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After being appointed as a prosecutor at the Ansan Branch of the Suwon District Prosecutors' Office... Lawyer Park Ji-young, who served as a prosecutor at the Changwon District Prosecutors' Office, Incheon District Prosecutors' Office, and Suwon District Prosecutors' Office, successfully led cases of rape of minor relatives and child abuse serious injury while serving as a prosecutor, "For the rights of our clients... we will provide services tailored to our clients' needs." Daeryun Law Firm (Lihan) announced on the 28th that it has recruited attorney Ji-young Park (42nd class of the Judicial Research and Training Institute), a former prosecutor. Attorney Park was appointed as a prosecutor at the Ansan Branch of the Suwon District Prosecutors' Office in 2013. Afterwards, he served as a prosecutor for a long time through the Changwon District Prosecutors' Office, Incheon District Prosecutors' Office, and Suwon District Prosecutors' Office. While working as a prosecutor, he successfully led a number of violent crimes, including sexual crimes cases including the rape of minors' relatives, child abuse cases, fraud cases worth billions of won, and drug smuggling and trafficking cases. In particular, due to his outstanding performance, he was selected as an excellent investigative case by the Supreme Prosecutors' Office Criminal Department and was recognized for his expertise. Daeryun Law Firm (Limited) has strengthened its competitiveness in criminal cases, including violent crimes, by hiring Attorney Park. The plan is to strengthen it. While serving as a prosecutor, Attorney Park handled various criminal cases, including drug, environmental, sex crimes, embezzlement, and breach of trust. He is expected to provide specialized legal assistance in criminal cases based on the know-how accumulated through numerous experiences. Attorney Park said, "I am happy to be able to realize my belief in becoming a lawyer that satisfies clients at Daeryun Law Firm. I will continue to provide legal services tailored to the rights and interests of clients and their needs to achieve the best results." Kim Kook-il, CEO of Daeryun Law Firm (Limited), said, "With the addition of Attorney Park, who has been recognized for his expertise as a prosecutor, Daeryun will be able to handle violent crimes, etc. “We have secured a strong partner in criminal cases,” he said. “We will continue to strive to provide our clients with the best legal services by recruiting talent in each field.” Meanwhile, Daeryun Law Firm (Lihan) established a separate ‘Investigation Response Team’ within the existing criminal group early this year to strengthen its criminal case capabilities. We are providing premium legal services by continuously strengthening the ‘Evidence Investigation, Digital Forensics, and Security Group’ specialized in evidence collection and analysis. [View full article] - Daeryun Law Firm recruits attorney Jiyoung Park… Former prosecutor specializing in violent crimes (link)

The Korean Bar Association held the ‘32nd Lawyers’ Conference for the Rule of Law’ on the 26th, with congratulatory remarks from the President and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court… “Exercise your passion and wisdom for the rule of law” President of the Association “The judicial system must be constantly developed in a direction for the benefit of the people” “The goal is to present a direction to improve the quality of life of the people through practical rule of law” Professor Kim Dae-hwi of the Korea Legal Culture Award… Academic paper award and media personality award presentationAn event was prepared where lawyers from all over the country gathered together to pledge to establish the rule of law and seek ways to expand the effective rule of law..Korean Bar Association(Association President Kim Young-hoon)Is 26Sunday at the Lotte Hotel in Sogong-dong, Seoul. ‘my32Association of Lawyers for the Rule of Law’opened. On this day, the lawyer 210020 people participated.Lawyers use generative artificial intelligence(AI) Response direction and legal service insurance, Attorney's Right to Confidentiality(Attorney-Client Privilege·ACP) They spoke with one voice about the introduction, etc..● “May the rule of law be strengthened”… President Yoon, Congratulatory speeches by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. At the lawyers' convention on this day, figures from all walks of life, including President Yoon, delivered congratulatory speeches..President Yoon said in a video congratulatory speech: “A lawyer is a legal professional 3We have been carrying out our mission to protect human rights and realize justice through the law.”as “It has also played a role in reviving people's livelihoods and the economy by helping the socially disadvantaged and enabling businesses to run freely.”said.And then “Korea’s core values ‘freedom’further develops in the rule of law”as “Please exercise your passion and wisdom to solidify the rule of law and expand people’s freedom.”and said.Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae of the Supreme Court “The rule of law seeks to rationally resolve social conflicts and conflicts in accordance with the standards and procedures established by law.”He said “The only way to develop society in a stable, harmonious and balanced way”He emphasized that.And then “In order for a speedy and fair trial to take place, the role of lawyers who communicate and work together with the public is important.”as “We ask you to pay attention and gather your wisdom to make this trial happen.”said.Lee Jong-seok, Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court “2017Dr. Stephen Hawking ‘AICould be the worst event in human history’warned me”as “we AI Depending on how you use it and how you understand and prepare for its usefulness and risks, AIThe impact on the legal profession will be different.”He emphasized that.also “Legal Services Insurance, The issue of lawyers’ confidentiality rights is an area that requires in-depth discussion in relation to expanding public access to justice.”saying “We hope that today’s discussion will be a valuable opportunity to contribute to the development of legal culture.”said.Minister of Justice Park Sung-jae “All activities in a society based on the rule of law are governed by law.”as “As a result of lawyers' exemplary performance as practicing intellectuals, the guarantee of public freedom, human rights, and equality has been strengthened., The legal system has improved”He said.mudfish “We hope that through today's symposium, productive discussions will take place that will help our society move