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2003It was a year. When I started my Maple World adventure in Maple Story. 1,000 Won and 5,000 Won, your hard-earned pocket money goes to Maple Story Cash Shop.(In-game paid item seller)went straight to. 20years have passed 2023year christmas, Still shopping at the cash shop. Probability items in Maple Story 'cube'purchased. from where you sit 12My monthly salary almost disappeared. (Why do beautiful things disappear so easily?). one month later, 13There was news that sales of cube items with a 10-year history were discontinued.. 2024year 1month 3Japan Fair Trade Commission issues corrective order to Nexon 116This was the aftermath of a fine worth hundreds of millions of won..According to the Fair Trade Commission, Nexon violated the e-commerce law in selling cube items.. Electronic Commerce Act Article21pharmacy1antithesis1The law prohibits e-commerce business operators from informing consumers of false or exaggerated facts or using deceptive methods to lure consumers.. Probability items are a type of item., performance, Effects are determined by chance factors., The Fair Trade Commission considered that changing the probability of random items could have a significant impact on consumers' purchase choices..Nexon 2010since 2016Even though Cube's probability structure was changed to be unfavorable to buyers, the fact that this fact was not notified was used in a deceptive way to lure Cube buyers, thereby violating the Electronic Commerce Act..The specific target of violation is (1) Cube’s popular options and Black Cube(a type of cube) Actions that lower the probability of appearance(below 'act of lowering probability')and (2) Duplicate appearance of popular options(so-called 'Bobobo' etc.) probability 0%The act of changing to(below 'Appearance restriction act')am.Accordingly, Nexon, They argued that the odds were adjusted for the purpose of improving game balance, and that the Fair Trade Commission judged the matter as a violation at a time when it was not legally required to disclose the odds, and claimed the unfairness of the Fair Trade Commission's judgment.. The Fair Trade Commission rebutted that it was taking issue with the fact that the probability was lowered to the consumer's disadvantage but was not notified, and that it had nothing to do with the legal obligation to disclose the probability itself.. Nexon and the Fair Trade Commission are expected to continue their battle for the time being..There appears to be no excuse for the act of restricting appearance, but there is room for doubt in the Fair Trade Commission's judgment for the act of reducing probability.. 2016Although there was no legal obligation or related authoritative interpretation to disclose the probability of random items until 2018, it is necessary to examine whether the probability or its change at the time was naturally recognized as information subject to disclosure under the Electronic Commerce Act without any room for interpretation..2000Until the early 1990s, many online games operated on a flat-rate basis., 2001In 1998, Nexon created a successful profit model by allowing users to use the game for free but attempting a partial fee system that sells paid items within the game.. 2004In Maple Story in Japan, 'Gachapo Ticket'As the probability-type item gained sensational popularity, it was later officially introduced into Maple Story in Korea.. like that 2010In 2008, the cube, a random item, appeared and accounted for the highest percentage of Maple Story sales..In this situation, at the time, the probability of random items was an essential part of the fun of the game and 'balance(balance)'It was considered a trade secret that had to be studied at considerable cost..Balance improvement work(or 'balance patch')Same as Maple Story MMORPG The game runs long(long-run)It is a key element to. Balance is a character job, equipment, It refers to the balance between elements that appear in the game, such as difficulty level.. Maple Story is MMORPGAs a result, users form a kind of small-scale society within the game and compete with each other for character specifications, creating a gap between the rich and the poor within the game..When the balance is lost(or if it collapses) Widening gap between rich and poor, Game difficulty imbalances can cause a loss of user motivation, cause existing users to stop using the game, and lead to a decrease in the influx of new users, which directly affects the profits of game companies..It is no exaggeration to say that the rise and fall of a game depends on balance patches.. MapleStory has been periodically working on balance improvements.. especially 2010year 7month character occupation, nurturing structure, Large-scale update with improvements in difficulty, etc.(so-called 'big bang patch')Since the launch, new jobs have been created several times, content has been expanded, and balance improvement work has been intensively continued as a follow-up work.. In this context, changing the cube's probability was part of a balance patch..2017Discussions about the speculative nature of probability-type items began to surface around 2018.. 2017year, The Chinese government has legally mandated the disclosure of detailed information on probability items..Korea Game Industry Association 2015In 2018, the probability disclosure method was disclosed by section as a self-regulation guideline for random items.