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Law&Biz, Korea Economic Daily's legal and law firm media, will brief you on law firm industry news on the 22nd. Daeryun Law Firm announces on the 22nd that it has signed a business agreement (MOU) with Sogang University Law School to 'train legal professionals in the global era'. The MOU signing ceremony was held at Sogang University’s main building on the 20th. In attendance were Daeryun CEO Kim Kuk-il, lawyers Ahn Seung-jin and Han Min-young, Sogang University Vice President for Academic Affairs Jeon Seong-hoon, and Law School Dean Hong Dae-sik. The main purpose of this MOU is to train legal professionals to advance overseas in the domestic legal market where competition is intensifying. The main focus is △ joint research on theories in various legal fields, △ analysis of domestic and international legal markets, and △ continuous seminars. Daeryun plans to open legal clinic courses and special lectures starting next semester and provide training and internships on overseas legal systems and practices. Yulchon holds a seminar on global climate change regulations Yulchon Law Firm will hold a 'Seminar on Response Strategies for Strengthening Global Climate Change Regulations' with the Business Council for Sustainable Development (KBCSD) on the 29th of this month. This seminar will cover the main results of COP29, global greenhouse gas reduction trends, and domestic and international carbon market prospects. The direction of implementation of the National Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target (NDC), government policy direction, and greenhouse gas reduction measures will be discussed. Presentations at the seminar include Kim Kyung-hye, head of the Climate Change Diplomacy Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Choi Doo-do, head of the reduction target team at the Greenhouse Gas Comprehensive Information Center at the Ministry of Environment, and Song In-beom, head of the Korea Environment Corporation's International Environmental Cooperation Business Department. Lee Min-ho, director of Yulchon ESG Research Institute, and Yulchon lawyer Yong-hee Yoon will participate in the general discussion. It will be held simultaneously online and offline, and the application period is until Wednesday, November 27th. [Read the full article] Korea Economic Daily - Daeryun joins hands with Sogang University Law School... Yulchon holds a seminar on global environmental regulations [Law & Biz Briefing] (Shortcut) Law News - Daeryun Law Firm signs a business agreement with Sogang University Law School to 'train lawyers for the global era' (Shortcut) Law School Times - Sogang University Law School, MOU with Daeryun Law Firm for 'cultivating excellent lawyers' (Shortcut)

Tenant who was sued for building delivery: “The building owner failed to fulfill his obligation to provide information.” Court ruled in favor of the building owner: “The tenants must have inspected the building sufficiently at the time of contract.” A tenant who had not paid rent for a long time lost a civil suit for forced eviction because the landlord did not fulfill his obligations. The Changwon District Court cited the plaintiff’s claim in a lawsuit filed by building owner A against commercial tenants B and C last October. In June 2022, a lease agreement was signed with Mr. B for a commercial building. A month later, at Mr. B's request, the tenant's name was changed to Mr. C, but the two people were actually running the mall together. The problem arose when the tenants did not pay monthly rent for a year due to the building environment after signing the contract. Accordingly, Mr. A filed a suit for eviction based on the clause in the contract stating that the lease agreement can be terminated if the rent is not paid twice. However, the tenants argued that since Mr. A did not comply with his obligation to provide information, he was also not obligated to pay the monthly rent. The claim is that sufficient information about the building was not provided at the time of signing the contract. They emphasized that due to the lack of facilities such as kitchens and septic tanks necessary for operating a restaurant inside the shopping mall, expansion construction was inevitable, which resulted in damages such as additional costs and delays in business days. They also pointed out that when it rained, water leaked into the building and dirt and garbage flowed in, and Mr. A did not take any action to deal with this. At the same time, Mr. A's suit for delivery of the building was an abuse of power and requested that the lawsuit be withdrawn. In response, Mr. A countered that the tenants had confirmed the condition of the building at the time of signing the contract. It was explained