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Daeryun Law Firm (Lihan) announced on the 10th that it had recently hired former chief prosecutors Son Soon-hyuk and Na Chang-soo. Attorney Soon-Hyuk Son has served as chief prosecutor at the Busan District Prosecutors' Office, Ulsan District Prosecutors' Office, and Daegu District Prosecutors' Office, and is a veteran who has handled many high-profile cases, including violations of the National Assembly Election Act. Attorney Son said, "Daeryun continued to innovate, simultaneously expanding offices and strengthening expertise, and achieved rapid growth into a top 10 law firm within five years. We will do our best for our clients while thinking about how to contribute to Daeryun's remarkable progress." Attorney Na Chang-soo has served as a chief prosecutor at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office, Busan District Prosecutors' Office, and Changwon District Prosecutors' Office, and has received a commendation from the Prosecutor General and a commendation from the Minister of Justice in recognition of his excellent performance. Attorney Na said, "Based on the experience I have accumulated in my current position, I will present a sophisticated strategy suited to the situation. Daeryun has an environment in which the case team can quickly identify the client's needs and respond quickly, so I think we will be able to create good synergy." The two lawyers will focus on criminal cases and corporate legal cases at Daeryun, and will also be active in various financial, tax, and intellectual property-related fields related to criminal cases. Representative attorney Chan-Woo Jeong said, "The joining of lawyers from all over the office who have been recognized for their expertise through exposure to various cases will be a great advantage to Daeryun's clients and members." He added, "Daeryun will provide uniform, high-quality legal services across all offices and realize customer-centered legal technology." “We are constantly recruiting talent, training, and monitoring,” he said. Meanwhile, Daeryun Law Firm (Lihan) is a law firm that operates the largest number of offices in the country since its establishment in 2018, and is scheduled to open new offices in Anyang, Gwangju, and Daegu this month.   [View full article] - Law Firm (Lihan) Daeryun, former chief prosecutors Son Soon-hyuk and Na Chang-soo join... “Strengthening criminal and corporate legal capabilities”

In order to harmonize UNCRPD domestic laws, we seek practical improvements that can be felt by the parties in solidarity with the launch of the investigation and analysis TFT.The Korean Association for the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities announced that at the 52nd RI Korea Rehabilitation Conference held on the 18th of last month, about 100 experts from the disability community and academia from all over the country participated and held a planning session titled ‘Directions and tasks for improving domestic law for the realization of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)’ to explore ways to harmonize UNCRPD domestic laws. The Korea Association for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled, established in 1954, is Korea's first organization for the disabled. It has been holding the RI Korea Rehabilitation Conference every September, a forum for public discussion to explore various domestic and international disability issues and alternatives. The 52nd Rehabilitation Conference, prepared in conjunction with the RI Korea Expert Committee, which includes 218 professors and center directors from all over the country, consisted of a total of 9 sessions, and discussed major issues in each detailed field such as health, occupation, and education, as well as macro issues such as constitutional amendment and harmonization of UNCRPD domestic laws based on the basic rights of persons with disabilities. The planning session to discuss basic rights as citizens of the Republic of Korea through UNCRPD was chaired by Kim Dong-ho, CEO of the Disability Mainstreaming Policy Forum, and Professor Woo Woo-hyung of Nazarene University gave a presentation. Subsequently, Lee Yong-seok, policy committee member of the Korea Forum for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, senior lawyer Choi Bo-yoon of the law firm, and Kyeong-min Yu, team leader of the Korea Development Institute for the Disabled, appeared as discussants. In his presentation, Professor Woo Joo-hyung pointed out the reality, saying, “Even today, 15 years after the UNCRPD came into effect, there is a lack of a national-level action plan.” “Not only that, it is difficult for Korea to know whether the current domestic law conflicts with the UNCRPD, and which law needs supplementation.” To improve this, Professor Woo announced the launch of a task force team with the Korea Rehabilitation Association for the Disabled to seek ways to improve domestic laws to realize UNCRPD.  Professor Woo mentioned controversial laws that urgently need improvement, such as the Enforcement Decree of the Maternal and Child Health Act, which conflicts with the right to life, and Article 732 of the Commercial Act, which conflicts with the right to health, and explained, “In order to improve laws that are in conflict with the UNCRPD or require supplementation, we plan to take a multi-year approach with a two-track investigation and analysis TF team and an on-site TF team.”  