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Systematization of welfare systems such as spouse maternity leave... Overcoming practices within the industry All executives and employees, including male lawyers, freely use the welfare system Daeryun Kim Kuk-il, CEO, “We plan to improve the system to ensure satisfaction of executives and employees” Daeryun Law Firm (Limited) attorney Tae-hwan Kim started last summer with ‘child care’ and ended with ‘child care.’ Leaving behind the hectic daily commute to work, Attorney Kim personally prepared breakfast for his children every day. Bathing, walking, and reading books were also his duties. It was thanks to ‘childcare leave’ that such close care for children was possible. Attorney Kim said, “Previously, I only had time to take care of my children on weekends, but by taking leave, I was able to fully focus on raising children.” Attorney Daeryun Choi Ji-hoon, who went on maternity leave for her spouse three months ago, recalled the time when she first applied for leave. Due to the nature of my job as a lawyer, it was difficult to imagine being away from work for a week, so I was worried. Attorney Choi said, “It wasn’t actually easy to say that I was going to go on maternity leave when I wasn’t even giving birth myself.” However, the company's response was positive enough to make these concerns seem meaningless. He expressed his emotions, saying, “With a lot of help, I was able to be with my wife at the most important moment in my life, giving birth.” Due to the somewhat conservative nature of the law firm industry, related welfare systems such as parental leave and spousal maternity leave are still often a mere pie in the sky for male lawyers. In fact, according to the 'Survey on the Recruitment, Work and Work-Family Balance of Lawyers' conducted by the Korean Bar Association last year, the proportion of male lawyers who were unable to use maternity leave when their spouse gave birth reached 30%. The period of use was also found to be short. As a result of a survey of male lawyers who used their spouse's maternity leave, the following order was found: 5 days or more (34.2%), 3 days (21.9%), 1 day (5.8%), and 4 days (1.9%). Although the spousal maternity leave guaranteed by the Act on Equal Employment Opportunity for Men and Women and Support for Work-Family Balance is 10 days, the industry consensus is that it is difficult to use in practice. Unlike this industry atmosphere, Daeryun is actively operating a child care welfare system. Male lawyers who benefited from related policies agreed that they were able to focus on their families and childcare thanks to the corporation's family-friendly culture. Attorney Kim Tae-hwan, who returned to work after completing parental leave, emphasized, "At the company level, men are actively encouraged to use the system, and my colleagues around me also took this for granted and were considerate, so I was able to take care of my children with peace of mind." In addition, Daeryun also solved the financial problem that was the biggest obstacle to deciding to take parental leave. We are leading the way in operating ‘work from home during childcare’ for employees who are concerned about a decrease in income due to leave. A sustainable working environment has been created to help catch the two birds with one stone, 'childcare' and 'work'. In this way, Daeryun, which is making various efforts to balance work and family, has established itself as a law firm that fulfills its social responsibilities. CEO Kook-il Kim said, "We plan to supplement the system to ensure the satisfaction of all employees through continuous monitoring of related welfare systems such as childcare leave." Meanwhile, Daeryun has various family-friendly policies in addition to childcare leave. It is being implemented. Typically, it supports △leave due to miscarriage △shortened work hours during childcare period △and provision of work adaptation programs after returning to work. [View full article] Daily An - Daeryun Law Firm, creating a family-friendly culture by guaranteeing paternity leave for men (Shortcut)Law News - Daeryun Law Firm, creating a family-friendly culture by guaranteeing paternity leave for men (Shortcut)

Contact information required during the process of dissolving a marriage... 'Not guilty' claim, court says, "It's not continuous or repetitive, so it's not enough to cause fear." A man in his 30s who was accused of stalking his estranged wife was cleared of the charges after a legal battle. This is because contact for discussion was necessary during the divorce process, and the contact did not appear to meet the elements of stalking crime, such as continuity, repetition, and urgency. On the 31st of last month, Gwangju District Court Chief Judge Kim So-yeon declared Mr. A (32) not guilty on charges of violating the Stalking Punishment Act. Mr. A is accused of stalking his estranged wife, Ms. B (31), by sending her dozens of text messages asking her to meet him. Mr. A and Mr. B had been separated since November of last year. At the beginning of the separation, Mr. B requested