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The plaintiff, who postponed the transfer of ownership and failed to comply with the special contract and failed to settle the payment after the cancellation of the sales contract, said, "In addition to the sale price, there is liability for damages such as delay interest." The court ruled that the seller is responsible for not only returning the money but also compensating for damages for not complying with the obligation to register the transfer of ownership after entering into the land sales contract. The Chuncheon District Court Civil Division 5 is the plaintiff in a lawsuit for return of the sale price filed by Mr. A, the land buyer, against Mr. B, the seller. It was announced on the 10th that a favorable decision was made. Mr. A requested 50 million won in sales price and interest on delay, and the court accepted all of them. Previously, Mr. A was recommended to purchase land by his acquaintance B in August 2019. Mr. B, who owned some land in Gangwon-do, offered to sell 500 pyeong of the land to Mr. A for 50 million won. Afterwards, they included special provisions in the contract. The contract was concluded, and Mr. A paid the balance and completed the contract. However, after the contract was finalized, Mr. B delayed registering the transfer of ownership for several years. In addition, the special condition of changing the object of sale to another nearby land if it was impossible to fulfill the land for sale was not kept. Accordingly, Mr. A notified the cancellation of the contract in April of last year and requested a return of the money. However, even after that, Mr. B did not comply with the request, and in the end, Mr. A filed a lawsuit for the return of the sale price. Mr. A claimed, "We have suffered for a long time due to Mr. B's failure to fulfill the terms of the original contract," and "We tried to resolve the contract issue by sending various proofs of contents, but even this failed because Mr. B did not comply." The court ruled that Mr. B should pay the sale price and delay damages. The court said, "The defendant has a duty to fulfill the contract with the plaintiff," and "We believe that the defendant had a justifiable reason for failing to do so." "It is difficult," he ruled. Attorney Shin Dong-hoon of Daeryun Law Firm, who is Mr. A's legal representative, pointed out, "Prior to the lawsuit on the main matter, we issued a notice of contract performance and cancellation through proof of contents, but Mr. B took no action." He added, "The payment deadline arrived, but he did not pay the debt, which ultimately led to this lawsuit." He added, "After proving the damage to Mr. A due to Mr. “I was even able to receive compensation for legal costs,” he explained. Reporter Ko Young-min (youngman@ikbc.co.kr)[View full article] “It’s a shame to transfer ownership after receiving money”… Buyer wins case for return of land sale price (Click here)

AI Basic Law, a contemporary challenge for the legal profession, precedent analysis and legal consultation... The regulation of AI-based accelerated bar association is hindering... A mountain of commercialization tasks. Last December, the National Assembly passed a bill to enact the 'Basic Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Creation of a Foundation for Trust, etc.' (hereinafter referred to as the AI ​​Basic Act). The AI ​​Framework Act aims to establish a basic plan to strengthen national technological competitiveness, as well as foster the AI ​​industry and establish various regulatory systems. The purpose is to protect the rights and dignity of the people and secure a leading position in the global AI market through the sound development of AI and the creation of a foundation of trust. As technology continues to develop, AI is being used in many areas of our daily lives, including work and leisure. Accordingly, discussions on securing AI competitiveness and development direction have continued in each field. In the AI ​​era, the legal profession is also showing great interest in AI. Legal AI shows its true value when used properly. First, searching for complex legal information and precedents becomes simpler. This is because AI technology analyzes tens of thousands of precedents and vast amounts of legal data appropriate for each situation and provides a summary of information that may be helpful to users. Simple legal consultation is also available. This means that consumers will be able to access more accurate legal information more easily. The so-called 'legaltech' market, which combines legal services and cutting-edge technology, is already growing rapidly in overseas countries. In the United States, which early adopted AI technology, more than half of law firms have adopted AI and are taking the lead in improving technology. In line with this trend, many law firms in Korea are actively introducing legal AI, but they are unable to overcome the threshold for commercialization due to disciplinary action from the Korean Bar Association (Bar Association) or various regulations. According to Article 1 of the Attorney Act (Mission of Lawyers), lawyers must