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Kim Kuk-il, director of the ‘Manbo Dream Challenge’ with the developmentally disabled, said, “We will expand the expertise of Daeryun Law Firm to social responsibility. ‘Inyeonbeop’, a public interest corporation established by Daeryun Law Firm (Limited), announced that it has started its first official social contribution activity. Inyeonbeop participated in the ‘1st Manbodream Challenge’ held at Yeongdeungpo Park in Seoul on the 1st and participated in a donation campaign with developmentally disabled people and volunteers. ‘Manbodeream Challenge’ It is an event hosted by the Dream Plus Support Center and sponsored by the Lottery Committee, Donghaeng Lottery, KORAIL, Yeongdeungpo-gu Social Welfare Council, Lunch For You, etc. It is a donation program in which when participants complete a 10,000-step walking course, one set of sharing packages is delivered to the local community per person. At the event, about 170 people, including 60 people with developmental disabilities, volunteers, and guardians, participated and completed the walking course and participated in donations. Director Kim Kook-il said, “This Manbo Dream Challenge is the starting point of solidarity walking with neighbors in need,” and added, “It will become a practice model that expands Daeryun Law Firm’s expertise into social responsibility.” He added, “We will continue to carry out customized public interest projects for the underprivileged through regular volunteer work and regional connection programs.” Earlier this year, Daeryun Law Firm established the public interest association ‘Neonbeop’ and conducts public interest activities for the underprivileged who are in the blind spot of the law. It began in earnest. ‘Relationship Law’ is a name that combines ‘relationship’, which refers to the relationship between people, and law, and contains the meaning of strengthening social solidarity and realizing public value within the bounds of the law. The first chairman of the board was former Prosecutor General Kim Oh-soo, and was officially designated as a non-profit public interest corporation on September 30 after approval from the Ministry of Justice. In the future, ‘Relationship Law’ will provide social services such as single-parent families, the elderly living alone, and the disabled. We plan to expand public interest activities through legal counseling, litigation support, and regular volunteer and sponsorship programs for vulnerable groups. In addition, we plan to cultivate legal professionals who contribute to the public interest through mentoring and internship programs for law majors and law school aspirants, and build a sustainable social contribution system based on this. Reporter Park Jun-sik parkjs@wowtv.co.kr[View full article] Korea Economic Daily - “The first step toward sharing, walking together”... Relationship Law, a public interest corporation, social contribution activities (Go here) Seoul Shinmun - “The first step toward sharing”... Relationship Law, a public interest corporation, social contribution activities (Go here) Tax and Finance Newspaper - About 170 people participated in the ‘Manbo Dream Challenge’ with public interest corporation, ‘Manbo Dream Challenge’ (Go here) Legal Times - [Law Firm iN] Daeryun Establishment, Participation in ‘Manbo Dream Challenge’ (Go here)

In order to complain about noise between floors, she went to the house above her and said, "I will find out about the daycare she goes to." Prosecutors say, "I don't see any use of profanity or force... I can't conclude that there was any harm in the remarks." A woman who was handed over to the prosecution on charges of making threatening remarks to a neighbor's child who was having a conflict over noise between floors was acquitted. The Uijeongbu District Prosecutors' Office decided not to indict Mr. A, in his 30s, who was sent on charges of threats on the 17th of last month. Around June, he was accused of going upstairs to complain about the noise between floors and threatening his neighbor B's child, saying, "I will find out which daycare center you go to." Mr. A denied the charge. He claimed that he only went there to request that the noise between floors be reduced, and that there was no intention to threaten him. At the time, Mr. B refused the request, saying, "The child is young and cannot understand," and countered that he had made the statement to confirm the facts. The prosecution refuted Mr. A. A non-indictment decision was made. The prosecution said, "We have not confirmed that the suspect cursed at the victim or used physical force," and added, "It is difficult to conclude that there was a specific notice of harm to the children in the suspect's remarks." Attorney Jeong Jae-bong of Daeryun Law Firm, who represented Mr. He explained, “The decision must be made by taking into account the circumstances before and after,” and “By explaining the noise situation between floors that Mr. A was experiencing and the content of his repeated requests to Mr. B to refrain, we proved that there was no intention of intimidation in the remarks.”#Interfloor noise #Threats #Prosecution judgment #Incidence Park Seok-ho (haitai2000@ikbc.co.kr)[View full article] I went to complain about noise between floors... Person in his 30s sent on suspicion of intimidation (link)

