I'm curious about the level of punishment for military indecent assault.

Soldiers have the duty to protect the country and the people, so stricter standards apply to crimes within the military than for civilians.

Indecent assault in civilian life can result in up to 10 years of imprisonment or a fine of up to 15 million won under the Criminal Act, but military indecent assault is punishable by imprisonment of 1 year or more under Article 92-3 of the Military Criminal Act, with no fine sentence available — only actual imprisonment is prescribed.

Also, while general indecent assault cases often result in suspension of indictment or leniency due to settlement or the victim's wish not to punish, in sex crimes within the military, the victim's report itself usually contains a strong intention to punish, so victims often refuse settlement or do not wish for leniency.

Therefore, if you are involved in a military indecent assault case, it is very important to receive help from a legal expert early on and quickly establish a defense strategy through possibilities such as communication with the victim, prior settlement, and securing evidence regarding the circumstances of the case.

For more details, please consult with a specialist attorney.