragraph (3) 4. <Amended on Apr. 11, 2023>
(5) The heads of relevant central administrative agencies and the heads of local governments shall actively cooperate in the designation and management of State-managed cemeteries.
[This Article Added on Sep. 22, 2020]
Article 2-7(Formulation of comprehensive management plans for national cemeteries) #
(1) The Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs shall formulate a comprehensive management plan for national cemeteries (hereinafter referred to as "management plan") under Article 4-2 of the Act every 5 years. <Amended on Apr. 30, 2018; Apr. 11, 2023>
(2) A management plan shall include the following:
1. Basic directions for policies on the establishment and operation of national cemeteries;
2. Assessing the current burial status of each national cemetery and analyzing burial estimates;
3. Matters regarding the securing of burial facilities for each region and each year;
4. Matters regarding expansion and management of burial facilities;
5. Matters regarding the establishment and management of commemorative and convenience facilities, as well as the landscaping of national cemeteries;
6. Matters regarding research necessary for burial examinations;
7. Matters regarding the establishment of a national cemetery burial system and a data management system for interred persons;
8. Matters regarding programs for the commemoration and exaltation of loyalty and righteousness.
[This Article Added on Oct. 20, 2008]
[Moved from Article 2-2 <Sep. 22, 2020>]
Article 3(Requirements for persons eligible for burial) #
(1) "Person ... who meets the requirements prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 5 (1) 1 (j) of the Act means any of the following persons determined as a person eligible for burial in a national cemetery after deliberation by the Deliberative Committee on Burial Eligibility established under Article 10 of the Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Deliberative Committee"):
1. A person who died for public good defined in subparagraph 2 of Article 2 of the Act on Honorable Treatment of and Support for Persons Who Died or Were Injured for Public Good;
2. A person injured for public good defined in the Act on Honorable Treatment of and Support for Persons Who Died or Were Injured for Public Good who sustained an injury falling under grades 1 through 3 of the injury grades under Appendix 1 of the Enforcement Decree of that Act and has subsequently died.
(2) "Performing duties meeting the requirements prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 5 (1) 1 (k) of the Act means performing any of the following duties, among duties performed by public officials (excluding soldiers and police officers) under Article 2 of the State Public Officials Act and Article 2 of the Local Public Officials Act and by persons subject to Article 2 of the Enforcement Decree of the Public Officials Pension Act: <Amended on Nov. 20, 2013>
1. Correctional services in correctional institutions, detention centers, protective custody offices, etc.;
2. Duties related to lifesaving, firefighting, salvage, disease control, etc. at scenes of disaster prevention, response, and recovery;
3. Duties related to wildfire extinguishment, pest control, lifesaving, etc., while boarding a helicopter;
4. Security services under the Presidential Security Act (applicable only to employees of the Security Service and persons dispatched to the Security Service);
5. National security duties, such as the arrest of spies and counter-terrorism activities (applicable only to employees of the National Intelligence Service);
6. Duties related to directly performing explosive operations at a weapons development practice site.
(3) "Performing dangerous duties equivalent to those meeting the requirements prescribed by Presidential Decree under item (k)" in Article 5 (1) 1 (l) of the Act means performing duties for which dangerous work allowances are paid pursuant to Appendix 9 of the Regulations on Allowances for Public Officials and Appendix 8 of the Regulations on Allowances for Local Public Officials.
Article 4(Enshrinement of mortuary tablets and portraits) #
Matters necessary for the specifications of portraits and mortuary tablets under Articles 5 (3) and 6 (2) of the Act and the methods of enshrining such portraits and tablets shall be prescribed by Ministerial Decree of Patriots and Veterans Affairs. <Amended on Oct. 26, 2011; Apr. 11, 2023>
[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 20, 2008]
Article 5(Procedures for selecting persons eligible for burial from among persons who died or were injured for public good) #
(1) If the bereaved family of any person specified in the subparagraphs of Article 3 (1) who died for public good or who was injured for public good and has subsequently died (hereafter in this Article referred to as "person who died or was injured for public good") or the head of the relevant agency (applicable only when no bereaved family of the person who died or was injured for public good exists, or when the bereaved family is unknown) intends to bury such person in a national cemetery, they shall file an application for the selection of the person as a person eligible for burial in a national cemetery with the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs via the Minister of Health and Welfare. <Amended on Mar. 15, 2010; Apr. 11, 2023>
(2) Upon receipt of an application under paragraph (1), the Minister of Health and Welfare shall verify whether the person for whom an application for selection as a person eligible for burial in a national cemetery constitutes a person who died or was injured for public good and shall send the details of his or her meritorious service and relevant materials to the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs. <Amended on Mar. 15, 2010; Apr. 11, 2023>
(3) Upon receipt of an application under paragraph (1), the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs shall request the Deliberative Committee to deliberate on whether the person who died or was injured for public good is eligible for burial in a national cemetery. <Amended on Apr. 11, 2023>
(4) The Deliberative Committee shall deliberate on whether a person who died or was injured for public good meets the requirements prescribed in Article 3 (1), whether the person falls under Article 5 (5) 5 of the Act, and other similar factors and shall determine whether the person is eligible for burial in a national cemetery and notify the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs of the results. <Amended on Oct. 26, 2011; Apr. 11, 2023; Sep. 12, 2023; Jul. 23, 2024>