that the contract stipulated that the building would be rented in its current condition, and that the expansion work was also something promised when the tenant's name was changed to Mr. C. The court ruled in Mr. A's favor. The court said, “The defendant’s claim that there is no obligation to pay monthly rent can be understood in light of the damage caused, such as construction costs and rainwater inflow,” but said, “The tenants must have thoroughly inspected the building, given that they promoted expansion construction out of necessity at the time of the contract.” He continued, “The contract also includes a provision for renting as is.” It ruled, “In view of these factors, it is difficult to say that Mr. A did not fulfill his obligation to provide information about the building.” He was representing Mr. A in this case. Attorney Jong-Hoon Han of Daeryun Law Firm (Limited) said, “During the construction process, it was agreed that the tenant would bear the costs and the landlord would have all rights thereto,” and added, “The tenants proceeded with the construction through agreement with Mr. A as needed, so the argument that they suffered damage due to lack of proper information is not persuasive.” [View full article] - Tenant who did not pay rent, claiming that he did not comply with his landlord obligations... “The building must be returned” (Shortcut)

An incident that occurred at a restaurant recently became a hot topic among netizens. Two people who appeared to be lovers left without paying after ordering food such as sweet and sour pork and dandan noodles. The store owner, who reported the damage on an Internet bulletin board, expressed his anger, saying that although he had reported it to the police, he had not yet caught the culprit. The number of so-called ‘eat-and-run’ incidents is steadily increasing. According to statistics from the National Police Agency, the number of reports of drunken driving and free riding last year was 120,818, breaking the highest number in the past 10 years. This year, a total of 63,729 reports were counted as of June, which is expected to be similar to or increase from the previous year. Eatless food refers to the act of eating food sold at a store or restaurant and then not paying for it. In general, under the Misdemeanor Punishment Act, a fine of less than 100,000 won, detention, or minor fine is imposed. This applies to cases where you mistakenly thought you had paid for food or forgot to pay for it. It also includes cases in which the person fully intends to pay but realizes late that he or she is unable to pay, such as because he or she left his or her wallet behind or is short of cash. However, if the person did not intend to pay for the food from the beginning, he or she is subject to criminal punishment. This is a crime of fraud under the criminal law and can be punished by imprisonment for up to 10 years or a fine of up to 20 million won. However, except in cases where the amount of damage is large or if the damage is intentional or habitual, the punishment is mostly a misdemeanor. If you have suffered damage due to illegal drunkenness, it is most important to first secure CCTV footage. Also, it is best to leave used items or dishes as they are without moving or washing them. If the scene is preserved, the effort required to collect evidence can be reduced and the case can be resolved faster. Once the culprit is arrested, it is only necessary to decide whether to reimburse the amount of damage and reach an agreement. If an agreement has not been reached or if the amount of damage is large and additional business losses have occurred, you can file a claim for damages through a civil lawsuit. If you are a store owner seeking criminal punishment, you must secure evidence to prove the most important ‘intention.’ With the help of experts, efforts should be made to explain the circumstances of the damage and identify the cause of liability based on evidence such as CCTV footage and statements from witnesses nearby. If intentionality is proven, punishment for fraud becomes possible. Conversely, a person may commit an act of illegally stealing by mistake. In this case, it is impossible to explain the crime simply by emphasizing the injustice. You must establish a strategy to avoid criminal punishment and lower the settlement amount as much as possible by demonstrating your ability and intention to pay based on objective data such as bank accounts or statements from people around you. Therefore, even in this case, it is important to come up with an effective response plan through consultation with experts. [View full article] - Restaurant ‘run-and-run’ is on the rise… Damage must be compensated through thorough response (Go to the link)

