Article 157-5

①In the examination of a witness, when it is found that the witness is likely to feel pressure and the witness's mental peace of mind is likely to be seriously harmed while testifying in the presence of the defendant (including cases using the means provided in paragraphs (1) and (2) of the following Article) due to the nature of the crime, the witness's age, mental or physical condition or relationship with the defendant, or other circumstances, and a court finds it appropriate, the court may take measures so that it is impossible for the defendant and the witness to be aware of each other's presence either from one side or from both sides, after hearing the opinions of the public prosecutor and the defendant or the defense counsel; provided, however, that measures to make it impossible for the defendant to be aware of the presence of the witness may only be taken when the defense counsel is present.

②In the examination of a witness, when a court finds it appropriate taking into account the nature of the crime, the witness's age or mental or physical condition, the effect on the witness's reputation, or other circumstances, the court may take measures so that it is impossible for court observers and the witness to be aware of each other's presence, after hearing the opinions of the public prosecutor and the defendant or the defense counsel.