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Do I have the right to remain silent and to consult a lawyer, the same as a Korean citizen would?

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Do I have the right to remain silent and to consult a lawyer, the same as a Korean citizen would?

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Yes. The right to remain silent and the right to the assistance of counsel are guaranteed to every suspect under the Korean Constitution and the Criminal Procedure Act, regardless of nationality. That said, how and when to exercise these rights strateg

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