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Criminal Act — Article 85 (First Day of Execution of Punishments and Period of Prescription)

형법 제85조

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.

The first day of execution of punishments, or of term of prescription shall be reckoned as a full day regardless of the hour.

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