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Mr. A, embezzling investment funds from colleagues... Damage amount to at least KRW 10 billion Court says, "The scale of the crime is very large and intelligent...severe punishment is inevitable" A person in his 40s who committed fraud against his long-time co-workers and stole over 10 billion won was sentenced to severe punishment. On the 14th of last month, the 12th Criminal Division of the Daejeon District Court sentenced A, a woman in her 40s, to 17 years in prison, who was indicted on charges of fraud, forgery of private documents, and use of forged documents under the Aggravated Punishment Act for Specific Economic Crimes. He is accused of stealing investment funds from dozens of company colleagues, including Mr. B, saying, "I will make profits through real estate auctions," for about five years since 2019. The amount that Mr. A swindled from victims is known to be approximately 10 billion won. In addition, Mr. A used documents containing personal information such as his colleagues' ID cards, power of attorney, and employment certificates to open mobile phones in other people's names and write false real estate rental contracts. It was confirmed that he had even received a lease loan. In the process, Mr. A even recruited manpower to act as a fake lessor and lessee when signing a contract and committed the crime systematically. The court sentenced Mr. A to 17 years in prison. The court said, "Many victims whose names were stolen are suffering from serious pain, such as debt demands from financial institutions, etc. due to loans made without their knowledge," and "Due to the defendant's crime, there was a breakdown in loan contracts between many victims and financial institutions. He pointed out that "legal disputes over validity and invalidity are continuing." The court then pointed out, "The scale of the crime was very large, and the method of the crime was not only very bold and intelligent, but the nature of the crime was very bad in that it was committed by creating a new method that had been difficult to access until now." He added, "Considering the defendant's self-reliance, we took into consideration the fact that the possibility of recovery from damage does not seem to be high." Byun Gwan-hoon, a law firm representing the victim B, Daeryun The lawyer explained, "Mr. A's crime has greatly disrupted the financial order, and caused great social and economic damage, with victims embroiled in various legal disputes. He emphasized that there is a high possibility of criticism, especially since he exploited the goodwill of his co-workers to continue his crime." #real estate investment #fraud in his 40s #misconception of 10 billion won #accident Park Seok-ho (haitai2000@ikbc.co.kr)[View full article] KBC Gwangju Broadcasting - 40-year-old sentenced to 17 years in prison for defrauding colleagues by saying, "I will make a profit through real estate investment" (Shortcut) Kukje Newspaper - “We will make a profit through real estate investment”... 40-year-old sentenced to 17 years in prison for fraud against coworkers (link)

<Son Dong-hoo, American attorney (Represented New York Coupang class action lawsuit)>- Compensation plan, For crisis management and customer defection prevention..Not related to reduction of liability in U.S. lawsuit- apology letter, Korean language is the domestic opinion, The English text is aimed at US investors and courts.- ​English name, damage ‘korea’limited to..CoupangInc Intent to reduce responsibility- public opinion war, Coupang will only lose its credibility...Little effect on U.S. court decisions- ​Coupang, In America ‘Small and medium-sized enterprises/fostering target’He spreads the logic of protection, saying,​- Hearing Remarks, It will remain an official statement that cannot be overturned in a U.S. lawsuit. ■ broadcast : MBC radio standardFM 95.9MHz <Kim Jong-bae's attention>(07:05~08:30)■ progress : Kim Jong-bae, current affairs critic■ talk : Son Dong-hoo, American attorney (Represented New York Coupang class action lawsuit)◎ host > Coupang Chairman Kim Beom-seok suddenly issued an apology.. Yesterday, a day before the hearing, ‘Compensation plan’They also put out something called. There is also an interpretation that this is a move to lessen the legal burden in U.S. lawsuits.. We have invited Attorney Son Dong-hoo of Daeryun Law Firm, who is representing us in class action lawsuits in the United States.. Let's talk about it. Welcome.◎ Son Dong-hoo > hello.◎ host > First of all, I think I should ask for your evaluation of this. ‘Compensation plan’This term gets caught, but, I honestly don't know if this should be considered compensation, but anyway. 1per person 5I gave this worth 10,000 won.. How do you rate it??◎ Son Dong-hoo > As someone involved in the trial, it is difficult for me to even evaluate it, but what you said was 5It is said to be compensation of 10,000 won, but from a practical perspective, this part appears to be a part of responding to crisis management to some extent and also a part to prevent customer defection, so it is difficult to see it as any kind of compensation from a legal perspective..◎ host > Then wouldn’t the scope be narrowed and the lawsuit proceed??◎ Son Dong-hoo > yes.◎ host > What impact could this have as the lawsuit progresses?, in the results?◎ Son Dong-hoo > Since I will be litigating in a U.S. federal court, from the perspective of the U.S. court, I will not see this action as any compensation or closure of recovery for damages, but rather will view it separately from the determination of legal responsibility..◎ host > In America?◎ Son Dong-hoo > yes.◎ host > The sentence is reduced because he committed certain responsible acts., For example, I wouldn't make a judgment like this.. in american court?◎ Son Dong-hoo > yes.◎ host > is it so. Isn’t there an apology issued by Chairman Kim Beom-seok?? Then Coupang's statement came out.. So what effect will the content have??◎ Son Dong-hoo > I saw it from both sides too.. I've seen both the Korean and English versions, so I think you can think of it this way.. I think we need to think more about the audience for the statements released by Chairman Kim Beom-seok at Coupang.. The Korean version is for our people., And it appears to have been targeted at a National Assembly hearing.. And in the English version, this part is actually for investors in the United States., And since it is intended for US courts, the US statement is more limited., It's narrowed down.. range.◎ host > The expression is a little different..◎ Son Dong-hoo > yes.◎ host > That's how you read it, Even the lawyer?◎ Son Dong-hoo > Since I had to read it as a lawyer rather than emotionally, I focused on how it would be read in court.. The expression was a little different..◎ host > I'm not sure about the exact wording, but in any case, the English version doesn't contain information about suspicions, measures, etc. that are taking place in Korea. ‘It is based on false facts’ I mean, I wrote it now with this nuance..◎ Son Dong-hoo > Moreover, the subject itself ‘Coupang Korea’ and ‘Korean People’ In this way, we limited the target to Korea.. Actually CoupangIncThe parent company is an American company, and the English version released in the United States is also a statement that was clearly intended to limit the victims to Korea..