Signed a lease agreement on behalf of the building owner... A real estate agent who managed real estate on behalf of the building owner and stole the deposit was sentenced to 5 years in prison. The Pyeongtaek branch of the Suwon District Court sentenced Mr. A, a man in his 40s who was put on trial on fraud charges, to 5 years in prison. Mr. A signed a lease contract on behalf of the building owner for about 2 years starting in 2022. He was accused of collecting about 1.3 billion won in deposits from 16 tenants, including Mr. B, on 35 occasions. As a result of the investigation, the owner of the building, who was staying abroad at the time, was unable to enter the country for a certain period of time, so he delegated the authority to manage the deposit to Mr. A, and it was confirmed that Mr. A took advantage of this to commit a crime. The court sentenced Mr. A to 5 years in prison. The court said, "The defendant used the deposit he received for personal use, and then received a large amount of deposit again while renewing a contract with an existing tenant." He said, “The crime is not good because he invested in stocks and coins and used them for his own business expenses.” He then stated, “The period of the crime was long, the number of victims was large, and the amount of damage was very large, causing financial difficulties for the victims.” Attorney Seongjin Yoon of Daeryun Law Firm, who represented Mr. B, said, “Deception, which is a requirement for fraud, refers to all acts that betray the duty of good faith and sincerity that must be maintained by each other in property transaction relationships.” He explained, “During the trial, we were able to receive a prison sentence by emphasizing that Mr. A borrowed the name of the building owner and deceived him into believing that there would be no problem with returning the deposit, thereby embezzling money.” #Building owner #Deposit #Broker #Prison sentence Park Seok-ho (haitai2000@ikbc.co.kr)[View full article] A real estate agent who manages real estate on behalf of the building owner and steals the deposit… 5 years in prison (link)

There are more sophisticated and cruel crimes than voice phishing.. It destroys not only money but also heart and mind. ‘romance scam(Romance Scam)’am. The truly scary thing about this crime is that it was someone who he believed truly understood him., It lies in the sense of betrayal, self-blame, and deep sense of loss received from the person to whom one has invested love, time, and money.. We spoke to Han Do-young, senior attorney at Daeryun Law Firm, about the reality of romance scams that are developing day by day and prevention and response methods to break the vicious cycle..“I want to meet you but I can't afford it. can you send me some money?”How sweet are the words I love you. Even more so if it is a love confession from a stranger who understands me and is perfect in appearance as well.. long time SNS If you became closer than a friend by exchanging messages, It's not easy to doubt its sincerity. He is like that, He finally says he will come see me.. But you need money to meet me? What would you do??Romance scams involve forming a relationship using romantic feelings as bait., It is a crime to exploit that trust to steal money.. mostly SNSI expressed interest in the victim through a chat app and continued emotional exchange for a long period of time., As trust deepens, money is requested for various reasons, such as payment for living expenses, investment funds, and shipping costs..They cleverly manipulate the victim's psychology to make it impossible for them to break off the relationship.. Victims may not realize it is a scam, Even after realizing it, I turn away and cannot escape.. In fact, in the investment fraud victim community, “Is this also a romance scam??”There are endless posts asking:. Even if the answer is yes, most people deny it.. Because I can't admit that the relationship was fake.. Damage is rapidly increasing. 2020Until 2018, it only accounted for a small portion of all phishing crimes., Dating apps after the pandemic SNS As use exploded, the number of damage cases increased sharply.. Romance scam incidents occurred in the first half of last year alone. 