「CRIMINAL ACT」 the judgment has become final: <Amended on Dec. 12, 2017; Dec. 8, 2020; Aug. 8, 2023> 1. Deleted; <Aug. 8, 2023> 2. 20 years, in the event of imprisonment with or without labor for an indefinite term; 3. 15 years, in the event of imprisonment with or without labor for at least ten years; 4. Ten years, in the event of imprisonment with or without labor for at least three years, or in the event of suspension of qualifications for at least ten years; 5. Seven years, in the event of imprisonment with or without labor for less than three years, or in the event of suspension of qualifications for at least five years; 6. Five years, in the event of suspension of qualifications for less than five years, fine, confiscation, or collection; 7. One year, in the event of detention or minor fine. [Title Amended on Dec. 8, 2020] Article 79 (Suspension of Prescription of Punishment) (1) A period of prescription shall not elapse during the period of suspension or stay of the execution of punishment or parole, or other period within which the execution is suspended. <Amended on May 14, 2014> (2) A period of prescription shall not elapse during a period in which a person stays abroad with intent to avoid the execution of a final and conclusive sentence imposed upon him or her but not executed. <Newly Inserted on May 14, 2014; Aug. 8, 2023> [Title Amended on Aug. 8, 2023] Article 80 (Interruption of Prescription of Punishment) The elapse of the period of prescription shall be interrupted by arrest of a person sentenced to imprisonment with or without labor, or detention, and by instituting execution proceedings in the case of fine, minor fine, confiscation, or collection. [This Article Wholly Amended on Aug. 8, 2023] SECTION 8 Extinction of Punishment Article 81 (Nullification of Punishment) If seven years have elapsed without, a person who had completed the execution of imprisonment with or without labor, or who had received remission of the execution, being sentenced to suspension of qualifications or heavier punishment after compensating the victim for his or her damages, the invalidation of the judgment may be rendered at the request of the person himself or herself or a public 법제처 18 국가법령정보센 터