When cruel treatment in the military is detected, what punishment is imposed?

Under Article 62 of the Military Criminal Act, a person who abuses their authority to maltreat or commit a cruel act is subject to imprisonment for up to 5 years.

In addition, a person who maltreats or commits a cruel act by exercising force is subject to imprisonment for up to 3 years or a fine of up to 7 million won.

And under Article 92-3 of the Military Criminal Act, the punishment for indecent act by compulsion is prescribed as imprisonment for a definite term of at least 1 year.

Cruel treatment in the military refers to abusing one's authority within the military to maltreat another soldier or to commit a cruel act by exercising force. Conduct that causes another person shame, humiliation, or suffering falls under this.

A cruel act abusing one's authority is prescribed with only imprisonment and no fine, and the sentence may be aggravated according to the repetition and seriousness of the cruel act.

As such, because cruel treatment in the military disrupts the order of the military and harms the trust of the organization, an even more severe punishment is imposed.

Therefore, if you have become involved in this charge, it is advantageous to seek advice from an attorney with abundant experience in military criminal cases and to respond to the case systematically.

It is advisable to conduct a close consultation with a legal professional to clearly grasp the legal issues and steer the case favorably.