A person who, for gain, sets up a place or space for gambling shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for not more than five years, or by a fine not exceeding 30 million won.[This Article Wholly Amended on Apr. 5, 2013]
Laws › Criminal Act › CHAPTER XXIII CRIMES CONCERNING GAMBLING AND LOTTERY TICKETS
Criminal Act — Article 247 (Setting up Places for Gambling)
형법 제247조
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