(5) Upon receipt of notification under paragraph (4), the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs shall determine without delay whether to approve the burial in a national cemetery of a person who died or was injured for public good and shall notify the bereaved family member of the person or the director of the relevant agency who has filed the application for such burial of the results via the Minister of Health and Welfare. In such cases, if the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs determines to approve the burial in a national cemetery of a person who died or was injured for public good, the Minister shall also notify the results to the director of the relevant national cemetery management office under Article 17 of the Act (hereinafter referred to as the "director of the national cemetery management office"). <Amended on Mar. 15, 2010; Apr. 11, 2023>
Article 6(Procedures for selecting persons eligible for burial from among public officials who died on duty) #
(1) If the bereaved family of a public official falling under the category specified in Article 5 (1) 1 (l) of the Act who died on duty or who was wounded on active duty and has subsequently died (hereafter in this Article referred to as "public official who died on duty, etc.") or the head of the relevant agency (applicable only to where no bereaved family of the public official who died on duty, etc. exists or the bereaved family is unknown) intends to bury such public official who died on duty, etc. in a national cemetery, they shall file an application for the selection of the public official, etc. as a person eligible for burial in a national cemetery with the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs via the head of the central administrative agency to which the public official, etc. belong (if the public official, etc. are local public officials, referring to the Minister of the Interior and Safety; hereafter in this Article, the same shall apply). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017; Jul. 9, 2019; Apr. 11, 2023>
(2) Article 5 (2) through (5) shall apply mutatis mutandis to the procedures for selecting persons eligible for burial in a national cemetery from among public officials who died on duty, etc. In such cases, "persons who died or were injured for public good" shall be construed as "public officials who died on duty, etc.", the "Minister of Health and Welfare" as the "head of a central administrative agency", and "Article 3 (1)" as "Article 3 (3)", respectively. <Amended on Mar. 15, 2010>
[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 20, 2008]
Article 7(Procedures for selecting persons eligible for burial from among persons who have made contributions to the State or society) #
(1) If the bereaved family of any deceased person specified in the subparagraphs of Article 3 (4) who has made contributions to the State or society (hereafter in this Article referred to as "person who has made contributions to the State or society") or the head of the relevant agency (applicable only when no bereaved family of the person who has made contributions to the State or society exists, or when the bereaved family is unknown) intends to bury such person in a national cemetery, they shall file an application for the selection of the person as a person eligible for burial in a national cemetery with the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs via the head of the central administrative agency related to the activities and achievements of the person. <Amended on Apr. 11, 2023>
(2) Article 5 (2) through (5) shall apply mutatis mutandis to the procedures for selecting persons eligible for burial in a national cemetery from among persons who have made contributions to the State or society. In such cases, "persons who died or were injured for public good" shall be construed as "persons who have made contributions to the State or society", the "Minister of Health and Welfare" as the "head of a central administrative agency", and "Article 3 (1)" as "Article 3 (4)", respectively. <Amended on Mar. 15, 2010>
[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 20, 2008]
Article 8(Composition of Deliberative Committee) #
(1) Members of the Deliberative Committee shall be appointed or commissioned by the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs from among the following persons in consideration of gender equality: <Amended on Mar. 15, 2010; Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; May 3, 2016; Jul. 26, 2017; Jul. 9, 2019; Jun. 7, 2022; Apr. 11, 2023; Jul. 23, 2024>
1. Six persons recommended by the Minister of Justice, the Minister of National Defense, the Minister of the Interior and Safety, the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Minister of Health and Welfare from among the senior executives under their control;
2. Thirteen persons recommended by the heads of relevant central administrative agencies, from among persons with extensive knowledge and experience.
(2) The chairperson of the Deliberative Committee shall represent the Committee and convene its meetings; provided, if the chairperson is unable to perform his or her duties due to any unavoidable cause, a member of the Committee designated by the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs shall act on behalf of the chairperson. <Amended on Apr. 11, 2023>
(3) Each member of the Deliberative Committee under paragraph (1) 2 shall hold office for a term of 2 years and may be reappointed only for 2 consecutive additional terms.
[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 20, 2008]
Article 8-2(Exclusion of, challenge to, or recusal of, members of Deliberative Committee) #
(1) If a member specified in Article 8 (1) 1 and 2 falls under any of the following categories, the member shall be excluded from deliberation and resolution by the Deliberative Committee:
1. Where the member or his or her current or former spouse becomes a party to the relevant agenda item or is a joint right holder or joint obligor with a party to the relevant agenda item;
2. Where the member is or was a relative of a party to the relevant agenda item;
3. Where the member has provided any testimony, statement, research, services, or appraisal on the relevant agenda item;
4. Where the member or a corporation to which the member belongs is or was an agent of a party to the relevant agenda item.
(2) If any ground for exclusion specified in the subparagraphs of paragraph (1) exists for a member or if it is impracticable to expect fair deliberation and resolution from the member, a party to the relevant agenda item may file a motion to challenge to the member with the Deliberative Committee, and the Deliberative Committee shall determine whether to accept the motion by resolution. In such cases, the member subject to the request for challenge shall not participate in the resolution.
