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In 형법각론, which offense is committed when a person sets fire to and burns a structure used as a dwelling?

Theft (절도죄)

Simple property damage (재물손괴죄)

Trespass (주거침입죄)

Arson of a present-use building (현주건조물방화죄)

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Key Facts: Korea Police Exam Exam

100

Multiple-Choice Questions

Korean National Police Agency

250 pts

Total Points

경찰청 (KNPA)

100 min

Time Limit (10:00–11:40)

경찰청 (KNPA)

3 subjects

Criminal Law, Police Studies, Constitution

경찰공무원 임용령

40%

Minimum Per-Subject Score

Korean National Police Agency

5,000 KRW

Application Fee

사이버경찰청

The Korea Police (Sungyeong) written exam is the KNPA's first-stage test for entry-level officers: 100 four-option questions worth 250 points in 100 minutes, covering Criminal Law (40 questions/100 points), Police Studies (40 questions/100 points), and Constitution (20 questions/50 points). The fee is 5,000 KRW. Candidates must score at least 40% per subject, then rank by total score within the quota.

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1In Korean criminal law (형법총론), the principle of nulla poena sine lege (죄형법정주의) is most directly grounded in which constitutional idea?

A.No conduct may be punished, and no penalty imposed, except as defined in advance by statute

B.Judges may create new crimes when social harm is severe

C.Administrative agencies may define crimes by regulation alone

D.Customary law may serve as the sole basis for criminal punishment

Explanation: 죄형법정주의 (the principle of legality) means a person can be punished only for conduct that a written statute defined as a crime before the act, with a penalty fixed in advance. It is the cornerstone of 형법총론 on the Sungyeong written exam.

2Under the principle of legality, which sub-principle prohibits applying a criminal statute to conduct committed before the statute took effect?

A.Prohibition of retroactive criminal legislation (소급효금지원칙)

B.Prohibition of analogy (유추해석금지원칙)

C.Requirement of statutory clarity (명확성원칙)

D.Prohibition of indefinite sentencing (절대적 부정기형 금지)

Explanation: 소급효금지원칙 bars punishing a person under a law that did not exist, or was lighter, at the time of the act. It is one of the four core derivatives of 죄형법정주의 tested in 형법총론.

3Korean criminal law generally requires intent (고의) for liability. Negligence (과실) crimes are punishable only when which condition is met?

A.A specific statutory provision expressly punishes the negligent conduct

B.The harm caused is serious regardless of any statute

C.The victim demands prosecution

D.The actor is a public official

Explanation: Under the Korean Criminal Act, conduct is punishable only when committed intentionally, unless a statute expressly provides that negligence is also punished (e.g., negligent homicide). This intent-default rule is a frequently tested 형법총론 concept.

4Which of the following is a recognized ground that excludes wrongfulness (위법성조각사유) under the Korean Criminal Act?

A.Self-defense (정당방위)

B.Mistake of law (법률의 착오)

C.Mental incompetence (심신상실)

D.Attempt (미수)

Explanation: 정당방위 (self-defense) is a classic 위법성조각사유, alongside necessity, self-help, consent, and justifiable acts. When it applies, otherwise-criminal conduct is treated as not wrongful.

5For self-defense (정당방위) to apply, the defensive act must be directed against an attack that is described as which of the following?

A.A present and unjust infringement (현재의 부당한 침해)

B.A future possible threat that has not yet begun

C.A past infringement that has already ended

D.Any infringement, lawful or unlawful

Explanation: 정당방위 requires a 현재의 부당한 침해 — a present (ongoing or imminent) and unjust infringement of a legal interest. The defense fails where the attack is purely future or already completed.

6Under the Korean Criminal Act, a person who lacks the ability to discern right from wrong due to a mental disorder (심신상실) is treated how?

A.Not held criminally responsible (책임조각)

B.Given a mandatory death sentence

C.Held fully responsible with an enhanced penalty

D.Automatically acquitted of all civil liability too

Explanation: 심신상실 (complete mental incompetence) is a ground excluding criminal responsibility (책임조각사유). A person in such a state at the time of the act is not punished, though protective measures may apply.

7How does the Korean Criminal Act treat diminished mental capacity (심신미약) compared with complete incompetence (심신상실)?

A.Punishment may be reduced rather than excluded

B.Punishment is always excluded the same way

C.It has no effect on the penalty at all

D.It always doubles the statutory penalty

Explanation: 심신미약 (diminished responsibility) allows the penalty to be mitigated, whereas 심신상실 excludes responsibility entirely. This distinction between reduction and exclusion is regularly tested in 형법총론.

8In 형법총론, an 'attempt' (미수범) is established when the actor has done which of the following?

A.Commenced execution of the crime but failed to complete it or achieve the result

B.Merely thought about committing the crime

C.Completed the crime and achieved the intended result

D.Prepared tools but never began the act

Explanation: An attempt (미수) requires the commencement of execution (실행의 착수) without completion of the offense or the intended result. Attempts are punishable only where a statute so provides.

9Under the Korean Criminal Act, a voluntary abandonment attempt (중지미수) — where the actor freely gives up or prevents the result — is treated how?

A.The penalty shall be mitigated or remitted

B.It is punished more harshly than a completed crime

C.It is treated identically to a failed attempt (장애미수)

D.It is never recognized as an attempt at all

Explanation: 중지미수 (voluntary desistance) requires mitigation or remission of punishment (감면), reflecting the actor's voluntary withdrawal. This is more favorable than 장애미수, where mitigation is merely discretionary.