◎ host > Lawyer, what you said is ‘CoupangIncIt has nothing to do with it.’ Are you saying you emphasized this??◎ Son Dong-hoo > As much as possible in court, I think it was a statement made to appeal as much as possible to the fact that they also recognized that..◎ host > Then, according to American legal principles, is there any room for that to work??◎ Son Dong-hoo > At what point did they become aware of it?, I knew to some extent, How much damage, Limiting it to Korea is in line with your persuasive legal logic when you make a statement..◎ host > For example, the results of a self-investigation were released, followed by a statement and an apology.. Then, Coupang's stock price rose on the New York Stock Exchange. 6%They say it has risen above the level, but how should this be interpreted?. ate, It was effective, Should I look at it like this??◎ Son Dong-hoo > In the short term, obviously 6%The number is a very large increase, so it can be done, but it does not mean that it worked, but rather that the actual problem itself has been solved. However, the same may be true in Korea, but stock investors and the investment market itself, The stock market considers the uncertainty of CEOs and companies to be the biggest risk factor, so when we see that the company is responding to this to some extent, the stock market itself can react stably to this.. But our price rises according to the progress of the court trial., There is a risk factor that the downtrend can fluctuate sufficiently..◎ host > Perhaps Coupang made an announcement ‘This is according to government instructions’You said. According to the announcement.◎ Son Dong-hoo > yes, yes.◎ host > However, there is a controversy over the authenticity of this in Korea, so I would like to ask you about my interpretation.. If the government is brought into this, this will become a government-to-government issue, opening the way for the U.S. to respond at the government level., Is there any room for interpretation like this?. how do you see it?◎ Son Dong-hoo > That's what I think of as Robert O'Brien, Trump in the past 1The person who was the National Security Advisor during the ‘X’I think it's related to the content I posted.. We did not consider this to be Coupang Korea's mistake in leaking damage to the government, and did not specify which government it was by using the word "government.". It is a very dangerous strategy to write this part in a statement in such a way that it is making an American company participate in an investigation by the government in Korea without saying which department did this..◎ host > a risky strategy? What do you mean by dangerous??◎ Son Dong-hoo > A person who was a high-ranking official in the previous administration ‘X’It was a long but very influential statement.. Such a response will not enter into the legal judgment of the trial at all in court.. Instead, the investment market and Korean victims become more anxious.. Trust in Korean Coupang will be lost even more.. That's why I think it's a risky strategy..◎ host > Remarks by some American media and some influential figures telling people not to mess with Coupang, How should the phenomenon being claimed be interpreted??◎ Son Dong-hoo > ‘Don't mess with Coupang’I don't think I read that part very well.. In this way, as you said, the Korean government's intervention in this specific case by American corporations could have negative consequences for President Trump's efforts to make the relationship between Korea and the United States friendly so far., I confirmed that there were parts that were expressed in a roundabout way like this.. It's very unfortunate that Coupang is causing it this way.. However, I don't think you need to worry about that because it won't have much of an impact on the court's decision..◎ host > is it so. But the picture goes like this.. When an accident occurred, Coupang conducted a sincere investigation following the instructions of the Korean government, and isn't there some measure that will be taken by the Korean government later?. Nevertheless, the Korean government took this action and caused damage to Coupang., Suppress Coupang, If the narrative is structured in this way, isn't there a possibility that it will affect public opinion in the U.S. and that public opinion created in that way may also affect lawsuits in the U.S.?. how do you see it?◎ Son Dong-hoo > Coupang's parent company is located in Delaware, USA, and these are the contents disclosed by these companies. 10-KIf you look at the annual report or lobbying reports submitted to the Senate, Coupang's American company is considered a very small company., It is expressed as a small business and as a small company, it must be protected and fostered.. It's a very different strategy from Korea..◎ host > in the united states?◎ Son Dong-hoo > yes, yes.◎ host > Since it is a small and medium-sized business, it is subject to fostering..◎ Son Dong-hoo > yes.◎ host > We need to protect?◎ Son Dong-hoo > In order to protect the e-commerce platform, I lobby a lot and hire many U.S. citizens, so I am taking a strategy as a corporation to protect it.. It's a different strategy from the very aggressive one in Korea..◎ host > Are you saying that Coupang is pursuing that strategy in the United States??◎ Son Dong-hoo > yes. Therefore, how does American public opinion change regarding Coupang?, Public opinion changes enough to affect the trial., We do not address these concerns..◎ host > Only lobbying money for several years. 150I mean, I spent close to a billion won..◎ Son Dong-hoo > That's why I studied the Senate lobbying report.. Sometimes we do it quarterly, but sometimes we do it once a lot. 100more than ten thousand dollars, 15There were times when it was more than a billion won, but as I said each time, Coupang's business is a small and medium business, and since it is a small and medium-sized business, we need to foster it and foster e-commerce, so please protect it. We will also develop the local economy by doing this., Because we have continued to lobby for this purpose, it is very different from the investment business strategy in Korea..◎ host > The reason Chairman Kim Beom-seok gave for not appearing at the hearing was that Coupang is a global company., Didn’t you put it this way because you have a lot of schedules around the world??◎ Son Dong-hoo > Also, I plan my personal schedule....◎ host > In the U.S., they call themselves a small business, but in Korea, they call themselves a global company. That seems very different, so I asked..◎ Son Dong-hoo > I'm not sure why they keep delaying it like this, but I hope you come..◎ host > Please understand what kind of person Chairman Kim Beom-seok is.?◎ Son Dong-hoo > I'm also in trial, It is inappropriate to directly evaluate the person involved in the lawsuit.. We also have such a governance structure and various statements like this., And looking at the situation so far, he is a person who has invested very aggressively and achieved success in Korea, but I hope that in addition to lobbying at the US headquarters, he will also do a lot of good work and donate a lot in Korea.. I am that part.◎ host > I wish I had donated a lot, not a lot.?◎ Son Dong-hoo > yes, I hope you do a lot in Korea too..