The court ruled that when the room number on the real estate documents and the room number on the door plate are different, the ownership of the room must follow the standards for establishing the lease contract. The Seoul Western District Court announced on the 21st that it ruled to dismiss the plaintiff's claim in the building delivery lawsuit filed by the trust company against tenant A on the 18th of last month. Person A, who rented an officetel in Seoul, received a notice from the trust company in February this year to hand over the room being rented. Previously, this officetel was surrounded by real estate surrounding the building. A collateral trust contract was signed, and the building owner transferred ownership to a trust company in 2018 and received a loan from a financial institution. Afterwards, the owner signed a lease contract with Mr. A for room 201, one of the 16 rooms of the officetel, in 2021. Then, based on the deposit received from Mr. A, part of the loan was repaid and the transfer of ownership for room 201 was completed. However, room 202 on the same floor is still owned by the trust company. It was owned by the owner, but the disposal process began when the owner failed to repay the loan. The problem arose when the number written on the door plate and the number on the building status map did not match. Mr. A's room was number 201 on the door plate, but it was written as room 202 on the building status map. Based on this, the trust company claimed that the ownership was theirs. However, Mr. A signed a contract with the owner and moved in, saying that room 201 shown on the front door was the trust company. He countered that there was no ownership and claimed that he had no obligation to hand over the room. The court ruled in favor of Mr. A, saying, “The landlord and Mr. A recognized the contracted room as room 201 indicated on the door,” and “the tenants of other rooms also formed a legal relationship based on the door plate.” At the same time, “the plaintiff also obtained legal rights by filing a request for delivery of the building to the tenant of room 202 on the door plate (201 on paper) in the past.” The ruling ruled, “Because the building officials, including the plaintiff, divided ownership according to the number indicated on the door, ownership cannot be considered established according to the documents.” Lawyer Joo Hyeon-do of Daeryun Law Firm, who was in charge of legal representation for Mr. A, said, “The reason the building status map and the door plate do not match is because the door plate was attached differently from the time of construction.” He added, “The tenants, including Mr. A, only signed a contract as indicated on the door, and it is difficult to hold the plaintiff responsible for this. “There is a responsibility to correct it,” he explained. [View full article] - "I moved into room 201, but they gave me room 202"...Law "You must follow the entrance sign" (Shortcut)

Daeryun Law Firm (Limited) announced on the 20th that it has signed an MOU with the Youth Knowledge Convergence Association. The MOU signing ceremony held at Daeryun's headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul on the 15th was attended by executives including Kim Kuk-il, CEO of Management, Chung Hyun-kyung, Chairman of the Youth Knowledge Convergence Association, and certified labor attorney Han Jeong-bong of HnB Consulting Labor Law Firm. The Youth Knowledge Convergence Association provides various advisory services to young people and small business owners. and consulting, it is engaged in various activities such as educational training, research, and industry-academia cooperation in connection with government agencies and local governments. In addition, it also provides various education to improve job skills and increase competitiveness, and various experts who are actively active in the field, such as tax accountants, labor accountants, accountants, and lawyers, are participating. Through this MOU, both organizations will ▲ provide legal advice on association operation, ▲ share government policies for young people, and ▲We plan to cooperate with each other to participate in the mentoring network. President Hyun-kyung Jeong of the Youth Knowledge Convergence Association said, “The purpose of establishing the association is to encourage young people to actively participate in society through various consulting and education.” He added, “We hope that more young people will be able to receive high-quality educational services through this agreement with Daeryun.” Kim Kuk-il, CEO of Daeryun Law Firm, said, “We will continue to participate in mentoring education conducted by the Youth Knowledge Convergence Association.” “We will actively help many young entrepreneurs participate and grow, and we will not spare any support in building a network by utilizing not only our 41 domestic offices but also overseas offices such as Japan,” he said. “With this MOU as an opportunity, Daeryun plans to carry out various social contribution activities for young people.” [View full article] - MOU with Daeryun Law Firm and Youth Knowledge Convergence Association (Click here)

