Chapter 2 Punishment of Crimes within the jurisdiction of the Court

Article 16 (Obstruction of Justice)

Any person who falls under the causes determined by following subparagraph related to the cases that are investigated or at trial at the International Criminal Court, shall be punished by imprisonment for no more than 5 years or by a fine not more than 15 million won or may be punished by both.

1. Any person who presents false evidence

2. Any person who use the force or intimidation to prevent the attendance or testimony of any witness or person of reference in an official proceeding; the production of evidence in official proceedings; or the presentation of evidence before the court.

3. Any person who offers or expresses intention to give money or other benefits to the witness or person of reference in order to prevent his or her appearance or testimony in official proceedings and production or presentation of evidence before the court.

4. Any witness or person of reference who receive, ask for, or agree on money or other benefits under subparagraph 3.