The research and analysis TF team plans to focus on establishing indicators and legal amendments to determine whether there is a conflict of laws, and the proposed legal amendments will be implemented through the field TF team composed of disabled people's solidarity. During the discussion, policy committee member Lee Yong-seok emphasized the urgency of harmonizing UNCRPD with domestic law, saying, “Various issues that are incorporated in our lives, including the issue of differential treatment of disabled persons registered as foreigners, the controversy over judicial hospitalization of psychosocially disabled people, and the protected birth system that can be abused to legally abandon children with disabilities, are issues that conflict with UNCRPD.” Lawyer Choi Bo-yoon said, “UNCRPD is an international treaty that is incorporated into domestic law without separate implementing legislative procedures.” He said, “It is unfortunate that there is no government position or regulations in case of conflicting domestic laws, lack of discussion to prepare the basis for action on conflicting laws, and few specific cases have been discovered.” He added, “I hope that full-scale discussions on improving domestic law through the operation of this TF team will become more public and attract interest from the government and the National Assembly as it is a big step in harmonizing UNCRPD domestic law.” Yu Kyung-min, head of the UNCRPD team, who was the last discussant, said, “Last June, UNCRPD team leader Kyung-min Yoo said, “I think it is essential to reorganize the legal system for harmonization of UNCRPD domestic laws, which is an international issue not only in Korea but also with the UN Conference of States Parties on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities being held on the topic of harmonization of domestic laws. However, there is still confusion about terminology,” he said. “I hope that the concepts and indicators will be clearly defined in the future activities for harmonization of UNCRPD domestic laws.” Kim In-gyu, president of the Korea Rehabilitation Association for Persons with Disabilities, who hosted the discussion, said, “Harmonization of UNCRPD domestic laws is a disability policy to guarantee the basic rights of persons with disabilities.” “Solidarity with the disabled community is essential by presenting a blueprint,” he said, adding, “I hope everyone in the disabled community will join us so that we can lead the National Assembly and the government to move proactively as one.” [Reporter Park Seong-yong, Disabled Newspaper/Welfare News] [View full article] - Korea Association for the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities, discusses ‘direction of improving domestic law’ to realize UNCRPD

The Ministry of Environment is expected to strengthen its crackdown on illegal dumping of waste as it implements a waste disposal site information transmission system to prevent illegal activities such as unauthorized waste dumping and landfill starting from the 1st of next month. The waste disposal site information transmission system is a system to prevent illegal waste generation by preventing workplace waste handlers from entering false waste handover and receipt amounts and collecting and transporting waste using unlicensed vehicles. It was implemented last year starting with construction waste, and will be expanded to include designated waste starting next month. In addition, starting from the 29th, in order to promote the recycling of construction waste, an alternative fine for business suspension, which was previously up to 100 million won, will be imposed within the range of 5% of sales (up to 200 million won) in case of violation of the Construction Waste Act. Accordingly, when the administrative disposition of 1, 3, and 6 months of business suspension is replaced with a fine, fines of 20 million won, 50 million won, and 100 million won were imposed, but from now on, a fine equivalent to 2%, 3%, and 5% of the average annual sales of the previous three years will be imposed.  Illegal unlicensed waste treatment plants and illegal dumping of waste are still prevalent, and it is expected that the implementation of this system and amendment of the bill will be effective in preventing damage to land owners and normalizing the circulation of waste. Companies operating unlicensed waste disposal businesses are carefully dividing roles. On the 22nd, in Changwon, a company was caught illegally landfilling 17,500 tons of waste gypsum at a campsite construction site over several months. Those who dispose of waste to these companies at low rates may also be prosecuted. If you sign a contract without knowing that it is an unlicensed company, there is a high possibility that you will be subject to legal punishment. Last June, in Suwon, Mr. A, who runs an unlicensed waste disposal business, and Mr. B, the executive director of a company that signed a business waste consignment contract, were indicted on charges of violating the Waste Management Act. Mr. A was sentenced to imprisonment for illegally dumping business waste, including waste synthetic resin, on the complainants' land after signing a contract by offering a lower price than the fair market price. Mr. B claimed that he introduced the company to entrust waste disposal without knowing that it was an unlicensed business. Considering various sentencing conditions, Mr. B was found not guilty. In response to this, Daeryun Law Firm (Limited), the legal representative, explained, "Even if you signed a contract without knowing that it was an unlicensed waste disposal company, you will be punished for violating the Waste Management Act. In addition, you may be subject to administrative measures such as business suspension or license cancellation. When signing a contract, it is important to determine whether it is a normal company." He continued, "Under the Serious Accident Punishment Act, business owners or management managers must take management measures necessary to fulfill their obligations under safety and health-related laws. “It also includes the Waste Management Act,” he said, adding, “The weight of punishment and legal responsibility has increased with the implementation of the Serious Accident Punishment Act, so if you have been wrongfully implicated in an allegation, we recommend a prompt response.”    [Click here to see full article] - Crackdown on illegal waste dumping... “Punishment for dealing with unlicensed companies without knowledge.”

