Article 3

Persons under the age of eighteen may not form a union as stated in Article 2.
 

Article 9

I. Where a union as stated in Article 2 is formed contrary to the provisions of Article 3, the party concerned or his statutory agent may apply to the court for its annulment; but such application may not be submitted where the party concerned has attained the age specified in the said Article.

II. Where a union as stated in Article 2 is formed contrary to the provisions of Article 6, the ward or his next of kin may apply to the court for its annulment; but such application may not be made where one year has elapsed after the formation of the union.

 

Article 16

I. A union as stated in Article 2 can be terminated by mutual agreement of the parties.

II. The termination provided in the preceding paragraph shall be effected in writing, requiring the signatures of at least two witnesses and by registering termination at the Household Administration Bureau.

 

Article 20

In the event where one party to the union as stated in Article 2 adopts the child of the other party or co-adopt, the provisions of Civil Code concerning adoption shall apply mutatis mutandis.

 

Article 27

I. This Act shall enter into force on May 24, 2019.

II. Amendments to this Act shall enter into force on the date of promulgation unless an additional date is specified.

III. Articles 3, 9, and 16 of the Act amended on May 23, 2023 shall enter into force on January 1, 2023.