make it their mission to defend human rights and realize social justice. It can be seen as an anachronistic idea to consider only the personal interests of lawyers while ignoring the background of exclusive rights such as legal work and representation rights. If legal AI is successfully established in the domestic legal market, the work processing ability of lawyers who professionally use it and the processing speed per unit of time will also be able to dramatically improve. In addition, language barriers and foreign law application issues, which have been considered obstacles in the process of entering the overseas legal market for Korean law firms, can be easily resolved. People's access to the law will improve, and at the same time, more demand for law will be created. With the advent of legal AI, the domestic legal market has reached a new paradigm turning point. The advancement of legal AI services is a process that can no longer be avoided and is considered an opportunity that can bring great benefits to both service users and lawyers. Now is the time for everyone to work together to ensure that domestic legal AI service technology and systems are completed to the world's best level. This is not simply a matter of choice based on individual ideology, but can be seen as a new task of the times that goes beyond the existing framework.[View full article] The global legal tech market is on the rise... Korea is ‘standing still’ [Daeryun’s Biz law forum] (Shortcut)

There is a possibility of recognition of similarity to the existing New Jeans trademark. The legal community also has mixed opinions. The legal community also has different opinions on the five members of the group New Jeans (Minzy, Hani, Daniel, Hae-rin, and Hyein) changing their team name to NJZ. On the 7th, the New Jeans members modified their newly opened Instagram account ‘jeanszforfree’ to ‘njz_official’. Afterwards, they announced that they would be working under the name ‘NJZ’ in the future by writing, “Minzy, Hani, Daniel, Hae-rin, and Hye-in’s new group name is NJZ. Please look forward to the surprising journey we will take with NJ-Z in 2025!” They also posted a lineup under the group name ‘NJZ’ at a concert held in Hong Kong in March. However, the issue of trademark rights for their newly changed group name ‘NJZ’ came to mind. This is because the new activity name ‘NJZ’ is derived from the initial consonant of the pronunciation of NewJeans. Attorney Kim Tae-hwan, an intellectual property expert at the law firm Daeryun, told Sports Kyunghyang, “It is difficult to say that New Jeans and NJ-Z are similar in appearance and name. However, from the perspective of general consumers, it is easy to intuit that the capitalized part of ‘NewJeans’ was used, so there is a possibility that the similarity will be recognized.” He continued, “New Jeans members are “If we are active under the new group name ‘NJZ,’ there is a possibility that there may be an issue of trademark infringement in addition to the ongoing ‘exclusive contract validity confirmation lawsuit,’” he said, noting that the team name ‘NJZ’ could affect the ongoing legal dispute and activities. However, another lawyer who requested anonymity cautiously expressed his opposition, saying, “‘NJZ’ may remind you of New Jeans, but there does not seem to be a problem with the trademark rights themselves.” The lawyer said, “The standard for judging similarity is ‘Will consumers be confused?’ It seems unlikely that they will be confused with the business name New Genes just by looking at NJZ. In the end, legal disputes are likely to be inevitable in order for ‘NJZ’ to be recognized as an official group name and register trademark rights. There have always been cases where groups that were once very popular were unable to use their existing group name due to trademark issues with their former agency. BEAST (now Highlight) was unable to use the name ‘Beast’ after leaving Cube Entertainment in 2016, and eventually continued their activities under the new group name ‘Highlight’. After disbanding in 2021, the group GFRIEND also resumed activities by forming a new group called VIVIZ because their agency Source Music owns the group name. On the other hand, there are also cases of ‘Beautiful Breakup’ where activities are continued under a similar name after consultation even if the original agency has trademark rights. ‘Brave Girls’, which changed its team name to ‘BBGIRLS’, is a representative example. However, this does not seem to be easy in the current situation of New Genes, which is in dispute with Adore. Online Reporter Kang Shin-woo (ssinu423@kyunghyang.com)[View full article] New Jeans’ new team name ‘NJZ’... Will there be any trademark rights issues? [Skyung