Recently, there has been a series of tragic news triggered by reports of indiscriminate child abuse. Accordingly, the '4 Acts on Protecting Teachers' Rights' to protect teachers' legitimate life guidance and educational activities were passed by the Education Committee of the National Assembly on the 15th. The 4 Acts on Protecting Teachers' Rights refer collectively to △ the Special Act for Improving the Status of Teachers and Protecting Educational Activities (Teacher Status Act) △ the Elementary and Secondary Education Act △ the Early Childhood Education Act △ the amendment to the Basic Education Act, etc. It contains information that has been pointed out as a major cause of the decline in teaching rights, such as the details of measures taken against students who infringe on educational activities. Previously, teachers in charge were solely responsible for complaints from parents, and even in cases of malicious false accusations, the superintendent of education was arbitrarily ordered to be dismissed based on the severity of the case, thereby infringing on other students' right to learn and the teacher's right to teach. By supplementing these contents, the consultative body will review the case and decide whether or not to dismiss the teacher, thereby preventing teachers from being unfairly harmed and ensuring students' stable learning rights. In addition, if a school principal reduces or conceals violations of educational activities, he or she will be subject to disciplinary action. A mutual aid project to protect teachers from lawsuits related to educational activities has been implemented to provide the basis for entrustment to the School Safety Mutual Aid Association, etc. Expectations are high that this will significantly improve the current situation where even proper guidance on living is not possible due to excessive restrictions and indiscriminate reporting. However, there are voices saying that the standards are still ambiguous. The position is that prompt revision of the Child Welfare Act and the Child Abuse Punishment Act is necessary. Last April, Mr. A, who was a second-grade homeroom teacher at an elementary school in Seoul, said to Boy B, who was bullying his friends and repeatedly disrupting class, "This is why the kids hate you," and "There are parents who want to open a school violence committee because of Boy B." Due to this incident, Mr. A was dismissed from his position as a homeroom teacher for the first time in 40 years of his teaching career, but after explaining that it was part of legitimate discipline, the prosecution decided not to indict him. In relation to this, Mr. A's legal representative said, "With the revision of the Child Welfare Act and the Child Abuse Punishment Act in progress, legal judgment on emotional abuse is becoming more important. If you are identified as a perpetrator, you will suffer secondary damage such as witch hunts and identity theft." He said, "It is important to organize the facts, accurately understand the motive and circumstances that led to the act, and take the first response." Help = Daeryun Law Firm (Limited) | [See full article] - Despite the passage of the four laws protecting educational rights, 'standards for fair discipline remain ambiguous'

On the 21st, the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission approved an amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Anti-Graft and Corruption Act (Kim Young-ran Act), which aims to increase the upper limit value of agricultural and fishery product gifts that public officials can receive from the current 100,000 won to 150,000 won. The Lunar New Year and Chuseok holidays will also be increased from 200,000 won to 300,000 won. According to the legal community on the 30th, the amendment increased the amount that a specific person can use as a gift, but confusion in daily life and work is expected to continue for the time being. The Anti-Corruption and Graft Act came into effect on September 28, 2016 at the suggestion of the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission in 2012, but has been revised several times over the seven years since its enforcement, causing frequent confusion in the field. In particular, although this revision is said to be an amendment to the enforcement ordinance to prevent the economic downturn and revitalize domestic demand, there are also negative reactions such as those arguing that the Anti-Graft Act is useless and that it is abolished, saying that it undermines the very foundation of the purpose of introducing the Anti-Graft Act. There is also public opinion that the anti-graft law is ineffective and that fundamental measures must be taken. According to the ‘Results of last year’s inspection of the operation of the Anti-Graft Act of Public Institutions’ announced by the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission, the total number of reports of violations of the Anti-Graft Act received last year was 1,404, a rebound in four years. This is