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“If you delay reporting due to shame, it will be difficult to recover… the victim may become an accomplice” “You cannot respond to the request for additional remittance, which is another trap of ‘pay a fee and get a refund’” As it became known that a college student in his 20s went to Cambodia saying he wanted to attend an expo and was found tortured to death last August, the crimes of kidnapping and confinement of Koreans in Cambodia are coming to light one after another. Most of the crimes that occur locally are controlled by Chinese criminal organizations. They are committing crimes in the form of online fraud. Romance scams are one of the crimes they commit and have recently been spreading rapidly in Korea. ◆ “I thought it was love”… Romance scam damage amounted to 84.7 billion won in 8 months According to the National Police Agency on the 19th, romance scam damage increased rapidly from 1,265 cases and 67.5 billion won in February to December last year to 1,357 cases and 84.7 billion won in January to August this year. In terms of damage, it increased by more than 25%, exceeding last year's total in just eight months. There are various ways to build trust before committing a crime. They use religion to make the relationship feel like fate by saying, “God knows everything,” or they make the relationship special and valuable by saying, “I will be loyal to you” or “I will not disappoint you.” Ask personal and thoughtful questions, such as “How is your husband’s health?” It is about creating the perception that you are not just a conversation partner, but that you ‘understand’. There are many ways to extort money. “Terrorists have come to attack my camp. I need money,” “I want to come to you as soon as possible. Please give me the money needed to enter the country,” and “There is a good investment place, so I will introduce it to you.” As it is a crime based on trust, victims sometimes experience aftereffects such as shame, self-blame, and social phobia after learning of the damage. In some cases, people hesitate to report because it is difficult to state the facts of the damage. ◆ “If you hide it because you’re embarrassed, you won’t be able to find the damages”… How to respond to romance scams according to experts Experts advised that if you have become a victim of a romance scam, you should respond immediately. The first thing you need to do is freeze your account. Lawyer Shin Yong-hoon (Daeryun Law Firm) said, "You must contact the bank of the account you transferred money from and immediately suspend the use of the account. Since the account in question often has a Buddhist or canon account holder and money is withdrawn quickly, you must request prompt action from the bank." Evidence to be submitted to the investigative agency must include deposit details and conversation details exchanged with the other party. Attorney Dong-Hyeon Oh (New Royer Law Office) explained, “You can check the transaction confirmation or transfer confirmation on the banking app, and you can also obtain it directly from the bank,” adding, “You can submit the transfer details and the text messages or contact details exchanged with the other party of the romance scam to the investigative agency.” Attorney Shin added, “In a fraud case, what matters is what I was deceived into giving money to.” We must also be careful of additional damage that takes advantage of the victim's psychology. Attorney Oh emphasized, “There are cases where people are encouraged to make additional deposits by saying, ‘If you deposit the fee, the money can be refunded.’ It is best to cut off communication with the perpetrator of the romance scam, but even if it is difficult, you should never comply with the other party’s demands.” What is more serious is that the victim may become involved in the crime. Among the cases handled by Attorney Oh, there was one where the victim of a romance scam became an accomplice in a voice phishing crime. They took the victim's bankbook name and password, saying, "To recover the damage, you need the bankbook name." This victim unknowingly became a perpetrator involved in a voice phishing crime. Attorney Oh said, "Romance scam gang members do not only commit one crime, so they can lead victims to become accomplices. In addition to money, they should not hand over information that only the individual knows, such as name and bank account password." Prompt reporting of damage was also emphasized. Attorney Shin emphasized, "If you hesitate to report due to shame, the probability of recovering damages decreases even more. If you do not even report, the victim has no choice but to bear the entire damage." Attorney Oh said, "Damages may be recovered through criminal charges and, in some cases, civil lawsuits."[View full article] [Fraud crime on the rise] ㉓Romance scams ‘This is how we should respond’… “Quick reporting, account suspension, securing evidence” (Shortcut)

