Article 1(Purpose) #
The purpose of this Decree is to prescribe matters delegated by the Special Act on Designation, Operation, and Fostering of Special Zones for Internationalization of Education and matters necessary for the enforcement thereof.
Article 2(Procedures for designation of special educational internationalization zones) #
(1) The Special Metropolitan City Mayor, a Metropolitan City Mayor, a Special Self-Governing City Mayor, a Special Self-Governing City Mayor, a Do Governor, or a Special Self-Governing Province Governor (hereinafter referred to as "Mayor/Do Governor") who intends to request the designation of a special zone for internationalization of education (hereinafter referred to as "special zone") pursuant to Article 4 (2) of the Special Act on Designation, Management and Promotion of Special Educationalization Zones (hereinafter referred to as the "Act") and the superintendent of education of the Special Metropolitan City, Metropolitan City, Special Self-Governing City, Do, or Special Self-Governing Province (hereinafter referred to as "City/Do") who intends to request the designation of a special zone shall hold a public hearing before requesting the designation of a special zone and hear the opinions of schools, teachers, parent organizations, etc.
(2) When holding a public hearing pursuant to paragraph (1), the following matters shall be publicly announced in the official bulletin of the relevant City/Do and on the website of the relevant City/Do and the relevant City/Do office of education by not later than 14 days before the scheduled date of the public hearing:
1. Objectives of holding a public hearing;
2. The stipulated date and time and venue of the public hearing;
3. Outline of requests for designation of special zones;
4. Other matters necessary for holding a public hearing.
(3) The Mayor/Do Governor and a superintendent of education who intend to request the designation of a special zone pursuant to Article 4 (2) of the Act shall submit a written request stating the following matters to the Minister of Education: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Sep. 29, 2021>
1. The name, location, and size of the special zone;
2. Nature and purpose of special zones;
3. Current status of demand and conditions for promoting education for foreign language and internationalization;
4. Current status of and plan for the establishment of infrastructure for internationalization of education;
5. A plan for the project to be implemented in the special zone (hereinafter referred to as "special zone project");
6. Measures to secure financial resources for implementing special zone projects and annual investment plans;
7.Measures to educate persons eligible for social consideration under Article 22 of the Act;
8. Outcome of public hearings under paragraph (1);
9. Other matters deemed necessary by the Mayor/Do Governor and the superintendent of education who have requested the designation of a special zone.
Article 3(Public notice of designation of special zones) #
Where the Minister of Education has designated a special zone pursuant to Article 4 (1) of the Act, he or she shall publicly notify the following matters in the Official Gazette and on the website of the Ministry of Education pursuant to Article 4 (3) of the Act: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>
1. The name, location, and size of the special zone;
2. Nature of special zone and purpose of designation;
3. Details and plans of major special zone projects;
4. The topographic map of 1:5,000 in scale indicating the location and boundary of a special zone, schools of various levels in the special zone, and other educational institutions (hereinafter referred to as "schools, etc.") in the special zone;
5. Other matters deemed necessary to be publicly notified by the Committee on Special Zones for Internationalization of Education established under Article 7 of the Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee on Special Zones for Internationalization of Education").
Article 4(Requirements for designation of special zones) #
Detailed requirements for designation of special zones under Article 4 (5) and (6) of the Act shall be as follows: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>
1. There shall be a specialized institution for promoting foreign language education or internationalization education in the zone to be designated as a special zone;
2. A cooperative system shall be established for promoting foreign language education and internationalization education between schools, etc. or between schools, etc. and foreign-related institutions in an area to be designated as a special zone;
3. It shall have transportation, communications, infrastructure, etc. which can be easily exchanged and cooperated with foreign countries;
4. The special zone shall meet the requirements for designation of a special zone determined and publicly notified by the Minister of Education after deliberation by the Committee on Special Zones for Internationalization of Education through deliberation by the Committee on Special Zones for Internationalization of Education.