(For example, the probability is very low, lowness, Classified as normal)It was presented as, 2017In 2018, the guidelines were changed to disclose specific probabilities.. 2018It was not until 2018 that the Fair Trade Commission announced that the Nexon-run 'Sudden Attack' It was determined that non-disclosure of certain random items in the game was a violation of the Electronic Commerce Act..Considering the circumstances of the time, the probability of random items was interpreted as a trade secret, and the change was seen as part of a balance patch.. It may be a hasty conclusion to view failure to notify changes in probability items as a direct violation of the Electronic Commerce Act..Of course, Nexon changing the cube probability without notice may cause moral outrage among users.. The Fair Trade Commission may have taken action against Nexon in consideration of the recently diminishing trust relationship between game companies, including Nexon, and users.. Nevertheless, caution must be exercised in retroactive dispositions and regulations.. Extensive regulations beyond the predictable range undermine legal stability and cause a contraction of the gaming industry market.. We look forward to a three-dimensional discussion on sanctions for probability-lowering activities in the future..one side, The act of restricting appearance appears to be a violation of the Electronic Commerce Act even when considering the timing of the action and game balance.. As a cube buyer, you can naturally expect that certain combinations of options, including duplicate appearances of popular options, will occur in many cases., The overlapping appearance of popular options is likely to be one of the important Cube purchase incentives for Cube buyers as ordinary consumers with average transaction experience and attention.. Therefore, since this change in probability structure is information that has an important impact on purchase choice, it is inevitable that Nexon should have notified buyers of this..As a Maple Story user before being a corporate lawyer, I welcome the fact that the Fair Trade Commission has taken up the sword to protect the rights and interests of users.. The contraction of the gaming industry market is not welcome.. Perhaps the Fair Trade Commission's regulations also need a balance patch.. In any case, we hope that this incident can be used as an opportunity to re-establish a relationship of trust between Maple Story users and Nexon..  [View full article] - [column] MapleStory Fines and Balance

Large corporations such as Samsung, Hyundai, and POSCO plan to appoint experts related to new businesses. “Appointing candidates with expertise as outside directors is a meaningful strategy.” March is the season for general shareholder meetings. Ahead of this month's regular general shareholders' meeting, companies are more active than ever in recruiting 'professional outside directors' who are highly related to the businesses they run. As securing early and leading technologies and securing new sources of business has become a desperate task for companies, it appears to be a strategy to receive help in promoting main businesses and future new businesses through them. According to the industry on the 3rd, major domestic companies such as Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor Company, POSCO, and HD Hyundai are appointing outside directors who are closely related to new business areas. Companies plan to hold a regular shareholders' meeting within March at the latest to raise the agenda for the appointment of outside directors. First, Samsung Electronics is preparing to appoint Cho Hye-kyung, a professor in the AI ​​Application Department at Hansung University, as an outside director. Professor Cho is an AI and robotics expert who is a direct junior of Samsung Electronics Device Solutions (DS) President Kyehyun Gye in the Department of Control and Measurement Engineering at Seoul National University and served as president of the Korean Society of Robotics. As Samsung Electronics has recently accelerated the development of its AI and robot business, Professor Cho's appointment shows Samsung Electronics' commitment to new future businesses. Hyundai Motor Company will reappoint Jiyoon Lee, a professor in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at KAIST, who was appointed as the first female outside director in 2021. Professor Lee is an expert in intelligent transportation systems and autonomous unmanned systems applied to future mobility, such as urban air transportation (UAM) and future air transportation (AAM), which are being commercialized by Hyundai Motor Company. As Hyundai Motor Company continues to expand its mobility area, it is expected to serve as an advisor for new businesses. Hyundai Mobis recommended Keith Witek (57), Chief Operating Officer (COO) of ‘Tenstorent’, an artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor startup, as an outside director candidate. Keith Wittek served as a vice president at semiconductor company AMD, an R&D director at Tesla, and an advisory member at SiFive, a RISC-V-based semiconductor design company. In a recent interview, he said, “Chiplet technology will emerge as a core technology in the future semiconductor market and will gradually become popular.” As Hyundai Motor Company is active in 'Chip to Factory', which applies semiconductors to automobiles, the company explains that he, who held a key position at Tesla, where he directly designed semiconductors and even traded directly with foundries, is capable of providing sufficient management advice in this field.  