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The deontic complementizers -key and -tolok in Korean encode the domain de re as opposed to the domain de dicto complementizer -ko. A deontic complementation denotes a indirect causation. Case markers of the subject of deontic complement clause alternate. Case markers encode semantic functions in Korean Case alternation in a deontic complement indicates a change of a semantic function and is conditioned by the classification of predicates into action and state. The deontic complementizer -tolok is sensitive to this categorization of predicates. The classification of predicates into action and state and the representation of semantic functions are necessary in describing the syntax in Koreas such as the morphological passive and the psych verb.