forward on topics of high interest not only to the legal profession but also to the public.”and said.Na Kyung-won(bar exam 34episode) People Power Party member(Dongjak-gu, Seoul)silver “The rule of law in Korea is the last bastion to protect constitutional order.”saying “I promise to think more about restoring the rule of law as I look forward to my role as a lawyer.”said.Seo Young-kyo, member of the Democratic Party of Korea(Seoul Jungnang-gu Gap)silver “I never imagined that a lawyer's right to confidentiality would be violated by search and seizure.”as “The ruling and opposition parties will work together to guarantee the rights of lawyers.”and said.Kwak Sang-eon(cross-eye43episode) Democratic Party member(Jongno-gu, Seoul)silver “A lawyer is a profession that can actually use one's own wisdom and capabilities to fight against large national powers within the bounds of the law.”He said “This lawyer's conference aims to expand the rights and interests of lawyers., I hope this becomes a place where we can dream of the rule of law again.”He emphasized.Choo Kyung-ho, floor leader of the People Power Party, said in a written congratulatory speech: “We look forward to the role and mission of lawyers in the future for the development of the rule of law in Korea.”as “I am also the floor leader of the ruling party., As a member of the legislature, I will do my best to ensure that the National Assembly fulfills its responsibility to realize the rule of law.”I promised.● “‘Attorney's Right to Confidentiality’ power in legislation”… national lawyer “literal invasion attempt, Response to investigative agency fraud, etc.”Chairman Kim “The Constitution stipulates the right of citizens to receive the assistance of a lawyer., The law gives lawyers a monopoly on all legal affairs and strictly controls the performance of their duties.”as “This is to protect the basic rights of citizens and realize social justice by securing expertise, fairness, and reliability in legal affairs.“explained.And then “Lawyers have pride and a sense of duty in being given this important role., Based on the spirit of the rule of law, we must constantly strive to develop the judicial system in a way that serves the people.”He emphasized.also “Recently, a lawyer was accused of providing legal assistance, which is the lawyer's original job., Data on exchanges between attorneys and clients were confiscated during subpoenas by investigative agencies or through search and seizure of attorneys' offices.”as “This is ‘Right to receive assistance from a lawyer’seriously infringing on”pointed out.And then “The Korean Bar Association takes this reality seriously., We are doing our best to legislate lawyer confidentiality rights.”explained.He also mentioned responses to structural changes in the legal profession, such as adjusting investigative powers of the prosecution and police..Chairman Kim “Following the adjustment of investigative powers between the prosecution and police, the police were also incorporated into the legal profession as an independent investigative agency."as "Lawyers respond to these structural changes, Prosecutors, as well as the police, must play a role in urging legal and fair investigations based on the rule of law.”He emphasized.And then “The Bar Association will continue to monitor investigative agencies to ensure that they can establish the rule of law and protect the public by conducting thorough investigations with an independent and objective attitude in any type of criminal investigation.”He emphasized.The Bar Association plans to focus its efforts on protecting the literal translation..Chairman Kim “The Bar Association resolutely opposes various legislative attempts to shake up the profession of lawyers., I am doing my best to fulfill my role as a lawyer as a defender of the rule of law and the people's basic rights.”and said.mudfish “specifically, A bill granting the right to litigation representation to qualified practitioners in a profession adjacent to the legal profession, Legislation to nullify the bar association's authority to regulate advertising, We are doing our best to block a bill that would allow all legal tech companies to become certified case brokers without at least publicity and public trust standards.”explained.In addition, the Bar Association △‘K-Lee Girl(K-LEGAL)’ Overseas spread △public legal platform ‘my lawyer’ KOICA Exports to Vietnam through aid projects △Efforts are being made to promote the hall construction project..In today's competition 14A resolution adopted as a result of discussions with local bar associations was also announced..Lawyers across the country passed a resolution “Recently, a lawyer was summoned by an investigative agency and subjected to intense investigation simply because he was performing his original job of providing legal advice.”as “The retreat of the rule of law has become a reality as incidents have occurred where lawyers were investigated by investigative agencies or had their offices searched and seized just because they were performing their duties.”pointed out.mudfish “In order to guarantee the right to receive assistance from a lawyer, which is a fundamental human right under the Constitution, it is urgent to introduce the right to confidentiality for lawyers and clients.”as “Even now, the National Assembly must introduce the right to confidentiality through legislation as soon as possible.”He urged.also “In some limited legal service areas, qualified legal professionals and legal tech companies, which are only allowed to play an auxiliary role, are attempting to invade the legal profession through legislation.”as “Attempts to encroach on the public-oriented profession of lawyers must be dealt with strictly.”He emphasized.In addition, the resolution states: △Monitoring of investigative agency corruption and encouraging fair investigations △law AI Introduction/Utilization Leading/Monitoring/Control △Strengthening cooperation with related organizations △Urges support for international activities of lawyers △Includes the construction of a separate hall, etc..