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Criminal Act — Article 185 (General Obstruction of Traffic)

형법 제185조

This English translation is based on the Korean text effective 2023-08-08. The Korean law has since been amended (current version effective 2026-10-02) — check the Korean original.

A person who damages, destroys or blocks a road, water-way, or bridge, or obstructs traffic by other means, shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for not more than ten years or by a fine not exceeding 15 million won. <Amended on Dec. 29, 1995>

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