Article 5(Cancellation of designation of special zones) #
(1) Where it is obvious that the purpose of designation of a special zone cannot be achieved or it is apparently impossible to achieve the objectives of designation of a special zone because the promotion of a special zone project cannot be substantially sluggish as a result of the evaluation of an annual report on the results of promotion of a special zone under Article 8 (5) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "evaluation of a report on the results of promotion of a special zone"), the Minister of Education may cancel the designation of the special zone pursuant to Article 5 (1) of the Act. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>
(2) The Mayor/Do Governor having jurisdiction over the zone designated as a special zone (hereinafter referred to as "Mayor/Do Governor having jurisdiction over a special zone") and the superintendent of education having jurisdiction over the zone (hereinafter referred to as "superintendent of education having jurisdiction over a special zone") may request the Minister of Education to revoke the designation of the special zone following a public hearing. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>
(3) Where the Minister of Education cancels the designation of a special zone pursuant to Article 5 of the Act, he or she shall notify the Mayor/Do Governor having jurisdiction over the relevant special zone and the superintendent of education having jurisdiction over the relevant special zone of such fact without delay, and post the following matters in the Official Gazette and on the website of the Ministry of Education: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>
1. The name, location and size of the special zone, the designation of which has been canceled, and the area of such special zone;
2. Grounds for revoking the designation of the special zone;
3. The date of designation of the special zone and the date on which the cancellation of designation takes effect;
4. Matters concerning transitional measures for existing projects performed in special zone subject to rescission.
(4) Upon receipt of a notice of cancellation of designation of a special zone under paragraph (3), the Mayor/Do Governor having jurisdiction over the relevant special zone and the superintendent of education having jurisdiction over the relevant special zone shall post the details thereof on the website of the relevant agency for at least 14 days so that residents can peruse them.
Article 6(Formulation of comprehensive plans for development of special zones) #
(1) When the Minister of Education formulates and implements a comprehensive plan for the development of special zones for the development of special zones under Article 6 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "comprehensive plan for the development of special zones"), he or she shall evaluate the comprehensive plan for the development of special zones formulated and implemented immediately before the comprehensive plan for the development of special zones and reflect the results thereof. <Newly Inserted on Feb. 18, 2020>
(2) Matters prescribed by Presidential Decree in Article 6 (2) 8 of the Act means the following matters: <Amended on Feb. 18, 2020>
1. The plan for development of connecting special zones with other regions;
2. Measures to support utilization of professional human resources trained in special zones;
3. Basic plan for education for persons eligible for social service under Article 22 of the Act;
4. Other matters deemed necessary by the Committee on Special Zones for Internationalization of Education in relation to the development of special zones.
(3) "Important matters prescribed by Presidential Decree" in the latter part of Article 6 (3) of the Act means matters falling under Article 6 (2) 1 and 6 of the Act. <Amended on Feb. 18, 2020>
(4) "Fact-finding survey regarding the development of a special zone" under Article 6 (5) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "fact-finding survey") shall include the following: <Newly Added on Feb. 18, 2020>
1. Current status of operation of special zones;
2. Current status of support for schools, etc. in special zones;
3. Current status of specialized human resources development for schools in special zones;
4. Other matters the Minister of Education deems necessary to formulate a comprehensive plan for the development of special zones.
(5) The Minister of Education may request a research institute, corporation, organization, or related expert with expertise in internationalization of education to conduct a fact-finding survey. <Newly Added on Feb. 18, 2020>
[Title Amended on Feb. 18, 2020]
Article 7(Committee on Special Zones for Internationalization of Education) #
(1) Matters prescribed by Presidential Decree in Article 7 (1) 7 of the Act means the following:
1. Matters concerning evaluation of reports on results of implementation of special zones;
2. Dissemination of outcomes of operation of special zones;
3. Other matters deemed necessary by the chairperson of the Committee on Special Zones for Internationalization of Education (hereinafter referred to as the "chairperson") for the promotion of foreign language education and internationalization education.