POSCO Holdings plans to appoint Park Sung-wook, former vice chairman of SK Hynix, as an outside director. A former engineer, he is a materials industry expert who has led R&D expertise and technological innovation in the semiconductor industry. He joined the Hyundai Electronics Industrial Research Institute and served as head of the Hynix Semiconductor Research Center and as head of research, development and manufacturing (CTO) at SK Hynix. As POSCO Group and SK Group are currently developing various businesses in the secondary battery and recycling fields, which are considered future new growth engines, former Vice Chairman Park is expected to serve as a bridge for cooperation between the two groups. LX Semicon appointed Kim Nam-soo, a professor of electrical and information engineering at Seoul National University, and Han Sang-beom, former CEO of LG Display, as new outside directors. Professor Namsoo Kim is an electrical and electronic engineering expert who has been conducting various research activities in the fields of artificial intelligence and signal processing. He also has experience working as a professional researcher at the Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology, the central research center of Samsung Electronics, for five years since 1993.  Former CEO Han Sang-beom is a person who has been active in the semiconductor/display field for nearly 40 years and has accumulated unrivaled expertise and experience in related fields such as development, process, production, and equipment development. As the company's performance has been on the decline in recent years, there is an interpretation that the appointment of an expert is intended to help it rebound.  The recruitment of professional outside directors by companies is receiving positive reviews as it contrasts with the outside directors of POSCO Holdings, who were recently booked on charges of breach of trust and violation of the Anti-Corruption Act due to their luxurious board of directors. Ji Min-hee, a corporate lawyer, said, “If experts familiar with new businesses are appointed, they will be able to respond quickly to trends and easily secure a vision for the future. Appointing outside directors with experts specialized in future businesses is a necessary strategy for companies.”  Lee Jong-woo, a professor of business administration at Ajou University, said, “As the domestic industry is at a time when change is needed, it is meaningful to appoint outside directors with expertise in future business. It is also the job of outside directors to focus on their respective roles and not create problems. They must fulfill their role as outside directors to help the company’s management.”   [View full article] - The era of 'professional outside directors'... A 'new business' for the company is visible to them.

Providing legal consultation, land expropriation compensation response, and legal review for residents, etc. CEO Kuk-il Kim: "We will actively support at the headquarters level to provide great support to residents." Daeryun, which has the largest number of offices in the country... A dedicated team of three or more people is in operation for each case. On the 27th, Daeryun Construction and Real Estate Group of Law Firm (Limited) announced that it had signed an MOU for regional development with the village association of Gwangnyeong 1-ri, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do.  The agreement ceremony held at the Gwangnyeong 1-ri Village Hall was attended by CEO Daeryun Kim Kuk-il, Chief General Counsel Kim Young-soo, Senior Attorney Kim Gyeong-deok, Jeju Office Counseling Director Kim Gyeong-wook, and Gwangnyeong 1-ri Village Head Kang Chang-bu.  Through this agreement, Daeryun provides legal consultation to residents, land expropriation compensation response and legal review, legal advice for regional revitalization, and protection of the rights and interests of village residents. In particular, after the signing of the agreement, a briefing session and legal consultation on compensation for land expropriation were held with village residents in attendance.  In the future, Daeryun plans to provide prompt legal consultation in various administrative, damages, real estate, etc. lawsuits in the name of the village association, as well as support face-to-face and non-face-to-face lawsuits at the Seoul headquarters and Jeju office.  It is expected that blind spots in legal welfare can be resolved by providing legal information to village residents who have difficulty receiving legal counseling support compared to large cities.  Chairman Kang Chang-bu said, “I am grateful to Daeryun for accepting the agreement to eliminate blind spots in legal welfare. It will be able to make a great contribution to the promotion of legal welfare in Gwangnyeong 1-ri.”  CEO Kook-il Kim said, “We have a goal of providing legal services in the closest location to customers,” and added, “Daeryun Construction and Real Estate Group will provide active support at the headquarters level to be a great help to residents by providing legal consultation and advice through various channels.”  Meanwhile, Daeryun is a law firm with the largest number of offices nationwide, and manages all cases centrally at the headquarters and deploys a dedicated team of three or more people for each case.   [View full article] - Daeryun Law Firm helps residents of Jeju Gwangnyeong 1-ri village... MOU signed

