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The Government of Canada assumes no responsibility or liability of any kind and shall not be liable for any damages in connection to the information provided.
This publication is not intended to provide legal or other advice and should not be relied upon in that regard. The reader is encouraged to retain a lawyer, if arrested or detained, and to supplement this information with independent research and professional advice.
This document is intended to give you basic information on how the South Korean criminal law system functions. It is not a substitute for legal advice , which can only be provided by a lawyer qualified to practice in South Korea. If you break the laws of another country, you are subject to the judicial system of that country. Being a foreigner or not knowing the local laws is not an excuse.
Global Affairs Canada can neither protect you from the consequences of your actions nor override the decisions of local authorities. The South Korean and Canadian criminal law systems are significantly different. This can increase the stress and practical problems arising from arrest and imprisonment in South Korea. For example, please note that in South Korea:. The Government of Canada will seek to ensure you are not penalized for being a foreigner and that you are neither discriminated against nor denied justice because you are Canadian.
