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Criminal Act — Article 91 (Definition of Subverting Constitution)

형법 제91조

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 purpose of subverting the Constitution in this Chapter shall mean those acts which fall within any one of the following subparagraphs:

1. To extinguish the function of the Constitution or Acts without observing the procedure provided by the Constitution or Acts;

2. To overthrow government organs established by the Constitution or to make render the exercise of their functions impossible by force.

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