section 1 of the administrative agreement on the implementation of the
Convention on social security between Sweden and the Republic of Korea
signed at Seoul on 9th september 2013 shall apply as
Regulation in this country. Implementing the
content shown in an annex to this regulation.
section 2 of the health insurance fund may provide for the
rate health insurance fee will be amount to under
section 2 of the Act (2014:834) if social security Convention between
Sweden and South Korea.
Annex
THE IMPLEMENTING AGREEMENT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONVENTION
ON SOCIAL SECURITY BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE KINGDOM OF SWEDEN AND
THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA
The Government of the Kingdom of Sweden and the Republic of Korea's
the competent authorities of the Government,
in accordance with article 15(1) of the Convention on social security
between the Government of the Kingdom of Sweden (hereinafter "Sweden)
and the Government of the Republic of Korea (hereinafter referred to as South Korea)
signed at Seoul on 9th september 2013 (hereinafter referred to as
the Convention),
agreed as follows.
TITLE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1
Definitions
The terms and expressions used in this
the implementing agreement shall have the same meaning as in
Convention.
Article 2
Competent institutions
The competent institutions referred to in article 1 (1) (d) of the
the Convention is:
a) for Korea:
The national pension service,
b) Sweden:
I) insurance, with regard to the application of
the provisions of title II of the Convention and when it
case of sickness compensation and activity compensation, and
II) Pensions Authority, regarding old-age pensions and
survivors ' pensions.
Article 3
Liaison bodies
1. The liaison bodies referred to in article 15(2) of
the Convention is:
a) for Korea:
The national pension service,
b) Sweden:
I) insurance, with regard to the application of
the provisions of title II of the Convention and when it
case of sickness compensation and activity compensation, and
II) Pensions Authority, regarding old-age pensions and
survivors ' pensions.
2. The liaison bodies shall agree on the procedures
and forms necessary for the application of the Convention
and this implementing agreement.
TITLE II
PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE APPLICABLE LEGISLATION
Article 4
Insurance certificate
1. where the legislation of a Contracting State is
applicable in accordance with any of the provisions of title
(II) of the Convention, the competent institution of the
Contracting State, on request, issue a certificate stating
the person subject to the legislation of the Contracting
State and that shows the certificate validity period.
2. the competent institution of a Contracting State
issuing the certificate referred to in paragraph 1 of this article shall
leave a copy of this certificate to the employee, or
the entrepreneur in question, the employee's employer
and the competent institution of the other Contracting
State. Copy to the competent institution should normally
sent electronically.
TITLE III
PROVISIONS ON BENEFITS
Article 5
The processing of an application
1. If the competent institution of a Contracting State
receives an application for a benefit to a person who enters
that he or she has completed insurance periods under
the other Contracting State, shall
the Department using the prescribed form and without
delay, send the application to the competent institution of
the other Contracting State. The competent institution
must also specify the day on which the application was received.
2. The competent institution of the first
Contracting State shall attach to the application of other
documents at its disposal and that the
competent institution of the other Contracting State may
need to be able to determine whether the applicant is entitled
to the benefit.
3. details of the applicant and his/her family members
see the application shall be verified by the competent
institution of the first Contracting State
confirm that the information can be supported by documentation.
4. in addition to the application and the documents referred to in paragraphs 1
and 2 of this article, the competent institution of the
first-mentioned Contracting State send a form
earned insurance periods under the legislation of the first State
law to the competent institution of the second
Contracting State.
5. the competent institution of the Contracting State
shall inform the applicant and the competent institution of the
other Contracting State of its decision regarding
the applicant's right to the benefit.
Article 6
Payment of benefits
1. The competent institutions shall pay out benefits
directly to the eligible beneficiaries.
2. If the competent institution of a Contracting State
pays out benefits in a currency other than the Contracting
the State, the conversion rate shall be the rate applicable
the date on which the payment is carried out.
TITLE IV
OTHER PROVISIONS
Article 7
Administrative assistance
1. At the request for administrative assistance in accordance with article
16 (1) of the Convention, the costs of regular staff
and operation which this entails for the competent institution
that leaves the aid cannot be replaced. Claims can
be prepared for other expenses, except when the competent
authorities or competent institutions of both
Contracting States agree otherwise.
