(1) A person who uses violence against another shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for not more than two years, a fine not exceeding five million won, detention, or a minor fine. <Amended on Dec. 29, 1995>
(2) When the crime as referred to in paragraph (1) is committed on a lineal ascendant of the offender or of his or her spouse, he or she shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for not more than five years, or a fine not exceeding seven million won. <Amended on Dec. 29, 1995>
(3) The crimes as referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2) shall not be prosecuted over the express objection of the victim. <Amended on Dec. 29, 1995>