Is there a death sentence in Korea?

Yes, capital punishment is a legal penalty in South Korea.

While the death penalty remains on the books, South Korea has observed an informal moratorium on executions since 1998. The most recent execution took place that year. Here's a breakdown:

• Legality: The death penalty is a legally sanctioned punishment in South Korea.
• Method: The method of execution is hanging.
• Moratorium: An unofficial moratorium has been in place since 1998, when President Kim Dae-jung took office.
• Death Row: As of December 2012, there were at least 60 individuals on death row in South Korea.