Article 11 (Prohibition of Entry, etc.)

The Minister of Justice may prohibit the entry of any foreigner who falls under any of the following subparagraphs: <Amended by Act No. 13051, Jan. 6, 2015> 1. A person with an infectious disease, a drug addict, or any other person recognized as likely to cause harm to public health 2. A person attempting to enter the country illegally with firearms, swords, explosives, etc., as prescribed by the 「Act on the Safety Management of Firearms, Swords, Explosives, etc.」 3. A person with reasonable grounds to believe that they are likely to engage in acts that harm the interests of the Republic of Korea or public safety 4. A person with reasonable grounds to believe that they are likely to engage in acts that harm the economic or social order or good morals 5. A person with a mental disability who lacks the ability to discern circumstances and has no one to assist them in their stay activities in Korea, a person who cannot afford the expenses for staying in Korea, or any other person in need of relief 6. A person who has not passed five years since departing the country after receiving an order for deportation 7. A person who, between August 29, 1910, and August 15, 1945, received instructions from or was associated with a government under any of the following subparagraphs and was involved in the massacre or abuse of people based on race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, political views, etc.: a. The Japanese Government b. A government allied with the Japanese Government c. A government under the superior power of the Japanese Government 8. A person equivalent to those in subparagraphs 1 through 7, whose entry is deemed unsuitable by the Minister of Justice.