Immigration Act Article 38-1

An alien who falls under any of the following circumstances may be suspended his/her temporary detention:1. Is mentally impaired or physically sick, and the detention could affect treatment or endanger his/her life2. Has been pregnant for five (5) months or longer, or has given birth or had a miscarriage for less than two (2) months3. Children under twelve (12) years old;4. Has contracted an infectious disease indicated in Article 3 of the Communicable Disease Control Act5. Is unable to take care of himself/herself due to senility or physical or mental disability6. Has been prohibited from exiting the State at the request of judicial authoritiesAfter the National Immigration Agency suspends temporary detention pursuant to the preceding Paragraph or terminates temporary detention order or ceases detention pursuant to Paragraph 1 or 2 of Article 38-7, it may impose alternative sanctions to detention order pursuant to Paragraph 2 of the preceding Article as well as notify registered social welfare institutions to provide social welfare, medical resources and shelter.