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Requirements for Resolution of School Violence Cases by the School Principal — 4 Conditions and Points to Check Before Written Consent

Resolution by the school principal is a system for closing minor school violence cases at the school without convening the School Violence Countermeasures Deliberation Committee (Deliberation Committee). All four requirements in Article 13-2 of the Act on the Prevention of and Countermeasures against Violence in Schools must be met, and the victim student and guardian must consent in writing. Once consent is given, it is difficult to demand a Deliberation Committee meeting for the same case, so check the facts before signing.

Written by Hwang Yunsang, Administrative Agent · Published 2026-09-29 · Updated 2026-10-05

Procedure

We will prepare the administrative appeal request and necessary suspension documents for the superintendent's school violence measures. We also distinguish the scope of inclusion in cases where the main case and suspension of execution are carried out together.

Scope & fee
School-violence measure administrative appeal merits; stay of execution excluded
We will prepare the reasons for the claim and supporting evidence for 1 student and 1 action. A separate rebuttal is not included after the suspension of execution and response. Scope of writing: 1 type of grounds for filing a claim on the merits by reason for action/judgment element, 5 pages per type. It does not include in-office submissions.
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School-violence measure administrative appeal merits and stay of execution
We will prepare the main case and suspension of execution documents for 1 student and 1 action. Common evidence is compiled together and separate rebuttals and committee appearances are not included. Scope of writing: Reasons for requesting administrative appeal, 1 type, 5 pages per category, reasons for application for suspension of execution, 1 type, 3 pages per category. It does not include in-office submissions.
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Stay-of-execution documents for an existing school-violence administrative appeal
We will review the merits and emergency damage data of the school violence administrative appeal that has already been filed and prepare an application for suspension of execution. It does not include new merits. Scope of writing: Reasons for application for suspension of execution Type 1, 3 pages per type. It does not include in-office submissions.
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  1. 1. Case investigation by the dedicated body

    The school's dedicated body for school violence investigates the reported case and takes statements from the victim and aggressor students and their guardians. The written confirmations and statements made at this stage form the basis for deciding whether the requirements for the principal's resolution are met.

  2. 2. Checking the four requirements

    All of the following must be met: there is no medical certificate stating that physical or mental treatment for 2 weeks or more is needed; there is no property damage, or the damage has been restored immediately or restoration has been promised; the violence is not continuous; and the act is not retaliation for a report, statement or similar act. A medical certificate for less than 2 weeks or a simple doctor's note can still satisfy the requirement.

  3. 3. Written consent of the victim's side

    Even when the requirements are met, the case is closed by the principal's resolution only if the victim student and guardian confirm in writing that they do not want the Deliberation Committee to be convened. If the victim's side wants it, the school must convene the Deliberation Committee.

  4. 4. Recording what was agreed

    If anything was promised, such as treatment costs, counseling costs or compensation for belongings, have it kept as an official record through the dedicated body. Whether the promise is kept becomes the basis for a later request to reopen the case.

  5. 5. Checking whether the case can be reopened

    If the offending side promised to restore property damage and did not do so, or if facts not confirmed during the investigation are newly confirmed, the victim's side may request in writing that the principal convene the Deliberation Committee. It is difficult to withdraw consent for other reasons.

Required documents

  • Written confirmation of whether the victim student and guardian request a deliberation committee meeting (school form, Act on the Prevention of and Countermeasures against Violence in Schools, Article 13-2(2)1)
  • Guardian's written confirmation and student's written confirmation for the dedicated body's case investigation
  • Medical certificate or doctor's note (if applicable)
  • Receipts and photographs showing property damage and its restoration
  • Consent form for resolution by the school principal (written confirmation by the victim student and guardian)
  • Record of what was promised, such as treatment costs and compensation

Fees

Administrative service fee
  • School-violence measure administrative appeal merits; stay of execution excluded from KRW 600,000
  • School-violence measure administrative appeal merits and stay of execution from KRW 800,000
  • Stay-of-execution documents for an existing school-violence administrative appeal from KRW 500,000
All administrative service fees exclude 10% VAT.

There is no official fee. Our office fee starts from the amount shown above and may vary depending on the scope of organizing the facts and reviewing the written confirmations; we will give you an exact quote after reviewing your documents.

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Legal basis and review date

  • Act on the Prevention of and Countermeasures against Violence in Schools, Article 13-2
  • Act on the Prevention of and Countermeasures against Violence in Schools, Article 13
  • Enforcement Decree of the Act on the Prevention of and Countermeasures against Violence in Schools, Article 14-3
  • Ministry of Education, 2026 School Violence Case Handling Guidebook

Checked against the statutes on

Statutes and public notices change, so each case needs to be checked individually. Statute titles are given in English for reference. The Korean statutes are the authoritative text.

Check these first

  • Once the consent form is signed, consent cannot in principle be withdrawn, so check the requirements and what was agreed before signing.

Frequently asked questions

What are the requirements for resolution by the school principal?
There are four: there is no medical certificate stating that treatment for 2 weeks or more is needed; there is no property damage, or the damage has been restored immediately or restoration has been promised; the violence is not continuous; and the act is not retaliation. All four must be met and the victim's side must consent in writing.
Does a case resolved by the principal remain in the school life record?
If the case is closed by the principal's resolution, no measure is imposed on the aggressor student, so no measure is entered in the school life record.
Can the Deliberation Committee be convened after consent to the principal's resolution has been given?
In principle, it is difficult to demand a meeting for the same case. If the offending side did not keep a promise to restore property damage, or if facts not confirmed during the investigation are newly confirmed, a written request to convene the Deliberation Committee may be made to the principal.
What should the victim's side check before signing the consent form?
Check whether the violence happened once or was repeated, whether treatment is needed for mental harm, and whether the promised treatment costs and compensation are left on record. Because it is difficult to withdraw consent after signing, get a medical diagnosis first if needed.
What does the aggressor's side prepare for the principal's resolution?
In the initial written confirmation, state truthfully and clearly that it was a one-time incident and what efforts were made to restore the harm. Keeping records of the apology and of the compensation actually paid helps when the requirements are assessed.

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This guide is general information based on public sources. Requirements, documents and deadlines differ by case and by the competent agency, so please confirm them before you proceed.