(3) If a member falls under any category specified in the subparagraphs of paragraph (1), the member shall notify the Deliberative Committee of such fact and voluntarily recuse himself or herself from deliberation and resolution on the relevant agenda item; and in the case of paragraph (2), the member may voluntarily recuse himself or herself from deliberation and resolution.
[This Article Added on Jun. 7, 2022]
[Previous Article 8-2 moved to Article 8-3 <Jun. 7, 2022>]
Article 8-3(Dismissal and decommissioning of members of Deliberative Committee) #
If a member specified in Article 8 (1) 1 and 2 falls under any of the following categories, the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs may dismiss or decommission the relevant member: <Amended on Jun. 7, 2022; Apr. 11, 2023>
1. If the member becomes unable to perform his or her duties due to a mental or physical disability;
2. If the member is involved in any corruption or illegality regarding his or her duties;
3. If the member is deemed unsuitable as a member due to neglect of duties, loss of dignity, or other reasons;
3-2. If the member fails to recuse himself or herself despite falling under any category specified in the subparagraphs of Article 8-2 (1);
4. If the member voluntarily declares that it is impracticable for him or her to perform his or her duties.
[Title Amended on Dec. 31, 2015]
[Moved from Article 8-2 <Jun. 7, 2022>]
Article 9(Meetings and executive secretary of Deliberative Committee) #
(1) A meeting of the Deliberative Committee shall be held with the attendance of at least 10 members, and any resolution thereof shall require the concurring vote of at least 2/3 of the members present; provided, if the details of the agenda items submitted to the meeting are minor matters or if there is insufficient time to convene a meeting, a resolution may be passed in writing. <Amended on Jul. 22, 2009; May 3, 2016; Jul. 9, 2019>
(2) To convene a meeting, the chairperson of the Deliberative Committee shall notify the members of the date, time, venue, and agenda items of the meeting at least 5 days prior to the meeting; provided, this shall not apply in cases of emergency or any unavoidable circumstances. <Added on Jul. 22, 2009>
(3) The Deliberative Committee shall have 1 executive secretary to manage the agenda items and record the minutes, among other duties, and the executive secretary shall be appointed by the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs from among public officials of the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs. <Amended on Jul. 22, 2009; Jun. 7, 2022; Apr. 11, 2023>
[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 20, 2008]
Article 10(Composition and operation of working-level steering committee) #
(1) The Deliberative Committee may establish a working-level steering committee for deliberation on burial (hereinafter referred to as "working-level steering committee") to support the operation of the Committee, such as pre-examining agenda items to be deliberated by the Committee.
(2) The working-level steering committee shall consist of 6 persons designated by the Minister of Justice, the Minister of National Defense, the Minister of the Interior and Safety, the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Minister of Health and Welfare from among public officials of Grade III or IV or those equivalent thereto under their jurisdiction; as well as 7 persons commissioned by the chairperson of the Deliberative Committee from among persons with extensive knowledge and experience, recommended by the heads of relevant central administrative agencies, in consideration of gender equality. <Amended on Mar. 15, 2010; Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017; Jul. 9, 2019; Apr. 11, 2023>
(3) Deleted. <Jul. 22, 2009>
[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 20, 2008]
Article 10-2(Revocation of designation of, and decommissioning of, members of working-level steering committee) #
(1) A person who has designated a member of the working-level steering committee pursuant to Article 10 (2) may revoke his or her designation if the member falls under any of the following categories: <Amended on Jun. 7, 2022>
1. If the member becomes unable to perform his or her duties due to a mental or physical disability;
2. If the member is involved in any corruption or illegality regarding his or her duties;
3. If the member is deemed unsuitable as a member due to neglect of duties, loss of dignity, or other reasons;
4. If the member voluntarily declares that it is impracticable for him or her to perform his or her duties.
(2) If a member of the working-level steering committee commissioned pursuant to Article 10 (2) falls under any category specified in the subparagraphs of paragraph (1), the chairperson of the Deliberative Committee may decommission the relevant member.
[Title Amended on Dec. 31, 2015]
[Title Amended on Jun. 7, 2022]
Article 11(Confidentiality) #
The members and executive secretary of the Deliberative Committee and the members of the working-level steering committee shall not divulge any confidential information learned in the course of performing their duties in connection with deliberation by the Deliberative Committee or deliberation by the working-level steering committee.
Article 11-2(Operating rules) #
Except as provided in this Decree, matters necessary for the operation of the Deliberative Committee and the working-level steering committee shall be determined by the chairperson of the Committee after resolution by the Committee.
