culture   South Korea
statement   South Korea's legal system expects defendants to show remorse and apologize, with minimal use of plea bargaining despite the presumption of innocence.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 defendant North Korea Often presumed guilty until proven innocent 1
2 defendant North Korea Assumed guilty until proven innocent, with limited legal representation 1
3 defendant South Korea Expected to show remorse and apologize even if not found guilty 1
4 plea bargaining South Korea Limited usage and seen as a sign of guilt or lack of honor, preferring trials for resolution 1
5 plead South Korea In these countries, openly expressing emotions or pleading for personal favors is often considered embarrassing and should be avoided in public. 1
6 plead South Korea Publicly pleading for personal gain or leniency is generally seen as bringing shame to oneself and is avoided in social interactions. 1
7 presumption of innocence North Korea Not a core principle in the legal system 1
8 prosecuting North Korea Prosecuting individuals may be politically motivated and used as a tool to suppress dissent against the government. 1
9 prosecuting North Korea Used as a tool to suppress political dissent and maintain strict control over society 1
10 prosecutor South Korea Expected to maintain a high conviction rate and is under pressure to secure guilty verdicts 1