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How does Korea's criminal process differ from the U.S., U.K., and similar countries?

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How does Korea's criminal process differ from the U.S., U.K., and similar countries?

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Jury trials are not the norm in Korea (the "citizen participation trial" system applies only to certain cases and only if the defendant requests it); prosecutors hold exclusive authority to bring charges, and their role during both investigation and pr

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