Self-defense is legal in Korea under certain conditions, according to Article 10 of the Korean Criminal Act. The individual must be facing an immediate threat of harm and the amount of force used must be proportionate to the threat faced. It is illegal to use force against law enforcement officers, except when subjected to excessive force by the officer. Korea does not have stand your ground laws and civilians are generally not allowed to carry firearms. Legal consequences may still occur after a self-defense incident, so it is important to seek legal counsel and contact authorities as soon as possible.