[This Article Added on Jul. 22, 2009]
[Moved from Article 13-2 <Nov. 20, 2013>]
Article 12(Applications for burial) #
(1) A bereaved family member or the head of a relevant agency (applicable only to where there is no bereaved family member of a person eligible for burial or his or her bereaved family member is unknown (excluding cases specified in Article 5 (1) 1 (k) of the Act) who intends to conduct burial, jointly burial, enshrinement of a portrait, or relocation (hereinafter referred to as "burial, etc.") of a person eligible for burial (excluding a person eligible for burial falling under the categories specified in Article 5 (1) 1 (j), (l), and (m) of the Act) pursuant to Article 11 (1) of the Act shall submit an application for burial, etc. (including an application in electronic form; hereinafter the same shall apply) to the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, as prescribed by Ministerial Decree of Patriots and Veterans Affairs; provided, if the head of a relevant agency files an application for the burial, etc. of a person eligible for burial falling under the category specified in Article 5 (1) 1 (k) of the Act, the application shall be filed via the head of the central administrative agency to which the public official who died on duty, etc. belonged. <Amended on Jul. 9, 2019; Apr. 11, 2023; Jul. 23, 2024>
(2) Deleted. <Sep. 12, 2023>
(3) In cases of an application for the burial, etc. of a person determined as those eligible for burial in a national cemetery pursuant to Article 11 (2) of the Act among an application filed pursuant to paragraph (1), the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs shall verify whether the person subject to application is eligible for burial specified in the subparagraphs of Article 5 (1) of the Act and whether the person falls under the grounds for revocation of the determination of eligibility for burial under Article 11 (3) of the Act, after the determination of eligibility for burial; if the verification finds that the person is not eligible for burial or that the person falls under the grounds for revocation of the determination of eligibility for burial, the Minister shall revoke the determination of eligibility for burial under paragraph (2) of that Article and notify such revocation to the bereaved family or the head of the relevant agency. <Added on Jul. 9, 2019; Apr. 11, 2023; Jul. 23, 2024>
(4) The Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs shall determine whether to approve the burial in a national cemetery of a person for whom an application for burial, etc. in a national cemetery has been filed and shall notify the bereaved family member of the person or the head of the relevant agency who has filed such application of the determination. In such cases, if the Minister determines to approve the burial in a national cemetery of a person for whom an application for burial, etc. has been filed, he or she shall also notify the director of relevant national cemetery management office of the determination. <Amended on Jul. 9, 2019; Apr. 11, 2023; Jul. 23, 2024>
Article 12-2(Applications for determination of eligibility for burial during lifetime) #
(1) If a person eligible for burial intends to receive a determination of his or her eligibility for burial in a national cemetery during his or her lifetime pursuant to Article 11 (2) of the Act, the person shall submit an application for determination of eligibility for burial, along with documents prescribed by Ministerial Decree of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, to the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs. <Amended on Apr. 11, 2023; Jul. 23, 2024>
(2) "Age or grounds involving disease prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 11 (2) 1 of the Act means any of the following cases: <Amended on Jul. 23, 2024>
1. Where the relevant person is at least 75 years of age;
2. Where the relevant person is diagnosed with a disease that is expected to result in death within several months due to the gradual deterioration of symptoms, with no possibility of fundamental recovery despite active treatment.
(3) "Grounds prescribed by Presidential Decree, including criminal records of having been sentenced to imprisonment without labor or heavier punishment" in Article 11 (2) 3 of the Act means any of the following cases: <Amended on Dec. 31, 2021; Apr. 11, 2023>
1. Where he or she has a criminal record of having been sentenced to imprisonment without labor or heavier punishment or suspension of execution of imprisonment without labor or heavier punishment;
2. Where matters prescribed by the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs are documented in military records, such as desertion, expulsion, and disciplinary dispositions.
(4) Deleted. <Sep. 12, 2023>
(5) If an applicant under paragraph (1) meets all the requirements specified in the subparagraphs of Article 11 (2) of the Act, the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs shall request the Deliberative Committee to deliberate on the application and notify the relevant applicant of such fact. <Amended on Apr. 11, 2023; Jul. 23, 2024>
(6) Upon receipt of a request for deliberation under paragraph (5), the Deliberative Committee shall notify the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs of the deliberation results, and the Minister shall then determine whether an applicant under paragraph (1) is eligible for burial in a national cemetery after death and shall notify the relevant applicant and the director of relevant national cemetery management office of such determination. <Amended on Apr. 11, 2023; Jul. 23, 2024>
Article 13(Deliberation by Deliberative Committee) #
(1) Upon receipt of an application for burial, etc. in a national cemetery (excluding the relocation from a national cemetery to a place other than a national cemetery) pursuant to Article 12 (1), the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs shall request the Deliberative Committee to deliberate on such application if a person for whom an application for burial, etc. is filed falls under any of the following categories and shall notify the bereaved member of the person or the head of the relevant agency who has filed an application for burial, etc. of such fact: <Amended on Oct. 26, 2011; Jan. 14, 2014; Dec. 31, 2021; Apr. 11, 2023; Sep. 12, 2023; Jul. 23, 2024; Feb. 25, 2025>
1. Where the person falls under the category either specified in Article 5 (1) 1 (a) of the Act, other than the President, or the category specified in item (m) of that subparagraph and it is necessary to determine the area of the grave for the person;
1-2. Where a person who falls under the category specified in Article 5 (1) 4 (d) of the Act is subject to disciplinary action or has committed misconduct specified in the subparagraphs of Article 3 (5);
2. Where the person falls under the category specified in Article 5 (3) 2 of the Act (excluding a de facto married spouse, deliberated and resolved on by the Patriots and Veterans Entitlement Commission established under Article 74-5 of the Act on the Honorable Treatment of and Support for Persons of Distinguished Service to the State);
2-2. Where the person satisfies the requirements under Article 5 (7) of the Act;
3. Where the person is sentenced to imprisonment without labor or heavier punishment or suspension of the execution of imprisonment without labor or heavier punishment and where it is deemed necessary to determine whether he or she falls under the category specified in Article 5 (5) 5 of the Act, as prescribed by the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs.
