Is incest between adults a crime in South Korea?

Legal between adults

South Korea is one of 53 countries classified “Legal between adults” for incest between adults — 32% of the 164 with data.

Source

Taken from: Wikipedia: Laws regarding incest
Last checked: 15 September 2026
How it was classified: Read directly from the source’s own table, without interpretation.

Nearby countries

North Korea: Criminal offense
Japan: Legal between adults
Taiwan: Criminal offense
China: Legal between adults
Hong Kong: Criminal offense
Macau: Legal between adults

Other laws in South Korea

Same-Sex Marriage: Not recognized
Same-Sex Activity: Legal
Age of Consent: 16–17
Sex Work: Illegal
Pornography: Illegal
Divorce: Legal
Same-Sex Adoption: Not permitted
Marriage Age: 18+

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