Obenef Daeryun, a company specializing in online education platforms, provides legal advice on 'startup package' for small and medium-sized businesses Daeryun Corporate Law Group of Law Firm (Limited) announced on the 20th that it signed an MOU with Obenef, a company specializing in online education platforms. At the signing ceremony held in the seminar room of Daeryun headquarters at Park One in Yeouido on the 15th, Daeryun CEO Kim Kuk-il and Obenev CEO Jang Cheol-hoon attended. Since its establishment in 2015, Obenev has been engaged in the business of developing professional systems such as next-generation content management systems. In particular, as a result of focusing on developing an independent AI platform, it was honored with the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award at the E-Learning Edtech Business Model Contest held in 2020. In addition, it was selected as a youth-friendly small and medium-sized company in recognition of its outstanding performance in areas such as wages, work, life balance, and employment stability. Obenev, which has set the goal of building a future education environment that can adapt to the untact environment of the 4th Industrial Revolution era and providing high-quality content, will receive legal advice from Daeryun on overall matters of corporate operation, from intellectual property rights such as various patent applications and patent dispute management to improvement of personnel and labor systems. Daeryun focuses on corporate law. It is a law firm that provides professional legal services with detailed groups in each field. Recently, it has entered Japan and is expanding its reach globally. Through this business agreement, Daeryun plans to provide all-round support to revitalize young small and medium-sized enterprises. In particular, through this agreement, both sides plan to cooperate with each other in △sharing various issues related to small and medium-sized enterprises △responding to intellectual property laws such as patent disputes △reviewing laws related to content and information security △legal advice on various contracts, △promoting seminars and training for joint projects. Jang, CEO of Obenev, said, “In the education market, content is valuable capital and a large asset, so complex problems such as patent infringement are bound to arise. “This is why we want to receive all possible dispute management and various accounting and legal support,” he said. “Currently, IT companies are in a situation where the risk of labor disputes is increasing in relation to the management of specialized technical personnel, so we expect to receive professional help in this regard.” Daeryun’s CEO Kim said, “At Daeryun Corporate Legal Group, we are providing professional corporate legal advice as a ‘startup package’ for young small and medium-sized businesses in the growth stage. “We plan to apply this system to Ovenev to provide more detailed help,” he said. [View full article] - [Law Firm Lounge] Daeryun Corporate Legal Group-Obenev, MOU for ‘Vitalization of Young Small and Medium Enterprises’ (Click here)

In order to quickly respond to deepfake crimes, experienced professional lawyers are appointed to assist from the police investigation stage to the trial... Kim In-won, Head of Detective Group, Collaborating with Experts in Evidence Investigation and Digital Forensics, "Daeryun Specialized Attorney is Giving Clients Overall Advice on Investigation and Trial Procedures" While so-called 'deepfake sex crimes', in which other people's faces are synthesized and distributed in pornography, are on the rise, Daeryun Criminal Group at Law Firm (Limited) announced on the 19th that it launched a cybercrime team last month to respond to cybersex crimes. The cybercrime team is collaborating with the affiliated digital forensics center. We plan to actively assist in the collection of evidence related to deepfake videos. A large number of professional lawyers with extensive relevant experience have been deployed to the cyber crime team to strengthen the deepfake sex crime response system. In particular, professional lawyers with an average of more than 20 years of legal experience lead the way, including Kim In-won, head of the criminal group, a former chief prosecutor at the Seoul Northern District Prosecutors' Office, Park Seong-dong, a former Seoul High Prosecutors' Office chief prosecutor and