A person who, by destroying, damaging, or concealing another's property document or special media records, such as electromagnetic records, etc., or by any other means, reduces their utility, shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for not more than three years or by a fine not exceeding seven million won. <Amended on Dec. 29, 1995>[Title Amended on Feb. 29, 1995]
Laws › Criminal Act › CHAPTER XLII DESTRUCTION
Criminal Act — Article 366 (Destruction and Damage of Property)
형법 제366조
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