◎ host > All right. By the way, is the recruitment of litigants over?, what happens?◎ Son Dong-hoo > no. Litigants participating in U.S. federal courts, We can continue to collect manuscripts even after we submit the complaint..◎ host > Even after submitting the complaint?◎ Son Dong-hoo > You can continue to attend later.. So, unlike Korea, we do not have to continuously attach and submit litigants, so the number is continuing to increase. Please understand that there is a delay due to the fact that we have to appear in federal court to designate a representative plaintiff..◎ host > What is the size of the lawsuits raised so far??◎ Son Dong-hoo > I'm not involved in the Korean Coupang lawsuit, so I don't know much about it because I'm an American lawyer, but it seems like there are more than a thousand people in the U.S. alone..◎ host > thousands or more. So when do you plan to submit the complaint??◎ Son Dong-hoo > ASAP, The intestines are all ready.. As you said, I continued to contact people in the area until early morning today regarding eligibility as a representative plaintiff..◎ host > We had an interview with the CEO once before, and he said he would likely submit it within the year, but if it is within the year, it would be by tomorrow..◎ Son Dong-hoo > okay.◎ host > How is this possible within the year?, Submission of complaint?◎ Son Dong-hoo > We will do our best to make it possible..◎ host > It's civil now.? this.◎ Son Dong-hoo > yes.◎ host > It takes a long time. lawsuit?◎ Son Dong-hoo > The lawsuit itself takes a long time because it is in federal court..◎ host > How much do you expect?, until the results come out?◎ Son Dong-hoo > As I said, plaintiffs can continue to participate even after the complaint is submitted.. Because it is a class action lawsuit, The purpose itself is the same for most of the plaintiffs, but since there are several sporadically, it will take a long time to select the date itself.. Afterwards, the discovery procedure, This is why we do it in the US, but this process takes time..◎ host > All right. The hearing will be held for two days starting today.. It is highly likely that a government investigation will be conducted afterwards.. Looking at the current movements of Korean politics,. Can the results of the hearing or the results of the government investigation serve as reference material for litigation in the United States or have an impact on the court's judgment?, How about?◎ Son Dong-hoo > Rather than influencing judgment, what is important to us is the consistency of the statement., statement, The remarks and attitudes you made at the hearing cannot be overturned in court, rather than being accepted as is..◎ host > It's an official statement..◎ Son Dong-hoo > yes.◎ host > Then, the reason why Chairman Kim Beom-seok did not appear at the hearing may have taken that into account.. Although it is an area of ​​interpretation.◎ Son Dong-hoo > I understand that you have made sufficient legal judgment..◎ host > I guess it's something like that.?◎ Son Dong-hoo > yes.◎ host > There is ample room for interpretation that way.. All right. I think this is where we should listen to what the lawyer says today.. Thank you.◎ Son Dong-hoo > thank you.◎ host > We were joined by attorney Son Dong-hoo of Daeryun Law Firm..[When citing content MBC <Kim Jong-bae's attention>Please indicate that this is an interview with.] [View full article] [Focus] U.S. lawyer says, “Coupang mobilizes conflict frame between Korea and the U.S., mentioning ‘government instructions’… ‘Dangerous strategy’ has no impact on U.S. lawsuit” (Shortcut)

While Coupang Chairman Kim Beom-seok announced an apology and a so-called “compensation plan” a day before the hearing, U.S. attorney Son Dong-hoo, who is representing the U.S. class action lawsuit, said that the measure will be handled separately from the determination of legal responsibility. Attorney Son said on ‘Kim Jong-bae’s Focus’ on the 30th, “It is said to be 50,000 won compensation, but from a practical perspective, this part appears to be in response to crisis management and to prevent customer defections, so it is difficult to see it as providing any kind of compensation in legal terms.” Currently, the U.S. class action lawsuit against Coupang is scheduled to proceed in federal court. Attorney Son explained, “From the perspective of the U.S. federal court, these measures will not be viewed as compensation or closure of recovery for damages, but will be viewed separately from the determination of legal responsibility,” and “We will not judge that a reduction is given because the person committed an act for which he or she is responsible.” Regarding Chairman Kim Beom-seok's apology and Coupang's statement, the difference between the Korean and English versions was pointed out. Attorney Son said, “The Korean version appears to be aimed at the public and the National Assembly hearings, and the English version is aimed at American investors and American courts.” He added, “In the English version, the subjects were limited to ‘Coupang Korea’ and ‘Korean People.’” He continued, “We believe it was a statement made to appeal as much as possible to the court that this matter had nothing to do with the parent company, Coupang Inc.” Regarding Coupang's stock price rising more than 6% on the New York stock market, he said, "It can be seen as a big upward trend in the short term, but it is difficult to say that the problem has been resolved." He added, "The stock market largely responds to the reduction of company uncertainty." However, he added, “The volatility of the stock price may be significant depending on the progress of the court trial.” Coupang expressed concern about the mention of ‘government instructions’ in its statement. Attorney Son said, “It is a very dangerous strategy to use the word ‘government’ without specifying what kind of government or ministry it is,” and added, “This kind of reaction does not enter into the court’s judgment, but it can increase anxiety in the investment market and Korean victims.” A line was drawn regarding the possibility that public opinion in the United States could influence the lawsuit. He said, “Coupang is adopting a strategy that defines itself as a small and medium-sized business in the United States and requires protection and development,” and added, “I have no concerns that public opinion will change to the extent that it will affect the trial.” He continued, “In the United States, Coupang has been described as a ‘small and middle business’ in lobbying reports and public announcements.” Regarding Chairman Kim Beom-seok's non-attendance at the hearing, he said, "I understand that sufficient legal judgment was made." Also, regarding the impact of the hearing and the results of the government investigation on the U.S. lawsuit, he emphasized that “the fixity of the statement is more important than influencing the judgment,” and that “a statement made at a hearing becomes an official statement that is difficult to overturn in a later court.” Regarding the status of the U.S. class action lawsuit, he said, “The complaint has been prepared, and the process is ongoing due to the issue of representative plaintiff eligibility,” and “Plaintiff participation can continue even after submission of the complaint.” Regarding the current number of plaintiffs, he said, “It appears that there are more than a few thousand in the United States alone.” Attorney Son added, “As it is a federal court lawsuit, it may take a long time,” and “Due to the nature of class action lawsuits, it takes time to select a date and the discovery process.”[View full article] EToday - Will Coupang’s 50,000 won compensation plan work in the United States? (Shortcut) YTN - Coupang actually says something different from the US... "They say it's a small business that needs to be protected" (Shortcut) Hankook Ilbo - Coupang's U.S. litigation lawyer says, "Coupang's compensation plan will not be viewed by U.S. courts as compensation or settlement" (Go to link) Hankook Ilbo - Coupang looks more at the U.S. stock market than Korean customers... Controversial “3,000 leaks” announced in the U.S. (Click here) Rotalk News - Coupang, Korea Line's "Global Leader"... “Small and medium-sized businesses in need of protection” in the US? (Shortcut)