that Mr. A not make any unnecessary contact other than divorce matters. Mr. A ignored this and continued to contact him to ask about his well-being, including his daily life. After hearing from an acquaintance that Mr. B had another man, he went to her home and office. According to the Stalking Punishment Act, if you continue or repeat acts such as approaching or contacting the other person against the will of the other person without a justifiable reason, you can be punished by imprisonment for up to 3 years or a fine of up to 30 million won. At the trial, Mr. A's legal representative said that there were matters to be legally settled between Mr. A and Mr. B, such as changing the names of various utility bills following the dissolution of the marriage relationship. It was argued that there was a legitimate reason for the contact. The legal representative emphasized that it is difficult to say that Mr. A's actions caused anxiety or fear from the perspective of the general public. At the same time, the judgment of stalking was based on the Supreme Court ruling that comprehensive consideration should be given to ▲ the content of the text ▲ the method and meaning of expression ▲ the relationship between the parties ▲ the circumstances and number of times the text was sent ▲ the circumstances before and after it ▲ the situation the other party is in. The court also ruled that Mr. A's actions cannot be considered stalking. Chief Judge Kim said, "The defendant and the victim have not legally dissolved their marital relationship. “It seems that a consultation process on various issues was clearly necessary in this situation,” he said. “It is acknowledged that the defendant contacted the victim several times in relation to the issue of the opposite sex, but considering the content and number of transmissions, it is difficult to conclude that he continuously and repeatedly created anxiety and caused fear in the victim.” Attorney Dae-ryun of Naeunjung Law Firm (Limited), who represented Mr. A, said, “In this case, the other party needed to consider the special nature of being a married couple in relation to legal issues such as divorce. “Text messages, etc. were allowed, and the conversation just continued in the process,” he said. “The contact was also just a one-time or discontinuous act, and there was no intention at all, and we were able to successfully obtain an acquittal by proving that it did not meet the requirements of a stalking crime, such as continuity, repetition, and urgency.” [View full article] - Wife reported stalking her husband, saying, "He's contacting me even though we're separated"... The court ruling is (link)

-Legal Column by Park Ji-young, Daeryun Criminal Lawyer, Law Firm (Limited) With the advancement of digital technology, it has become possible to precisely embody real people in videos or images. Abusing this point is the deepfake (false video) crime. Deepfake is a compound word of deep learning and fake, and refers to a technology that synthesizes photos and videos using AI (artificial intelligence). For example, the method of creating composite images of famous people is to defame the victims and invade their privacy. The reason deepfake has recently emerged as a serious social problem is because this technology is being used to produce pornography. The level of damage is very serious as the faces of others are composited and distributed in pornography or sexually exploitative material that causes sexual shame. In fact, the number of deepfake sex crime cases reported to the National Police Agency has increased more than six-fold, from 156 in 2021 to 964 as of October this year. In addition, the number of victims supported by the Digital Sex Crime Support Center also increased by about seven-fold from 176 to 1,201 during the same period. The bigger problem is that in the case of deepfake crimes, once they begin, the damage spreads rapidly and uncontrollably. In particular, since most videos are shared through messengers based on overseas servers such as Telegram, it is not easy to detect those who spread them. In addition, as videos are reproduced through various channels, it is often difficult to completely delete them. As the controversy surrounding deepfakes grows, the government's efforts to eradicate digital sex crimes have also become busy. Recently, the government announced a plan to make it a principle to arrest and investigate suspects of deepfake sex crimes, and to confiscate and collect all property and profits obtained from the crime. In particular, the Sexual Violence Punishment Act has been revised to allow for disguised investigations even when the victim is an adult, improving the fact that false investigations were only possible when the victim was a child or adolescent. The level of punishment has also been strengthened. The legal penalty for those who edit and distribute deepfake videos has been increased from 5 years to 7 years in prison. In addition, the phrase ‘for the purpose of distributing, etc.’ was deleted from the criminal requirements, making punishment possible even if the intention