● “rapid social change, Presenting a response plan”… AI Present direction, The main theme of this competition, including revitalizing legal services and insurance, is ‘Lawyers’ capabilities and development tasks in response to rapid social change’was. Kim Cheol-soo (bar exam 34th), chairman of the executive committee of the Bar Association, explained the reason for selecting the topic, saying, “We wanted to present a concrete plan on what role lawyers will play in improving the quality of people’s lives by implementing the practical rule of law.” The first symposium was held under the theme of “Generative Artificial Intelligence - Potential Risks and New Direction.” Attendees on this day chose “Responsible AI” as the direction for the era of generative artificial intelligence. He proposed. Byun Sun-yong, a professor of ethics at Seoul National University of Education, said, “If humanity wants to develop and use artificial intelligence, it is important to fulfill its responsibilities holistically, continuously, and in the future,” and explained, “It is important to design responsible artificial intelligence.” He continued, “Responsible artificial intelligence requires all members related to artificial intelligence to take responsibility, manage the potential risks of artificial intelligence, and use artificial intelligence stably to enhance human dignity, the public good of society, and the sustainability of the natural environment.” He explained. At the same time, he suggested, “For the future of humanity, responsibility design must be implemented in the development and use of artificial intelligence to prevent the ‘non-responsibility phenomenon’ from occurring due to the unclear nature of responsibility that we must maintain and the proliferation of responsible entities, and the method of realizing responsibility must be specified based on this.” Jong-gu Jeong (8th episode of Transformation), lawyer at Logos Law Firm, said, “Responsible artificial intelligence is a new direction in the era of generative artificial intelligence,” and “For sustainable AI, “An ecological and international cooperative approach is needed,” he emphasized. Concerns about the use of artificial intelligence were also raised. Kim Ki-won (5th time bar exam), Legislative Director of the Seoul Bar Association, said, “The future that we need to be most cautious about as artificial intelligence develops is that members of society become accustomed to artificial intelligence and their potential capabilities are reduced.” At the same time, he emphasized, “In addition to worrying about solving problems, people should ask themselves to learn how to learn, train, and persevere with their own capabilities.” In addition, on this day, a symposium was held on the following topics: △ Understanding and revitalizing legal service insurance △ Cases of violations of lawyers’ right to defense and their response measures - focusing on disclosure of ACP and defense cases - △ Issues of inheritance, division of reserve and constitutional court - focusing on recent precedents, etc. Lawyer ethics training was held. ● Professor Dae-Hwi Kim was selected as the winner of the Korean Legal Culture Award... Various awards ceremonies, including the Korean Legal Culture Award and the Academic Paper Award, were also held at the opening ceremony of the Academic Paper Award and the Best Journalist Award. Dae-Hwi Kim (19th time, bar exam), Distinguished Professor of Law at Sejong University and lawyer at the law firm Yoon & Yang, was selected as the winner of the 55th Korean Legal Culture Award. Professor Kim was recognized for his contribution to the development of legal culture, including having a positive influence on academia and legal practitioners through outstanding academic achievements and social activities. Professor Kim was appointed as a judge in 1983 and served as chief judge of the Jeju, Incheon, Seoul Southern, and Seoul Central District Courts, chief judge of the Busan High Court and Seoul High Court, and chief judge of the Chuncheon District Court and Uijeongbu District Court. As chairman of the Bar Association's Lawyer Disciplinary Committee, he established lawyer disciplinary practice and decision writing practices. When he served as the first judicial policy research director, he also participated in writing and publishing a white paper on judicial reform and writing the criminal section of the court practice summary and sentencing practice. His books include ‘Introduction to Legal Philosophy and Legal Theory (Sangandang)’. Chair Professor Kim expressed his thoughts, saying, “I will continue to put more effort into developing legal culture and establishing basic law studies.” In the academic paper award, Professor Jeong Jae-hoon of Ewha Womans University Law School won the Grand Prize, and Kim Hyun-soo, lawyer of Daeryun Law Firm, won the Excellence Award. The Outstanding Journalist Award went to △Seoul Shinmun reporter Song Soo-yeon. △KBS reporter Lee Ho-jun and △Financial News reporter Jeong Won-il received it. [View full article] - (Comprehensive) “Rapidly changing society, response at legal level”... Over 2,100 lawyers in one place (link)

Prosecutor: “He was sent on charges of forcible molestation and child abuse, but there is no specific evidence and the credibility of the statement is questionable.” Attorney: “We found a lot of evidence that could be considered a false accusation... The motive for filing the complaint is clearly revealed.”A case has emerged in which a man in his 70s, who was sent to the prosecution with a recommendation for indictment on charges of forcibly molesting and abusing his 13-year-old granddaughter, was acquitted after the motive for the false accusation was revealed. The Changwon District Prosecutors' Office recently asked suspect A (71 years old), who was sent to the prosecution on charges of the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Crimes, such as forced molestation and child abuse due to kinship ('Sexual Violence Punishment Act') and the Child Welfare Act, 'due to insufficient evidence.' The reason for the decision not to indict was the prosecution's decision to not indict, saying, "Considering that no specific evidence was found to support the accuser's statement, and that there was no mention of molestation during the psychological counseling process, it is difficult to view the statement as credible." The crimes of forced molestation, quasi-rape, and quasi-forcible molestation due to kinship are stipulated to be punishable by 'five years or more of fixed-term imprisonment' under the Sexual Violence Punishment Act, and if found guilty, most are sentenced to imprisonment. This is a case. According to the prosecution, Mr. A has been accused of habitually molesting and abusing his granddaughter, Ms. B, since 2019. Ms. B (10 years old in 2019) claimed that her grandfather, Mr. A (66 years old at the time in 2019), who raised her after the death of her parents, molested her for five years, and sued Mr. A on charges of forcible relative molestation and child abuse. After my parents died, I took care of them for 5 years. However, Ms. B was suffering from mental illness problems such as depression, and as a result, she was exposed to crimes such as