Korean phrase
~ 적발되면 벌금 있나요? ~ cheok ppal doe myeon peol geum in na yo
Meaning
Is there a fine for getting caught doing ___?
When to use it
This asks if being caught doing something leads to a fine. It politely asks about penalties for a rule violation and whether the penalty is a fine or an administrative penalty.
Example dialogue
길거리 흡연으로 적발되면 벌금 있나요? kil geo ri heu byeo neu ro cheok ppal doe myeon peol geum in na yo
Is there a fine for getting caught smoking on the street?
벌금이라기보다 과태료로 부과되는 경우가 많아요, 보통 10만원 전후예요. peol geu mi ra gi bo da kwa tae ryo ro pu gwa doe neun kyeong u ga ma na yo po tong 10 ma nwon cheon hu ye yo
It is often imposed as an administrative penalty rather than a fine, usually around 100,000 won.