to disseminate is not clearly proven. Last September, the Ministry of Justice also revised the law to allow punishment for possession, purchase, storage, and viewing of deepfake sex crimes. Minors are no exception to the punishment of deepfake crimes. In fact, a teenager was arrested for selling false videos last September, and it was discovered that the high school student composited the faces of acquaintances, such as classmates and teachers, into nude photos and sold them to make pocket money. As legal punishment is becoming more stringent, if you are involved in a related crime, it is necessary to get help from a professional attorney as soon as possible rather than taking individual action such as arbitrarily deleting the video or erasing the viewing history. [View full article] - ‘Principle of arrest and investigation’ deepfake crime… What if you were wrongfully implicated? (Shortcut)

Plaintiff claimed, “The 40 million won transferred was a loan, and the money received in return was interest.” Judge Kim Young-soo of the Seoul Central District Court said, “There is no proof such as an IOU, and the irregular and irregular payment is profits.” It was ruled that the amount remitted from an acquaintance cannot be considered a loan if there is no document proving the fact of the loan, such as an IOU, and the nature of the investment exists. Judge Kim Young-soo of the Seoul Central District Court, Civil Division 71, said that A in his 60s filed a case against his acquaintance B. In the loan claim lawsuit filed, a ruling was made on October 17 to dismiss the plaintiff's claim. In September 2023, Mr. A received an investment proposal from Mr. B, whom he had always known. Mr. B persuaded Mr. A that his acquaintance, Mr. C, had a good investment case. Mr. A, who accepted the offer, transferred 40 million won to Mr. B, and on the same day, Mr. B re-delivered the amount to Mr. C. Afterwards, Mr. A received approximately 1.5 million won on three occasions from Mr. C. The problem began to arise when Mr. C did not pay the money due to worsening profitability. Accordingly, Mr. A filed a loan claim lawsuit against Mr. B, claiming that 40 million won was lent to Mr. B, who was said to be investing, and that Mr. B had an obligation to repay it. During this trial, Mr. A emphasized that he had sent the amount directly to Mr. B's account, and argued that the 1.5 million won handed over by Mr. C was merely a portion of the investment proceeds received as loan interest. However, Mr. B's position was different. Mr. B refuted that the 40 million won should be viewed as an ‘investment’ rather than a loan. He argued that there were no documents to prove the fact of the loan, such as an IOU, and that the 1.5 million won was money received in exchange for investment profits, not loan interest. Judge Kim Young-soo of the Seoul Central District Court, who heard this case, ruled against the plaintiff and ruled in favor of Mr. B. Judge Kim Young-soo said the reason for the ruling was that “no documents such as an IOU were prepared to confirm the existence of a return of principal or an interest agreement, and that the plaintiff did not know the details of the agreement regarding the interest rate or amount of interest.” He pointed out that “the defendant did not make a specific claim and that the defendant immediately transferred the entire amount to Mr. C after receiving the plaintiff’s money.” Judge Kim Young-soo continued, “The plaintiff also received 1.5 million won from Mr. C,” and ruled, “Considering that the amount received was not constant and the timing of receipt was not regular, it is difficult to regard it as interest.” Bae Jun-mo, an attorney at Daeryun Law Firm (Limited) who represented defendant B in this lawsuit, said, “He borrowed the money.” In order to make a claim, you must also prove that fact. Mr. A initially claimed that there was no set date for the return of the principal, but then changed his statement to say that he would receive it back along with the profits a year later,” he explained. “Taking all of these facts together, it appears that the court did not determine it to be a loan.” [View full article] - ‘I gave it as investment money, but return the borrowed money’... Court says, “Plaintiff must prove the fact of the loan” (Shortcut)

On the 25th, Ulsan Ulju County Council signed a business agreement with Daeryun Law Firm for legal service support at the Chairman's Office. The agreement ceremony was held with the attendance of all members of the Ulju County Council, including Chairman Choi Gil-young, Kim Nak-hyeong, head of Daeryun Law Firm, and Hwang Gyu-hwa, head of the Ulsan branch. In accordance with this agreement, Daeryun Law Firm decided to provide advice on various legal issues encountered in the process of carrying out legislative activities until June 30, 2026, when the term of the 8th Ulju County Council ends. Director Kim Nak-hyeong said, “We will help the Ulju County Council promote more efficient legislative activities by providing advice across all business areas through related experts such as accountants and tax