(2) Upon receipt of a request for deliberation under paragraph (1), the Deliberative Committee shall notify the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs of the deliberation results. <Amended on Apr. 11, 2023; Jul. 23, 2024>
(3) Upon receipt of notification of the deliberation results under paragraph (2), the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs shall determine whether to approve the burial in a national cemetery of a person for whom an application for burial, etc. has been filed or the area of the grave for the person, and shall notify the bereaved family member of the person or the head of the relevant agency who has filed such application of the results. In such cases, if the Minister determines to approve the burial in a national cemetery of a person for whom an application for burial, etc. has been filed, he or she shall also notify the director of relevant national cemetery management office of the results. <Amended on Apr. 11, 2023; Jul. 23, 2024>
Article 13-2(Preparation of implementation plans for national cemetery facility programs) #
(1) "Minor national cemetery facility programs prescribed by Presidential Decree" in the proviso, with the exception of the subparagraphs, of Article 11-2 (2) of the Act means national cemetery facility projects for which authorization, permission, etc. specified in the subparagraphs of Article 11-4 (1) of the Act are not required.
(2) "Matters prescribed by Presidential Decree" in Article 11-2 (2) 6 of the Act means the following: <Amended on Jan. 22, 2016; Oct. 23, 2018>
1. A floor plan for the site where the cemetery facility program is to be implemented;
2. Design documents for construction works (referring to preliminary design documents if consultation on construction under Article 29 of the Building Act is required);
3. A funding plan (including annual fund investment plans and financing plans);
4. A plan for purchase of land, goods, and rights and compensation therefor;
5. A document stating the location, lot number, land category, and area of the land or building to be expropriated or used; the details of ownership and rights other than ownership; and the names and addresses of the owners and right holders;
6. Documents necessary for deliberation on environmental impact assessments, disaster impact assessments, etc., and traffic impact assessment statements under Article 11-2 (7) of the Act;
7. Documents necessary for consultations with the head of a relevant administrative agency under Article 11-4 (2) of the Act;
8. A plan to utilize agency services for the national cemetery facility program (applicable only when there is a plan to utilize agency services for the program under Article 11-10 (1) of the Act);
9. Other documents necessary for implementing the national cemetery facility project.
(3) "Minor matters prescribed by Presidential Decree" in the proviso of Article 11-2 (8) of the Act means any of the following cases:
1. Where only the name of the relevant national cemetery facility project is changed without any change in the details of the project;
2. Where the implementation period of the relevant national cemetery facility program is changed by up to 1 year;
3. Where the area of a national cemetery facility project is changed by up to 10/100 of the total project area;
Article 13-3(Public notice of implementation plans for national cemetery facility programs) #
The public notice of an implementation plan under Article 11-3 (1) of the Act shall be provided by publishing the following information in the Official Gazette:
1. The location of the site where the cemetery facility program is to be implemented;
2. The type and name of the national cemetery facility program;
3. The area or scale of the national cemetery facility program;
4. The name and address of the implementer or agent of the national cemetery facility program;
5. The scheduled date of commencement and completion of the national cemetery facility program;
6. A document stating the location, lot number, land category, and area of the land or building to be expropriated or used; the details of ownership and rights other than ownership; and the names and addresses of the owners and right holders;
7. The details of the public notice or public announcement of authorization, permission, etc. deemed granted as the public notice of the implementation plan pursuant to Article 11-4 (1) of the Act.
[This Article Added on Nov. 20, 2013]
Article 13-4(Public announcement of completion of construction) #
The public announce of the completion of construction under Article 11-7 (3) of the Act shall be provided by publishing the following information in the Official Gazette:
1. The location of the site where the cemetery facility program is to be implemented;
2. The type and name of the national cemetery facility program;
3. The total area of the site where the national cemetery facility program is to be implemented and the area by use;
4. The name and address of the implementer or agent of the national cemetery facility program;
5. The date of completion;
6. Matters regarding the disposal of major facilities.
[This Article Added on Nov. 20, 2013]
Article 13-5(Agency services for national cemetery facility programs) #
(1) A corporation or organization that may provide agency services for a national cemetery facility program under Article 11-10 (1) of the Act shall meet all of the following requirements:
1. The entity shall be directly established in accordance with statutes or received investments, contributions, or subsidies from the State or a local government;
2. The entity shall have personnel exclusively in charge of conducting national cemetery facility programs and technical capabilities to do so.
(2) If the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs intends to employ an agency to conduct a national cemetery facility program pursuant to Article 11-10 (1) of the Act, the Minister shall conclude with the agency an agreement that contains the following information: <Amended on Apr. 30, 2018; Apr. 11, 2023; Jul. 23, 2024>
1. The site where the cemetery facility program is to be implemented;
2. The type and scope of the national cemetery facility program;
3. The period of the implementation of the national cemetery facility program;
4. Matters regarding the payment, management, and settlement of expenses for national cemetery facility programs;
5. Matters regarding amendments to the agreement;
6. Matters regarding measures to be taken in the event of a violation of the agreement.
(3) The details regarding matters specified in paragraph (1) 2 and other matters necessary for the selection of an agent for a national cemetery facility program shall be determined by the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs. <Amended on Apr. 11, 2023>
[This Article Added on Nov. 20, 2013]
Article 14(Shape of graves) #
(1) Facilities, including graves, gravestones, and other accessory structures, which are created in a national cemetery shall be established by the director of the relevant national cemetery management office.
