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One of the first questions people ask after being charged in a criminal case is simple: what happens next? In Korea, once the prosecutor files an indictment, the case moves from the investigation stage to the trial stage. At that point, the criminal trial procedure in Korea begins, and the court starts the process of reviewing the evidence, hearing the parties’ arguments, and determining whether...

  Many people assume that a physical altercation in a vehicle or taxi is just an “assault” case that can be resolved simply by apologizing and reaching a settlement. However, under the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Crimes, assaulting a driver in Korea is a severe crime that carries much heavier penalties and permanent consequences for your visa status.   What the Law...