A person who, for the purpose of uttering, acquires counterfeited or altered currency specified in Article 207 shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for not more than five years or a fine exceeding 15 million won. <Amended on Dec. 29, 1995>
Laws › Criminal Act › CHAPTER XVIII CRIMES CONCERNING CURRENCY
Criminal Act — Article 208 (Acquisition of Counterfeited Currency)
형법 제208조
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