accountants in addition to our own lawyers.” Chairman Choi Gil-young continued, "Law is the basic framework for all social activities and an important element that guarantees the legality and fairness of policies. We expect that we will be able to carry out more professional legislative activities through this agreement." [View full article] Ulsan Newspaper - Ulju County Council and Daeryun Law Firm, MOU for legal service support (Shortcut) Ulsan Jeilbo - Ulju County Council and Daeryun Law Firm join forces for legal service support (Shortcut) Metro Newspaper - Ulju County Council and Daeryun Law Firm sign an MOU for legal service support (Shortcut) Ulsan Economy - Ulju County Council, Daeryun Law Firm and ‘Legal Service’ ‘Support’ MOU (go to) Ulsan General Daily - Ulsan Ulju County Council signs a legal service business agreement with Daeryun Law Firm (go to the link) Yonhap News - Ulju County Council and Daeryun Law Firm sign a business agreement to support legal services (go to the link)

Mayor Ki-Jeong Kang thanked everyone for joining the life-sharing movement. He said that life-sharing is organ donation and asked many sponsors to participate. We will actively prepare ways to treat organ donors with respect. The 2024 Life-Sharing Sponsorship Night “Seed of Hope Concert” hosted by the Korea Love Life Foundation (Chairman Kim Dong-hwa) and organized by the Seed of Hope Supporters Association will be held on Monday, November 25 at 7 p.m. It was held at the convention hall on the 4th floor of the Kim Dae-jung Convention Center. The event was attended by more than 100 sponsors, including Kim Dong-chan, vice president of the Gwangju Employers Federation (Chairman of the Seeds of Hope Sponsorship), Kim Gwang-jin, former Gwangju City Deputy Mayor for Culture and Economy, Advisory Committee Chairman Ko Gyeong-il, Gwangju City Democracy and Peace Bureau Director Park Yong-soo, and Kim Seung-hyun, Gwangju Branch Manager of the Korea Photo Broadcasting Company. In his opening remarks, Kim Dong-chan, the Seeds of Hope Sponsor Chairman, said that the event was held in today's difficult economic situation. He said, “I am sorry for having to go through this,” and said that “organ donation is the sharing of life that makes my end a new beginning for others,” and asked many supporters to join in. In a video congratulatory message, Gwangju Mayor Kang Ki-jeong said, “I am truly grateful to all of you who have participated in the life-sharing movement,” and said, “I cannot present the award in person today, but those who will accept the commendation include Kim Gil-pyo (State, Ssanggyo), Kim Shin (Café 24 Chonnam National University branch center director), and Yoon Gyu-mi. He also said that he would like to congratulate Gyeong-sook Hwang (Director of Hangu Senior Education Research Institute) and Gyeong-sook Hwang (Director of Gwangju Shinyoung Cultural Center). In addition, Gwangju will actively prepare measures to create a social atmosphere for organ donation and treat organ donors with respect, and hopes that the new year will be even more hopeful. In his greeting, Chairman Dong-hwa Kim said that former Gwangju City Culture and Economy Vice Mayor Kim Gwang-jin and Seed of Hope Sponsor Chairman Kim Dong-chan went ahead and said good words. After saying thank you for your good work, he expressed his gratitude by listing all of you who are sharing the precious life in our society and the sponsors who attended this event to make this event shine together. Chairman Kim said that the advisory committee members on this day included Gyeong-il Ko (Honam Ilbo Honam Ed), Byeong-woo Kim (CEO of Honam Ilbo), Gyeong-eun Kim (representative attorney at Inui Law Firm), and Min-seop Kwak (attorney at Daeryun Law Firm). He appointed Hwang Hye-yeon (Gwangju Senior Vice-Chairman of the Democratic Party's National Rights Party Members' Council) and Park Jong-im (CEO of Taipyeong Nursing Hospital). Chairman Kim then presented appreciation plaques to Choi Ki-young (Gwangju City Buk-gu Council member) and Park Nam-gyu (Gwangju Bank Hanam Industrial Complex 2 Financial Center Manager), and Ssanggyo/Ssanggyo Charcoal Grilled Ribs Co., Ltd., Gwangju Bank, and Bityeoul Forum delivered donations to Chairman Kim. Part 2 In the order, Connecting Life (Story), the brain-dead organ donation story of 7-year-old Park Min-gyu (1st grade at Busan Suyeong Elementary School) was shown to attendees through a touching video video, telling them about the need for interest and love in organ donation. In the Planting Hope (performance) that followed, the male quartet Grop [Cross for Man] performed 5 songs including ‘Happy Day’, and the female 3-member group [Ruby] performed ‘Toast’. They played three songs including 'Song', and as the last song, everyone came out together and sang 'Champions' to liven up the atmosphere with the attendees, ending the event. The Korea Love Life Foundation is a designated donation organization designated by the Ministry of Strategy and Finance as an organ transplant registration and tissue donor registration organization designated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. In addition, it is a non-profit public interest corporation that transforms despair into hope and connects life to life through life-sharing campaigns such as promoting organ and human tissue donation and supporting patients with organ failure and incurable diseases. [View full article] - Korea Life Love Foundation, 2024 Life Sharing Sponsorship Night “Seeds of Hope Concert” successfully completed (Go here)