(2) A grave shall be created by a method of flat burial; provided, the grave of a person eligible for burial of the body under Article 8 of the Act shall be created by constructing a burial mound; but the grave of a person who is not the President shall be created in the shape of a flat grave, and the height of the grave shall not exceed 20 centimeters from the ground surface.
(3) Remains or corpses shall be buried in a grave, enclosed in a cinerary urn or coffin, and the depth of the burial shall be at least 70 centimeters below the ground surface. In such cases, earth may be filled in a cinerary urn specified in Article 17 (1) 1 (b), along with the remains. <Amended on Jun. 7, 2022>
(4) A gravestone shall be installed in a grave; and a stone table, grave retaining stones, etc. may be installed in the grave of a person eligible for burial of the body under Article 8 of the Act.
(5) Matters necessary for the types and specifications of gravestones and other accessory structures shall be prescribed by Ministerial Decree of Patriots and Veterans Affairs. <Amended on April 11, 2023>
[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 20, 2008]
[Title Amended on Jun. 7, 2022]
Article 15(Division of burial grounds) #
(1) Burial grounds in a national cemetery under Article 13 (1) of the Act shall be divided in consideration of topography, drainage, and other relevant factors.
(2) Necessary facilities, such as stone retaining walls and drainage systems, shall be installed in burial grounds within a national cemetery to prevent collapse and flooding; and burial grounds shall be designed to harmonize with the surrounding landscape by planting grass or trees.
[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 20, 2008]
Article 16(Specifications of enshrinement urns) #
(1) Enshrinement urns in an enshrinement facility under Article 14 (1) of the Act shall be transparent or sealed. <Amended on Nov. 20, 2013>
(2) The materials for enshrinement urns under paragraph (1) shall be determined by the director of a national cemetery management office, from among aluminum, stainless steel, plastic, brass, glass, and marble, based on the conditions of each national cemetery.
(3) The size of an enshrinement urn shall not exceed 30 centimeters in width, length, and height, respectively; provided, if the remains of a spouse are to be enshrined together, either the width or length may be within 60 centimeters. <Amended on Nov. 20, 2013>
(4) Matters necessary for the installation of enshrinement urns, including the accessory facilities thereof, shall be prescribed by Ministerial Decree of Patriots and Veterans Affairs. <Amended on Apr. 11, 2023>
[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 20, 2008]
Article 17(Vessels and specifications for cinerary urns) #
(1) Cinerary urns shall be classified into those for burial, enshrinement, and natural burial, and the containers shall be categorized as follows: <Amended on Sep. 22, 2020; Jun. 7, 2022>
1. Cinerary urns for burial: The following containers:
(a) Containers made of porcelain, jade, or copper;
(b) Containers made of natural materials, such as starch, which are biochemically decomposable.
2. Cinerary urns for enshrinement: Containers made of porcelain, jade, or copper;
3. Cinerary urns for natural burial: The following containers:
(a) Containers that fall under the category of products made of biodegradable resin defined in the Act on the Promotion of Saving and Recycling of Resources;
(b) Containers made of natural materials, such as starch, which are biochemically decomposable.
(2) The size of cinerary urns shall be as follows: <Amended on Sep. 22, 2020; Jun. 7, 2022>
1. Cinerary urns for burial: The size shall be as follows:
(a) Cinerary urns specified in paragraph (1) 1 (a): With a diameter of up to 21 centimeters and a height of up to 22 centimeters (including 2.5 centimeters for the cap);
(b) Cinerary urns specified in paragraph (1) 1 (b): With a diameter of up to 18 centimeters and a height of up to 19 centimeters (including 2.5 centimeters for the cap);
2. Cinerary urns for enshrinement: With a diameter of up to 21 centimeters and a height of up to 22 centimeters (including 2.5 centimeters for the cap);
3. Cinerary urns for natural burial: With a diameter of up to 18 centimeters and a height of up to 19 centimeters (including 2.5 centimeters for the cap).
(3) Matters necessary for the manufacture, specifications, etc. of cinerary urns shall be prescribed by Ministerial Decree of Patriots and Veterans Affairs. <Amended on Apr. 11, 2023>
[Title Amended on Jun. 7, 2022]
Article 17-2(Types and methods of natural burial) #
(1) The types of natural burials under Article 14-2 (3) of the Act shall be as follows:
1. Tree burial: Burying remains beneath or near trees for funeral purposes;
2. Flower burial: Burying remains beneath or near flowers for funeral purposes;
3. Lawn burial: Burying remains beneath or near lawn for funeral purposes;
4. Garden burial: Burying remains in a garden for funeral purposes;
5. Mixed burial: Burying remains by combining the types specified in subparagraphs 1 through 4 for funeral purposes.
(2) The methods of natural burial shall be as follows: <Amended on Sep. 22, 2020; Jun. 7, 2022>
1. The remains shall be buried at a depth of at least 30 centimeters below the ground surface;
2. Cinerary urns for natural burial specified in Article 17 (1) 3 shall be used; in such cases, earth may be filled in the cinerary urns;
3. Notwithstanding subparagraph 2, if the director of a national cemetery management office deems it impracticable to use a cinerary urn for natural burial specified in Article 17 (1) 3, the remains shall be buried in a mixture with earth;
4. The remains shall not be buried together with other articles (including personal effects of the deceased), except for earth and a cinerary urn for natural burial specified in Article 17 (1) 3.
