''Eight Prohibitions(범금팔조)'', also called Paljojigyo(팔조지교) () or Paljobeop(팔조법) () is a

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from the Shang dynasty enacted this law to educate and strengthen the Korean people. This law was made up of eight prohibitions regarding

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Although not all of the 8 prohibitions are known, the known part is as follows. *Those who commit murder shall be put to death immediately. *Those who cause injury must compensate with grain. *Those who steal will be enslaved or pay recompense.

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