Recently, 'AVMOV', an illegal video sharing site called 'the second Soranet', is causing a big social stir. As the number of registered members reportedly reaches 540,000, investigative agencies also appear to be paying close attention. The police are narrowing down the tracking network by launching a large-scale mandatory investigation, including securing the IP list and payment details of paid members as well as the site operator. After the identity of AVMOV was reported, those who accessed the site or watched the video simply out of curiosity will inevitably suffer from extreme anxiety. You might console yourself by saying, ‘I used a VPN so I’m safe’ or ‘I’m not guilty because I just watched it streaming without downloading it.’ However, the core of this incident lies in the nature of the distributed video. Unlike general adult content, videos filmed or distributed without the consent of the person concerned are subject to the crime of possessing, purchasing, storing, or viewing video footage filmed using a camera, etc., pursuant to Article 14, Paragraph 4 of the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Crimes, etc. Simple viewing or possession can result in imprisonment for up to 3 years or a fine of up to 30 million won, so you can face uncontrollable legal liability. Many people protest, saying, "I didn't know it was an illegal video," but since the N Room (Doctor's Room) incident in 2021, the court has relatively broadly recognized the intent of non-filming by considering whether the file title contains words suggesting it is an illegal video, whether payment or remittance was made, and the nature of the category on the site. It's a trend. If torrenting is used in the process, the problem becomes more serious. Due to the nature of torrents, where file fragments are downloaded and uploaded at the same time, the crime of 'distribution' can be applied regardless of the person's intention and can result in aggravated punishment. Therefore, uploaders, downloaders, and continuous viewers need to be prepared to be contacted by investigative agencies and examine the contents more carefully. In the case of large illegal site cases, in most cases, the investigative agency issues a summons notice after already securing a large amount of evidence. At this time, hastily destroying evidence or emotionally denying the charges can lead to irreversible consequences, such as arrest and investigation. In particular, since the level of punishment for sex crimes has been greatly strengthened after the N Room incident, a complacent response is absolutely prohibited. Seung-jin Ahn, a sex crime lawyer at Daeryun Law Firm, said, "Immediately after being contacted by an investigative agency is the only 'golden time' that can change the outcome of the case. Rather than an unconditional denial or confession, the key is to explain the circumstances of the person's access and whether it was intentional with objective evidence." “The response strategy must change, and we must prepare sentencing materials and legal defense logic to prevent unfair punishment,” he advised. Global Epic CP Lee Soo-hwan / lsh@globalepic.co.kr Am I subject to investigation just by registering as an AVMOV member? To avoid aggravated punishment (Shortcut)

The practice of advertising and marketing agencies registering false reviews of restaurants on platforms such as Naver has not been eradicated. It is pointed out that it not only disables the review function but also reduces consumer trust. Experts warned that there is a high possibility that false reviews could be illegal, such as violating the Labeling and Advertising Act. According to related industries on the 30th, some marketing agencies are selling products that register reviews desired by business owners such as restaurants in exchange for money. They targeted major platforms such as Naver and Google, and in some cases, they sold review products of restaurant guides claiming to be Korea's Michelin Guide. The price was up to 7,000 won per review. It is known that reviewers receive 1,000 to 2,000 won in return. Agency A received 4,000 to 5,000 won per review. The business owner can convey the desired review text to the business within 300 characters. However, the number of review registrations was limited to 1 to 2 per day. This appears to be because they were conscious of the response of the platform company that monitors reviews. An official from agency A said, “Even if you write 10 reviews a day, there are many cases where they are not exposed (by the platform company).” Another agency B also sold a product that paid 5,000 won per Google Maps review. The product description said, "For new companies or industries that need to expand exposure, increasing star ratings and securing reviews is very advantageous in forming initial competitiveness," and "Automatic reflection begins within 5 to 20 minutes on average after ordering." Agencies advertise that they are based on 'actual users', but this does not mean actual products or store users. Agency B also explained that there was no need to prepare actual food. When asked whether food should be provided to the reviewer, an official from Agency B said, "A review is literally just something to make it look pretty," and "If you are not hosting a review event, you don't have to provide (food)." Possibility of violation of the Labeling and Advertising Act... Problem with ‘Poomasi’ There are also quite a few ‘Review Poomasi’ where business owners register reviews as if they were customers. On this day, hundreds of business owners gathered in a group chat room called ‘Reservation Review Marketing Study’ and exchanged reviews. There were also rules, such as having to delete records such as cache after completing the review. Woo Jin-jin, an attorney at Daeryun Law Firm, said, “Listing false advertisements for each company also has the potential to be subsumed by economic interests.” According to the Fair Trade Commission, “false reviews” by some agencies are highly likely to be a violation of the Labeling and Advertising Act. The act of requesting a review between an advertising and marketing agency and a business owner such as a restaurant is not a problem in itself, but the review writer must meet conditions such as △ specifying that financial compensation was received △ and △ actual use of the service. Violation of this constitutes