Seoul City Issues Public Notice on Second Corrective Orders for Non-Profits

The Seoul Metropolitan Government has announced the public notice delivery of second corrective orders to several non-profit corporations operating within the city. This administrative measure, formally known as “Gongsi Songdal” in Korean, is a legal procedure used when official documents, such as administrative orders, cannot be delivered directly to their intended recipients.

This “second corrective order” indicates that the organizations in question have likely failed to comply with an initial directive from the Seoul government. Non-profit entities in South Korea are subject to strict oversight by supervising authorities, which often include provincial governments like the Seoul Metropolitan Government, to ensure their transparent operation and adherence to founding principles and legal regulations.

The public notice delivery serves as a legal substitute for direct service. By making the order public, it is legally deemed delivered to the non-profit organizations, even if they could not be reached through conventional means. This method is typically employed after multiple attempts at direct communication have failed, signaling a more serious step in the administrative enforcement process.

While the specific names of the non-profit corporations or the exact nature of their violations were not disclosed in this general public notice (Notice No. 2026-1148), the issuance of a second corrective order suggests significant issues that require immediate attention. Common reasons for such orders include failures in financial reporting, improper use of funds, or deviations from stated operational purposes.

Failure to comply with these corrective orders, even after public notification, can lead to further stringent administrative penalties. These may include the suspension of organizational activities, imposition of fines, or even the revocation of the non-profit’s operational permit and ultimate dissolution. The Seoul Metropolitan Government underscores its commitment to ensuring accountability and lawful operation among all non-profit organizations under its jurisdiction.

Source: 서울특별시 — Original Notice (Korean)