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What's the difference between a departure order and a deportation order?

MEGA X 2026-10-03 22

What's the difference between a departure order and a deportation order?

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A departure order (출국명령, Article 68) requires you to leave by a set date on your own. A deportation order (강제퇴거명령) is a forced removal and typically comes with a longer ban on re-entering Korea. Where removal cannot be avoided, a departure order is generally the less damaging outcome for your future travel.

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