deception or false advertising. There are also cases that have led to punishment. In September of this year, Mr. C, an internet consulting business, was sentenced to a fine of 10 million won by the Seoul Central District Court on charges of interfering with the business of a restaurant advertising and order brokerage platform company. He planned a business to register false reviews by receiving 1,800 won per review from restaurant owners, and paid 1,200 won per review to part-time workers who participated in the project. An official from the Fair Trade Commission said, "If the amount of false reviews is large and malicious, a fine will be imposed. If not, corrective measures such as deleting false reviews will be taken." An obligation to prohibit repetition of false reviews is also imposed. If you violate this, you may be reported to the prosecution and subject to criminal punishment. False reviews can lead to consumer distrust. Baek Gwang-hyeon, a lawyer at Barun Law Firm, said, “Complying with the Labeling and Advertising Act regulations should be viewed as the first step to gaining overall trust in customers and consumers rather than thinking of it as an effort to avoid sanctions or punishment from the Fair Trade Commission,” and added, “It is better to protect the overall brand value through trust rather than increasing short-term sales through manipulation.” Reporter Park Jin-ho (zzino@mt.co.kr)[View full article] "7,000 Won per review" Pretending to be a good restaurant and giving it '5 stars'... a fraudulent manipulation (Click here)

To celebrate the end of the year, 'Rudolka', a car decorated like Rudolph, is spotted on the road. While there is a positive response from citizens, there are also criticisms that it may be subject to crackdowns. Experts expressed their opinion that legal punishment could be imposed if license plates are covered or decorations fall off, resulting in an accident. According to the distribution industry on the 27th, decorations to decorate vehicles for the end of the year are being sold at online shopping malls. In particular, deer antlers and red nose ornaments inspired by Rudolph are popular every year. Vehicles using this decoration are also called Rudolka, a combination of Rudolph and Car. On social media, citizens brag about Rudolka or post posts saying they witnessed it. Citizen A said, “I dressed up as Santa and transformed into Rudolph to deliver a Christmas gift to my nephew.” Citizen B also said, “Even though there is no snow in Cheongdo, this year it is Rudolka to create a Christmas atmosphere.” The end of the year is a time when purchases of vehicle decorations increase rapidly. Mr. C, an official at an ornament sales company, said, "I know we sell the most in the country," and added, "The two weeks from December 10th to just before Christmas are the peak time. At times, we sell more than 1,800 items a day." Some are concerned about the possibility of being subject to crackdowns or being illegal. Related inquiries are also posted in car enthusiast cafes and blogs. To address concerns, some sales websites attached an explanation that they had received a response directly from the National Police Agency that it was not illegal. Mr. C said, “There are cases where we had customers who were cracked down on by local governments around the year before last, so we resolved the issue ourselves.” According to the National Police Agency, installing Rudolka decorations themselves is not a problem. However, if it △ blocks the view of the window too much, △ blurs the view to the extent that the lights interfere with the driving of other vehicles, △ decorations are not properly fixed, or △ covers the license plate of the vehicle, it may be subject to crackdown. Promotional images posted on some dealer websites show decorations covering the license plate, but if you do so, you may be subject to crackdowns. The Road Traffic Act stipulates that you must not drive a vehicle with a device that interferes with the function of traffic enforcement equipment or any other device that may interfere with safe driving or does not meet the standards. In addition to the license plate, decorations that block the driver's view of the side mirror and windshield may also constitute a violation of the Road Traffic Act. An official from the National Police Agency explained, "Generally, illegal attachments are subject to a fine of 20,000 won, but if they interfere with the function of traffic control equipment by blocking the license plate, you may be subject to imprisonment for up to 6 months, a fine of up to 2 million won, or detention." In some cases, decorations that emit LED lights may be considered installation of lighting devices that are not approved under the Automobile Management Act, so it is necessary to carefully consider whether they can be operated while driving. Experts agree that special attention should be paid to cases where structures fall and cause damage to other vehicles, especially when driving at high speeds. This is because it can immediately lead to civil and criminal disadvantages. Jeong Hong-cheol, a lawyer at Daeryun Law Firm's Drunk Traffic Accident Group, said, "A falling object is considered a falling object on the road, and if the windshield of the rear car breaks or an accident occurs as a result, the driver of the vehicle with the attachment is likely to be 100% responsible for negligence." Kim Kyeong-hwan, a lawyer at Withrow Law Firm, also said, "If (the attachment) is recognized as cargo, it could fall under a 'falling object accident', which is one of the 12 gross negligence cases, and could easily lead to punishment." Reporter Park Jin-ho (zzino@mt.co.kr)[View full article] “It’s Uncle Santa!” 'Rudolka' who made his nephew happy... If he does this, he will be 'punished' (Shortcut)

[Anchor] His apology, which was released to the public only two days before the hearing, contains belated reflection and regret. However, there are many confusing parts as to whether it is a sincere apology to customers or a sophisticated tactic to avoid immediate political and legal risks. Reporter Soo-jin Song reads between the lines of the apology. [Report] "My apology was late" and "I cannot help but feel devastated." Chairman Kim Beom-seok devoted half of the apology to reflection and expression of regret. 2,000 characters. Nearly a thousand letters in the middle meant an apology. However, if you remove the apology, there is a sophisticated strategy. First of all, except for the expression 'wrong judgment', the word 'wrong' was not used. Instead, the large-scale information leak and a series of situations were defined as 'failure' and 'insufficient'. Customer damage was also listed with emotional words such as 'anxiety' and 'worry', but no actual damage was specified. The reason for the delay in the apology was that it could not be helped due to the government's request to maintain confidentiality. They are indirectly blaming the government. Since it is not an intentional cover-up, it appears to be a request for indulgence. Expressions such as 'full cooperation with the government and compliance with government requests' appear everywhere. It appears to be an attempt to break the government-versus-Coupang structure that emerged with the announcement of the results of the 'self-investigation'. In his apology, Chairman Kim Beom-seok claimed that 'misinformation' is rampant and spreading, but Coupang did not reveal what the misinformation was. [Kook-il Kim/Daeryun Law Firm Lawyer/Representative in U.S. litigation: "3,000 items were saved, 100% recovered. Then, the people filing the class action now are meaningless and only the people who fall under those 3,000 items should be compensated. Such a frame..."] The decisive factor is the timing of the apology announcement. Ahead of the hearing two days later, Chairman Kim included reflection, preparation of compensation plan, and promise to prevent recurrence in the apology. The company has built up a justification for doing everything it can. This is where the analysis of the high-level strategy to neutralize it comes in. This is Soo-jin Song from KBS News. Camera reporter: Won-seok Choi/Video editor: Hyun-mo Lee/Graphics: Mi-joo Park[View full article] Beomseok Kim’s precise timing… Is your intention ‘defense’? (Shortcut)

