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Why does a settlement with the victim matter so much?
A Answer
In Korean criminal practice, reaching a settlement (합의) with the victim is a factor that can meaningfully affect sentencing, and depending on the case, it can play an important role in a decision not to prosecute or in receiving a suspended sentence. T
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