682case, The amount of damage is 454It reached billions of won. Accordingly, the National Police Agency is classifying romance scams as financial crimes along with voice phishing and is intensively cracking down on them.. just past 10Even at the beginning of the month, Victim of collusion with Chinese fraud organization 288To people 334A domestic organization that extorted billions of won was also arrested.. # compliment, appeasement, Patience, digging into loneliness and deficiency ‘FALSE’How is a delomance scam different from financial crimes such as voice phishing?? Voice phishing is an immediate crime that demands money in a short period of time., Romance scam ‘rapport(trust relationship)’to commit fraud over a long period of time.. They maintain a romantic relationship with the victim over several years, starting with small amounts and gradually demanding larger amounts.. So the final damage is as great as voice phishing.. How do perpetrators usually approach? It can happen even in a one-sided relationship, but, mostly SNS, chat app, Access through online spaces such as dating apps. Stealing photos of celebrities AIA person is processed into a foreign businessman or doctor., They disguise themselves as soldiers, etc.. Post photos of luxury goods, luxury cars, and overseas travel on your profile. ‘wealthy man’ It also emphasizes the image. Express praise and affection in an attractive manner and lower your guard..Is there a specific pattern of fraud after the relationship begins?? In the beginning, the victim does not feel any burden. ‘financial help’I request. Victims who feel romantic interest are afraid of breaking off the relationship., Or they send money out of pity and guilt.. Sometimes we make constructive suggestions, such as investments., They encourage direct remittance by citing absurd reasons such as deposit requests or account errors.. Furthermore, there are times when victims are used as a tool for committing crimes, such as helping attract investors for fraudulent investments or using them as a means of delivering cash.. This is a case where the victim becomes the perpetrator.. Can it lead to other damage besides simple financial damage?? Perpetrators build a strong rapport with their victims and steal their confidential personal information.. Because it represents a dating relationship, social and financial information as well as, They even acquire sexual material, such as explicit photos of the victim.. If the relationship goes sour in the future, threaten to spread it or, requesting sexual exploitation material 2In some cases, it may lead to car damage..I wonder why the victims become so defenseless.. Victims of romance scams often have narrow social networks or are emotionally isolated.. In such situations, kind words and empathy, When you find someone who consistently shows interest, you start to believe that they are someone who truly understands you.. So, unlike other crimes, the perpetrator receives attention and affection rather than threats.. Focus on building consensus. I also give advice on life., They psychologically entangle the victim by talking about their future together.. Is there a real-life example that you can remember?? I had a female client who was raising a child alone.. ‘Son of a doctor and Gangnam building owner’He said SNSIt was a case in which a man who approached me was deceived into sending a large amount of money under the pretext of living expenses and investment funds.. I gained trust by sweetly saying that I would take responsibility for the client's child as well., In the end, I even took a loan and sent the money.. I was advised that it was likely a scam, but I was even more skeptical.. The perpetrator was actually a health trainer., I only realized it was a scam when I was followed and witnessed myself working at the gym..# How to avoid getting caught in a relationship trap?When in doubt ‘keep your distance’, After the damage ‘stay in touch’ Victims seek judicial relief ‘golden time’Why do you miss it?? ‘gaslighting’Because it has become. They thought it was a romantic relationship and didn't realize it was a scam., It is difficult to get out of a relationship that has already been formed, so it is easy to miss the right time to respond.. In many cases, the lawsuit itself is given up due to the shock of a breakdown in trust.. Ironically, victims tend to believe the scammer's words but not the lawyer's sincere advice..If you have already suffered damage, What should I do first?? Romance scams are evolving every day. Lawyers also hear about the damage ‘If this continues, I might get hit too.’Because it makes me think,. If you have been harmed, above all ‘first responder’this is important. You must immediately apply for payment suspension to your financial institution., You must ensure that you do not completely lose contact with the abuser.. This is because the longer the connection is maintained with the other party, the more advantageous it is for investigative agencies to make arrests and secure evidence.. See a lawyer as quickly as possible and develop a case strategy., You must receive legal assistance appropriate for your situation..Is there any possibility of arresting the perpetrator or recovering the damages?? I wonder if I can receive compensation