Demand related to security is increasing day by day. Expansion of scale, including doubling of manpower and division of work. Best to support victims, such as daily life companionship and legal advice on safety separation. Recently, relationship murder has emerged as a social problem. In May, a medical student deliberately murdered his girlfriend with whom he was having a conflict over a breakup. Earlier this month, in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province, a woman who was under police protection was assaulted by her ex-boyfriend. Dating violence, which involves violence against a lover, is also occurring in large numbers. As violence and murder cases arising from romantic relationships continue to occur, the public is constantly pointing out that the current crime victim protection system, such as customized patrols and the provision of smart watches, has a large protection gap and is difficult to fundamentally prevent crime. Accordingly, the demand for private professional security services is increasing. Daeryun Law Firm announced on the 22nd that it has strengthened the capabilities of its security center to keep up with this demand. It plans to more than double the number of professional security agents and subdivide the security service area to systematically protect victims. From defense of clients to security services, the law firm plans to do its best to maximize the legal interests of clients as well as protect their personal lives. The security center provides professional security services to help clients who feel threatened by their personal lives live a safer daily life, regardless of the type of civil, criminal, or sexual crime case. In addition, it provides services differentiated from general security companies by helping to smoothly resolve legal conflicts through on-site support from lawyers in charge and the use of big data from tens of thousands of criminal cases. In order to maintain the high quality of security service, Daeryun Security Center provides services differentiated from general security companies, We have a team of professional security guards who have passed strict selection criteria, including those with a 3rd degree or higher diploma, and provide ceremonial vehicles and various security equipment, and deploy at least 2 to 4 security personnel depending on the risk of the incident. Next, we adopted the security operation management standard system established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and made great efforts to develop effective programs, such as subdividing service areas according to actual cases at home and abroad. First of all, stalking, sexual crimes, dating violence, etc. We provide a 'safe life service' to respond to precursor crimes that can easily lead to violent crimes. A safety manual is created by comprehensively considering the entire range of life and habits of the security guard and the characteristics of the other person, and the other person's will to commit crime is blocked in advance through real-time legal advice, evidence, and a public-private joint physical defense program. In addition, in case of school violence, the 'Our Children's Safe Support Program' is also provided. In addition to providing a thorough security service for the victim, we secure a safe environment and actively respond to crisis situations by considering the behavior patterns, subcultures, and psychology of the offending student or peer group. In addition, we are providing a 'Safe Companion Service' that provides security and protocol at the same time when attending a court or police station. Security agents can also be dispatched to various conflict sites such as business obstruction, bond debt relations, compulsory execution or name-calling lawsuits, drafting of agreements, and general shareholders' meetings. In October, a female client who was preparing for divorce due to assault and threats by her gangster spouse, who was on trial without detention, received great help through Daeryun's security service. Daeryun Security Center established a systematic security plan after investigating the forces behind the spouse and the dangers. During the security process, the spouse and related forces approached the client, threatened him, and even followed him with a vehicle, but all threatening actions were immediately stopped by security agents, and various illegal acts collected at the scene were collected. Everything has been handed over to the relevant judicial authorities. Kim Kuk-il, CEO of Management, explained, "Many of our clients unintentionally face threats to their personal lives during the litigation process. Daeryun Security Center is