an increase of 19 cases compared to the previous year. Among them, the number of reports of receiving bribes was 967, an increase of 96.9% compared to the previous year. On the other hand, cases of improper solicitation decreased by 52.54% from the previous year to 369 cases. Recently, the anti-graft law has received a lot of attention as the ‘private education cartel’, in which current teachers receive money from companies to create questions, has been attracting attention. Anyone subject to the bill, including public officials, journalists, and national, public, and private schools, who receives money or valuables exceeding 1 million won at a time or 3 million won per year, regardless of job-relatedness or compensation, will be subject to imprisonment for up to 3 years or a fine of up to 30 million won. There are still cases of confusion in the field as to what acts are included in violation of the Anti-Graft Act. There are cases where it is reported that someone simply received a gift exceeding 1 million won. Last May, confusion arose in Incheon when teachers reported that they had given gifts totaling 1 million won to Mr. A, the kindergarten director, on several occasions, including holidays, Teacher's Day, and birthdays. Some teachers stated that they gave gifts out of fear of bullying in the workplace, which was a disadvantageous situation for Mr. A, but the case was closed as the charges of violating the Anti-Graft Act were not filed at the police stage. He was also able to avoid fines. At the time, the court determined that there was no evidence to acknowledge that the amount paid per teacher for each gift exceeded the value of the gift specified in the enforcement ordinance. Since it could not be proven that there was coercion by Mr. A, it was decided not to impose a fine on Mr. A, saying that it could not be said that the gift was provided for the smooth performance of duties based solely on the subjective circumstances of the teachers, such as workplace bullying. Daeryun Law Firm (Lihan) advised, “As the enforcement ordinance is revised this time, it is expected that there will be an increase in cases where application is ambiguous or reports due to confusion,” and “If you are wrongfully accused, not only administrative measures but also disadvantages in status will be imposed, so you must clearly understand the certain allowable range set by the law and respond accurately during the investigation process.”   [View full article] - Amendment of the Enforcement Decree of the Anti-Graft Act… Confusion at the Daeryun Law Firm site seems likely to continue | Aju Economy (ajunews.com)

[Reporter Ki Hyeon-hee, Raon Newspaper] Daeryun Law Firm (Limited) Chan-woo Jeong (41st, 8th time), Byeong-jun Ko (49th, 9th time), and Park Dong-il (37th, 8th time), managing attorneys, said, "The success or failure of a law firm depends on customer-centered service and win rate. We will leap to the next level based on an environment where members can demonstrate their capabilities to the fullest and an advanced work system." They are graduates of law schools and are attracting attention for being promoted to management positions in an unusually short period of time.  ━The secret to Daeryun Law Firm's rapid growth is: “It was founded in Changwon in 2018 by CEO Jae-guk Shim (42, 2nd time), who was previously in charge of management. The four of us lived a tight life, traveling around the country to find offices and recruit, etc. Within a year of establishment, we opened offices in Busan and Seoul, expanding rapidly, and currently have 32 offices nationwide, as of August. “We have 170 Korean lawyers, and we achieved growth in a short period of time, reaching about 40 billion won in sales last year, making us the 10th largest law firm in Korea.”  ━There are offices all over the country. How are they managed? “Daeryun manages all cases from the headquarters, and lawyers work together as a team on a case through an advanced digital work processing system to focus on increasing the success rate of the case in question. A dedicated team of three or more people is formed centered on specialized lawyers for each case, and a former lawyer from the court, prosecution, and police takes charge of the case and provides systematic legal services. Currently, criminal, corporate legal, divorce, In particular, we operate 21 dedicated centers for each field, including evidence investigation and digital forensics, and have created a system to quickly identify clients’ needs and make a clear diagnosis, enabling a rapid initial response based on a specific case diagnosis.”  ━I am curious about the management philosophy that has achieved such great growth. “My dream is to make Daeryun the Baker MacKenzie of Korea. It is common for large American law firms to have at least dozens of branch offices throughout the U.S. and around the world. Baker McKinsey, a global law firm, also has 76 branches. Daeryun operates its offices by benchmarking the advanced systems of these law firms, and focuses on providing uniform, high-quality legal services in all offices. In addition, it is affiliated with the company. Daeryun has created an in-house environment where lawyers can demonstrate their capabilities to the fullest. Daeryun recognizes the contributions of its lawyers by thoroughly considering their capabilities and contributions, and the law firm operates systems such as higher salaries, a horizontal culture, flexible work hours, and sabbatical leave for employees with three years of service.  ━Do you have a next goal? “Now is the time to take a leap to the next level. We will expand the scope of our specialized field of corporate legal affairs and advance overseas based on our solid foundation of domestic offices. Currently, we provide comprehensive legal services that can reduce legal risks and improve the market competitiveness of domestic companies to excellent small and medium-sized companies and large corporations. Beyond this, we plan to strengthen legal services for domestic companies and foreign multinational companies expanding overseas. To this end, we will establish an office in the United States and provide international legal services to become a global law firm. We will be reborn. There is no end to Daeryun’s growth. We are working together with lawyers with passion and potential for growth, competent lawyers, and our staff, and we will do our best to provide customized strategies to our clients.”  [Read the full reporter] - Daeryun Law Firm becomes the 10th largest law firm in Korea within 5 years of establishment... “We will make it Korea’s Baker McKinsey” (raonnews.com)

Although the government has been enforcing a special law on jeonse fraud since last June, jeonse scams are still rampant across the country. Jeonse scams often target the working class and those new to society. Last May, a group of people in Daejeon who committed a rental fraud against people in their 20s and 30s were caught by the police. They were accused of stealing 3 billion won from 37 people who were new to society. Crimes involving organized and planned lease fraud are increasing, and the scale of damage is significant. As of last July, the number of applications to the court for a lease registration order exceeded 5,000, reaching an all-time high. Lease registration is a system in which a tenant who has not received a deposit back after the end of the lease contract indicates that there is an unreturned deposit bond in the register. As the Housing Lease Protection Act was revised and implemented in July, it became possible to register a lease before the court's decision on the lease registration order was notified. If you are having difficulty returning the deposit because you cannot contact the landlord, this can be resolved through court public notice. Service by public notice is when the court posts the content to be served on a bulletin board or official gazette when the complaint cannot be delivered, and then the content is deemed to have been delivered. Looking at the lease fraud case that occurred in Gyeonggi-do last March, the lessee received a certificate of all registration details from the real estate agent who brokered the lease contract, and it was confirmed that the fact that the lease contracted building was seized due to non-payment was recorded.  The landlord explained several times that the seizure would be resolved soon, but as the resolution continued to be delayed, the tenant filed a lawsuit seeking the return of the security deposit. When the landlord did not receive the complaint, he applied for service by public notice and was able to get his deposit worth hundreds of millions of won back. Daeryun, a law firm (Liuhan) in charge of the case, said, “Heavy sentences are being handed down one after another for lease fraud offenders, but victims are having difficulty returning the deposit.” He added, “The types of lease fraud are very diverse and a cautious approach is needed as prompt legal response, including evidence collection, is necessary.”  [View full article] - Charter fraud still persists... Can I get a deposit if I lose contact with the landlord? | Seoul Newspaper (seoul.co.kr)

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It is known that children under the age of 14 receive protective measures instead of criminal punishment when they are involved in a criminal case. However, as juvenile crime becomes more serious and emerges as a serious social problem, voices calling for fundamental solutions and strengthened sanctions are growing. In particular, crimes committed by juveniles under the law are on the rise, with recent incidents of juveniles assaulting police officers, but criticism has also been raised that punishments are lenient. Under the current law, punishment for juveniles under the law is possible from the age of 10 for protection of less than 6 months, and protection for juveniles for up to 2 years from the age of 12. Since they are not subject to