Plaintiff claimed, “Payment was not paid after construction progressed.” The court dismissed the claim, “It cannot be considered a party to the contract as a defendant.” A shipbuilding subcontractor filed a civil suit claiming that it had not received payment worth tens of millions of won from the representative of the partner company, but lost in the first trial. The 1st civil affairs division of the Tongyeong branch of the Changwon District Court (Chief Judge Hyun-rak Cho) upheld the plaintiff's claim in the construction payment claim lawsuit filed by Company A, a welding subcontractor, against the representative of the main contractor partner in December last year. It was dismissed. Company A signed a welding work contract with Mr. B, the representative of the partner company, in August 2021. According to the contract, after the initial contract period, both parties agreed to extend the business relationship in three-month increments, and accordingly, Company A continued to trade with its partner company. However, Company A filed a lawsuit against Mr. B, claiming that it had not received subcontract payment of 44 million won during the period from February 2022 to December 2023. Company A has been entrusting its tax and accounting work to an outsourcing company, but the company received information that Mr. B reduced the subcontract price without consent and did not pay it. In response, Mr. B argued that the contracting party in the contract agreement is the partner company represented by Mr. B, and that the construction price should be discussed with the partner company, not Mr. B. Mr. B's legal representative said, "The contracting party from February 2022, the period at issue in this case, was not Mr. B, but the partner company to which Mr. B belonged. Although the contracting party was previously Mr. B according to a prior contract, the two sides reached an agreement in this regard and since the payment was made in the name of the partner company, Company A's claim should be considered groundless." The court also said that there was no agreement in the part where the contracting party changed from Mr. B's individual to the partner company. I decided it was done. Chief Judge Cho ruled, “Given the fact that Company A has received subcontract payments into an account in the name of a partner company and that the partner company is listed as a transaction party on the tax invoice, it can be interpreted that there was mutual agreement in the process of changing the contracting parties.” Attorney Ik-cheon Cho of Daeryun Law Firm (Limited), who represented Mr. B, said, “The key to this lawsuit was to accurately determine who was involved in the contract.” “If the claims are different, we were able to defend the plaintiff’s claim based on prior precedent that the parties must be determined based on the nature of the contract, the circumstances surrounding the conclusion of the contract, and specific circumstances before and after the conclusion of the contract,” he explained.[View full article] “I received less money” The representative of a partner company who was sued by a subcontractor for construction costs... What are the results? (Shortcut)

MBC has begun a formal investigation into a complaint from the bereaved family of MBC weather caster Oyoanna Oyoanna, who died in September of last year, who claimed to have recorded a ‘transcript of bullying’ while she was alive. The police also began an investigation (internal investigation) before filing a case. MBC announced in a press release on the 3rd, "A fact-finding committee has been officially launched to determine the truth behind the deceased's death. The committee will begin its activities in earnest starting with its first meeting on Wednesday, February 5th, and we plan to complete the investigation as quickly and accurately as possible." The fact-finding committee chaired by attorney Chae Yang-hee (Hyemyung Law Firm) includes attorney Jeong In-jin (Barun Law Firm) as an external member. Three internal personnel, including the head of MBC's compliance and personnel grievance department, also serve as committee members. An official letter from the Ministry of Employment and Labor ordering an internal investigation into complaints of 'workplace harassment' also arrived at MBC yesterday. After the media report, a number of complaints demanding a thorough investigation into the incident were filed in the Kookmin Newspaper, and the Seoul Western Branch of the Ministry of Employment and Labor, which has jurisdiction over MBC, is said to have converted a citizen's complaint into a complaint and accepted the case. The Seoul Western Branch plans to receive and review MBC's own investigation results and conduct a direct investigation if additional investigation is deemed necessary. Meanwhile, on the same day, the police also began an internal investigation. Mapo Police Station in Seoul announced on the 3rd that it received a complaint from Kookmin Shinmungo on the 31st of last month requesting an investigation into suspicions of workplace harassment against Mr. Oh, and began an investigation before filing a case. On the 29th of last month, the accuser filed a complaint against MBC, the department manager, and two fellow weathercasters for violating the Labor Standards Act and causing manslaughter due to occupational negligence. The accuser said, “MBC has a legal obligation to immediately and thoroughly investigate reports of workplace harassment and implement victim protection measures in accordance with Article 76-3 of the Labor Standards