Korea likely to keep juvenile criminal age at 14

“South Korea will likely maintain the current minimum age of criminal responsibility at 14, following months of public debate sparked by rising concern over juvenile crime. The decision was reached by a government-led deliberative body formed to review the age standard for juvenile offenders, minors aged 10 to 13 who are exempt from criminal punishment and instead subject to protective measures under the Juvenile Act. The recommendation, adopted after a final vote on April 30, will be submitted t

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