A woman in her 50s who was accused of embezzling the property of her sister, who was suffering from cancer, was cleared of the charges by the prosecution. According to the legal community on the 17th, the Jeonju District Prosecutors' Office decided not to indict A, a woman in her 50s, who was sent on charges of theft and fraud on the 22nd of last month. In December of last year, Ms. A transferred assets worth 120 million won, including the deposits of her sister, B, who was suffering from cancer, to her own and a third party's account. He was accused of stealing bribes. The accuser was the husband of Mr. B. Mr. A denied the charges. Mr. A stated that he only followed the wishes of his older sister, Mr. B, who entrusted him with all matters related to her property. Person A said, “My sister’s husband is an alcoholic and has a lot of business debt, so she relied on me a lot.” Regarding the reason why the money was deposited 15 times into the account of someone other than a family member, he added, "We discussed it at the beginning because there are gift tax issues if the money is deposited at once." The prosecution decided not to indict Mr. A. The prosecution said, "There is no dispute that the suspect transferred the money in the deceased's account to several people during the funeral period," and added, "The suspect took the lead in handling the deceased's overall property, including the deposit issue for rent, during his lifetime, and in a will-type video, he said, “Given the fact that the deceased mentioned entrusting the suspect with all distribution of assets, there is insufficient evidence to admit the charge,” he said. Attorney Lee Ha-neul of Daeryun Law Firm, who represented Mr. A, said, “Mr. A faithfully explained that he had no intention of stealing the property by supporting the deceased’s medical expenses and presiding over the funeral as a resident,” and added, “It is good to actively express to the court that the crime of theft cannot be established because the deceased had a clear intention to delegate.” “We were able to get results,” he explained. Reporter Kwon Byeong-seok (bsk730@fnnews.com)[View full article] Before the death of my cancer-fighting older sister, I 'gulp' 100 million won into someone else's account...Prosecutors “No charges” (Shortcut)

The court ruled that if the unit to pay rent and the unit to terminate the contract due to late payment were set differently during the lease contract, it was an unfair contract unfavorable to the tenant and therefore invalid. On the 11th of last month, the 11th Civil Division of the Incheon District Court announced that it ruled in favor of the plaintiff company A in the 'suit to confirm the existence of a rental contract relationship' filed by cafe operator A against the Incheon Tourism Organization. The case dates back to 2023. Company A signed a 10-year lease agreement with the Incheon Tourism Organization to move into a tourist facility in Incheon. The terms of the contract included a clause to pay one year's rent in advance at the beginning of each year. However, contrary to expectations, as the number of visitors did not meet expectations, Company A ran into financial difficulties and was unable to pay rent last year. Accordingly, the Corporation sent a proof of contents to Company A early this year, urging Company A to pay rent. The proof of contents also included information that the contract would be terminated due to late payment. It was based on the clause in the contract that said, ‘If the monthly rent arrears reach 3 months, the contract can be terminated.’ The current Commercial Building Lease Protection Act stipulates that the landlord can terminate the contract when the tenant's rent arrears reach three periods. Company A immediately protested. It was argued that it was unfair to agree to pay rent at once on a ‘yearly basis’ and then calculate the contract termination conditions ‘on a monthly basis.’ In the end, Company A filed a lawsuit to confirm that the lease agreement was still valid. The court ruled in Company A’s favor. The court pointed out, "While the contract stipulated to pay rent on a yearly basis, the standard for termination in case of late payment was set at 3 months, which in itself is disadvantageous to the lessee." “Therefore, the provision for cancellation of late payments is ineffective, so it cannot be said that the rental contract was legally terminated due to the proof of contents sent by the Corporation,” the ruling said. Attorney Kim Seong-chan of Daeryun Law Firm, who represented Company A, said, “The reason for termination in the contract only stated ‘if the rent arrears amount to three periods under the Commercial Building Lease Protection Act,’” and “during the trial, ‘if the rent was to be paid on a yearly basis, He explained, “By actively asserting that ‘the rent is for 3 years,’ we were able to win the case after being recognized as a contract that was unfavorable to the lessee.” Reporter Hwang Jeong-won (jwhwang@mt.co.kr)[View full article] “I’m three months behind on rent, so please vacate the store”… When I looked at the contract, it was ‘invalid’ (Shortcut)