systematically predicting, analyzing, and responding to various crisis situations that may occur so that we can quickly provide security services suitable for all situations that threaten the safety of our clients." He continued, "We place the safety of our clients as the top priority and do not use indiscriminate physical force or engage in any illegal acts." “We will provide high-quality security services,” he emphasized. [View full article] Jose Ilbo - We take responsibility for safe farewells and safe return home... Daeryun strengthens security center operations (Go here) Korea Economy - The impact of AI on corporate HR... Seminar opening by Yoon & Yang [Law & Biz Briefing] (Shortcut) Aju Economic Daily - [Law Firm Lounge] 'We take responsibility for safe farewells and safe return home'... 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Mr. A, in his 20s, was indicted on charges of colluding with a voice phishing organization to collect and deliver cash. He appealed to the prosecution after being found not guilty in the first trial... 2nd trial court: “There was no intention to commit fraud” A woman in her 20s, who was indicted on charges of collecting and delivering cash from voice phishing victims, was found not guilty in the first trial and also in the appeal trial. On the 15th, the Incheon District Court’s 2-1 Criminal Division dismissed the prosecutor’s appeal and maintained the first trial acquittal at the appellate trial of Mr. A, in his 20s, who was indicted on charges of fraud, forgery of official documents, and use of forged official documents. In 2022, he served as a cash collection agent for a voice phishing organization and was put on trial on charges of receiving and delivering 120 million won from six victims. He was also accused of printing false official documents in the name of the Financial Services Commission and distributing them to some of the victims. During the trial, Mr. A claimed that there was no intention to commit fraud. It is said that a voice phishing gang member posing as an employee of an auction company saw Mr. A's resume posted on a job search site and offered him a job first. He also emphasized that the recruitment process, including submitting a resume and writing an employment contract, was no different from other companies, so there could be no suspicion. In addition, Mr. A paid taxi fare with his card while moving to collect cash at the time, and revealed his real name to the victims, which proved that Mr. A did not recognize his actions as a crime. The first trial court found Mr. A not guilty in October of last year and dismissed all related claims for compensation. At the time, the court explained, “The defendant was given the main task of ‘delivering auction-related documents and payments’ by company officials,” and “There is ample room for misunderstanding that this is the work handled by an actual auction company.” He added, “Also, the defendant did not confirm each other’s identities when meeting with the victims, and was never instructed by company officials to tell false information.” It added, “It is highly likely that the defendant was also used as a tool to carry out voice phishing crimes.” The prosecution appealed this, but The judgment of the second trial court was the same as the original trial. The appellate court said, “It is possible that the defendant simply perceived that he was working outside the company as part of an auction company.” He also said, “The daily allowance received by Mr. A does not appear to be a large enough amount to warrant risking criminal punishment for participating in a voice phishing crime, and the printing of false official documents in the name of the Financial Services Commission is also judged to have been carried out under the impression that it was simply an order from the company.” Lawyer Jang Ho-cheol of Daeryun (Limited) Law Firm, who represented Mr. A, said, “In the case of Mr. A, he had not experienced a proper social life after graduating from high school,” he explained. “Therefore, he was not at all aware that he was involved in a specific crime called voice phishing. It appears that the court also took this into consideration and decided that it was not intentional.” [View full article] - ‘Voice phishing collection plan’, woman in her 20s, found not guilty in first trial and then appeal… Why? (Shortcut)