2. The competent institution of a Contracting State shall
on request, free of charge, submit all medical information
and documentation at its disposal and which
is of importance to be able to assess an applicant's or
beneficiaries reduced functional ability to the competent
the institution of the other Contracting State.
3. If the competent institution of a Contracting State
requests that an applicant or beneficiary who resides
in or who is staying in the other Contracting State
territory, undergo a medical examination, the competent
Department in the latter Contracting State, at the request
by the competent institution of the first
Contracting State, ensure that this survey
implemented in accordance with its provisions, and at the expense
by the competent institution requesting the investigation.
4. Once detailed information is received, if the
costs that have been incurred, the competent institution of
the first-mentioned Contracting State shall without delay
replace the competent institution of the other Contracting
the State for the amount to be paid out as a result of
the application of paragraph 3 of this article.
5. the competent institution of each of the
Contracting States shall, at least once a year, inform
the competent institution of the other Contracting State
If the timing of death, change of address and changes
regards the marital status of the beneficiaries concerned.
Liaison bodies shall decide on the details of
procedure.
Article 8
Exchange of statistics
The liaison bodies of the Contracting States shall, in
accordance with article 16(3) of the Convention annually Exchange
statistics on the number of certificates that each competent institution has
issued in accordance with article 4 of this implementing agreement
and the payments have been made under the Convention.
These statistics should include data on the number of
beneficiaries and the total amount of benefits paid,
divided into defined kinds. These statistics shall be provided
by the form as liaison bodies agree
about.
Article 9
Amendment of the agreement
1. Each of the Contracting States may request
This agreement is changed. Such a change should be implemented
after consultation or agreement.
2. The competent authorities shall notify each other
in writing of the authorized institutions and
marriage agencies ' name changes, without
implementing the agreement needs to be changed.
Article 10
Date of entry into force
This implementing agreement shall enter into force on the day
as the Convention enters into force and have the same
period of validity.
Signed in duplicate in Seoul on 9th september 2013, on
Swedish, Korean and English, all texts being equally
valid.
In case of diverging interpretations, the English text shall prevail.
ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENT FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
AGREEMENT ON SOCIAL SECURITY BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE
KINGDOM OF SWEDEN AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF
Korea
The Competent Authorities of the Government of the Kingdom of
Canada and of the Government of the Republic of Korea,
In conformity with paragraph 1 of Article 15 of the Agreement
on Social Security between the Government of the Kingdom of
Sweden (hereinafter referred to as "Canada") and the
The Government of the Republic of Korea (hereinafter referred
to as "Korea"), signed at Seoul on 9th September 2013,
(hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement"),
Have reached the following arrangement:
PARTY IN
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1
Definition
The terms used in this Administrative Arrangement shall have
the same meaning as in the Agreement.
Article 2
Competent Institution
The Competent Institution referred to in paragraph 1 (d) of
Article 1 of the Agreement shall be:
(a) for Korea,
The National Pension Service;
(b) for Sweden,
in The Swedish Social Insurance Agency), in relation to the
application of the provisions in part II of the Agreement
and to sickness compensation and activity compensation; and
II) The Swedish Pension Agency, in relation to the old-age
pension and survivors ' pension.
Article 3
Liaison Agencies
1. The Liaison Agency referred to in paragraph 2 of Article
15 of the Agreement shall be:
(a) for Korea,
the National Pension Service;
(b) for Sweden,
in The Swedish Social Insurance Agency), in relation to the
application of the provisions in part II of the Agreement
and to sickness compensation and activity compensation; and
II) The Swedish Pension Agency, in relation to the old-age
pension and survivors ' pension.
2. The Liaison Agencies shall jointly decide on the
procedures and forms necessary for the implementation of
the Agreement and this Administrative Arrangement.
PART II
PROVISIONS ON COVERAGE
Article 4
Certificate of Coverage
1. Where the legislation of one Contracting Party is
applicable, in accordance with any of the provisions of Part
(II) of the Agreement, the Competent Institution of that
Contracting Party shall upon the request issue a
certificate stating that the person is subject to the
legislation of that Contracting Party and indicating the
duration for which the certificate will be valid.
2. The Competent Institution of one Contracting Party which
issues the certificate referred to in para-graph 1 of this
Article will furnish one copy of this certificate to the
the employee or self-employed person in question as well as the
the employer of the employee and the Competent Institution of
the other Contracting Party. The copy to the Competent
Institution shall normally be sent electronically.
