There are a few crimes in Korea called “chingojoe (친고죄),” which can be literally translated as “crime subject to victim’s complaint.” These chingojoe are the kind of crimes cannot be prosecuted without a complaint by the victim. In the old days, sexual
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South Korea is a “drug-free” country with high sentences for any kind of drug abuse. Under the South Korean law, Koreans and foreigners are prohibited from using any kind of drugs in the country, and Koreans are even prohibited from using drugs
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Civil Law, Article 840 (Causes for Judicial Divorce) Either husband or wife may apply to the Family Court for a divorce in Korea in each case of the following subparagraphs: If the other spouse has committed an act of unchastity If
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For most foreigners, the Korean inheritance law will not apply, but there are a few instances where it will. This article is here to give you a brief overview of what the Korean inheritance law covers and will help you navigate the
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Most of crimes included in “domestic violence” in Korea are covered and punished by ordinary Criminal Act of Korea: such as assault, inflicting bodily injury, abandonment, intimidation, rape, or coercion. Domestic Violence in Korea: How to Get help? But still, such crimes
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In previous article, we established that children under nineteen years old (international age) can be sent to the Juvenile Department instead of the criminal court, and they get “protective detention” instead of “punishment.” Now let’s look over what is “protective detention” is.
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When the child is under fourteen years old, they cannot be punished at all, whatever crime they committed. This is why the children under fourteen years (international age) old are called “criminal minors.” Criminal Minors in Korea Criminal Act, Article 9 (Criminal
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Civil Law, Article 840 (Causes for Judicial Divorce) Either husband or wife may apply to the Family Court for a divorce in each case of the following subparagraphs: If the other spouse has committed an act of unchastity If one spouse has
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We already looked over the definition of “workplace harassment” in a previous article posted on April 5, 2021. Now let’s look over the definition of “sexual harassment in the workplace.” Even though they look like essentially the same thing, “workplace harassment” and
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As a foreigner in Korea, getting a divorce can be a challenging or overwhelming experience, especially when kids are involved or if you are looking to keep your F6 visa. This article aims to help you find all the information you need
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Let’s say that you are a defendant of a criminal trial. The best thing that can happen for you is, of course, getting a “not guilty” verdict. But what if you have actually committed the crime? What would be the best thing
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We already wrote about how adultery works in Korea in the previous article about grounds for divorce. To summarize it, “adultery” means a married person having sexual intercourse with another person than their spouses, while “act of unchastity” means any act violating
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When a person gets arrested, police officers and prosecutors investigate whether they had actually committed a crime. When the prosecutor is quite convinced that the person is guilty, they “indict” the person. “Indictment” is an official accusation that the person has committed
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Civil Law, Article 840 (Causes for Judicial Divorce) Either husband or wife may apply to the Family Court for a divorce in each case of the following subparagraphs: If the other spouse has committed an act of unchastity If one spouse has
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It’s generally recognized around the world that everyone has a right of self-defense, which means that they can use reasonable force to defend themselves or others, without being charged. In Korea, it is stipulated in Criminal Act, Article 21(1). Article 21 (Self-defense)
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Usually, a child has two parents. When one parent has custody of the child while the other does not, the non-custodial parent should pay a certain amount of money to the custodial parent for the support of the child, since both parents
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According to the Criminal Act, Article 260(1), “crime of violence” refers to an act of using violence against another person. Article 260 (Crime of Violence) (1) A person who uses violence against another shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than
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Labor Standard Act, Article 76-2, prohibits “workplace harassment” and also sets its definition. Article 76-2 (Prohibition against Workplace Harassment) No employer or employee shall cause physical or mental suffering to other employees or deteriorate the work environment beyond the appropriate scope of
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Civil Law, Article 840 (Causes for Judicial Divorce) Either husband or wife may apply to the Korean Family Court for a divorce in each case of the following subparagraphs: 1. If the other spouse has committed an act of unchastity2. If one
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Civil Law, Article 840 (Causes for Judicial Divorce) Either husband or wife may apply to the Family Court for a divorce in each case of the following subparagraphs: If the other spouse has committed an act of unchastity If one spouse has
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Once you got arrested, the prosecutor or police can hold you in custody for up to 48 hours to interrogate you (Criminal Procedure Act, Article 200-2(5)). Of course, not every prosecutor or police would hold you for full 48 hours, especially when
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If you are from American culture, or at least watched plenty of American movies and TV shows, you can easily imagine what happens when a police officer arrests a criminal. The police grab them and put handcuffs on their wrists, reciting a
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What distinguishes the definition of “defamation” in Korea from other countries is whether it includes true statements or not. In most countries, defamation means “oral or written communication of a false statement about another person that unjustly harms their reputation” but not
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