from financial companies or platforms.. Romance scams are subject to criminal law347It is Joe's crime of fraud., Fraudulent money 5If it is over 100 million won, severe punishment will be imposed.. account, cannon account, If you abuse payment apps, etc., you will also be subject to violations of the Electronic Financial Transactions Act.. However, most victims ‘The act of sending money yourself’Therefore, it is realistically difficult to hold financial companies or platform operators liable for compensation.. So, when receiving a financial transfer or investment proposal, it is best to maintain rational judgment and be cool and skeptical.. The psychological impact of the victims 2Is there institutional support in place to prevent car damage?? Most victims of romance scams hide their victimization because of shame and self-blame.. avoidance of people, melancholia, There are psychological aftereffects, such as loss of trust.. The longer the crime lasts, the more severe the psychological impact is.. However, unlike violent crime victims,, There is almost no separate psychological counseling or recovery support system for fraud victims.. As online scams become more sophisticated, financial institutions and platform operators must also prepare prevention and response systems for other types of crimes beyond simple voice phishing.. Efforts to raise public awareness are also needed through public service announcements and educational campaigns..Is it really a romance scam? ‘Flirting’How can we tell the difference?? Although initially difficult to distinguish, there are several distinct signs. first of all, Emphasizes a close relationship and repeatedly asks for financial support, If you refuse and mention a break in relationship, you should be suspicious first.. You should also look at whether people are delaying or refusing to meet in person.. Even during video calls, filters, etc. are used to deceive people.. Also, if excessive personal information such as financial or financial information is requested, it is safe to immediately cut off contact.. [View full article] “It’s not love, it’s a scam”... A sweet trap targeting my money, ‘Romance Scam’ (link)

Union: “Additional fees are possible in the standard contract” Union members: “Separate commitment letter takes precedence”… It was ruled that if a local housing association had written a separate letter of assurance to its members stating that ‘there would be no additional contribution’, it could not request it even if the project cost had subsequently increased. The court said that individual agreements written only to specific people take precedence over standard contracts that apply to all union members. In September, the Suwon District Court ruled in favor of the plaintiff and dismissed the defendant's appeal, as in the first trial, in a lawsuit filed by plaintiff A, a member of the union, to claim the return of down payment, etc., paid against housing association B. Mr. A joined the union in July 2016 and received a separate letter of confirmation stating that 'there will be no additional contribution.' Initially, Mr. A hesitated to sign the contract for fear of additional contributions, but he believed in the letter of confirmation given by the union and paid about 30 million won, including the down payment. However, after the extraordinary general meeting in 2022, the union requested an additional contribution of tens of millions of won from Mr. A due to an increase in project expenses. When Mr. A refused based on the letter of confirmation, the union expelled Mr. A. In the end, Mr. A filed a lawsuit requesting cancellation of the contract and return of the deposit due to the union's violation of the contract, and won in the first trial. The union appealed, arguing that “the other standard contract signed by Mr. A clearly stated that ‘additional contributions may be incurred.’” The judgment of the second trial court was the same as the first trial. The court ruled that if the contents of the two documents conflict, the individual agreement takes precedence. The court said, “It can be seen that the union encouraged the signing of the contract by offering advantageous conditions such as ‘exemption of additional contributions’ to only some members, including Mr. A, in order to actively recruit early union members,” and explained, “The special promise that the union made on its own cannot now be overturned by citing other provisions in the standard contract. Attorney Ja-young Yoon of Daeryun Law Firm, who represented Mr. A, said: “When the client was concerned about additional contributions, the union wrote a special letter of ‘exemption of additional fees’ and proved the specific circumstances that led to the contract through fact confirmation letters, etc.,” he said. “The court also determined that the union must keep its individual promises, so we were able to achieve a good result.”[View full article] Court: ‘No contribution’ individual agreement takes precedence over standard contract” (Shortcut)