Daeryun CEO Kim Kuk-il said, "We will help provide legal assistance in various fields." Daeryun operates 35 offices nationwide... Ahead of the opening of a new office in the Gunsan area, Daeryun Law Firm (Limited) announced on the 23rd that it had signed a business agreement for legal advice with the Gwangju Metropolitan City Medical Association and KBC Gwangju Broadcasting.  This agreement was prepared to improve the community health care environment. At the MOU signing ceremony held at the Gwangju Trade Center, officials including CEO Daeryun Kim Kuk-il, Gwangju Metropolitan City Medical Association Chairman Park Yoo-hwan, and KBC Gwangju Broadcasting President Lim Chae-young attended.  Through this agreement, the two organizations plan to cooperate in △sharing medical issues, △mutual cooperation for the development of local health care, △medical legal advice, △exchanging information necessary for mutual exchange, △legal consultation to protect the rights and interests of executives and employees, and △promoting seminars and education for joint projects. Chairman Park of the Gwangju Metropolitan City Medical Association said, “We will cooperate with each other to improve the community health and medical environment. We will also step forward to provide medical support for Koreans who have immigrated to Gwangju. We will cooperate for the common benefit based on trust.” Lim, CEO of KBC Gwangju Broadcasting, said, “We will receive legal advice to improve the quality of information provided to local residents,” and expressed expectations, “We plan to jointly provide training on broadcast reporting, intellectual property rights, etc. in the future, and through this, we will be able to reduce legal risks.” Kim, CEO of Daeryun Law Firm (Lihan), emphasized, “As this is an agreement prepared for local residents, we will help provide legal assistance in various fields such as medicine and media,” and added, “We will help improve the local community by mobilizing all groups and centers within Daeryun.” Meanwhile, Daeryun is a law firm with the largest number of branches in Korea and provides high-quality legal services by organizing specialized groups for each field. Meanwhile, Daeryun, a law firm with the largest branch in Korea, provides high-quality legal services by creating specialized groups in each field. We currently operate 35 offices nationwide and are planning to open a new office in the Gunsan area.  [View full article] Daylian - Daeryun Law Firm, KBC Gwangju Broadcasting-Gwangju Society Business Agreement KBC Gwangju Broadcasting - KBC Gwangju Broadcasting-Gwangju Society and Daeryun Law Firm Business Agreement

"Providing assistance in various areas for the development of local medical care" Daeryun Law Firm (Limited) announced on the 27th that it signed a business agreement for legal advice with the Gwangju Metropolitan City Gwangsan-gu Medical Association on the 23rd. This agreement was prepared to respond to medical legal disputes and strengthen the local medical system. The agreement ceremony held at the Gwangju Trade Center was attended by officials including Kim Kuk-il, CEO of Daeryun, Kim Jong-seon, former president of the Gwangju Metropolitan City Gwangsan-gu Medical Association, and new president Ryu Jin-woo. Through this agreement, Daeryun and the Gwangju Metropolitan City Gwangsan-gu Medical Association will: △ Mutual cooperation for the development of local medical care △ Cooperation with medical legal advice △ Exchange of information necessary for mutual exchange △ Protection of medical staff rights and interests Legal consultation △We plan to cooperate with each other in the promotion of seminars and education for joint projects. The Gwangju Metropolitan City Gwangsan-gu Medical Association said, "Through this agreement, we will be able to improve the quality of local medical services," and "We will strive to protect the rights and interests of medical staff based on mutual trust." “We have a large number of experts. We will respond to criminal, civil, and administrative lawsuits and provide high-quality legal services.” He added, "Changes to local medical staff are expected due to the recent revision of the Medical Service Act. We will thoroughly prepare and respond to disputes related to this." Meanwhile, Daeryun Law Firm (Lihan) is a law firm with the largest number of branches in Korea and provides one-stop legal services through an advanced digital collaboration system.  [View full article] - Daeryun Law Firm (Limited), legal advisory MOU with Gwangju Metropolitan City Gwangsan-gu Medical Association

Interview with Choi Bo-yoon, attorney at Daeryun Law Firm. A comprehensive approach that considers various parties, including the disabled, is needed in all areas, including medical care and mobility rights. As new technologies accelerate, barrier-free must also be considered.  2022Last month, a lawsuit seeking compensation for a developmentally disabled person who died after undergoing surgery for an ankle fracture was filed. 