10Which best describes a co-principal (공동정범) under the Korean Criminal Act?

A.Two or more persons jointly commit a crime by mutual agreement and joint execution

B.A person who merely instigates another to commit a crime

C.A person who only assists the principal's crime

D.A person who is unaware a crime is occurring

Explanation: 공동정범 arises where two or more persons commit a crime jointly, based on a common intent and a functional division of the criminal execution. Each is liable for the whole offense.

About the Korea Police Exam Exam

The Sungyeong (patrol officer) Open Competitive Recruitment Written Examination is the first-stage test for becoming an entry-level Korean police officer. It is a four-option multiple-choice exam of 100 questions worth 250 points, completed in 100 minutes, covering Criminal Law (형사법, 40 questions/100 points), Police Studies (경찰학, 40 questions/100 points), and Constitution (헌법, 20 questions/50 points). Korean history and English are not tested here; they are satisfied separately through certification (한국사능력검정시험 grade 3+ and an English test such as TOEIC 550+). From 2026, recruitment is unified for male and female applicants and a new circuit-style fitness test replaces the former event-based test in a separate physical stage.

Questions

100 scored questions

Time Limit

100 minutes (10:00–11:40)

Passing Score

At least 40% of each subject's maximum, then selection by descending total score within the recruitment quota

Exam Fee

5,000 KRW (plus a small payment-processing fee) (Korean National Police Agency (경찰청, KNPA), proctored at designated sites in each metropolitan/provincial police agency)

Korea Police Exam Exam Content Outline

40%

Criminal Law (형사법)

40 questions / 100 points — Criminal Act general principles (~35%), specific offenses (~35%), and Criminal Procedure limited to investigation and evidence (~30%)

40%

Police Studies (경찰학)

40 questions / 100 points — police administrative law (~35%), basic theory (~30%), police administration (~15%), field policing (~15%), and police history/comparison (~5%)

20%

Constitution (헌법)

20 questions / 50 points — fundamental rights (~80%) plus general constitutional theory and Korea's basic order (~20%)

How to Pass the Korea Police Exam Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: At least 40% of each subject's maximum, then selection by descending total score within the recruitment quota
Exam length: 100 questions
Time limit: 100 minutes (10:00–11:40)
Exam fee: 5,000 KRW (plus a small payment-processing fee)

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
Focus on highest-weighted sections
Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Korea Police Exam Study Tips from Top Performers

1Prioritize Criminal Law (형사법) — it carries 100 points and is widely seen as the decisive subject, with increasing case-based (사례형) and long-passage questions.

2For Constitution, concentrate on fundamental rights (about 80% of the 20 questions) and watch for constitutional/unconstitutional precedent comparisons.

3In Police Studies, drill police administrative law and basic theory first, then memorize statutes, numbers, and the distinction between bound and discretionary acts.

4Practice box-type or count-type (개수형) questions in all three subjects — they raise perceived difficulty and consume time.

5Repeat past papers (기출) at least three times and run full-length timed mocks to manage the 100-question, 100-minute pace.

6Submit your Korean history (한능검 3급+) and English certifications early — missing them disqualifies you from the written stage regardless of your score.

7Begin circuit-style fitness preparation in parallel, since the physical test is a separate stage worth 25% of final selection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Korea Police (Sungyeong) written exam?

It is the first-stage written test of the Korean National Police Agency's open competitive recruitment for entry-level patrol officers. It has 100 four-option multiple-choice questions worth 250 points, completed in 100 minutes, across Criminal Law, Police Studies, and Constitution.

How many questions are on each subject?

Criminal Law (형사법) has 40 questions worth 100 points, Police Studies (경찰학) has 40 questions worth 100 points, and Constitution (헌법) has 20 questions worth 50 points — 100 questions and 250 points in total.

Are Korean history and English tested on this exam?

No. Korean history and English are satisfied by separate certification rather than within the written test. Applicants must submit a Korean history certificate (한국사능력검정시험 grade 3 or higher) and an English score such as TOEIC 550+, TOEFL iBT 52+, or G-TELP Level 2 43+.

What score do I need to pass?

Candidates must score at least 40% of the maximum in each subject. Those who clear that threshold are then selected in descending order of total score within the recruitment quota, so a high overall score is important. The written exam counts for 50% of the final selection.

How much does it cost to apply?

The application fee is 5,000 KRW, plus a small payment-processing fee. Candidates apply through the police internet application portal (사이버경찰청 인터넷 원서접수).

Who can apply, and what changed in 2026?

Applicants must be 18–40 years old, hold a Type 1 driver's license, and meet nationality and disqualification rules. From 2026, recruitment is unified for male and female applicants, and a new circuit-style fitness test replaces the former event-based fitness test in a separate physical stage.

How often is the exam held?

The open competition is held twice a year, in a first (상반기) and second (하반기) round. Candidates who do not pass — or who are not selected within the quota — can re-apply on a later cycle.

What happens after passing the written exam?

Passing the written stage leads to a physical examination, the circuit-style fitness test, an aptitude test, document screening, and an interview. Final selection combines the written score (50%), fitness test (25%), and interview (25%) before training at the Central Police Academy.