[This Article Added on Nov. 20, 2013]
Article 17-3(Methods for establishment of natural burial grounds) #
(1) The area of natural burial grounds under Article 14-2 (3) of the Act shall not exceed 1 square meter per burial.
(2) A natural burial ground shall be established by designating a specific area within a national cemetery that poses no risk of collapse or flooding, taking into account the topographical features, drainage, soil, gradient, and other similar factors.
(3) In a natural burial ground, a general information sign indicating the location of interred persons and a personal identification mark with an identification number assigned to each interred person shall be installed; and the area of a personal identification mark shall not exceed 200 square centimeters. <Amended on Sep. 22, 2020>
[This Article Added on Nov. 20, 2013]
Article 18(Temporary enshrinement of remains) #
(1) If the remains of a person eligible for burial fall under any of the following categories, the director of a national cemetery management office may enshrine such remains in a temporary enshrinement facility within the national cemetery:
1. Where the head of a relevant agency requests the temporary enshrinement for the purpose of burial in the national cemetery;
2. Where temporary enshrinement is deemed necessary by the director of the national cemetery management office.
(2) If the director of a national cemetery management office buries in a national cemetery the remains enshrined in a temporary enshrinement facility pursuant to paragraph (1), the director shall enshrine such remains in a grave, natural burial ground, or enshrinement facility by placing them in a cinerary urn under Article 17. <Amended on Sep. 22, 2020>
(3) If the remains enshrined in a temporary enshrinement facility pursuant to paragraph (1) are determined not to be buried in a national cemetery after deliberation by the Deliberative Committee, the bereaved family or the head of the relevant agency shall transfer the remains to a place other than a national cemetery within 30 days from the date of notification of the result.
(4) If the bereaved family or the head of the relevant agency fails to transfer the remains to a place other than a national cemetery even after the expiration of the period specified in paragraph (3), the director of the relevant national cemetery management office may dispose of such remains by scattering ashes or using similar methods, preparing a separate place within the national cemetery in consultation with the bereaved family or the head of the relevant agency (applicable only when no bereaved family exists). <Added on Nov. 20, 2013>
[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 20, 2008]
[Title Amended on Nov. 20, 2013]
Article 18-2(Provision of flags of the Republic of Korea to cover caskets) #
The Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs may provide a person eligible for burial in a national cemetery with the flag of the Republic of Korea to cover his or her casket. <Amended on Apr. 11, 2023>
[This Article Added on Nov. 20, 2013]
Article 19(Implementation of burial) #
(1) The director of a national cemetery management office shall bury or place the bodies and remains of a person eligible for burial, moved to the national cemetery management office, in a grave, natural burial ground, or enshrinement facility at the request of the bereaved family, and shall assign a number to the grave, natural burial ground, or enshrinement urn. <Amended on Sep. 22, 2020>
(2) Allocation shall be made sequentially for each burial ground, natural burial ground, or enshrinement facility; and the details of such allocation shall be determined by the director of the relevant national cemetery management office. <Amended on Sep. 22, 2020>
(3) Burial under paragraph (1) shall be conducted on the date and in accordance with the ceremonial procedures determined by the director of a national cemetery management office: provided, the date and ceremonial procedures may be adjusted upon request by the bereaved family.
(4) In principle, burial shall be conducted in each separate burial ground, but a joint burial may be conducted if deemed necessary by the director of the relevant national cemetery management office.
(5) If at least 2 spouses, including a person eligible for burial, are jointly placed in an enshrinement facility, the remains of the spouses may be placed together in a single urn, in consultation with their bereaved family, as determined by the director of the relevant national cemetery management office.
(6) The joint burial of a person killed in action, etc. or the enshrinement of the portrait or mortuary tablet of the person under Article 6 of the Act, shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures and ceremonies equivalent to those for the burial of remains.
[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 20, 2008]
Article 19-2(Subsidization of relocation expenses) #
A person who intends to receive subsidies to cover expenses incurred in the relocation to a national cemetery under the proviso of Article 16 (2) 1 of the Act shall file an application for the subsidization of such expenses with the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, as prescribed by Ministerial Decree of Patriots and Veterans Affairs. <Amended on Apr. 11, 2023>
[This Article Added on Sep. 22, 2020]
Article 20(Management of national cemetery facilities) #
(1) If the director of a national cemetery management office intends to address important matters for the management and operation of the national cemetery, such as the increase, decrease, or improvement of national cemetery facilities, the director shall obtain approval from the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs prior to addressing such matters. <Amended on Apr. 11, 2023; Jul. 23, 2024>
(2) The director of a national cemetery management office shall, in advance, report to the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs on the plans and performance of major programs of the national cemetery, any amendments to such plans, and other necessary matters. <Amended on Apr. 11, 2023; Jul. 23, 2024>
[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 20, 2008]
Article 21(Operation of memorial halls) #
(1) A memorial hall under Article 19 of the Act shall be open to the public for viewing.
(2) Matters necessary for the operation of a memorial hall and the management of the personal effects, etc. of persons buried in a national cemetery, retained and exhibited by the memorial hall, shall be determined separately by the director of the relevant national cemetery management office.