police officer, Ahn Seung-jin, a former Gwangju High Prosecutors' Office chief prosecutor, and Park Ji-young, a former Incheon District Prosecutors' Office. Lawyer Shin Yong-hoon and Cho Seong-geun, who specialize in criminal and sexual crime cases, will also join the group. First, Group Leader Kim took on many cases related to sexual crimes during his time as chief prosecutor, and is a sex crime lawyer with a high success rate in cases such as rape, quasi-rape, forcible molestation, and possession of sexually exploitative materials. Attorney Park is a former police officer who went through the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Investigation Department and Intelligence and Foreign Affairs Department and is a lawyer who has experience in both police and prosecutorial investigative procedures. Attorney Ahn also specializes in violent cases such as sexual violence and drugs, and is a competent person who has even received a commendation from the Prosecutor General. Cyber ​​sex crimes such as deepfake are serious crimes punishable by up to 5 years in prison or a fine of up to 50 million won under the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Violence Crimes. In particular, if you produce or distribute for profit, you will be subject to aggravated punishment, and security measures such as employment restrictions and disclosure of personal information may also be imposed. In particular, caution is required in that even if you did not produce illegally filmed material, you can be punished just for possessing, distributing, or sharing it. As such, collecting evidence is key in cyber sex crime cases. This is because in many cases, tracking is impossible due to closed distribution channels. Accordingly, the Daeryun Cyber ​​Crime Team deploys specialized personnel to collect relevant evidence. Among the collected data, we plan to provide overall assistance, including selecting data that can be submitted to investigative agencies and deleting and converting sensitive information. In addition, existing mock investigation and court systems will also be actively utilized. The policy is to provide close legal representation throughout all procedures, from the police investigation stage to the trial. Group Leader Kim explained, "Daeryun's professional lawyers provide clients with general advice on investigation and trial procedures," and added, "Through simulation, we help them express their opinions without being embarrassed in real situations." Regarding simple possession and sharing of illegal videos, Group Manager Kim said, "Unlike sex crimes that took place face-to-face in the past, cyber sex crimes are not limited by time and space. “Punishment standards are also changing in line with evolving crimes,” he said. “The cyber crime team will provide customized assistance to victims by helping them collect evidence and collecting extenuating circumstances to perpetrators.” [View full article]Dalian - Daeryun Law Firm responds to 'deepfake sex crimes'... Launch of cyber crime team (Go to) Aju Economic Daily - [Law Firm Lounge] Daeryun launches cyber crime team to respond to 'deepfake sex crimes'... Launches cyber crime team (Go to) BBS NEWS - Daeryun Law Firm launches 'Deepfake sex crimes' cyber crime team (Go to) GD Net Korea - Daeryun Law Firm launches 'Cyber ​​Crime Team' to respond to deepfake sex crimes (Go to)

A man who was being investigated by the police for abusing an adopted cat was cleared of charges. Seoul Gwanak Police Station announced on the 18th that Mr. A, a man accused of violating the Animal Protection Act on the 1st, was found 'not guilty'. Mr. A received a cat from Mr. B through a website last May. The adopted cat had frequent toileting mistakes due to changes in the environment, and Mr. A contacted Mr. B to inform him of this fact and began training. However, a few weeks later, Mr. B suddenly announced his intention to cancel the sales contract and took the cat away. Afterwards, he claimed that Mr. A had abused him and demanded payment for treatment. Mr. A completely denied the charges. He said that he raised the cat in a clean residence and provided all necessary items such as water supply, food, and a toilet. He also refuted the claims of abuse. Previously, Mr. B submitted a photo of the cat with injuries to the police as evidence of abuse. In response, Mr. A responded to this. The side claimed, "The wound was not visible at all on the outside, so we were not aware of it, and it is highly likely that it was a wound that existed before the sale." Regarding the case, the police decided not to forward it to the prosecution, saying, "There is not enough evidence to acknowledge the charge of violating the Animal Protection Act." Lee Eui-seok, a lawyer at Daeryun Law Firm (Limited), who represented Mr. He explained, "Not only did Mr. A not abuse the cat, but he also complied with his protection obligations as a caregiver by providing water, food, and living space, so there is no possibility of violating the Animal Protection Act." He added, "The investigative agency also appears to have accepted this claim." [View full article] - Man accused of 'cat abuse', acquitted of charges. Why? (Shortcut)