There are many clients in the 50-60 age group, and the perception of divorce is changing as “custody rights, attachment relationships, and ability to provide support must be taken into consideration.” Unlike in the past when divorce was considered a taboo, an atmosphere has now been created where it is respected as an individual's free choice. How do legal professionals feel these changes? We asked Cho Kyeong-hee, an attorney who graduated from the Department of Sociology at Korea University and has been working as a family law lawyer for seven years, about the recent divorce patterns and litigation process. - Typical reasons for divorce are: “The reasons for divorce are largely divided into two. One is ‘personality differences’, and the other is ‘the spouse’s fault.’ Grounds for fault include assault, verbal abuse, and cheating. Cheating, to put it simply, is infidelity. Among these, a spouse’s cheating most often leads to a divorce lawsuit.” - Divorce at twilight is on the rise. “The reasons for divorce are different and complex for each couple, so it is difficult to pinpoint one single reason. Many problems accumulate over a long period of time, and the relationship between couples becomes very bad. However, I believe that the recent increase in divorce at twilight is because the social perception of divorce has changed compared to the past. In the past, divorced female spouses were stigmatized as ‘divorced people.’ In many cases, it was difficult to live alone. However, now, the fact that they are divorced or that women are living alone “There has been a social consensus that it is not strange to start a family, and the number of men filing for divorce has also increased, and it appears that many of our clients are in their 50s and 60s.” - Does the divorce process vary by age group? "I don't think age itself is a variable in the litigation process. Instead, the litigation pattern varies greatly depending on whether the couple planning to divorce has minor children or not. If there are minor children, custody battles often prolong. Because of the costs required for raising children, custody has a significant impact on property division. The main purpose of property division is to determine who contributed how much to forming and maintaining the couple's property and to liquidate it. However, civil law According to Article 839-2, not only ‘liquidation factors’ but also ‘support factors’ are considered in property division. The responsibility for childcare that will be borne in the future is one of the ‘support factors’ considered in property division. That is why it is an important issue to determine who will raise the children in the future.” - As for the process of designating parental rights and custody, "In the past, because of the atmosphere that the child should be raised by the mother, custody in divorce cases often went to the mother. However, recently, the court comprehensively judges various factors to determine who is appropriate as a caregiver and *parental authority. The number of cases where a father is designated as a parental authority is increasing. The court first considers the attachment relationship between the parent and the child. Even if the spouse is at fault, the relationship with the child is close and it is expected that it will not cause harm to the child in the future. In order to determine the child's attachment relationship, the court evaluates the parent's 'main custody period' and 'the role played in child rearing during the marriage.' If necessary, the judge may also consider the interview negotiation in the court's decision to determine the parent's financial ability and ability to live alone with the child. Lastly, the child’s will is important when determining parental rights and custody.” - One thing to keep in mind when deciding on a divorce lawsuit is, "A divorce lawsuit usually takes about a year to a year and a half for one instance. And during the lawsuit, you have to pay a considerable amount of money to hire a lawyer. Of course, if you receive alimony through a lawsuit, you can cover the costs and officially confirm the other party's fault. It is one way to heal the wound. However, there are many stresses that you feel when you proceed with a lawsuit in earnest, so if you do not want to go through this mental pain, consider divorce by agreement or mediation. I think you can consider an alternative. Divorce by agreement is a form of negotiation between the parties without the assistance of a representative, and as difficult as it is, there are clients who want financial compensation, and there are also people who want to secure custody in some way, so they have to decide what is most important to them and what they can and cannot give up in the process. “You may regret it greatly after your relationship with your child becomes distant, so I hope you set a goal to protect the things that are most precious to you and cannot be sacrificed to the other person.” [View full article] - Understanding Divorce Common Sense (Go here)

Daeryun Law Firm (Limited) is recruiting participants for the winter intern program for law school students. Daeryun announced that it will run an intern program that will allow students to experience actual lawyer work and take related practical lectures from January 7 to 23 next year. Students who wish to apply can fill out an application through the Daeryun website by the 15th of next month and attach transcripts from the law school and university. If necessary, an interview process may be conducted. The results will be individually notified to successful applicants in mid-December. A Daeryun official said, “We hope for a lot of interest from students who want to experience legal practice with Daeryun.” [View full article] - Daeryun Law Firm recruits participants for winter intern program (link)