Indicted on charges of posting threats, but not guilty... Court: “There is no evidence of writing.” Defense attorney: “The investigative agency’s filtering method was a flawed premise from the start.” “On behalf of progressive college students, we are planting a bomb at the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office.” On May 17th last year, at approximately 6:48 p.m., a post like this was posted under the title ‘Saturday Day’ on the A University current affairs bulletin board of ‘Everytime’, an online service app for university communities. The police identified the mobile IP used to write the post and selected 197 cell phone numbers that were connected to the mobile IP at the time the post was posted. Among them, only one person, Mr. B, was a member of Everytime University A. Mr. B is a student at the university and was indicted on charges of threatening and obstructing the execution of official duties based on the fact that he accessed the bulletin board on the day the post was made very close to the time of writing. A bomb attack occurred at the Supreme Prosecutors' Office building and a warning was made as if it would harm the lives or bodies of Supreme Prosecutors' Office employees, and app users were made to call 112 to protect the Supreme Prosecutors' Office workers, including those in charge of protecting the building. The intention is to threaten. There are also charges of interfering with the legitimate execution of police officers' duties by dispatching police officers to the scene to search the Supreme Prosecutors' Office building and conducting patrol work. However, Mr. B consistently denied the charges, saying, "I did not post the relevant post" from the investigation to the trial. At the time, Mr. B claimed that his sister asked him to do a survey that afternoon, and that he only posted the survey and contents sent by his sister on the bulletin board a few hours later, but did not write a post. Mr. B claimed that from 4 p.m. that day, he He claimed that he accessed the bulletin board about three times between 6:22 p.m. and went to check the comments on a survey post posted on his account. Judge Lee Go-eun, Criminal Division 2, Anyang Branch, Suwon District Court, found Mr. B not guilty on the 17th of last month. Judge Lee said, “It is confirmed that Mr. B actually posted the survey and contents sent by his sister at the request of his sister,” and “Mr. B conducted the digital forensics results requested by Mr. B and the investigation agency conducted. “Even in the results of digital forensics on the mobile phone, no evidence was found that Mr. B wrote the post in this case,” he said. He continued, “Not only is there no evidence to suggest that Mr. B was involved in regular political activities or expressed political opinions, but there is no clear reason or motive for writing this post,” and explained, “There is no direct and objective evidence at all to acknowledge that Mr. B wrote the post.” Attorney Woo-cheol Jeong of Daeryun Law Firm, who represented Mr. B, said, “In this case, B “The only evidence that Mr. B was guilty was that Mr. B was the only student at University A who used a specific IP at the time of the posting,” he said. “The method of filtering students at University A among IP users was based on a wrong premise from the beginning.” He added, “We emphasized that convicting a young man simply because of several coincidences is directly contrary to the principle of criminal trial, ‘When in doubt, use the defendant’s benefit.’” Reporter Han Su-hyeon (shan@news1.kr)[View full article] A progressive college student was indicted for the “Supreme Prosecutor’s Office bombing,” but there was no evidence? [Reconstruction of the incident] (Shortcut)

Daeryun Law Firm announced on the 5th that it has opened a local office in New York, USA. It has been difficult to respond quickly and clearly to legal issues in the US due to language and procedural barriers with local law firms and delayed feedback, but Daeryun said that by entering the US, it will be able to provide more detailed and efficient legal services to Korean companies. In particular, it is said that the expectations of companies participating in export vouchers are higher. This is because by signing an advisory contract with Daeryun in Korea, you can directly connect with local legal services in the U.S., which not only reduces costs but also provides responsible one-stop legal support. Kim Sun-cheol, CEO of Medicos Biotech, who recently signed a legal advisory contract with Daeryun and began expanding the U.S. market in earnest, said, "It is very convenient in practice as we can easily resolve American legal issues in Korea, and there is a big advantage in terms of cost as well." Daeryun Son Dong-hoo, an American lawyer (New York), said, "The border “I will lead a team that faithfully responds to the needs of our