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How a Deportation Order Is Actually Carried Out

Learn how a deportation order is executed under Korean Immigration Law, from custody handover to the actual departure process.

 


Kababayan, once a deportation order has been finalized, the next question people always ask is: what actually happens now? Let me walk you through the execution process step by step.

Immigration enforcement officers are the ones responsible for carrying out a deportation order. In many cases, the local immigration office can also request assistance from judicial police officers to help execute the order, especially when there are logistical or safety considerations involved.

If the person subject to deportation is already in custody for a separate criminal matter — for example, being held by prosecutors — there's a coordination process between agencies. If the criminal case ends with a non-prosecution decision, the person is handed over to immigration officials for deportation processing. Similarly, if someone completes a prison sentence and there's already a deportation order against them, prison or detention facility officials are required to notify immigration authorities so the handover can happen smoothly.

Once everything is in order, immigration officers present the deportation order document to the person and proceed with sending them to their destination country without unnecessary delay. There are also provisions allowing the immigration office to hand over a person to a ship or airline operator responsible for actually transporting them out of the country, particularly in situations requiring more direct coordination for the trip itself.

I want to be honest with you, kababayan — this part of the process can feel very final and overwhelming. But even at this stage, there are still procedural safeguards meant to make sure things are done properly, including proper documentation, and in ongoing legal cases, courts have looked closely at whether these procedures were followed correctly before allowing an execution to move forward.

In the next article, we'll talk about something many families ask about — where exactly does deportation actually send you? We'll cover the topic of repatriation and how the destination country is determined.

Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is not legal advice. If you have a specific case, please consult a lawyer or the immigration office directly.


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