Legal guidelines in the aesthetics industry as seen in actual cases of non-delivery. Recently, in the aesthetics industry, MTS(Microneedle Therapy System) Controversy over medical law violations continues surrounding the use of devices to enhance the absorption of cosmetics.. Especially the needle attached to the device.(Needle)Confusion in the field is increasing because whether or not it is a medical practice may vary depending on the length of the treatment.. Accordingly, the author recently received a non-transfer from the actual investigative agency.(No charges) Through examples that led to decisions 0.2mm MTS We would like to address the legal issue of whether the use of the device constitutes unlicensed medical practice under the Medical Service Act.. ◆ reconstruction of events : blog 'preview' The photo led to an accusation. The client was running an aesthetic salon and conducting cosmetics education and online sales business. A cosmetics(chief ingredient : Hyaluronic acid, Exisome, retinol)I wrote a post on my personal blog to promote. The problem started with the photo included in the post.. The client 0.2mm Long needle attached MTS A scene is created where cosmetics are applied to the skin using a device.. This is a demonstration shot to show how to use the product., There has never been any procedure performed on actual customers or other people.. But someone who saw this 'A non-medical person used a medical device to practice medicine without a license.'He accused the client of violating medical law.. Accordingly, the defense lawyer launched a defense through a fierce legal battle., The jurisdictional police station ultimately refused to forward the case.(No charges) made a decision. What was the key legal issue that persuaded the investigative agency?. ◆ first issue : 0.2mm With you 'medical practice' The most important issue is 0.2mm MTS The use of the device is subject to medical laws.27Preparation1prohibited by the clause 'medical practice'Was it applicable to. The Supreme Court ruled that medical practice 'Diagnosis using experience and skills based on medical expertise, Optometry, prescription, Prevention or treatment of disease through medication or surgical procedures, In addition to this, any act that may pose a risk to health and hygiene if not performed by a medical professional'Define as(supreme court 2008do277 judgment, etc.). However, recently the Seoul Administrative Court 0.25mm Using more than one needle MTS It was determined that the procedure was a medical practice that could cause harm to health and hygiene due to the possibility of infection.(2023Guhap83592). The above ruling was announced by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety 'Regulations on medical device items and ratings for each item'this 'Medicine absorption inducing skin stimulator'cast 2Based on the fact that it is classified as a medical device,, needle length 0.25mm Lee Sang-in MTS It was determined that the device was a medical device.. If we interpret this logic in reverse, the needle length is 0.25mm Devices with less than 'home beauty equipment'This means that it can be classified as. 0.2mm Needles create microscopic passages only in the stratum corneum of the skin to help absorb cosmetics, and are unlikely to cause any real risks such as bleeding or infection.. Therefore, this is an act for purely cosmetic purposes rather than treating a disease., It is difficult to evaluate it as a medical practice that is likely to cause harm to health and hygiene if not performed by a medical professional.. ◆ second issue : 'preview'silver 'surgery'No, in order to constitute a crime of violation of medical law, 'act'must actually exist. Producing and filming a specific scene for advertising or demonstrating it for personal use is not subject to medical law.27Preparation1Unlicensed medical practice stipulated in paragraph 'execution'I can't say I did it. In this case, the client filmed himself using a device to take pictures for advertising purposes. 'production'Take a picture and post it, It was just a demonstration for customers to use for personal use.. In order for an investigative agency to prove a charge, it must reveal that the suspect received compensation from another person and practiced medicine without a license.. However, the accuser only made speculative accusations based on blog photos., No evidence was presented to identify the actual victim or the specific facts of the crime.. In the end, it is difficult to say that a simple demonstration was an act of violation of the medical law.. ◆ Third issue : Whether or not there is unfair advertising under the Cosmetics Act?13Preparation1antithesis1The law prohibits labeling or advertising that may misperceive cosmetics as medicines.. However, the client's post A It was just to guide you on how to use cosmetics effectively., It does not claim medical efficacy such as treatment or prevention of disease.. This is fundamentally different from cases where people were punished for preventing hair loss or treating dermatitis., It does not constitute unfair advertising that deceives consumers.. ◆ in the aesthetic industry 'safety line'This decision to not send the product leaves important implications for the aesthetics industry.. First, needle length 0.25mmis an important baseline for medical judgment.. 0.25mm If you use a needle of less than. Additionally, there must be a strict distinction between demonstrations on how to use the product and actual procedures performed on customers., It should be borne in mind that the demonstration itself cannot be considered an act of violation of medical law.. In addition, care must be taken to clearly distinguish between instructions on how to use cosmetics and advertisements for drug efficacy to avoid unfair advertising under the Cosmetics Act.. Those in the industry clearly understand these legal principles and 0.25mm Services must be provided within legal boundaries, such as providing guidance on the correct use of cosmetics using less than 100,000 devices.. However, in all cases, the judgment may vary depending on the specific facts., In the event of a similar dispute, it is recommended that you respond appropriately with the assistance of a legal expert.. [View full article] [Contribution] Is using a 0.2mm MTS device an ‘unlicensed medical practice’?

