Enforcement of the Framework Act on Administration... Unification of Principles for Over 4,600 Permits and Fines

Ministry of Government Legislation: "Objections Possible for All Administrative Dispositions... Institutional Foundation for Proactive Administration Established"

The possible period for sanction measures is limited to five years, and while establishing a general basis for the 'objection' system, which has been introduced only in a limited manner in individual laws, new means of protecting citizens' rights will be introduced into administration, including guaranteeing the opportunity for reconsideration of dispositions even after all litigation processes have been exhausted.

Lee Kang-seop, Chief of the Legislation Office. (Photo by Yonhap News)

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] The Ministry of Government Legislation announced that the 'Framework Act on Administration,' which unifies the principles of permits and fines across more than 4,600 laws, will be promulgated and enforced on the 23rd. This is the first time since the founding of the nation that a basic law in the field of administrative law has been established.

The Ministry of Government Legislation emphasized the significance of codifying in writing or documents the major principles of administrative law, such as the rule of law in administration, equality, and protection of trust, through the enactment of the Framework Act on Administration. Until now, these principles have relied solely on academic theories and precedents.

Unified standards were established for systems scattered across individual laws, such as deemed permits and fines. A Ministry of Government Legislation official explained, "With just the amendment of the Framework Act on Administration, regulatory innovation will be possible, and our administrative law system will become much easier."

The possible period for sanction measures is limited to five years. Additionally, a general basis was established for the 'objection' system, which had been introduced only in a limited manner in individual laws. The opportunity for reconsideration of dispositions is guaranteed even after all litigation processes have been completed.

Above all, the point at which the effect of a report takes place is clearly defined, and legal grounds concerning proactive administration are specified, which is expected to promote proactive administration.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Government Legislation will hold a 'Framework Act on Administration Promulgation Ceremony' from 2 p.m. on the same day. Hong Jungseon, Chairman of the Administrative Law Innovation Advisory Committee, and subcommittee chairmen Kim Jungkwon and Kim Namcheol are expected to attend.

Lee Gangseop, Minister of Government Legislation, said, "Going forward, the Framework Act on Administration will serve as a cornerstone for protecting citizens' rights and interests and for transparent and consistent law enforcement, and we will strive to make it a foundation for advancing the level of our administrative law."

The Minister added, "We will focus on publicity and communication so that the public can well understand and feel the content and purpose of the law, and we will make thorough preparations for follow-up measures such as the establishment of the 'Enforcement Decree of the Framework Act on Administration,' publication of explanatory materials, and education of administrative agencies."

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