A middle school student who was subject to community service disciplinary action for group cyberbullying in a group messenger chat room filed a lawsuit to cancel the disposition and won. On the 10th of last month, the Daegu District Court ruled in a lawsuit filed by middle school student A against the head of the Uljin Office of Education in Gyeongsangbuk-do to cancel the school violence disciplinary action, saying, “The defendant should cancel the 6 hours of community service imposed on the plaintiff.” Student A, along with students from the same school in a messenger chat room last year, defamed Person B by swearing at him and spreading false information. For this reason, it was referred to the School Violence Measures Review Committee. The Office of Education, which investigated the incident, ordered Person A to perform 6 hours of community service. Person A, who objected to this order, filed an administrative lawsuit. He said that he had never sworn and that he only passively participated without understanding the context of the chat room. In addition, it was claimed that the Office of Education did not specifically specify 'acts recognized as school violence' in the process of imposing community service. The Office of Education refuted this. This is because Group A agreed with the words of other assailants and went along with the cyber bullying of Group B. It was also emphasized that the actions subject to review were specifically indicated during the school violence committee notification process. The court ruled in favor of Student A. The court said, "It is difficult to say that the plaintiff's comments in the chat room amount to insults that could lower the social evaluation of the victim student," and added, "They are merely passive and incidental remarks such as striking back or ending the conversation, and cannot be seen as spreading actual false information or making comments criticizing the victim." However, the court said. Regarding the claim that the reason for the disposition was not specified, he did not accept it, saying, "The plaintiffs attended the school violence committee and fully stated their opinions, and during this process, they would have been able to fully know the basis and reason for the community service disposition." Attorney Jeon Hyeong-oh of the Daeryun Law Firm, who represented Mr. A, said, "When reviewing defamation or insults that constitute school violence under the School Violence Prevention Act, it is necessary to fully review whether or not they have performance, which is a requirement under the criminal law." He added, "The remarks made by Mr. A in the chat room are necessary." “Regardless of whether it meets the criminal requirements, such as insult or defamation, it is not satisfied,” he explained. Reporter Kwon Byeong-seok (bsk730@fnnews.com)[View full article] Middle school student disciplined for ‘group cyberbullying’… Court ruling to “cancel” (link)

Recently, the size of accounts receivable has been rapidly increasing, especially in the domestic construction industry. According to data from Nice Credit Rating, trade receivables of major domestic construction companies increased from KRW 18.4 trillion at the end of 2021 to KRW 33.8 trillion in the first half of this year. This is an 83.5% increase in just three years. The increase in receivables is not limited to the construction industry. Amid complex external variables such as economic recession, supply chain instability, and changes in the global situation, the risk of payment recovery is increasing across industries such as manufacturing, distribution, and service industries. From a corporate perspective, debt collection is an issue that goes beyond securing money through collection and is directly related to liquidity management, financial soundness, and even business continuity. If debt collection fails, the financial structure will be shaken and partners, subcontractors, and even financial institutions will be hit like dominoes. Therefore, debt collection should be understood as a management strategy for the survival of a company. The problem is that if collection is delayed or fails, even if it is recorded as an asset in the financial statements, no actual inflow of funds occurs, which has a negative impact on the overall cash flow of the company. When cash inflow is blocked, companies rely on short-term borrowing to make up for insufficient liquidity, which also increases interest costs. Increased costs hinder profitability and ultimately lead to worsening financial indicators, leading to a downgrade in credit rating. As a result, it can fall into a vicious cycle in which additional external financing becomes difficult. To solve this problem, it is necessary to initiate a debt collection process, but if the legal process is not followed, not only will it be subject to criminal punishment, but it can also cause fatal damage to the company's credibility and image. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to approach it in a due process and strategic manner within the legally permitted scope. It starts with the process of notifying the obligation to fulfill the debt through proof of contents, and then secures rights through a payment order application or civil lawsuit. If you win the lawsuit, you can attempt actual recovery through compulsory execution if necessary. If the debtor has already entered rehabilitation or bankruptcy proceedings, he or she must participate in dividend payments and exercise his or her rights. At the same time, it is necessary to strive for proactive risk prevention to reduce the risk of debt generation from the beginning. First, at the contract stage, it is a good idea to detail the payment deadline, late interest, and measures to be taken in the event of a dispute. If the transaction amount is large or the project is carried out over a long period of time, preparations must be made to organize advance payments, interim payments, and balances, distribute risks through prepayment, and minimize losses in the event of receivables. A company's survival ultimately comes from cash flow. And the first step to maintaining this trend is to thoroughly manage receivables without neglecting them. Receivables left unattended at this moment may return as a crisis tomorrow. In today's economic environment of prolonged uncertainty, stable asset management will soon become a decisive factor in determining the future of a company. Small and Medium Business Team[View full article] Stable asset management, a decisive factor in determining the future of a company (link)

Seoul High Court, 'Korean Pizza Hut' Case ruling reveals structural transparency issues in the franchise industry"headquarters, Establishing trust-based management should be a priority" The Seoul High Court is so-called 'Korean Pizza Hut incident'(2022me2024467)The franchise headquarters ordered the return of the difference in franchise fees collected from franchisees, claiming that it was unfair profit.. It is evaluated as a decision that goes beyond a simple financial dispute and directly exposes the problem of structural transparency in the franchise industry.. Starting from this ruling, franchisors must prioritize legal risk management and the establishment of a trust-based management system rather than short-term profits.. "There was a customary agreement" The difference in franchise fee, which blocks the source of logic, is the amount taken by the franchisor in excess of the wholesale price when supplying raw and subsidiary materials., That means delivery margin.. Originally, the franchisor could designate a specific supplier to the franchise for reasons of unifying quality and improving logistics efficiency., If margin is acquired during this process, it is legally considered a type of franchise fee..This is already specifically defined in the Enforcement Decree of the Franchise Business Act.. In the information disclosure statement, it is also a regulation to specify the ratio of the average difference in franchise money per franchise to sales.. However, in this ruling, the court "The difference in franchise fee is not a simple distribution margin, but a franchise fee that requires contractual agreement."He drew a clear line, saying. There are no relevant provisions in the franchise agreement., If the franchisee did not know of its existence, it would be clear unfair profit.. For a long time, the franchisor included the difference in franchise fee in the price of raw and subsidiary materials.. However, the court's judgment is that if there is no clause or individual agreement to justify this, it is unfair enrichment.. The court's ruling "A contractual agreement is not established solely through the disclosure of information."This section has great significance to the industry as a whole.."There was an implied agreement in long-standing trading practices."This is because it fundamentally blocks the logic of the franchise headquarters.. Collecting the franchise fee difference without the franchisee's clear knowledge or consent is no longer a practice but has become a violation of the law.. Even if the name is changed due to transportation costs, management costs, etc., if proof is lacking, it is considered the difference in franchise fee.. This ruling sends a structural warning to the franchise industry.. The key points that franchisors should keep in mind regarding franchise difference are as follows:.① Strengthening the obligation to specify in the franchise agreement : 2024year 7month 3The revised Franchise Business Act includes essential information in the contract. 'Supply price calculation method'includes. This means going beyond simple price disclosure and clearly presenting the margin structure and calculation basis.. If this is not recorded or handled opaquely, there is a high possibility that it will lead to an unfair enrichment lawsuit..② Exemption is not possible through information disclosure alone. : Registration of information disclosure statement is merely an administrative procedure.. the court 'Provision of an information disclosure statement does not imply consent from the franchisee.'I decided. If there is a discrepancy between the information disclosure statement and the contract, the court will give priority to the franchisor's liability..③ Non-recognition of customary/implied consent : Considering the franchisee's weak bargaining power, the court ruled that the franchisee's 'implied agreement' do not accept the claim. In order for the franchisor to maintain a legal structure, prior notice, written consent, and price disclosure are required. 