conditional dating. When Mr. A found out about this and disciplined Ms. B, Ms. B took revenge and reported to the police that she had been sexually harassed and abused. During the prosecution investigation, Ms. A's lawyer argued that Ms. B made a false complaint due to delusions due to depression and in retaliation against Mr. A, and based on the details of the psychological counseling center and the results of the school investigation, it was confirmed that Mr. A did not molest Ms. B. In addition, it was emphasized that Mr. A faithfully participated in the upbringing of Ms. B, who was left alone, as a guardian, including participating in jobs for the elderly. Mr. A's lawyer, attorney Lee Il-kwon of Daeryun Law Firm (Limited), said, "If there is no possibility of misunderstanding, as in this case, it is likely to be a false accusation. A big issue is revealing the motive to prove the intentionality of the false accusation." “You have to prove your innocence and regain your legitimate rights,” he said. [View full article] - Grandfather accused of molesting his minor granddaughter... Why was he ‘not indicted’? (Shortcut)

[EBS news12]Most child abuse occurs within the home., raised by parents. The content that the person with parental authority can discipline the child 'right to discipline'Has this been completely removed from our laws? 3Years have passed, It is true that awareness of corporal punishment is still low in our society.. What is needed for both children and parents to grow up happily without corporal punishment?, Reporter Song Seong-hwan found out.. [report] I won't go with you 6A mother holding her child's arm tightly. He says he fights with his younger brother and doesn't stop crying. 4A father who left his five-year-old child alone outside the front door.. Without thinking, I thought that he was my child., Or all of these actions that were committed thinking they were fair discipline., These are actual cases that the court judged to be child abuse.. interview: Lawyer Lee Eui-seok / Daeryun Law Firm"Exposing a child during a fight between a couple is an act that can be punished as child abuse.. So, you swear at each other in a space where your children can hear.…." A statement stating that the person with parental authority can discipline the child as necessary. 'right to discipline. Civil law was first created 1958From the first year915This provision, which was specified in Article 2021year, enactment 62It was abolished after a year. This is due to concerns that it may be used as a basis to justify corporal punishment by parents., As a result, the basis for parents to corporally punish their children has completely disappeared from our country's legal system.. interview: Professor Lee Wan-jeong / Inha University Department of Child Psychology“Disciplinary methods such as corporal punishment for children are no longer appropriate, and the idea is to discipline children in a more positive way in line with the international trend emphasizing the rights and welfare of children..” But has the right to discipline disappeared? 3Even after more than a year, social perception of corporal punishment has not changed much.. Korean adults 10Among people 6More than 200,000 people still believe that physical punishment is acceptable for discipline. respondent's 68%did not even know that the disciplinary authority had been removed.. interview: Parents who experience corporal punishment"If something like hitting the child with a cane or losing one's hand occurs without realizing it, the child reports it to the police because education is so good these days.. During that process, there were times when the police came to my house and I was so embarrassed.." So how can we raise children well without corporal punishment?. After the removal of disciplinary rights, child protection academics and experts put their heads together and established a policy based on the premise of viewing children as independent individuals. 'positive parenting 129principle'created. Based on understanding and trust, Looking back at the children and parents themselves, Let’s practice positive parenting that grows together.. interview: Director Jeong Ik-joong / Child Rights Guarantee Agency"(children) Of course, we need to be disciplined and educated, but as human beings, there are things we should not do, and we cannot think of such things., Because of these contents, wouldn’t it naturally lead to the prevention of child abuse?…." But even if you know these principles,, Actual application is a different matter. Most parents who receive child-rearing information piecemeal through broadcasts and parenting books have no choice but to return home and feel the barrier once again.. interview: Professor Hana Lee / Department of Social Welfare, University of Ulsan"(parent education) When I looked at the program participants, there were many parents who were doing well enough. However, the problem was that the actual attendance rate of those parents who needed child abuse prevention education or parent education was relatively small.." Experts point out that the government and local governments must take a more active role in resolving the difficulties of raising each parent.. Rather than simply providing parent education, the state must take responsibility for creating a foundation that can easily resolve the burden and hardships of parenting within a short distance.. interview: Professor Youngin Jang / Sangji University Department of Social Welfare"At any time, if I have questions or encounter difficulties, I can apply for support from the community where I live and go to some reputable organization without incurring large costs., The goal is to create one-stop systems where people can receive support from people with public trust. (I need it)." In fact, Seocho-gu, Seoul is 2021District office and police, The private sector joins forces to investigate child abuse reports and provide education and treatment., Consultation and follow-up care all in one place, We created the first child abuse response center in Korea.. Early detection of local families in need of intervention, Although it is evaluated that abuse prevention programs such as parent education are provided in a timely manner,, It has not yet spread to other local governments.. interview: Kwon Yun-yeon, Child Protection Team Leader / Seocho-gu Office, Seoul"This is a part fully supported by the local government budget.. So we can work harder not only to prevent child abuse, but also to investigate and provide follow-up management., to the program (can develop)." It's everyone's first time raising a child who is bound to be immature.. It is time for society to find ways to help both children and parents grow together in a happy environment.. "There is nothing about the education we actually need to receive when we get married and raise children.. There is no education. So how do you raise a child?? Everyone says it's vague, difficult, and difficult, so they just say they won't have children and go.." EBSNews This is Seonghwan Song.. [View full article] - Disciplinary rights have been eliminated, but corporal punishment still persists…"The country needs to take action in positive parenting" [Child abuse prevention plan] (Go to)

