Document Legalization Act for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Overseas Missions Article 23

The Ministry or overseas missions may deny or reject applications in accordance with Articles 11, 14, 19, and 21 of this Act by verbal or written notice. However, if the applicant or an interested party requests written notification, the Ministry or overseas mission shall not deny such a request.If the applicant or interested party disagrees with the Ministry or the overseas mission’s denial or rejection of the application, he or she may state reason(s) and provide relevant document(s) in a written objection within 15 days of the initial denial or rejection. Where the Ministry or the overseas mission finds the objection reasonable, it shall deal with the case appropriately within 15 days. Where the objection is considered to be unreasonable, the Ministry or the overseas mission shall inform the applicant or interested party of its decision to maintain the original denial or rejection of the application by written notice within 30 days. If the applicant or interested party still disagrees with the denial or rejection of the objection, he or she may file an administrative appeal or an administrative suit.