PART III
PROVISIONS ON BENEFITS
Article 5
Processing an Application
1. When the Competent Institution of one Contracting Party
receives an application for a benefit regarding (a) the person
indicating that he or she has completed periods of coverage
under the legislation of the other Contracting Party, it
shall without delay send the application, using the form
UN-prescribed, to the Competent Institution of the other
Contracting Party, indicating the date on which the
application has been received.
2. Along with the application, the Competent Institution of
the first Contracting Party shall also transmit any
documentation available to it which may be necessary for the
Competent Institution of the other Contracting Party to
establish the applicant's eligibility for the benefit.
3. The personal data regarding an applicant and his or her
family members contained in the application shall be verified
by the Competent Institution of the first Contracting
Party, which shall confirm that the information is
corroborated by documentary evidence.
4. In addition to the application and documentation referred
to in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this Article, the Competent
Institution of the first Contracting Party shall send to the
Competent Institution of the other Contracting Party (a)
Liaison form which shall indicate the creditable period of
coverage under the legislation of the first Contracting
Party.
5. The Competent Institution of the Contracting Party shall
After determination of the applicant's eligibility notify the
applicant and the Competent Institution of the other
Contracting Party of its decision.
Article 6
Payment of Benefits
1. The Competent Institution shall pay benefits directly to
the entitled with.
2. When the Competent Institution of one Contracting Party
pays benefits in a foreign currency other than that
Contracting Party, the conversion rate will be the rate of
Exchange in effect on the day when the payment is made.
PART IV
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Article 7
Administrative Assistance
1. Where administrative assistance is requested in
paragraph 1 of Article 16 of the Agreement, regular
personnel and operating costs of the Competent Institution
providing the assistance will be provided free of charge.
Reimbursement may be sought for other costs, except as may be
agreed to by the Competent Authorities or Competent
Department of both Contracting Parties.
2. The Competent Institution of one Contracting Party will
provide, upon request, without cost, to the Competent
Institution of the other Contracting Party any medical
information and documentation in its possession relevant to
the disability of an applicant or beneficiary.
3. If the Competent Institution of one Contracting Party
requires that an applicant or a beneficiary who resides or
stays in the territory of the other Contracting Party undergo
a medical examination, the Competent Institution of the
latter Contracting Party, at the request of the Competent
Institution of the first Contracting Party, will make
arrangements for carrying out this examination in accordance
with its rules and at the expense of the Competent
Institution which requests the examination.
4. On receipt of a detailed statement of the costs incurred,
the Competent Institution of the first Contracting Party
shall, without delay, reimburse the Competent Institution of
the other Contracting Party for the amounts due as a result
of applying paragraph 3 of this Article.
5. The Competent Institution of each Contracting Party shall
supply to the Competent Institution of the other
Contracting Party, at least on an annual basis, information
on the date of death, change of address and change of marital
status for relevant with. The detailed procedures
shall be determined between the Liaison Agency.
Article 8
Exchange of Statistics
The Liaison Agencies of the Contracting Parties shall
According to paragraph 3 of Article 16 of the Agreement
Exchange statistics on an annual basis regarding the number
of certificates which each Competent Institution has issued
under Article 4 of this Administrative Arrangement, and the
payments which each has made under the Agreement. These
statistics shall include data on the number of with
and the total amount of benefits paid, by type of benefit.
These statistics shall be furnished in a form to be agreed
upon by the Liaison Agencies.
Article 9
Revision of and Amendment to the Arrangement
1. Each Contracting Party may request a revision of or an
amendment to this Arrangement. Such revision or amendment
shall be made after mutual consultation or agreement.
2. The Competent Authorities may notify each other, in
writing, of changes in the names of the Competent
Institution or Liaison Agencies without the need to modify
the Administrative Arrangement.
Article 10
Entry into Force
This Administrative Arrangement shall enter into force on the
date of entry into force of the Agreement and shall have the
same period of application.
Signed in duplicate at Seoul, on 9 September 2013, in the
Swedish, Korean and English languages, each text being
equally valid.
In case of any divergence of interpretation, the English
text will prevail.
For the competent authority of the Kingdom of Sweden
For the Competent Authority of the Kingdom of Sweden
Ulf Kristersson
For the competent authority of the Republic of Korea
For the Competent Authority of the Republic of Korea
Kim Kyou-hyun