3You must go through the steps. Franchise headquarters, than short-term profits 'faith' If the ruling is confirmed by the Supreme Court, it will have a significant impact on all future sales, accounting, and legal departments of franchise headquarters.. Practical countermeasures to reduce risk are as follows:.① Complete reexamination of supply contracts : Delivery contract structure with partner companies, Logistics cost calculation method, Margin rates must be transparently redesigned. Unclear contracts can serve as unfavorable evidence in future lawsuits..② Ensure consistency between contract and information disclosure statement : If the figures or expressions between the two documents are different, the court 'deliberate concealment'can be regarded as.③ Clarification of accounting structure : Separate accounting codes for each item such as logistics costs, management costs, and commissions. 'Bulk processing of supply prices' The practice must be eliminated.④ Institutionalization of franchise prior consent procedures : Supply price and margin basis must be documented and signed or electronic consent obtained from franchisees.⑤ Regular update of information disclosure statement : Information disclosure statements that differ from actual operations may be considered false information, so renewal is required every year.. This ruling is not limited to one brand, Pizza Hut Korea.. eating out, beauty, education, This is because most franchise industries, including services, have the same franchise structure.. In particular, franchisors make profits through delivery margins instead of franchise fees. 'Logistics-centric model'If you are running , you could take a direct hit..It is highly likely that the Fair Trade Commission's investigation standards will be strengthened.. If the difference in franchise fee is not specified in the contract or notified to the franchisee,, This means that it is not just a civil matter, but can also be grounds for administrative sanctions and fines..The essence of the franchise industry is not expansion, but 'faith'all. Franchisees disclose their profit structure transparently and, Only when trust with franchisees is restored will the foundation for sustainable growth be laid.. In that sense 'difference in franchise fee'is not just a financial item, but has become a barometer of legal risk and an indicator of brand reputation.. Designing a structure of trust before a structure of profit, That is the only way for the franchise industry to survive in the future.. [View full article] The end of the ‘implied agreement’… Franchise-for-difference ruling that shook the franchise industry [Daeryun's Biz law forum] (Shortcut)

Sent to prosecution on charges of 'obstruction of business' by unauthorized deletion of customer information on tablet PC "There is a 'handover' clause in the confirmation letter... it is difficult to cite the victim's claim of ownership" The owner of a beauty salon who was handed over to the prosecution on charges of taking a tablet PC containing customer information of a nail shop located in the store was acquitted. The Uijeongbu District Prosecutors' Office reported on Mr. A, a 30-year-old beauty salon owner in his 30s, who was transferred on charges of damage to property and obstruction of business on the 18th of last month. A decision was made not to indict. Mr. A was accused of taking a tablet PC containing customer information of Mr. B, a nail shop manager who was in his hair salon, without permission and deleting the information in January. Mr. A denied the charge. It was claimed that the tablet PC in question was a public item and not Mr. B's personal property. They refuted that the reason customer information was deleted was because Mr. B opened a new nail shop near the beauty salon and used the existing business name. Mr. A said, “Mr. B was siphoning off our store’s customers to his new store and ignoring legitimate requests to correct the theft of the business name, so we were forced to delete the information.” The prosecution ruled that Mr. A was not guilty. The prosecution explained the reason for non-indictment by saying, “In the contract written by the two people, there is a clause that says, ‘All customer information managed at the end of the contract will be handed over to Mr. A.’” and “Considering that Mr. B was also aware of this clause, it is difficult to say that the deleted customer information belongs to Mr. B.” Attorney Heo Seong-guk of Daeryun, a law firm representing Mr. A, said, “For a crime of property damage to be established, there must be a perception that another person’s property is being infringed.” “Rather, we actively explained that it was Mr. B who violated the contractual confidentiality obligation,” he said. Digital Content Team[View full article] “No ownership of customer information”… Beauty salon owner who deleted ‘Shop-in-Shop’ information not guilty (Click here)

