The consequences of bearing false witness in Joseon Korea were quite severe:
The culprit is made to stoop over and is then hit with the leaded end of a flexible stick upon a spot on the back of the head, where the eye protrudes sufficiently so that it may be cut off. If however the people who wish the eye are not prompt in doing the cutting operation the prisoner may quickly replace the eye and possess it thereafter in peace.
You can also read about the American advisor Legendre and his unique way of negotiating here – at Korea Times.
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The GOOD OLD days…
What if someone really did do something to you (steal your belongings. etc) and you accused that person, but the person had friends in high places who helped prove the person to be innocent.
They could then blind you – for making a “false accusation”? – even though it wasn’t a false accusation.
Official business was visiting the brothels?
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