(2) The Vice Minister of Strategy and Finance, the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Vice Minister of the Interior and Safety, the Vice Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Vice Minister of Tourism, the Vice Minister of Trade and Industry, the Vice Minister of Health and Welfare, the Vice Minister of Employment and Labor, the Vice Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, and the Vice Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport shall become ex officio members under Article 7 (4) of the Act. In such cases, the Vice Minister designated by the head of the relevant agency shall become the Vice Minister. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017; Oct. 1, 2025>
(3) The term of office of the commissioned members of the Committee on Special Zones for Internationalization of Education under Article 7 (4) of the Act shall be 2 years, and they may be reappointed only once.
Article 7-2(Dismissal of commissioned members) #
Where a commissioned member of the Committee on Special Zones for Internationalization of Education under Article 7 (4) of the Act falls under any of the following cases, the chairperson may dismiss the relevant member:
1. Where he or she becomes incapable of performing his or her duties due to mental or physical disabilities;
2. Where he or she has engaged in corruption in performing his or her duties;
3. Where he or she is deemed no longer qualified as a member due to neglect of duties, injury to dignity, or any other reason;
4. Where he or she declares that it is difficult to perform his or her duties.
[This Article Added on Dec. 31, 2015]
Article 8(Operation of Committee on Special Zones for Internationalization of Education) #
(1) The chairperson shall represent the Committee on Special Zones for Internationalization of Education and exercise overall control over the affairs of the Committee on Special Zones for Internationalization of Education.
(2) The vice-chairperson shall assist the chairperson and act on behalf of the chairperson when the chairperson is unable to perform his or her duties due to unavoidable reasons.
(3) The chairperson shall convene and preside over meetings of the Committee on Special Zones for Internationalization of Education.
(4) When the chairperson convenes a meeting of the Committee on Special Zones for Internationalization of Education, he or she shall notify the members of the Committee in writing of the date, time, venue, purpose, etc. of the meeting by not later than 7 days before the meeting is held; provided, this shall not apply in urgent cases.
(5) A meeting of the Committee on Special Zones for Internationalization of Education shall be held with the attendance of a majority of all incumbent members, and resolutions shall be passed with the concurrent vote of a majority of those present.
Article 9(Formulation of annual implementation plans) #
(1) Annual implementation plan formulated by the Mayor/Do Governor having jurisdiction over a special zone pursuant to Article 8 (1) of the Act (hereinafter referred to as "annual implementation plan") shall include the following matters:
1. Connection between purpose of designation of special zones and annual implementation plans;
2. Measures to secure budget and financial resources necessary for implementing annual implementation plans;
3. Outcomes of gathering opinions under Article 8 (2) of the Act;
4. Matters concerning schools, etc. to expect special zone projects;
5. Education plan for persons eligible for social service under Article 22 of the Act.
(2) Where the Minister of Education deems that an annual implementation plan does not comply with the comprehensive annual implementation plan for the development of special zones, he or she may request the Minister of Education to supplement or amend the annual implementation plan. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Feb. 18, 2020>
(3) Where he or she intends to modify important matters prescribed by Presidential Decree in the latter part of Article 8 (3) of the Act means any of the following cases: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>
1. Where the Minister of Education intends to reduce or increase the budget under paragraph (1) 2 by at least the ratio prescribed by the Minister of Education;
2. Where he or she intends to change a school, etc. to which a major special zone project determined by the Minister of Education is to be implemented.