12Work has begun. The issue raised at the first hearing was the hospital's provision for the disabled. ‘Duty to explain’ It's a range. Accordingly, he served as legal representative for the bereaved family., Attorney Choi Bo-yoon, who also has a physical disability,(Daeryun Law Firm)We heard about the core of the incident and the issues our society should be concerned about.. The crux of the case is ‘barrier free’Attorney Choi, who was in charge of the defense, was asked about the progress of the lawsuit. ‘barrier free’The biggest topic in the disability world was brought up first.. The purpose is literally to eliminate barriers to disability in medical care as well.. he is “One of the key points of the case was that the medical staff omitted the explanation of the aftereffects that could lead to death and only explained related details to the patient with severe developmental disabilities and obtained signatures. ‘Duty to explain’ Whether it constitutes a violation”said. According to the actual incident overview, the patient AHe has a severe developmental disability and is limited in normal communication.. Nevertheless, the medical staff in charge of the surgery were not the guardians. AAfter explaining the ankle fracture surgery, consent was obtained only from Mr.. In this process AThe cause of Mr.'s death, Aftereffects of surgery ‘embolism’No explanation was given. In relation to this, Attorney Choi said: “medical law24condolences2(Description of medical practice)Based on this, in the case of a patient without medical capacity, a doctor must explain medical procedures to a legal representative., There is no clear information on what to do in cases where the doctor lacks ability or the patient has a developmental disability.”as “Since the obligation to explain is not clear, it is important how the court interprets the provision.”explained. mudfish “At the first hearing, the court decided whether there was medical negligence in the victim's death., (emotion) Waiting for a reply”He said he plans to take follow-up action depending on the appraiser's appraisal results.“He elaborated:. As there are ambiguous parts of the law, we must check the appraisal results based on the opinions and knowledge of experts in the relevant field., This means establishing a defense strategy for problems in the medical staff's obligation to explain and other medical negligence.. Attorney Choi believes that not only disabled people but also non-disabled people can suffer damage due to insufficient explanations or poor treatment by medical staff, so it would be meaningful if the precedent in this case is established as a legal standard in the future.”as, The meaning of this incident was explained.. barrier free, In the area of ​​comprehensive access, lawyer Choi Choi also became disabled due to a medical accident., against the hospital 6Based on our experience in obtaining a winning verdict after years of litigation, we have been carrying out various damages lawsuits to date.. In this process, difficulties caused by various disabilities are faced..I experienced it indirectly, It is said that he also developed a deep interest in policy.. We also talked about disability issues and issues of interest in our society that Attorney Choi recently addressed.. Among today's disabled population 90%There are many cases where people become disabled for various reasons, not just medical accidents, to the extent that they are called acquired disabilities.. In this trend, Attorney Choi said that barrier-free is especially ‘comprehensive access’ Selected as important in the area. Attorney Choi “As new technologies continue to develop in the future, I, I believe that technology that meets individual needs should be developed for everyone, regardless of whether they are disabled or not.”saying, “In particular, consideration of disability must be given importance from the early stage of establishing a system in the development of technology and introduction of policies.”He emphasized. Attorney Choi ‘20232018 International Assistive Technology Device Symposium’, ‘AI Assistive technology for the disabled using technology: Tasks toward innovation and challenge’I participated as a discussant in, He also served on the Special Committee on Promotion of Convenience in Mobility for Persons with Disabilities under the National Integration Committee under the President.. In these activities, Attorney Choi ‘comprehensive approach’emphasize. Ultimately, accessibility is needed for everyone, not just for the disabled.. When we think of accessibility, we can think of the struggle for mobility rights for the disabled by the National Solidarity for the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities, which is currently a big issue in our society.. Attorney Choi said that even in the case of the subway, if accessibility for the disabled had been considered from the initial design stage, this situation would not have come to this.. Attorney Choi “personal mobility(personal mobility, personal mobility device), SDV(Software Defined Vehicle, A car that controls and manages hardware through software) New technologies for mobile devices are accelerating., The travel system should not be centered around the city, and careful policies are needed to prevent gaps that make it difficult to move between regions other than the city.”as, “Additionally, in this situation, transportation methods that can meet the needs of various parties, including the disabled, must be deployed.”He emphasized. And in the end, you really need information about the destination you want to move to., Right to access information AI Groundbreaking changes are expected with the introduction of technology., This part also requires reflection of the characteristics and desires of various parties, including the disabled, from the initial stage.. Our country still lacks a rights guarantee system based on comprehensive access rights., EUJust as the Accessibility Center was established in , it was pointed out that our country also needs changes in laws and policies in line with global changes and levels.. Lastly, Attorney Choi “now 100three eras, These days, called the era of super-aging, many people are disabled or have difficulty moving, so accessibility must always be emphasized in the future.”saying “So, in the future, it would be good to consider comprehensive accessibility when developing technology in any area, including mobility rights.”said.  [View full article] - A comprehensive approach must be considered in all areas

