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South Korea weighs lowering criminal responsibility age

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July 16, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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South Korea weighs lowering criminal responsibility age

S. Korean gov't is considering lowering the maximum age for exemption from criminal punishment from 14 for juveniles who commit violent offenses.

S. Korean gov't is considering lowering the maximum age for exemption from criminal punishment from 14 for juveniles who commit violent offenses.