Act.” In addition, it was announced that an investigation was requested into MBC President Ahn Hyeong-jun on charges of violating the Severe Accident Punishment Act. He said, “MBC did not take appropriate action even though the deceased complained of workplace bullying to four people involved,” and added, “This requires a thorough legal review of whether the management manager fulfilled his obligation to ensure the mental and physical safety of workers in accordance with Article 4 of the Serious Accident Punishment Act.” The workplace bullying incident against Mr. Oh became known when a suicide note written by Mr. Oh was made public through a media outlet on the 27th of last month. Afterwards, suspicions spread further as Mr. Oh's bereaved family announced in an interview with a media outlet that they would disclose a recording of a phone call in which the deceased met with company officials and complained about harassment in the workplace. Afterwards, suspicions were further aroused when the bereaved family revealed, “There is a voice recording of Oyoanna complaining to four MBC officials about the damage she suffered.” In investigating 'workplace bullying' cases, the key is to listen to the stories of the parties involved, that is, the person who reported the damage and the person identified as the harasser. However, in this case, since the person designated as the victim has died, securing witnesses' statements or other evidence appears to be key. The Labor Standards Act defines 'workplace bullying' as an act by an employer or worker that takes advantage of his/her position or relationship at work to cause physical or mental pain to other workers or worsen the working environment beyond the scope of work. If MBC concludes that workplace harassment does not occur because the parties involved in this case are freelancers, the Labor Office is expected to directly investigate this issue. In relation to this case, lawyer Choi Hyeon-deok of Daeryun Law Firm told Segye Ilbo on the 6th, “The key in this case is whether Ms. Oyoanna can be considered a regular worker.” Attorney Choi said, “Freelance is usually viewed as a subcontract,” and added, “I think even freelancers can be judged on employment by considering their work type.” For example, it is necessary to comprehensively determine whether MBC's internal employment rules apply, and adopt a work pattern similar to that of a full-time employee, such as going to work at a set time and working according to work instructions. He mentioned, “If Yohanna O is recognized as a worker, those involved can be punished.” He added, "Although there is no standard for punishment under the Labor Standards Act, if the perpetrator is identified, they can be sued." He said, "For example, if you can prove that there was an insult or assault, etc., it is a criminal offense." He added, "Separately, we need to determine whether it is an illegal act under civil law." Meanwhile, the police's internal investigation into this case and the Labor Office's guidance on investigating 'workplace harassment' complaints against MBC all started with complaints from third parties, ordinary citizens. The bereaved family said Regarding MBC's position to listen to the voices of the bereaved families during the fact-finding process, he expressed his negative attitude toward cooperation, saying, "It will only be a sidekick in the investigation that gives impunity," and appealed, "We want to improve the system of how broadcasters consume non-regular workers through truth, apology, and creating social public opinion." Reporter Lee Dong-jun (blondie@segye.com)[View full article] Speed ​​of investigation into ‘suspicion of workplace bullying by the late Oyo Anna’… Expert: “Illegal acts must also be judged under civil law” (Shortcut)

Sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in prison in the first trial → Sentence reduced to probation Law: “The decision was made considering the agreement with the victim.” A man in his 40s who was put on trial on charges of sexually harassing and abusing a student while working as a part-time high school teacher had his sentence commuted in the appeals court. The Seoul High Court Criminal Division 14-3 (Chief Judges Jong-hyo Lim, Hye-sun Park, and Yeong-sang Oh) sentenced him in December last year on charges of violation of the law on sexual protection of children and adolescents (forced molestation). The original trial, which sentenced Mr. A to 1 year and 6 months in prison, was overturned and sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in prison and 2 years of probation. The original trial's order to complete 40 hours each of sexual violence treatment program and child abuse treatment program and to restrict employment at institutions related to children, youth and the disabled for 5 years was maintained. Mr. A is accused of molesting his student, Ms. B, 20 times at school over a period of 7 months from 2022 to the following year. At trial. Mr. A claimed, “Because I am friendly with students, there was physical contact during class as a joke,” but “I did not intentionally molest the body, such as groping, as the victim