A public official who, by abusing his or her official authority, causes a person to perform the conduct which is not to be performed by the person, or obstructs the person from exercising a right which the person is entitled to exercise, shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for not more than five years and suspension of qualifications for not more than ten years, or fine not exceeding ten million won. <Amended on Dec. 29, 1995>
Laws › Criminal Act › CHAPTER VII CRIMES CONCERNING THE DUTIES OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS
Criminal Act — Article 123 (Abuse of Authority)
형법 제123조
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