[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 20, 2008]
Article 22(Formalities for paying respects at memorial towers) #
(1) When the following persons pay respects at a memorial tower, etc. under Article 19 of the Act, a ceremony involving an honor guard and a band shall be held:
1. The President and the head of a foreign country;
2. Diplomatic envoys or foreign guests invited by the State.
(2) When the following persons pay respects at a memorial tower, a ceremony involving an honor guard shall be held: <Amended on Sep. 5, 2017>
1. Public officials at the vice-ministerial level or higher, general-level officers, or domestic and foreign distinguished persons equivalent to them;
2. Other persons deemed by the director of a national cemetery management office to deserve honorable recognition.
(3) In order to perform the various ceremonies prescribed in paragraphs (1) and (2), an honor guard and a band may be assigned to a national cemetery management office.
(4) Matters necessary for the procedures for formalities when paying respects at memorial towers under paragraphs (1) and (2), the assignment of personnel for ceremonies, etc. may be determined separately by the director of a national cemetery management office.
[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 20, 2008]
Article 23(Ceremonies performed at national cemeteries) #
Among the ceremonies performed in national cemeteries, those held by the head of a central administrative agency shall be supervised by the head of the relevant central administrative agency, while other ceremonies shall be supervised by the director of the relevant national cemetery management office.
Article 24(Cemetery register) #
(1) The director of a national cemetery management office shall prepare and permanently retain a cemetery register for each national cemetery, as prescribed by Ministerial Decree of Patriots and Veterans Affairs. <Amended on Apr. 11, 2023>
(2) A cemetery register under paragraph (1) shall be prepared and managed by electronic means, except in extenuating circumstances that make electronic processing impossible.
[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 20, 2008]
Article 25(Preparation of national cemetery records) #
(1) The directors of national cemetery management offices shall prepare and manage national cemetery records for each national cemetery, documenting the current status of burials, visits by distinguished persons paying their respects, and other major matters related to the relevant national cemetery, as prescribed by Ministerial Decree of Patriots and Veterans Affairs. <Amended on Apr. 11, 2023>
(2) National cemetery records under paragraph (1) shall be prepared and managed by electronic means, except in extenuating circumstances that make electronic processing impossible.
[This Article Wholly Amended on Oct. 20, 2008]
Article 25-2(Scope of materials subject to request for cooperation from relevant agencies) #
The detailed scope of materials or information that the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs may request from the head of a relevant central administrative agency (including the Chiefs of Staff of the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force), the Secretary General of the National Assembly, the Director of the National Court Administration, or any other similar authority pursuant to Article 21-2 (1) of the Act shall be as specified in the Appendix. <Amended on Jul. 23, 2024>
[This Article Added on Sep. 12, 2023]
Article 26(Delegation of authority) #
(1) The Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs shall delegate his or her authority over the following to the director of a national cemetery management office under his or her jurisdiction: <Amended on Oct. 26, 2011; Apr. 30, 2018; Jul. 9, 2019; Sep. 22, 2020; Apr. 11, 2023; Jul. 23, 2024>
1. Joint burial or enshrinement of the mortuary tablet of a spouse under Article 5 (3) of the Act;
2. Joint burial of persons killed in action, etc. under Article 6 of the Act;
3. Formulation of an implementation plan for a national cemetery facility program (excluding where a national cemetery facility program is conducted during the creation of a new national cemetery; hereinafter the same shall apply); gathering of consensus, public announcement, and perusal regarding such plan; and request for deliberation, including an environmental impact assessment; as prescribed in Article 11-2 of the Act;
4. Public notice and delivery of an implementation plan under Article 11-3 of the Act;
5. Request for perusal, etc. of related documents under Article 11-5 of the Act;
6. Consultation on the details of construction completion; measures including supplementary construction works; and public announcement, notification, etc. of construction completion; as prescribed in Article 11-7 of the Act;
7. Selection and public notice of agents for national cemetery facility programs; management and supervision of agents; requests for submission of materials, revocation of agent designations; and other similar actions; as prescribed in Article 11-10 of the Act;
8. Receipt of applications for burial, etc.; verification, determination, and notification of eligibility for burial (excluding persons eligible for burial specified in Article 5 (1) 1 (a) and (j) through (m) of the Act); and verification, determination, and notification of revocation of the determination of eligibility for burial during a lifetime (excluding persons eligible for burial specified in Article 5 (1) 1 (a) of the Act); as prescribed in Article 12;
8-2. Receipt of applications for determination of eligibility for burial during a lifetime; requests for deliberation made to the Deliberative Committee and notification of such fact; and verification, determination, and notification of eligibility for burial during a lifetime (excluding persons eligible for burial specified in Article 5 (1) 1 (a) of the Act); as prescribed in Article 12-2;
Article 27(Management of personally identifiable information) #
The Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs (including persons delegated with the authority of the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs pursuant to Article 26) may manage data containing resident registration numbers, passport numbers, or alien registration numbers referred to in subparagraph 1, 2, or 4 of Article 19 of the Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act, if it is inevitable for performing business affairs concerning applications for burial, etc. under Article 11 of the Act. <Amended on Apr. 11, 2023; Jul. 23, 2024>
[This Article Added on Jan. 6, 2012]