[special feature]Silence in Korea, denial in the US… If you criticize Two Faces over industrial accidents and personal information leaks, they say it is not true.. After some time, new evidence emerges and the explanation is revealed to be false..Coupang, which has been embroiled in controversy over the concealment of workers' deaths from overwork and industrial accidents and the leak of personal information, is repeating this process several times.. In particular, Coupang asserts Korean cases in U.S. lawsuits or government agencies., In the process of explaining the U.S. situation to Korea, claims that are different from the facts are being made.. With this in mind, sales 90%It is pointed out that Coupang, which makes profits in Korea but is headquartered in the United States, is avoiding responsibility by exploiting the information gap between Korea and the United States..Coupang “Kim Beom-seok never tried to cover up the industrial accident.”Hankyoreh21As a result of obtaining and reviewing the shareholders' lawsuit documents against Coupang filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York,, Coupang 2023In response to shareholders' criticism that industrial accidents were intentionally hidden in 2018, “There was no cover-up of the industrial accident.”It appears that it was claimed that. The lawsuit is 2022year 8In January, Coupang shareholders, including New York City public employee pensions, “The stock price fell due to false disclosure, causing damage.”Coupang and Kim Beom-seok Coupang I&C(Inc) It was filed against the Chairman of the Board of Directors, etc.. Coupang, Chairman Kim, etc. 2021year 3month11During the listing process, the company went public while hiding the negative aspects of the company from shareholders.(IPO)It also contains information that. Coupang stock price immediately after IPO 2021year 3monthly high approx. 69It went up to the dollar 2022year 20fell to the dollar level.Shareholders claim that they suffered damages, especially after the listing, as reports of deaths from overwork and algorithm manipulation were reported.. Coupang hides its poor working conditions where workers die from overwork. ‘safe and good workplace’This means that shareholders were deceived by claiming that. In addition, shareholders said that Coupang △Price control for stores, advertising △It was pointed out that regulatory risks such as anti-competitive and unfair practices such as search algorithm and review manipulation were also reduced or omitted..The lawsuit continued 2023year 11In January, Coupang submitted a defense statement to the court regarding this claim.. This is a vehement denial of the concealment of industrial accidents.. According to the content, Coupang is concerned about poor labor issues. “Chairman Kim's past at Coupang (labor site) Recognizing safety issues (Regarding industrial accidents) Without suggesting that they were trying to cover up anything., present (labor safety) It doesn't mean I know the problem”claimed.“Never leave a note saying you worked hard”Kim Beom-seok is the CEO of Coupang, a company that has recently been controversial. ‘Industrial accident cover-up response document’It is a claim that is directly contradictory to. Hankyoreh, Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation(MBC)·Coupang information obtained by Newstapa's joint reporting team ‘Crisis management response guidelines’There is an intention to conceal the death from overwork.. In the document “Make the bereaved family on our side. (To the bereaved family) Block contaminated information”It is said that. It also contains information to prevent the expansion of investigations by the Ministry of Employment and Labor and the police.. These instructions are 2021year 1month was created, Last modified date 2023year 3It turned out to be a month.2020year 10Chairman Kim Kim(Coupang CEO at the time)CCTV, where Deokjun Jang, who died while working at the distribution center, worked.(CCTV) It was also revealed in a Hankyoreh report that an executive at the time was instructed to edit the video content to the company's advantage.. Chairman Kim “that(Deokjun Jang)Never leave a note saying that you worked hard.. Why is he a hard worker?? It doesn't make sense.. they are hourly workers”He also left a text message saying. Chairman Kim is at least 2020year 10This means that Coupang's poor labor conditions have been identified since March..There are also traces of false information in the defense statement.. On the Coupang side “Period during which shareholders claimed damages 5Only one death could be identified among Coupang's 10,000 employees”claimed that. The purpose is to deny claims of poor working conditions and emphasize that the number of deaths is extremely low.. The period that Coupang refers to is from Coupang's listing to the time when its stock price plummeted. 2021year 3month11Day2022year 7month14It's work.This also wasn't true. According to statistics from the National Logistics Center Branch of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions and the Public Transport Workers' Union and media reports,, The number of deaths during this period is minimal, with only confirmed cases 2It's a person. 2021year 3month24In Gyesan-dong, Incheon 40Coupang courier worker dies. 2021year 12month24I was working at Coupang Dongtan Logistics Center. 50After a large worker collapsed from cerebral hemorrhage 2022year 2month11died one day.And yet 1Judge Vernon Broderick of the Southern District of New York, who presided over the trial, 2025year 9In May, Coupang's hand was ruled in favor.. The purpose is that it has not been proven that Coupang and its management intentionally tried to deceive shareholders.. The court ruled that Coupang’s working conditions, Overwork and death of workers were already known through existing reports., We judged that it was not a material false statement.. In addition, Coupang's claims about the algorithm were dismissed on the grounds that there was no specific basis.. This lawsuit is currently being appealed by shareholders. 2Sim is in progress. No problem in the US? There is a case of large-scale fines. Coupang was recently pointed out that its official position regarding the personal information leak was different from the facts.. The statement in question is 2025year 12month17This came out at a hearing on the Coupang personal information leak incident held at the National Assembly on the same day.. Coupang interim CEO Harold Rogers, who attended the hearing, said in relation to this situation: “Under U.S. law, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC)There was no obligation to submit a report to. In fact, this type of data leak does not violate privacy laws in the United States.”said.Experts pointed out that this claim is far from the truth.. 3700The leak of personal information of 10,000 people is highly likely to be a violation of personal information laws in the United States as well.. American law firm SJKP, a local subsidiary of Korean law firm Daeryun(SJKP)Dong-hoo Son, a New York lawyer who litigated the Coupang personal information leak case, “The leaked information is very sensitive.. Just because financial information has not been leaked does not mean that it is not a violation of the law.”saying “Personal information protection is regulated by various laws, including the Federal Personal Information Protection Act and the Consumer Protection Act.. There are many reasons to say that this situation violates the law.”said.There are also cases where large fines were imposed due to failure to protect personal information.. Typically ‘Cambridge Analytica’ The incident is mentioned. 2016This refers to the inappropriate use of Facebook user information on a large scale by a British consulting firm during the 2018 US presidential election without user consent.. The victim 8700reached 10,000 people, Facebook's information security failure is on the chopping block. U.S. Federal Trade Commission(FTC)Is 2019After a year-long investigation, Facebook was sued for violations of user privacy. 