「CRIMINAL ACT」 Article 132 (Acceptance of Bribe through Good Offices) A public official who, by taking advantage of his or her post, receives, demands or agrees to receive a bribe concerning the use of the good offices in connection with the affairs which belong to the functions of another public official, shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for not more than three years or suspension of qualifications for not more than seven years. Article 133 (Offer of Bribe) (1) A person who promises, delivers, or manifests a will to deliver a bribe as stated in Articles 129 through 132 shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for not more than five years or by a fine not exceeding 20 million won. (2) Paragraph (1) shall also apply to a person who, for the purpose of furnishing to an act specified in paragraph (1), delivers money or goods to a third party, or receives such delivery with the knowledge of its nature. [This Article Wholly Amended on Dec. 8, 2020] Article 134 (Confiscation and Punitive Collection) A bribe received or money or goods to be received as a bribe by an offender or by a third party having knowledge of its nature shall be confiscated; or if confiscation is impossible, the value thereof shall be collected. [This Article Wholly Amended on Dec. 8, 2020] Article 135 (Aggravation of Punishment for Crimes in Course of Official Duty) A public official who, taking advantage of his or her official authority, commits a crime other than those specified in this Chapter, shall be punished by increasing one half of the penalty specified for the crime committed: Provided, That this shall not apply where the punishment for the crime committed is specially prescribed because of the status of the public official. CHAPTER VIII CRIMES CONCERNING OBSTRUCTION OF THE PERFORMANCE OF OFFICIAL DUTIES Article 136 (Obstruction of Performance of Official Duties) (1) A person who uses violence or intimidation against a public official engaged in the performance of his or her duties shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for not more than five years, or five not exceeding ten million won. <Amended on Dec. 29, 1995> (2) The preceding paragraph shall apply to a person who uses violence or intimidation against a public official in order to cause him or her to perform, or refrain from performing 법제처 29 국가법령정보센 터