Penal Code (South Korea)
| Penal Code | |
|---|---|
| National Assembly of South Korea | |
| Territorial extent | South Korea |
| Enacted | Sept 18, 1953 |
| Commenced | Oct 3, 1953 |
| Status: Amended | |
| Penal Code | |
| Hangul | 형법 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 刑法 |
| RR | Hyeongbeop |
| MR | Hyŏngpŏp |
The Penal Code or Criminal Act (형법) is the criminal code in South Korea. The Code came into force in 3 October 1953, replacing the Penal Code of Japan, which had until then been in effect during the era under Japanese rule.