50billion dollars(approximately 7article2800billion won)A fine of.The fact that CEO Rogers said there was no obligation to disclose is also something that needs explanation.. Brian Finch, an attorney at Pillsbury Law Firm, said: “The most important criterion in determining disclosure obligations is whether the incident ‘Important Information to Shareholders’Does it apply to”saying “ Not all cybersecurity incidents automatically give rise to disclosure obligations, however., A company must be able to reasonably explain its decision whether or not it discloses it.”said. ‘Talpang’ It continues “No disruption in business”What Coupang reported to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission also became a source of controversy.. Coupang officially announced the personal information leak situation. 2025year 11month29after work 2After a week 12month17to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ‘8-K(K)’submitted the report. U.S. listed companies are notified of important events or changes. ‘4Within business days’ This is a regular report that must be submitted..The problem was that the report was late., In this report, Coupang “major security incident”Even though there was “There are no disruptions in sales”wrote. However, criticism has been raised that this sentence also reflects the situation in Korea in a miniaturized manner.. User leaving Coupang, in other words ‘Talpang’This is because it is also revealed in these numbers.. Looking at the big data platform Mobile Index,, 12month20The number of daily active users of Coupang on a daily basis is 1484only3787By name, 10month5Day(144610,000 people) After approx. 2It's the lowest in months. The volume of card payments also decreased.. People Power Party lawmaker Cho Seung-hwan's office 6remark(KBKookmin, Shinhan, Woori, Hana, Samsung, Hyundai)Results of analyzing Coupang payment usage data, After Coupang’s personal information leak became known 11month30From work 12month13Until the day 2The number of payment approvals at Coupang per week is 4495only4173It appeared as a case. This was right before the leak was announced. 2weekly(11month1629Day)of 4683only7121than dry 188only2948case, approximately 4.1% This figure has decreased.For this reason, an additional lawsuit has been filed in the United States, claiming that Coupang deceived shareholders regarding the leak of personal information.. 2025year 12month18Coupang shareholders filed a lawsuit against Coupang, Chairman Kim, and others in the federal court in the Northern District of California. “Stock price decline due to false disclosure”filed a lawsuit claiming liability for damages. The purpose is that a major flaw was discovered even though Coupang announced that there was no security problem prior to the personal information leak incident.. Additionally, Coupang suffered a large-scale personal information leak. 2025year 11month18I recognized it, but 4Failure to comply with mandatory disclosure within business days was also included as a major reason for the lawsuit..Jangmook Kang, Professor, Graduate School of International Information Security, Dongguk University(Artificial Intelligence Security)Is “Coupang only thought about excessive use of customer information for artificial intelligence services, and its information protection system had vulnerabilities as it was an outdated system.. “(After the incident), their attitude also appears outdated,” he said. “In order to gain trust in a technology-driven society, companies that collect customer information and achieve results through artificial intelligence must also take a thorough approach to security.” Coupang did not reveal its position despite repeated inquiries from Hankyoreh 21 regarding the claims made during the U.S. trial and CEO Rogers’ comments at the hearing. Reporter Junyong Park juneyong@hani.co.kr[View full article] Coupang’s lies in the U.S. lawsuit that “there was no cover-up of industrial accidents” (link)

Daeryun Law Firm announced on the 29th that it has launched an AI and Data Intelligence Group. As the importance of data analysis using AI is increasing in the legal market, Daeryun Law Firm announced on the 29th that it has launched an AI and Data Intelligence Group. The AI and Data Intelligence Group of Daeryun Law Firm consists of ▲AI Compliance Department, ▲Vertical AI Strategy Department, It is operated under a four-department system, including ▲Cyber Security & Crisis Response Department, and ▲Digital Forensics & e-Discovery Department. First, the AI Compliance Department is responsible for reviewing and managing legal risks that may arise during the use of AI. The policy is to review in advance compliance issues that may arise during a company's introduction and operation of AI and provide advice to prevent disputes. The Vertical AI Strategy Department researches and designs AI utilization and legal strategies that reflect the characteristics of each industry and field. As the data structure and regulatory environment are different in each industry such as finance, manufacturing, and healthcare, the department is responsible for analyzing legal risks by reflecting the data characteristics specialized for each industry. The Cyber ​​Security & Crisis Response Department is responsible for legal response in the event of cyber security incidents such as hacking and personal information leaks. The Digital Forensics & e-Discovery Department is a department that exclusively supports cases requiring electronic evidence analysis and large-scale document review, and oversees the overall collection, classification, and analysis of digital data. Cho Young-gon, a business attorney who served as the 55th Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office, was appointed to lead the AI ​​and Data Intelligence Group. Attorney Young-Gon Cho is a convergence lawyer who earned a doctoral degree from Korea University's Graduate School of Technology Management. He has studied data legislation and industrial policy for a long time and has demonstrated his strengths in various forensic-based disputes. The AI ​​compliance department is headed by attorney Choi Yi-seon. Attorney Lee Seon Choi is a leading AI expert in the law firm industry, and has performed a variety of tasks related to AI, ranging from reviewing contracts (DPA) required for the introduction of large-scale AI services and advising on the introduction of AI abnormal transaction detection (FDS) for financial companies to developing legal tech solutions and reorganizing internal AI operating regulations. Here, attorney Seohyung Lee is joining the Vertical AI Strategy Department. Attorney Seo-Hyung Lee serves as legal director and academic committee member of the Korean Society of Medical Informatics and as a member of the Data Deliberation Committee at Samsung Seoul Hospital, and has a history of participating in numerous national research projects using AI and publishing papers and books. “AI and data analysis are emerging as key elements that improve the completeness of legal services,” said Kim Kuk-il, managing attorney at Daeryun Law Firm, adding, “Through the AI and Data Intelligence Group, electronic evidence analysis, data review, and related law review are organically connected. “We plan to build a response structure,” he said. Law Leader Reporter Son Dong-wook twson@lawleader.co.kr Law Leader - Daeryun launches AI/Data Intelligence Group... “Analyzing incidents with systematic data” (Shortcut) Roisch - “Analyzing events with systematic data”... Daeryun launches AI/Data Intelligence Group (Click here) Money S - Daeryun launches ‘AI/Data Intelligence Group’… Cho Young-gon, former chief prosecutor, appointed (link) Kukje News - Daeryun Law Firm Launches AI Data Intelligence Group (Click here)