If the facts alleged under Article 307 (1) are true and solely for the public interest, the act shall not be punishable.
Laws › Criminal Act › CHAPTER XXXIII CRIMES AGAINST REPUTATION
Criminal Act — Article 310 (Justification)
형법 제310조
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