Daeryun Law Firm (CEO Kim Kuk-il, Ko Byeong-jun) announced on the 18th that it had hired lawyer Park Hyeong-geon (49, 33rd class of the Judicial Research and Training Institute), a former judge, as its chief general counsel. Attorney Park Hyeong-geon graduated from Daejeon Myeongseok High School and Seoul National University's Department of Judicial Justice and passed the 43rd bar exam in 2001. He served as an Army legal officer, Daejeon District Court judge, and Cheongju District Court judge. Attorney Park plans to reside at Daeryun's Pyeongtaek branch office and oversee cases across the country. Attorney Park said, "I will do my best in defense by using the legal knowledge I have accumulated through my career," and added, "I will put my clients' rights and interests first with the belief that 'learning, growth, and happiness are all in the same body.'" Kim Kuk-il (56, 24th class), CEO of Business Management, said, "As a judge, I will do my best in defense." “We expect that we will be able to provide better legal services to our clients by recruiting Attorney Park, who not only has experience but also has various qualifications such as tax accountant, patent attorney, and real estate agent,” he said. [View full article] Law News - Daeryun Law Firm recruits lawyer Hyeong-geon Park, a former judge (Shortcut) Legal Times - [Law Firm iN] Daeryun, recruits lawyer Hyeong-geon Park, a former judge (Shortcut) Law Leader - Daeryun Law Firm recruits lawyer Hyung-geon Park, a former judge (Shortcut) Segye Ilbo - Daeryun Law Firm (Limited) recruits lawyer Hyung-gun Park, a former judge (Shortcut) (Shortcut)Dalian - Daeryun Law Firm Recruits Attorney Park Hyeong-geon, a ‘former Judge’ (Shortcut)

[Anchor] Three years ago, a day laborer who was cleaning windows in Daegu fell to his death. The bereaved family applied for survivor benefits from the Korea Workers' Compensation and Welfare Service, but the corporation requested the money back a year and a half later, claiming that he was not an employee under the Labor Standards Act. At the end of the lawsuit, the court ruled in favor of the bereaved family. This is Reporter Hyeon Ye-seul. [Report] In June 2021, a cleaning worker in her 50s was seen outside the building by her mother-in-law. While washing a window, he fell 8 meters and died. The rope of the simple chair he was hanging on broke. The bereaved family received 160 million won, including bereaved family benefits and funeral expenses, from the Korea Workers' Compensation and Welfare Service in recognition of Mr. Jang's work-related accident. However, a year and a half later, the Korea Workers' Compensation and Welfare Service issued a decision to collect unfair profits and demanded the return of 160 million won. Mr. Jang received compensation from a subcontractor. He is a worker who receives daily wages, and a reinvestigation by the Ministry of Employment and Labor found that he does not qualify as an employee under the Labor Standards Act. The bereaved family objected and filed a lawsuit, but the court ruled in favor of the bereaved family. The Seoul Administrative Court ruled, "Under the Labor Standards Act, workers must consider whether they provided labor to the employer in a dependent relationship for which wages are the purpose rather than in the form of an employment contract, etc." At the same time, during the Labor Office's initial investigation, "there was also a statement from a company official that he gave work instructions directly to Mr. Jang." He explained, "It corresponds to a worker who provides labor according to the company's instructions and is eligible for compensation." [Bang In-tae/Attorney: "They are starting to apply a more precise standard (to workers), meaning that if they can be evaluated as being within the scope of management's control in terms of social and commercial norms, they should be considered workers."] The court also said that even if Mr. Jang was not subject to the subcontractor's employment rules or service regulations, it can be said that he is 'not a worker' based on those circumstances alone. He said he couldn't do it. This is Hyun Ye-seul from KBS News. Video editing: Han Hyo-jeong/Graphics: Kim Ji-hye [View full article] - Demand for “return of bereaved family benefits for daily workers”… Court says it is eligible for benefits (link)