Article 10(Evaluation of reports on results of promotion of special zones) #
(1) The Minister of Education may hear opinions of the Mayor/Do Governor having jurisdiction over a special zone or interested persons who have prepared a report, if necessary for evaluating a report on the results of promotion of a special zone. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>
(2) The Minister of Education may request a specialized institution to conduct surveys, analysis, etc. necessary for evaluating reports on the results of promotion of special zones. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>
Article 11(Enhancement of international competitiveness of local communities) #
Projects prescribed by Presidential Decree in subparagraph 3 of Article 14 of the Act means the following projects:
1. Support for local residents' learning of foreign languages and establishment and operation of programs to improve foreign language proficiency;
2. Holding of domestic and international exhibitions, etc. to publicize special zone projects;
3. Other projects deemed necessary by the Mayor/Do Governor having jurisdiction over a special zone and the superintendent of education having jurisdiction over a special zone.
Article 12(Foreigner's livelihood support ombudsman) #
(1) The term of office of an ombudsman (hereinafter referred to as "ombudsman") to be assigned to support the resolution of difficulties in living of foreigners in a special zone pursuant to Article 17 (1) of the Act shall be 2 years. <Amended on Sep. 29, 2021>
(2) Ombudsmen shall perform the following duties: <Amended on Sep. 29, 2021>
1. Investigation of grievances in life of foreigners;
2. Preparation of measures to improve grievances of foreigners in their living and recommendations to related administrative agencies to implement such measures;
3. Analysis of the current status and problems of laws, regulations, systems, and policies related to grievances of foreigners in their living, and recommendations for improvement to related administrative agencies;
4. Other matters necessary for handling grievances in living of foreigners.
(3) Where necessary to deal with grievances in living of foreigners, ombudsmen may request the Mayor/Do Governor having jurisdiction over a special zone and the superintendent of education having jurisdiction over a special zone to provide necessary explanations or materials, etc. <Amended on Sep. 29, 2021>
(4) An Ombudsman may verify and inspect the actual status of implementation of recommendations for implementation and recommendations for improvement, etc. under paragraph (2) 2 and 3 of this Article.
Article 13(Gratuitous Lending of State or Public Property) #
(1) The period of permission for gratuitous use or lease of public property under Article 19 (4) of the Act shall not exceed ten years, and the permission for use or lease contract may be renewed within the extent not exceeding the period of permission for use or lease.
(2) A person who intends to renew permission for use or a lease contract pursuant to paragraph (1) shall file an application for renewal with the head of the local government that manages the relevant public property by no later than one month before the expiration of the period of permission for use or the lease period.
(3) Except as otherwise expressly provided for in paragraphs (1) and (2), the terms and conditions and procedures for the transfer, lease, and permission for use and profit-making of State or public property or commodities under Article 19 of the Act may be determined by a contract between the management agency of the relevant property or commodities and the person who uses or profits from the relevant property or commodities.
Article 14(Education for persons eligible for social care) #
(1) Persons eligible for social care under Article 22 of the Act shall be as follows: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 30, 2015>
1. A qualified recipient referred to in subparagraph 1 of Article 2 of the National Basic Living Security Act, or his or her children;
2. The person who meets the standards determined by the superintendent of education of a special zone among the next lowest income bracket defined in subparagraph 10 of Article 2 of the National Basic Living Security Act, or his or her children;
3. Among persons entitled to veterans benefits defined in subparagraph 2 of Article 3 of the Framework Act on Veterans Affairs, those determined by the superintendent of education of a special zone among persons entitled to veterans benefits defined in subparagraph 2 of Article 3 of the same Act, or their children;
4. Persons eligible for special education under subparagraph 3 of Article 2 of the Act on Special Education for Persons with Disabilities;
5. Other persons deemed necessary by the Minister of Education, the Mayor/Do Governor having jurisdiction over a special zone, or the superintendent of education having jurisdiction over a special zone to guarantee equal opportunities for education.
(2) The Minister of Education deems it necessary, he or she may request the Mayor/Do Governor having jurisdiction over a special zone or the superintendent of education having jurisdiction over a special zone to have persons eligible for social care participate in education promoted as special zone projects at least a certain percentage of them in such projects. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>