Daeryun enters global law firm… Two law firms well-versed in corporate law collaborate to provide international legal services between Joo Dae-ryun and Verivest... Strengthening Global Competitiveness Daeryun Law Firm announced on the 21st that it will strengthen its global competitiveness by signing an MOU with Berry Best, a large Japanese law firm. The MOU signing ceremony held at the Berry Best Tokyo office was attended by key officials including Daeryun Law Firm's CEO Byeong-jun Ko and Dong-il Park and Very Best CEO Kentaro Asano. Berry Best is a large Japanese law firm with 75 offices throughout Japan and approximately 360 lawyers. In particular, it has the largest number of corporate advisors in Japan and is evaluated as demonstrating outstanding capabilities in the field of international legal affairs by recruiting lawyers from overseas, including the United States and China. Daeryun Law Firm is a large domestic law firm with 39 offices throughout Korea and approximately 230 lawyers. In particular, the Daeryun Corporate Legal Group, which is being strengthened every year, is receiving high satisfaction from companies as it is able to provide advice from a large group of experts. Through this agreement, the two companies plan to expand and develop their international legal service capabilities. The two organizations will ▲Support companies in both countries to enter the market ▲Legal advice on overseas M&A, joint ventures, and international transactions ▲Resolution of international disputes ▲Exchange for overseas expansion ▲Protection of intellectual property rights (IP) ▲We plan to cooperate closely to develop legal services, including joint research on legal information. In particular, Daeryun Law Firm plans to accelerate global expansion based on Veribest's know-how in the international legal field.■ Daeryun and Veribest, legal support law firms for companies' overseas expansion, will provide legal advice by providing information on local laws and regulations for companies in both countries to enter the local market. In particular, legal advice and contracts related to overseas M&A and international dispute resolution. We plan to carry out partnerships such as writing and review and exchanging local information. We plan to actively respond to intellectual property infringement issues to protect the company's core technology and brand value. It is said that both companies will help companies safely advance overseas through local law-based advice to resolve intellectual property disputes such as overseas patents, trademarks, and copyrights. ■ Mutual cooperation to strengthen legal expertise Through this MOU, both companies plan to further strengthen their legal expertise by developing customized legal education programs, holding regular legal seminars, and providing remote legal advice. Strengthening capabilities As part of the project, it is expected that the establishment of a joint legal database for the Japanese and Korean markets, joint publication of legal newsletters, and establishment of a legal information sharing platform will be carried out. In addition, the cooperative relationship is expected to be further strengthened by activating legal cultural exchange between the two countries, such as operating lawyer exchange programs, jointly hosting legal culture events, and social contribution activities. Kentaro Asano, CEO of Very Best, said, "We are pleased to be able to benefit from the expertise of Daeryun Law Firm, which is well versed in corporate legal fields such as litigation, taxation, and accounting." “We expect to be able to provide more effective legal services to Japanese companies seeking to enter the Korean market. We hope that the cooperation between the two companies will contribute to the development of companies in both countries,” said Park Dong-il, CEO of Daeryun Law Firm. “The signing of this MOU is the first step toward becoming a global law firm for Daeryun Law Firm, which specializes in corporate law. Through cooperation between the two companies, it will be an important opportunity to strengthen our position in the Asian legal market and accelerate our entry into the global legal services market.” “Through cooperation with Verivest, Daeryun Law Firm’s Corporate Legal Group will be able to provide more rapid and accurate support for Korean companies entering Japan and providing advice to Korean companies in Japan,” he said. [View full article] Jose Ilbo - Daeryun Law Firm, Global Legal Partnership MOU with Japan's Verivest (Click here) Korea Economic Daily - YK recruits lawyer who was a judge... Daeryun joins hands with a large Japanese law firm [Law & Biz Briefing] (Shortcut) Legal Times - [Law Firm iN] Daeryun, ‘the largest office in the country’, MOU with a Japanese law firm (Shortcut)

Cooperation to revitalize research and education Pusan National University announced with Daeryun Law Firm on the 20th that it signed an agreement to foster global legal professionals at the university headquarters on campus. With this agreement, the two institutions decided to provide Pusan National University students with opportunities to gain practical experience in order to cultivate excellent legal professionals and to actively cooperate in revitalizing research and education through supporting legal counseling, holding joint research and academic seminars, and inviting lectures. Pusan National University President Choi Jae-won said at the agreement ceremony that day, "Through this agreement, we We hope that the institution will create a cooperative relationship to foster excellent legal professionals and contribute to the development of the local community.” Kim Kuk-il, the representative attorney of Daeryun Law Firm, said, “With this agreement, Daeryun has begun preparations for overseas expansion, and through this agreement, Daeryun’s specialized lawyers in each field will play the role of an external legal office that responds to various legal needs at Pusan National University, improving the quality of legal services in the region and seeking systematic support so that