Introduction of the Ministry of SMEs and Startups' cooperative smart factory construction support project and best practices. Introduction of K-Beauty export-related support agency projects and presentation of experts' tariff-related issues and solutions. The Smart Manufacturing Innovation Association (Chairman Kang Cheol-gyu) announced that it will hold a 'K-Beauty, Global Leap Together' seminar and networking event at the aT Center on the 22nd. This event will focus on best practices to strengthen K-Beauty's export capabilities and create a super gap, and related organizations' export support policies, It consisted of discussions on business improvement in collaboration with ministries. Kim Chae-ri, general director of BIC Halal Korea, a halal certification agency designated by the Indonesian Halal Agency, talked about ‘Global Halal Industry Potential and Survival Strategy’, Kim Jong-hyun, team leader of Korea Cosmetic Industry Research Institute, talked about ‘Korea Cosmetic Industry Research Institute’s Cosmetic Export Support Project’, and senior researcher Jeon Dong-ha of Gyeongbuk IT Convergence Industrial Technology Institute talked about ‘Cosmetic Export Support Global Cosmetic Business Center’. announce. In addition, Myeong Jae-ho, a customs attorney at Daeryun Law Firm, will discuss ‘Issues and solutions related to K-beauty exports in the Trump era in the U.S.’ Samsung Medicos, which is carrying out a 2025 ministry collaboration project and is attracting attention due to the opening of Olive Young and Daiso stores and entry into many overseas distribution channels, will introduce best practices, and there will also be time for companies and K-beauty experts to make suggestions for upgrading the ministry collaboration business. This event is a cooperative organization related to cosmetics manufacturing. Officials, officials of smart factory solution companies related to cosmetics manufacturing, officials of smart factory introduction companies, K-Beauty Alliance experts, etc. are scheduled to participate. Meanwhile, the Smart Manufacturing Innovation Association is an association approved by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups. It quickly conveys the voices of manufacturing innovation sites to policy, supports horizontal and open solidarity among companies, and is carrying out various activities for corporate manufacturing innovation, such as education, consulting, standards, open innovation, and publication of smart manufacturing-related publications.[View full article] Smart Manufacturing Innovation Association holds ‘K-Beauty, a global leap together’ seminar (Go here)

A man in his 50s who was put on trial for sexually assaulting a coworker who was asleep after taking sleeping pills was sentenced to prison. According to the legal community on the 13th, the 1st Criminal Division of the Eastern Branch of the Busan District Court sentenced Mr. A, in his 50s, to three years in prison on the 12th of last month on charges of quasi-rape. In addition, he was ordered to complete a 40-hour sexual violence treatment program and to be restricted from employment at child and youth-related institutions for three years. Mr. A was indicted on charges of adultery with Mr. B, a junior colleague at work, who fell asleep after taking sleeping pills on several occasions since 2021. After learning of Mr. A's crime, Mr. B forgave Mr. A several times, but as the same thing continued to happen again, he eventually filed a complaint with the investigative agency. Mr. A denied the charges, saying that Mr. B was not in a state of incapacity to resist and that they had entered into a relationship after agreement. At the same time, he claimed that there was a possibility that the complaint was false, saying that he continued to work with Mr. B even after the incident and had regular conversations with him. Although he was acquitted by the police and prosecutors, he appealed and the trial began. The court did not acknowledge Mr. A's claim. The court ruled, “If you look at the content of the conversation between Mr. A and Mr. B, you can only see the content that could have been exchanged as part of a business relationship, and there is nothing to judge that they maintained a romantic relationship. The probative value of the victim, B’s statement, cannot be rejected based solely on the fact that they worked together for a while after filing the complaint.” At the same time, it ruled, “Although Mr. B has protested several times, there is no evidence that they had a consensual relationship, so it can be said that Mr. A committed the crime after recognizing that Mr. B was asleep.” The court explained the reason for sentencing, saying, “We took into account the fact that Mr. A’s guilt was heavy as the crime occurred several times over two years, and that he did not seriously reflect on the crime.” Attorney Jang Eun-min of Daeryun Law Firm, who represented Mr. B, said, “It has been a long time. “Mr. B’s response may have been insufficient due to the fact that he was the victim of several sexual crimes by Mr. A, whom he knew, but the major parts of the statement were consistent and there were no contradictions, so since Mr. A was Mr. B’s boss, he had no choice but to maintain a close relationship for the sake of making a living, and the credibility of the statement was proven by proving the specific and overall context, such as the situation in which he asked for forgiveness after committing the crime.” Busan reporter Jeong Cheol-wook[View full article] A man in his 50s commits adultery with a co-worker who fell asleep after taking sleeping pills... Sentenced to prison after appeal of not guilty (link)