claimed.” The first trial found Mr. A guilty on all charges and sentenced him to prison. The court stated the reason for the sentencing, saying, “The defendant, who is a teacher and is obligated to report crimes such as sex crimes and child abuse, bears even greater guilt in that he repeatedly committed crimes against the victim.” The appellate court found Mr. A guilty on all charges, as in the first trial. However, Mr. A's admission to most of the crimes and the fact that he had reached an agreement with the victim served as grounds for a reduced sentence. The appellate court ruled that "there was a significant change in the sentencing grounds of the original trial," and that "the victim also expressed the opinion that he did not want the defendant to be punished, so we judged this in his favor." Mr. A's legal representative, lawyer Kim Myeong-cheol of Daeryun Law Firm (Limited), said, "A teacher who has a duty to protect and supervise students cannot commit a sexual crime against students." He explained, “In the case of Mr. A, he was sentenced to prison in the first trial and it was difficult to overturn it. However, as a result of helping him reach an agreement with the victim in the appeal trial, he was able to avoid the prison sentence with probation.” Attorney Kim said, “Normally, if a prison sentence is imposed in the first trial, there is a high possibility that he will be detained by the court.” He added, “The agreement with the victim has an impact on the sentence, but other factors besides whether or not there was an agreement may result in a heavier punishment.” “We must consider all of these points and then respond in order to expect a favorable outcome,” he added. Reporter Kim Jong-cheol (jckim99@sportsseoul.com)[View full article] High school teacher accused of sexually harassing student... Sentence commuted in 2nd trial, why? (Shortcut)

A high school student who lured the perpetrator of a deepfake crime to his home, imprisoned him, and assaulted him. A high school student who retaliated against the perpetrator on behalf of a friend who was a victim of a deepfake crime received protective measures rather than criminal punishment. According to the legal community on the 5th, Judge Park Eun-jin of the Suwon Family Court Juvenile Court sentenced 18-year-old Mr. A disposition was issued. In addition, he was ordered to attend special guardian education classes. Person A is accused of luring the 17-year-old victim, Person B, to his residence around August of the same year, imprisoning her, and assaulting her. At that time, Person B committed the so-called 'deepfake' crime, which is an act of compositing photos or videos targeting female students in the area. Person A learned that his friends were also victims of Person B's crime, and decided to retaliate against Person B with his acquaintances. I made up my mind. The students who participated in the assault received criminal punishment, such as suspended imprisonment. However, A, whose participation was relatively mild, was sent to the juvenile department. If handed over to the juvenile department, he can receive protective measures ranging from 1 to 10, such as consignment to custody, community service order, probation, and transfer to juvenile detention center, and no criminal record will be left. A's legal representative said, "A is a minor and should seek help from adults around him or society to solve the problem properly. “I did not intend to resolve it, and I am fully acknowledging and reflecting on my involvement,” he said, and asked for leniency, saying, “As a result of efforts to recover from the damage, the victim also does not want Mr. A to be punished.” The court acknowledged the seriousness of the case, but took into account various sentencing conditions and handed down relatively light measures, such as entrusting him to guardianship. “Mr. A is a juvenile delinquent (over 14 years old but under 19 years old),” he said. He explained that he was at an age where he could be held criminally responsible, and that he could be sent to the juvenile department by emphasizing that his level of participation was relatively weak compared to other accomplices. He added, "Because the level of punishment for special confinement is high, he could have been sent to a juvenile detention center (Nos. 9 to 10), the most severe of the protective measures. We collected various data, including agreements with the victims, to reduce the punishment." Reporter Shin Min-ji (sourminjee@ikbc.co.kr)[View full article] “How dare you my friend?” Teenager who personally punished deepfake crime perpetrator avoids criminal punishment (Shortcut)

