Domestic Violence Prevention Act Article 50

In performing their duties, if any medical personnel, social worker, educational personnel, preschool educator, childcare personnel, police personnel, immigration personnel or any other person enforcing prevention against domestic violence learns of any suspicious case of domestic violence, a report shall be filed with the local competent authority of municipalities and the county (city) immediately within 24 hours.The central competent authority shall determine the manner and contents of the report under the previous paragraph. The identity and any information relating to the reporter shall be kept confidential.Upon receipt of a report, the municipalities and the county (city) competent authority shall handle the matter immediately and shall also evaluate the needs of the victim, whether any child or youth has witnessed domestic violence. If required, the competent authority may conduct or mandate another authority (institution) or organization to conduct visits and investigations, and conduct appropriate measures.In conducting visits and investigations, the local competent authority of municipalities and the county (city) or the mandated authority (institution) or organization may seek assistance from the police department, medical (healthcare) institutions, schools, preschool service institutions, condominium management committees and other relevant authorities (institutions), who shall provide cooperation.