Is driving during a license suspension period also driving without a license? I am curious about the scope of driving without a license and the level of punishment.

Driving without a license does not merely refer to a person who has not obtained a driver's license, but also includes a person whose driver's license has been suspended or revoked.

Therefore, driving a vehicle while your driver's license is suspended also constitutes driving without a license, and a violation may be subject to imprisonment for up to one year or a fine of up to 3 million won.

The scope of driving without a license is very broad, and the representative types are as follows.

Driving without having obtained a driver's license
Driving a vehicle that does not match the class of your driver's license
Driving while under a disposition of revocation or suspension of your driver's license
Driving after passing the license test but before the license is issued
Practicing driving without a learner's permit
Driving after the validity period of an international driving permit has expired
Driving in a country that does not recognize an international driving permit, and so on

If you are facing punishment for driving without a license, it is important, in the investigation or statement process, not to say anything contrary to the facts and to accurately convey your conduct and situation.

In addition, it helps to make clear the circumstances of the case and your remorse, and not to unnecessarily display emotion or make excuses.

Finally, it is advisable to check the relevant laws and the level of punishment in advance to realistically grasp the possibility of punishment and to establish a response plan.