students who will be employed in practice can expand into Daeryun and the global market.” Pusan National University Law School explained that, as a national university law school that boasts the highest level of ability in the country, it provides a systematic curriculum and learning environment, achieving the best performance and results among university law schools in the country in terms of appointment of trial researchers and prosecutors every year. Pusan National University Law School ranked second among university law schools nationwide by producing 9 new prosecutors this year, and also produced 7 new trial researchers, the fourth most. In the past six years, there have been 26 new judges from Pusan ​​National University, ranking 4th in the nation. Meanwhile, Daeryun Law Firm currently operates 40 offices nationwide and communicates with local clients through 3 offices in the Busan area. [View full article] News 1 - Pusan National University, MOU with Daeryun Law Firm to nurture global legal professionals (go straight) Busan Ilbo - Pusan National University, MOU with Daeryun Law Firm to nurture global legal professionals (go straight) Asia Economy - Agreement between Pusan National University and Daeryun Law Firm to foster global legal professionals (go straight) CNB News - Pusan National University and Daeryun Law Firm join hands to foster global legal professionals (go straight) Issue - Pusan National University and Daeryun Law Firm signed a business agreement to nurture global legal professionals (Go to the link) University Journal - Pusan National University and Daeryun Law Firm join hands to ‘train global legal professionals’ (Go to the link) Veritas Alpha - Signed an MoU to nurture global legal professionals with Pusan National University Daeryun Law Firm (Go to the link) ENews Today - Pusan National University and Daeryun Law Firm to foster global lawyers Business Agreement (Go to) Law Journal - Pusan National University Law School and Daeryun Law Firm to “Train Global Legal Professionals” Business Agreement (Go to)BBS News - Pusan ​​National University Law School and Daeryun Law Firm, legal professional training, etc. agreement (link)

Legal battle over self-rescue plan Prospect Gwangjang, Lin, Daeryun, and Hwa-hyun, litigation representative Nasa Pacific, provide legal advice to the creditors' council with a lawyer specializing in rehabilitation Jipyong, law firms supporting 'TimePv Corporate Rehabilitation', foresee a showdown over the effectiveness of the self-rescue plan before the rehabilitation council on the 30th. The delay in settlement of 'TimePrice' (Timon, WeMakePrice), which has moved to court, is leading to a legal battle between major law firms. In the process of Timef's Autonomous Restructuring Support (ARS) program, a creditors' council was formed to negotiate with Timef over the restructuring plan, and large law firms such as Pacific Law Firm and Gwangjang Law Firm are jumping in one after another, foreshadowing a full-scale tug-of-war within the creditors. View larger imageHorizon vs. Plaza/Pacific/LinAccording to the legal community on the 18th, ahead of the first creditors' council meeting held privately on the 13th, law firms including Gwangjang, Lin, Daeryun, and Hwahyun submitted power of attorney as litigation representatives for creditors. Lin and Daeryun are law firms that have been communicating with affected businesses and individuals by launching a dedicated center and task force (TF) from the beginning of the incident. Creditors of large corporations joined in by appointing large law firms such as Gwangjang. Pacific and others submitted their opinions as representatives of creditors. This means that even if they are not officially in charge of litigation representation, they are representing the interests of creditors by providing legal advice to them. In Pacific, it is known that rehabilitation lawyers from the Future Finance Strategy Center, led by Han Jun-seong, former vice president of Hana Bank, are representing several creditors belonging to the creditors' council. Currently, Timon's creditors are SC First Bank and Simone Asset Management, and WeMakePrice's creditors are SC First Bank and Korea Culture Promotion. Since there are so many creditors, it is highly likely that more law firms will join in the future. The debtor, Timef, applied for corporate rehabilitation to the court on July 29 and appointed Jipyong Law Firm. Jipyong has long served as legal advisor to Q10 Group, the parent company of Timef. Among Jipyeong's representatives, attorney Jang Pom (Judicial Research and Training Institute 39th class) and Seo Dong-cheon (2nd class) are known as corporate rehabilitation experts. However, Jipyong does not plan to take charge of filing criminal complaints or filing charges against executives such as Q10 Group CEO Koo Young-bae, Timon CEO Ryu Gwang-jin, and WeMakePrice co-CEO Ryu Hwa-hyun. It has been reported that Yoo & Yang Law Firm will be handling the criminal case against CEO Koo separately.Chief Justice of the Rehabilitation Court who advocated the ‘principle of equality’At the first creditors' council, TimePrice submitted a self-rescue plan that prioritized repayment of 100,000 small creditors (40,000 Timon and 60,000 WeMakePrice) whose damages amounted to less than 2 million won, but the court effectively rejected it. It is known that Seoul Rehabilitation Court Chief Justice Ahn Byeong-wook expressed a critical opinion citing the ‘principle of equality’ in rehabilitation procedures. It is reported that Chief Justice Ahn expressed his position at the council meeting, saying, “It is against the principle of equality that the same claims are repaid first because they are small amounts, while large creditors are not repaid or the timing of repayment is delayed.” It is expected that a fierce battle of minds among law firms will unfold over the effectiveness of the self-rescue plan before the second council meeting on the 30th. Timef plans to accept the criticisms of the court and creditors and first seek ways to normalize the company. However, creditors are skeptical about the possibility of securing investment funds by the end of this month. A lawyer representing the affected company pointed out, “If an investor does not appear to invest sufficient funds, both the establishment of a new corporation and the rehabilitation plan are uncertain.” Meanwhile, creditors who were not selected as members of the council are reportedly considering filing a constitutional complaint against the Financial Services Commission, the Financial Supervisory Service, and the Ministry of SMEs and Startups. [View full article] - Timef creditors' weight increases... Large law firms also participate (link)

