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Criminal Act — Article 84 (Computation of Term of Punishment)

형법 제84조

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) Term of punishment shall be calculated from the day when the judgment becomes final.

(2) The number of days for which confinement is not enforced in case of imprisonment with or without labor, detention or lock-up shall not be counted in the term of punishment.

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