punishment, no criminal record is left. Accordingly, the Ministry of Justice proposed a revision to the Juvenile Act that would lower the age of juveniles from under 14 to under 13. However, the controversy over the pros and cons is intensifying, with the Supreme Court submitting a dissenting opinion to the National Assembly, saying that a fundamental solution cannot be achieved. Although criminal punishment is impossible, this does not mean that there are no sanctions. It is possible to file a civil suit for damages against a juvenile boy and his guardian (supervisor). According to a recent school violence case ruling, students and their parents who were victims of school violence filed a lawsuit for damages against the students who committed school violence and their guardians (parents) and received damages. Looking specifically, the perpetrators continued to harass the victims, and the School Violence Measures Review Committee approved the first and second emergency measures for juvenile protection and decided on measure number 3. The court acknowledged that the victim and his parents suffered mental pain. The court ruled that the offending students were liable for damages, saying, “Because the offending students were minors of only 13 years of age and were under the protective supervision of their parents, the psychological damage suffered by the victimized students and their parents due to the offending act in this case is causally related to the violation of the duty of supervision by the offending students’ parents.” In other words, juvenile crimes are not subject to criminal punishment, but can be subject to civil litigation, and victims can recover from damage through lawsuits for damages, compulsory execution, etc. Help: Daeryun Law Firm (Lihan) | [View full article] - How to recover from damage, such as juvenile crime and compensation claims (sentv.co.kr)

[Star Daily News = Reporter Hwang Gyu-jun] With the abolition of the crime of adultery, criminal punishment has become impossible if one of the couples commits unfaithfulness. Instead, it is possible to file a civil claim for damages for mental suffering. A lawsuit claiming alimony for an adulterer can be filed even if the couple is not divorced. Typically, more than 30 million won in alimony is claimed in lawsuits between an adulterous man and an adulterous woman, but it is rare for the full amount to be cited. Even if an affair is recognized, it is common for the amount to be reduced by about half depending on the explanation. However, if the causal relationship between the infidelity and the breakdown of the marriage is clearly proven, the full amount claimed may be cited. Recently, a precedent was issued in the Chuncheon District Court in which the entire amount claimed was cited. The Chuncheon District Court accepted Plaintiff A's claim to pay 30 million won and court costs in a lawsuit seeking damages filed against Defendant B, who had been having an affair with the Plaintiff's spouse. The full story is as follows. After hearing about the affair between her husband and Person B from an acquaintance, Person A interrogated her husband and Person B. The two then angrily denied the affair, telling Mr. A not to frame them, but they continued to meet without Mr. A's knowledge. Mr. A decided to file an adultery lawsuit after learning that the two people who had criticized him were actually having an affair. As a result of Mr. A actively explaining that Mr. B's actions were the reason for the breakdown of Mr. A's marital relationship, the court ruled that "Mr. B clearly violated Mr. A's rights as a spouse, and therefore has an obligation to compensate the plaintiff for the mental damage suffered as a result," and upheld the full amount of alimony requested by Mr. A. The most important issue in the lawsuit is the objective nature of the alleged facts. It is proof. The plaintiff filing a lawsuit must prove whether he or she continued to meet even after knowing that the defendant, the other party to the lawsuit, was a married woman or a married man. In this case, if an illegal method is used, he or she may be subject to criminal punishment for violation of the Communications Secret Protection Act or defamation. Daeryun Law Firm (Liuhan) said, “We requested 30 million won considering the fact that the plaintiff can only receive compensation for the mental damage suffered due to the abolition of the adultery law.” “We cooperated in securing and analyzing evidence and actively argued based on specific data such as text messages, conversation transcripts, and black box videos to uncover the causal relationship,” he said.He went on to say, "In some cases, if the adulterer and his or her spouse meet again in the future, a penalty may be set that requires payment of expenses for each number of meetings. Various legal measures tailored to the individual's situation may be considered." What are the response plans after the abolition of adultery? :: Star Daily News (stardailynews.co.kr)