The detailed status varies from company to company... Customized management required It has been almost three years since the Serious Accident Punishment Act (hereinafter referred to as the Severe Accident Punishment Act) was implemented to prevent industrial accidents, but the number of accidents is still not decreasing throughout the industry, deepening the concerns of companies. Discussions on preventing serious disasters are continuing in all walks of life, but the detailed status varies depending on the size of the company and industry, so it appears that disasters are continuing in the actual field. According to statistics from the Ministry of Employment and Labor, the total number of industrial accidents in 2022 was 136,796, of which the number of deaths reached 2,016. In particular, it was confirmed that the smaller the workplace, the more industrial accidents occur. Looking at the list of workplaces that violated industrial accident prevention obligations released by the Ministry of Employment and Labor in December of last year, there were 372 workplaces with a higher than average fatality rate (number of industrial accident deaths per 10,000 workers), and by size, workplaces with less than 50 employees accounted for the majority, at 89.8%. Recently, a Supreme Court ruling held responsibility for employers who failed to fulfill their duty to prevent accidents. The court overturned and remanded the case against the Incheon Port Corporation, which was accused of causing the death of a worker by failing to properly manage safety during the construction of the Incheon Port lock gate, with a guilty verdict. (Refer to the Supreme Court ruling 2023Do14674, sentenced on November 14, 2024) It was judged that the duty to take safety measures to prevent disasters was not fulfilled. According to the Central Disaster and Safety Act, management managers, etc. are responsible for preventing harm or risk to the safety and health of workers. To this end, work procedures must be established to identify and improve risk factors according to the characteristics of the workplace. Even after establishing a management system, measures are needed to minimize risks, such as checking at least once a year to see if improvements have been made. However, due to the problem of requiring human and material resources to establish the system, small-scale companies are bound to experience difficulties. As a result, small and medium-sized companies are maintaining the position that it is difficult to establish a safety and health system due to a lack of human and financial conditions. In order to establish a safety and health system, it is essential to deploy professional personnel such as safety and health managers and managers and establish a dedicated organization, but unlike large corporations, small businesses inevitably face financial burdens. According to the results of a survey conducted by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry on 702 small and medium-sized businesses with less than 50 employees, nearly half of small businesses (50.9%) were found to be investing less than 10 million won in their annual safety management budget. Companies with almost no budget even reached 13.9%. For this reason, management by company size can be considered important. Business owners must be able to fulfill their safety and health obligations in accordance with the company's operating conditions, so that more effective management can be achieved. Setting long-term goals can also be a good idea. Conducting periodic consulting and training for executives and employees can also be considered a secondary alternative to disaster prevention. However, for this to happen, improvements in policy areas, such as clarifying the scope of relevant laws, appear to be necessary.[View full article] Severe Accident Punishment Act should be managed differently depending on company size (Shortcut)

Daeryun, sales of 112.7 billion won in 2024... Top 10 law firms in sales ‘in 9 years’ since establishment in 2016 Benchmarking of large US law firms Increasing accessibility to legal services… Kim Kook-il, CEO of a customized one-firm law firm, said, "As a result of building trust with customers... we will leap forward as a global law firm beyond the domestic market." Daeryun Law Firm announced on the 5th that it ranked 9th in the law firm industry's sales last year (2024) and entered the 'Top 10 Law Firms' 9 years after its establishment. Daeryun Law Firm said in a press release on the same day, "Since first opening as 'Daeryun Comprehensive Law Firm' in 2016, He said, “We have won the title of ‘Top 10 Law Firms with the Shortest Time to Enter the Top 10 Law Firms’ in the legal market.” Daeryun’s sales last year were KRW 112.7 billion, which is an increase of about 60% compared to the previous year (2023), when it recorded sales of about KRW 70 billion. The reason why Daeryun was able to set the record of ‘Entering into the Top 10 Law Firms with the Shortest Time’ is because of ‘the presence of advanced law firm systems such as those in the United States.’ ‘Introduction’ is the most important factor. In the case of large American law firms, it is common to establish and operate at least dozens of branch offices throughout the country. Daeryun benchmarked this and opened branch offices in major locations across the country. In addition, it established a one-firm system that assigns experts suited to each client's situation so that high-quality legal services can be provided anywhere in the country. The fact that it has expanded its business field by steadily recruiting experts in each field, including corporate, tax, and medical, is also considered the secret to its rapid growth. Last year, Daeryun completely reorganized the corporate legal group and medical pharmaceutical group within the corporation, and operated specialized teams for each detailed field. Efficiency has been improved. In addition, Daeryun has been evaluated as leading the innovation of the domestic legal market by taking the lead in introducing 'Legal Tech'. Research, development and use of legal AI are actively taking place overseas, such as in the United States and Europe, with the decision to take the lead in this global trend and increase national competitiveness. As a result, Daeryun recently opened 'AI Daeryun', which provides legal information, to the public and increased accessibility to legal services. Furthermore, Daeryun said, "Overseas. “We are also accelerating our expansion,” he emphasized. First, Tokyo, Japan and New York, USA are set as the first stage for overseas expansion, and the official opening is imminent by securing local manpower. Meanwhile, the plan is to establish itself as a leader among K-law firms by increasing foreign currency profits by expanding overseas business, including starting preparations for entering China in earnest. Daeryun Kim Kuk-il, CEO of Daeryun, said, “We will settle into the top 10 law firms in 9 years of establishment. “The biggest reason we were able to do this is because we have significantly increased the satisfaction of our clients by strengthening our professional center by actively recruiting talent,” he said. “We will continue to lead the domestic legal market based on differentiated expertise and become a ‘large law firm closest to customers.’” He added, “We will not be satisfied with our growth in Korea, but will take steps to become a world-class global law firm that leads the legal service culture in the global market in the future.” Reporter Jaejoong Yeom (yjj@joseilbo.com)[View full article] Jose Ilbo - Daeryun Law Firm ranked as ‘Top 10 Law Firms with Shortest Term’… 9 years since establishment (Shortcut) Sejeong Ilbo - Daeryun Law Firm enters ‘Top 10 Law Firms’ in the shortest time… ‘New record’ after 9 years of establishment (Shortcut) Korea Economic Daily - Daeryun Law Firm ranked as one of the ‘Top 10 Law Firms with Shortest Term’ 9 years after establishment (Go here) Segye Ilbo - Daeryun Law Firm ranked among ‘Top 10 Law Firms with Shortest Term’… 9 years since establishment (Shortcut) Law Leader - Daeryun Law Firm, ranked as one of the ‘Top 10 Law Firms with the Shortest Term’ 9 years after establishment (Go here) Financial Today - Daeryun Law Firm, sales of KRW 112.7 billion last year... Ranked as one of the ‘Top 10 Law Firms’ in just 9 years since establishment (Shortcut) International News - Daeryun Law Firm ranked among the ‘Top 10 Law Firms with the Shortest Term’… A great achievement after 9 years of establishment (Go here)

A student who was disciplined for school violence for hitting, bullying, and swearing at a fellow schoolmate filed an administrative lawsuit and won. On December 5 last year, the 1st Administrative Department of the Suwon District Court ruled in favor of the plaintiff in a lawsuit filed by A against the superintendent of an education support office in Gyeonggi-do to cancel the school violence disciplinary action. In 2023, A was handed over to the School Violence Countermeasures Review Committee on charges of hitting B, a fellow schoolmate, on body parts and verbally abusing him. He received a written apology, a ban on contact, threats, and retaliation, and a ban on 4 hours of volunteer work at school. However, Group A objected to this decision and filed an administrative lawsuit against the Office of Education. At the time of the incident, he maintained a close relationship with Boy B, and only played a prank on a close friend and never committed school violence. The defendant immediately refuted this. Group A's violence was mild at first, but gradually became more severe, and considering the level of abusive language directed at Group B, it was justified to consider it a case of school violence. The court ruled that the punishment for Group A was somewhat excessive. The court said, "The plaintiff's increasing intensity of hitting the victim's body and swearing at her constitutes school violence as defined by the old School Violence Prevention Act," but said, "The victim maintained a close relationship with the plaintiff until the relationship was severed, and these acts occurred at a time when the relationship was maintained as friends." He added, "During this process, the victim did not actively express his refusal, and the plaintiff did not harass him further after the relationship was severed." Kim Young-joo, a lawyer at Daeryun Law Firm (Limited), said, "In the process of taking action regarding school violence, we must be careful not to unfairly infringe on the rights of not only the victim but also the perpetrator. The two students were close friends at the time, teasing each other and using profanity.[View full article] If close friends hit and swear at each other, wouldn't it be 'school violence'? The court ruling is (link)