Now is the era of legal export, and the Korean Bar Association and the government need to work together. In the world, artificial intelligence, digital asset norms, ESG expansion, visa issues, etc. are affecting society as a whole beyond the economy. In addition, the rise of Legal Tech is changing the trend of the global legal market. It is not just a problem for companies. Individuals preparing to work, study abroad, immigrate, and the general public making investments are all being affected. Legal issues such as visas, international taxes, and digital copyrights have already become part of our daily lives. The recent U.S. visa crisis remains a representative example showing how vulnerable not only large corporations but also individuals are to the unstable international legal environment. In this situation, Daeryun Law Firm established local law firms in New York and Washington, D.C. It is significant in that it is not a simple office expansion, but a local foundation and preparations to provide services through the ‘one firm system’ to global companies. Daeryun operates from its headquarters so that all branches can be managed within the headquarters system. Currently, it is designed so that you can receive the same quality of service no matter which office you visit at home or abroad, which is an important foundation for establishing the standardization and trust required by the global market. In addition, we are gaining experience by directly solving practical tasks such as complex documents and permits, recruiting local talent, and HR systems during the overseas expansion process. This is a process that goes beyond expanding legal services and accumulating know-how about the overall operation of an overseas law firm. It will also be important information and an asset for other domestic law firms seeking to expand overseas in the future. Pioneering a new path is never easy. There are many walls to overcome, such as differences in systems and culture, unexpected regulations, and differences in language and work methods. I do not think that the experience gained through this process is unique to Daeryun. We believe that it is an asset that the entire domestic legal community can utilize together, and that it can serve as a practical guide for other law firms and lawyers. We went through a lot of trial and error to expand overseas, and it took manpower, money, and time, but we plan to share all of this know-how with related industries. However, the efforts of private law firms alone are not enough. National support and the role of the Korean Bar Association are essential for domestic law firms to establish themselves in overseas markets and for lawyers to increase their international competitiveness. Supporting the establishment and operation of overseas law firms, nurturing talent in the fields of international disputes and investments, and expanding global networks are more urgent than ever. Major countries in the United States, Europe, and Asia are already fostering legal services as a strategic industry. If the domestic legal market is late in responding, the opportunity passes to competing countries. The domestic legal market has already been opened in stages through the implementation of the Korea-US FTA and the Foreign Legal Consultants Act. Currently, large global law firms are entering the market and expanding their influence on domestic companies and the private sector. According to a National Tax Service investigation last year, Korean companies paid a record 3.128 trillion won in legal service fees to foreign law firms in 2024. From this survey result alone, we can guess the extent of the imbalance in the domestic and international law firm markets. Therefore, the establishment of Daeryun's New York and Washington offices is only the beginning. Domestic legal tech companies are also actively exploring the global market through investment and overseas expansion. Artificial intelligence-based contract review, e-discovery solutions, and digital litigation platforms are already attracting attention in the Asian and North American markets and expanding cooperation models. Therefore, for these individual achievements to become assets to the entire Korean legal profession, institutional support from the Korean Bar Association and national-level policy and economic support are essential. The domestic legal profession must no longer remain domestic. When we compete fiercely and create opportunities on the international stage, the domestic legal market can open an ‘era of K-law’ that connects the success of K-culture and K-beauty.[View full article] [Contribution] K-Pop, K-Culture, Next is K-Law Firm Export (Go here)