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Criminal Act — Article 61 (Nullification of Suspension of Imposition of Sentence)

형법 제61조

This English translation is based on the Korean text effective 2023-08-08. The Korean law has since been amended (current version effective 2026-10-02) — check the Korean original.

(1) The suspended sentence shall be imposed when another judgment of suspension of qualifications or heavier punishment is rendered, or when a prior conviction resulting in suspension of qualifications or heavier punishment is disclosed during the term of the said suspension of sentence.

(2) If a person who is subject to the stay of sentence for which the probation is ordered under Article 59-2, violates the probation order to be observed during the probation period, and the degree of such violation is grave, the suspended punishment may be sentenced. <Newly Inserted on Dec. 29, 1995>

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