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| Article 260 (Crime of Violence) |
| (1) | A person who uses violence against another shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than two years, a fine not exceeding five million won, detention, or a minor fine. <Amended by Act No. 5057, Dec. 29, 1995> |
| (2) | When the crime as referred to in paragraph (1) is committed on a lineal ascendant of the offender or of his spouse, he shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than five years, or a fine not exceeding seven million won. <Amended by Act No. 5057, Dec. 29, 1995> |
| (3) | The crimes as referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2) shall not be prosecuted over the express objection of the victim. <Amended by Act No. 5057, Dec. 29, 1995> |