clients,” he said. Attorney Tal Hirshberg (New York) also responded, "We will do our best to help Korean companies do business smoothly in the U.S. market." CEO Kuk-il Kim said, "Daeryun will not forget the essence of 'consumer-centered' legal services and will focus on realizing that philosophy in the global market beyond borders. This entry into the U.S. is the first step." Eunhye Lee (zhses3@joseilbo.com)[View full article] Tax Ilbo - Daeryun Law Firm opens U.S. office... Global legal support for Korean companies in full swing (link) Financial News - Daeryun Law Firm opens a local office in the U.S.... Global legal support for Korean companies in full swing (Click here) Daegu Newspaper - Daeryun Law Firm opens law firm in New York, USA... The first among domestic large law firms (click here) Money S - Daeryun opens local office in the US... Global legal support for Korean companies in full swing (link)

‘SJKP’ name Daeryun Law Firm (Limited), a global sales law firm at the World Trade Center, a local independent corporation, announced on the 4th that it opened a local law firm in Manhattan, New York, USA on the 3rd. Daeryun’s local law firm in the US was established under the name of ‘SJKP’ and has an office on the 76th floor of the World Trade Center in Manhattan, New York. Daeryun explains that he is the first large domestic law firm to establish an independent corporation that can hire American lawyers in the U.S. and provide direct trials and advice. As soon as it opened, SJKP began providing services in major legal fields across the U.S., including civil, criminal, domestic affairs, corporate law, investment, and international contracts. With the opening of SJKP, Daeryun said, Korean companies and Korean clients can respond to areas related to immigration, investment, and litigation in the U.S. without a separate law firm connection or interpretation process, saving time and money. On the 2nd, the day before the opening of SJKP's New York office, New York Police Commissioner Alden Foster visited and said, "I hope that SJKP will play a positive role in protecting the rights and interests of New York citizens and the rule of law in the city. Various possibilities for cooperation with New York City are also open." In response, CEO Park Dong-il Daeryun said, "SJKP is not just a law office, but a practical and responsible law firm for New York citizens, businesses, and various communities in New York." “We will continue to contribute to society through public seminars and pro bono activities in the future.” Dong-hoo Son, U.S. attorney for SJKP (New York), said, “SJKP has expertise in a variety of fields, including general civil and criminal cases and youth cases such as school violence, and will become an important legal platform that the Korean community in New York can trust, especially with realistic response capabilities for the Korean community and immigrants.” We plan to provide customized services for Korean customers in a variety of areas, including international investment law, immigration procedures, criminal litigation response, and corporate consulting. The opening ceremony will be held at the local office on the 20th. Reporter Jeong Cheol-wook[View full article] Seoul Shinmun - Daeryun Law Firm opens a branch in New York, USA... The first large law firm in Korea (Click here) Sports Seoul - Daeryun Law Firm opens law firm in New York, USA... The first among domestic large law firms (click here) Law Leader - Daeryun Law Firm opens a law firm in New York, USA...the first among large domestic law firms (link) Korea Economic Daily - Daeryun Law Firm advances to New York World Trade Center... Opening ceremony on the 20th of this month (link) Youngnam Economic - Daeryun Law Firm opens a New York law firm in the US... The first among domestic large law firms (click here)

Mr. A complained of difficulty breathing after cesarean section... The bereaved family of a mother who was transferred to the hospital but died after complaining of breathing difficulties after giving birth won a lawsuit filed against the hospital's medical staff for damages. The Cheongju District Court ruled in favor of a portion of the plaintiffs, saying, "The defendant should compensate the plaintiffs a total of 330 million won," in a lawsuit for damages filed by the bereaved family of A, who died after giving birth last September, against the obstetrics and gynecology staff. In March 2023, A was admitted to a local hospital to give birth. He was admitted to the obstetrics and gynecology department and underwent a cesarean section. However, Mr. A complained of pain in the surgical area the morning after the surgery, and soon after began to show symptoms of difficulty breathing. Accordingly, the hospital medical staff provided emergency treatment using an oxygen tank, but Mr. A's condition worsened, and Mr. A, who was transferred to a nearby university hospital, eventually died in the early morning of the next