This law applies to citizens of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea who have committed offences. This law also applies to citizens of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea who commit offences outside its territory. This law also applies to foreigners who have committed offences within the territory of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. However, criminal liability in relation to foreigners who have diplomatic privilege is settled in accordance with diplomatic protocol from time to time. This law also applies to foreigners outside the territory of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea who oppose the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea or commit an offence against a citizen of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Article 9 (Principle of Non-Retroactivity and Retroactivity) The criminal law in force at the time the crime was committed is applied to those who have committed a crime. However, the current law is applied if it does not treat the act as a crime or has decreased the penalty compared to the previous amendment of the criminal law which did treat the act as a crime. CHAPTER II. GENERAL REGULATIONS SECTION 1. CRIMES Article 10 (Concept of Crimes) Crimes are acts that violate State sovereignty, the socialist system, and law and order intentionally or negligently and are dangerous enough for penalties to be imposed. Article 11 (Age of Criminal Responsibility) Criminal liability shall be imposed only on those who were over 14 years of age at the time the crime was committed. Article 12 (Treatment of Those who Have Committed Socially Dangerous Acts in a State of Mental Illness) Criminal liability shall not be imposed on those who have committed socially dangerous acts because he or she is unable to judge his or her own conduct or be controlled due to chronic mental illness or temporary mental disorder, and medical procedures may be applied. The foregoing paragraph does not apply to those who have committed a crime while under the influence of alcohol. Article 13 (Treatment of Criminals in a State of Mental Illness)