A man in his 50s who extorted hundreds of millions of won through a so-called 'romance scam' method of extorting money by exploiting the other person's goodwill was arrested and handed over to trial. The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office announced that Mr. A, who is in his 50s, was arrested and indicted on the 14th on charges of fraud and intimidation. Mr. A approached Mr. B, a woman he met through an application early this year, introducing himself as an executive of a foreign company. The two, who had many common interests such as religion, quickly became close and began dating. That's it. Afterwards, Mr. A asked Mr. B to lend him 7.8 million won, saying that he needed to urgently settle the remaining debt owed to his parents. Mr. A's crimes became even bolder. It was revealed that less than a week after receiving 7.8 million won, he once again asked Mr. B to lend him 320 million won. He emphasized that he was receiving an annual salary in the hundreds of millions of won and that if his new business was successful, he could receive performance bonuses worth billions of won. In particular, he reassured Mr. B by promising marriage and saying that he would introduce him to his parents. In response, Mr. B again transferred 320 million won, but Mr. A's attitude was There was a sudden change. He began to verbally abuse Mr. B and even assaulted Mr. B when he asked for a breakup. Due to his continued demands for money and stalking, Mr. B eventually filed a complaint against Mr. A. Mr. A, who was being investigated by the police, was arrested last July, and the prosecution, which took over the case, decided to indict Mr. A. Attorney Lee Gwang-soo of Daeryun Law Firm (Limited), who served as the legal representative for the victim, said, “Mr. He explained, “I lied about all information, including my educational background,” and “Flaunting false information and deceiving the other person as if I had the power to repay is a clear act of deception and constitutes fraud.” He added, “This case is a typical ‘romance scam’ crime that extorts money under the guise of love,” and added, “As the victim is currently complaining of extreme damage to the extent that it is difficult to live a daily life, there is a need for severe punishment.” [View full article] Sports Seoul - Extortion of hundreds of millions of won by showing off wealth... 50-year-old arrested for ‘romance scam’ (link)

Whether or not the victim felt 'sexual shame' during the procedure "Evidence can only be admitted if the statement is consistent" The standard for 'shame' is also an acceptable level according to 'social norms' The 'scope of the procedure' must be agreed upon in advance to avoid legal disputes Last month, a man, a traditional dancer and Hanbok designer, was indicted on charges of violating the Act on the Protection of Children and Adolescents from Sexual Harassment (Acheong Act) by sexually harassing his same-sex high school student. His student is known to have stated in a statement to the prosecution, “(The perpetrator) put his hand inside the person’s underwear under the pretext of giving a massage.” As cases of sexual assault crimes under the pretext of giving a massage continue to occur, questions about the legal standard that distinguishes between the two acts are growing. Experts emphasize that in order to prevent unfair cases for both suspects and victims, it is important to leave evidence of 'intention' in advance. "The victim's 'sexual shame' is the only evidence? Exaggerated" It is true that massage performed for therapeutic or cosmetic purposes must be agreed in advance on the 'scope of treatment' through consent forms and recordings, making it difficult to distinguish from sexual harassment in that it presupposes physical contact. Also, during the procedure, some clothes may have to be removed, so there is usually no closed-circuit television (CCTV) inside the procedure room and it is difficult to find nearby witnesses. According to a 2002 Supreme Court precedent, physical contact, commonly referred to as 'sexual harassment', is punished under Article 298 of the Criminal Act. The provision states that a person who commits an indecent act against another person through assault or intimidation shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than 10 years or by a fine not exceeding 15 million won. The Supreme Court considers that applying tangible force to the body against the other person's will also violates the relevant law under the term 'surprise molestation'. If the victim of forced molestation is a minor, Article 7, Paragraph 3 of the Acheong Act applies and can result in imprisonment for a term of more than two years or a fine of not less than 10 million won but less than 30 million won. In addition, according to Article 20 of the same law (special provisions regarding the statute of limitations), the statute of limitations under the Criminal Procedure Act does not apply. It is known that the 'sexual shame' felt by the victim is usually the standard for determining whether physical contact, such as massage, constitutes forcible molestation. However, experts point out that the interpretation of the law is somewhat exaggerated. As subjectivity is greatly involved, the explanation is that there must be consistent statements for sexual shame to be recognized in the trial. In fact, in 2020, the court acquitted the defendant, who was an exercise manager, due to the lack of consistency in the victim's statement in a case of forced molestation that occurred at an exercise center in Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do. The victim who received a massage from him was not acknowledged for sexual shame as the part of the body he touched changed during the statement. Choi Hyun-deok, lawyer at Daeryun Law Firm, said, "In sexual crimes, it is often thought that the victim is unconditionally at the center, but in reality, the court considers whether sexual shame applies based on the standards of 'ordinary people' with general social norms." He emphasized, "It is an exaggeration to say that 'the victim's tears are evidence' in a sex crime trial." Byeong-cheol Han, lawyer at Korea Central Law Firm, said, "Of course. He explained, "It is true that the shame felt by the victim is the main criterion for the judgment of investigators such as police at the indictment stage," but added, "However, when entering a trial, a lot of data and context are examined, and even lie detectors are used. Unlike the past, when the court accepted testimony as the only evidence, there is a growing tendency to accurately examine