day. The National Institute of Forensic Science revealed that Mr. A's cause of death was pulmonary thromboembolism. Mr. A's side The bereaved family pointed out that the hospital medical staff did not conduct an initial evaluation, such as measuring physical vital signs, on Mr. A, who was showing symptoms of difficulty breathing. In particular, they filed a lawsuit, claiming that the death occurred because they did not provide oxygen through ambubagging to Mr. A until cardiac arrest occurred and did not take emergency measures in time, such as belated endotracheal intubation. The hospital medical staff objected. Immediately after the symptoms of breathing difficulty occurred, they began supplying oxygen through an oxygen tank to Mr. A and immediately called 119. While reporting, he claimed that tracheal intubation was performed in consultation with an anesthesiologist residing at the hospital. At the same time, he emphasized that he had exercised all his duties of care as an obstetrician-gynecologist. The court sided with Mr. A's bereaved family. The court said, "This court's medical records expert may suspect pulmonary embolism if an elderly mother with the same physical condition as the deceased suddenly complains of difficulty breathing, and if she does not breathe on her own, ambubagging or endotracheal intubation should be promptly performed." He explained, "We have presented an opinion to the effect that it should be carried out." The court then pointed out, "However, considering that endotracheal intubation was performed only about 43 minutes after the deceased first complained of difficulty breathing and collapsed, it appears that the hospital medical staff did not take any special measures to secure the deceased's airway until the firefighters arrived." However, the court ruled that the medical staff did not take measures such as CPR until after endotracheal intubation and transfer to the university hospital. It was added that it is reasonable to limit the scope of compensation liability to 60%, taking into account the fact that measures were taken to transfer Mr. He explained, “I was able to get a favorable ruling by emphasizing it.” #Mother #Death #Emergency measures #Court #Accident Park Seok-ho (haitai2000@ikbc.co.kr)[View full article] Mother who died after giving birth... Law: “Hospitals are responsible for failing to provide emergency treatment in a timely manner” (Shortcut)

The court ruled that even if a person took his or her own life due to depression, insurance money must be paid if he or she was not in a free decision-making state. According to the legal community on the 3rd, the Seoul Central District Court ruled in favor of the plaintiff in the insurance money lawsuit filed against the insurance company by the surviving family of Mr. A, who took his own life last September. In 2017, Mr. A signed an insurance contract with himself as the insured and the beneficiary of the death benefit as his legal heir. At the time, the contract contained a clause that insurance money would not be paid if the insured intentionally harmed himself, but that an exception would be made if the insured was unable to make free decisions due to mental or physical loss. Five years later, Mr. A committed suicide. Mr. A's surviving family applied for death benefits from the insurance company, but were refused payment. Although Mr. A was drunk at the time, considering the fact that he prepared the suicide tool himself, he was not in a state where he could not make a free decision. Accordingly, the bereaved family filed a lawsuit. It was claimed that Mr. A had suffered from depression for a long time and was suffering from extreme stress due to a lawsuit with his brother. Additionally, while discussing the lawsuit with his family, a fight broke out and the police were dispatched. He emphasized that he was anxious that this would become known at work, etc. The court ruled in favor of the bereaved family. The court said, "The deceased drank alcohol while taking drugs in a very mentally difficult state, including going through a lawsuit with his family of origin before the accident. The deceased's violent behavior at the time showed that he was unable to control his impulses after drinking, and he was at high risk of committing other impulsive acts." He continued, "In this state, it is reasonable to say that he impulsively committed suicide due to anxiety, regret, and despair." He added, "It cannot be seen as a choice." Kim Young-min, a lawyer at the Daeryun Law Firm who represented Mr. A, explained, "Whether the person was unable to make free decisions is determined by comprehensively considering the physical and mental situation of the suicide, the time and degree of onset of mental illness, and the surrounding circumstances at the time." Reporter Kwon Byeong-seok (bsk730@fnnews.com)[View full article] Court: “Impulsive suicidal behavior while depressed requires insurance payment” (link)