the circumstances." Therefore, experts advise that in order to prevent legal disputes between the suspect and the victim, the scope of the massage treatment must be agreed upon in advance. Attorney Byeong-cheol Han said, "When receiving treatment at a professional massage shop, unnecessary controversy can be reduced if the scope of the treatment is clearly notified in advance and a consent form is obtained." He added, "When giving or receiving a massage in everyday life, it is effective to record the situation at the time. Recording the conversation between the parties is not illegal even without consent." The victim is also innocent. In order to prevent being wrongfully accused, it is important to report promptly and secure evidence to prove the suspect's intent. One lawyer emphasized, “Even if you report it as a forcible molestation, the actual trial will be held at least six months later, so the situation at the time may be confusing during subsequent testimony,” and “You must leave evidence in various ways in advance.” One lawyer said, “As soon as you see the victim, leave a KakaoTalk or text message about the situation at the time to an acquaintance or friend, or if you received sex counseling, keep a diary to increase the evidentiary power of your testimony.” He added, “However, at the level of ‘social convention’, “We must keep in mind that this is shame and take legal action,” he added. [View full article] - Sexual humiliation is sexual harassment?... 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I received a question from a Hong Kong lawyer about what Korea's 'Advance Medical Directive' system is like. It is said that you are researching the institutionalization of Hong Kong's advance medical directive system. This involves preparing related decisions in advance in case a patient is unable to make medical decisions, and includes the intention to discontinue life-sustaining treatment. In other words, it is a type of euthanasia as a system for discontinuing life-sustaining treatment. Euthanasia is broadly divided into four types. On one axis are active and passive, and on the other axis are others and oneself. In other words, death is actively chosen by others, actively by oneself, passively by others, and passively by oneself. In Korea, the 'Life Sustaining Treatment Decision Act' was first implemented in 2017, and a legal system for discontinuing life-sustaining treatment is in place, but only 'passive euthanasia by others' is allowed and the scope is very limited. According to the Life Sustaining Treatment Decision Act, only patients in the process of dying with no possibility of medical recovery and imminent death are allowed. It is permitted to discontinue measures such as CPR, artificial respiration, and hemodialysis that only meaninglessly prolong the period of the dying process. In this case, either the patient must register an advance directive for life-sustaining treatment (i.e., the same as the advance medical directive above) with the responsible agency in advance, or the patient's family must go through strict procedures and prepare a life-sustaining treatment plan. It is difficult to meet all of these requirements, and there are many ambiguous areas in which it is difficult to determine whether the requirements are met. For example, in reality, the judgment of whether a patient is in the process of dying or simply a 'terminal patient' can become an issue. However, in a survey of 1,000 people conducted by Seoul National University Hospital in 2022, 76.3% of the public said that they were in favor of 'euthanasia'. Specific reasons for approval were 'meaninglessness of remaining life' at 30.8%, 'right to a dignified death' at 26.0%, 'reduction of pain' at 20.6%, 'family pain and burden' at 14.8%, and 'social burden due to medical expenses and care' at 4.6%. In addition, as a result of a 2023 opinion poll of 1,000 people conducted by the Seoul Shinmun and the Korea Public Opinion Research Institute, 81% responded that they were in favor of introducing 'physician-assisted dying', while only 6.7% were opposed. The reasons for being in favor were 'guaranteeing the right to self-determination' at 29.0%, 'relieving pain due to illness' at 27.7%, 'comfortable death' at 23.1%, 'reducing the mental and economic burden on the family' at 18.0%, and 'reducing social burden' at 2.1%. According to these surveys, public opinion is currently positive about euthanasia. Of course, the actual public opinion may differ from this depending on the sample and reliability of the survey, and such public opinion may be the result of not carefully considering the 'right to self-determination regarding death', which is the essence of the euthanasia discussion, as the reason for the approval of Seoul National University Hospital's survey is that 'the meaninglessness of remaining life' is higher than the right to self-determination. Nevertheless, it cannot be denied that our society is currently interested in decisions about a comfortable death. In fact, a total of 924,271 advance directives for life-sustaining treatment have already been registered from 2018, when the life-sustaining treatment decision system was introduced, to May 2022, showing that public awareness and recognition of the life-sustaining treatment decision system is increasing. Ultimately, our society is moving in the direction of expanding the scope of euthanasia. It is moving forward, and ultimately it will happen. It's just a matter of limitations and timing. Last July, the ‘Assisted Death with Dignity Act’ (enactment) was proposed. The law includes provisions that allow terminally ill patients to choose their own time of death. It is an attempt to expand patients' options for death compared to the existing system for discontinuing life-sustaining treatment. Of course, there are still many problems to be solved in the institutionalization of euthanasia or death with dignity, whether passively or actively. There are still many problems that remain, such as the fact that it may not be their true intention, that they may choose euthanasia due to economic or psychological pressure due to lack of medical expenses or the perception of their family, and that the system may be abused or misused. Now, the discussion on whether euthanasia is acceptable will be a process of resolving that problem. No one is born by their own choice. However, in this society where the individual's right to choose to live his or her own life is respected, shouldn't the choice to complete one's life also be respected? Take time to think about what that ‘respect’ means. [View full article] - [Column] Direction to a comfortable death (link)