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Junior doctors in South Korea have four days to end their walkouts or they will have their medical licenses suspended and face prosecution, the government said Monday. About 9,000 medical interns and residents have stayed off the job since early last week to protest a government plan to increase medical school admissions by about 65%. The walkouts have severely hurt the operations of their hospitals, with numerous cancellations of surgeries and other treatments. Government officials say adding more doctors is necessary to deal with South Korea’s rapidly aging population. The country’s current doctor-to-patient ratio is among the lowest in the developed world. The strikers say universities can’t handle so many new students and argue the plan would not resolve a chronic shortage of doctors in some key but low-paying areas like pediatrics and emergency departments. Vice Health Minister Park Min-soo said during a televised briefing Monday that the government won’t seek any disciplinary action againt striking doctors if they return to work by Thursday. “We want them to return to work by the end of this month, Feb. 29. If they return to the hospitals they had left by then, we won’t hold them responsible” for any damage caused by their walkouts, Park said. “It’s not too late. Please, return to patients immediately.” But he said those who don’t meet the deadline will be punished with a minimum three-month suspension of their medical licenses and face further legal steps such as investigations and possible indictments. Under South Korea’s medical law, the government can issue back-to-work orders to doctors and other medical personnel when it sees grave risks to public health. Refusing to abide by such an order can bring suspensions of their licenses and up to three years in prison or a 30 million won ($22,480) fine. Those who receive prison sentences would be stripped of their medical licenses. Hyeondeok Choi, a partner at the law firm Daeryun which specializes in medical law, said it’s highly unlikely the government will suspend the licenses of all doctors on strike, as that would cause “an enormous medical vacuum.” Other observers said authorities would likely punish strike leaders. There are about 13,000 medical interns and residents in South Korea, most of them working and training at 100 hospitals. They typically assist senior doctors during surgeries and deal with inpatients. They represent about 30% to 40% of total doctors at some major hospitals. The Korea Medical Association, which represents about 140,000 doctors, has said it supports the striking doctors but hasn’t determined whether to join the trainee doctors’ walkouts. Senior doctors have held a series of rallies voicing opposition to the government’s plan in recent days. Earlier this month, the government announced universities would admit 2,000 more medical students starting next year, from the current 3,058. The government says it aims to add up to 10,000 doctors by 2035. Striking doctors have said they worry doctors faced with increased competition would engage in overtreatment, burdening public medical expenses. A public survey showed that about 80% of South Koreans back the plan. Critics suspect doctors, one of the best-paid professions in South Korea, oppose the recruitment plan because they worry they would face greater competition and lower incomes. Park said the country’s medical services for emergency and critical patients remain stable, with public medical facilities extending their working hours and military hospitals opening emergency rooms to ordinary patients. But local media reported that an octogenarian suffering a cardiac arrest was declared dead last Friday after seven hospitals turned her away citing a lack of medical staff or other reasons likely related to the walkouts. Hwang Byung-tae, a 55-year-old laryngeal cancer patient, said he has regularly visited a Seoul hospital for treatment for four years. Last week, he said he had to leave the hospital without receiving an anti-cancer injection because of the walkouts. Hwang accused both the government and doctors of holding the lives of patients hostage. “It’s patients like me who end up suffering and dying, not them,” Hwang said. SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea's junior doctors will have their medical licenses suspended and prosecuted within four days if they try to end their strike, the government said Monday. About 9,000 medical interns and residents have walked off the job since early last week to protest government plans to increase medical school admissions by about 65%.The strike has severely hit hospital operations, with numerous cancellations of surgeries and other treatments. Government officials say adding more doctors is necessary to cope with the country's rapidly aging population. The country's doctor-patient ratio is currently one of the lowest in the developed world. Strikers say universities cannot handle so many new students and argue the plan will not address chronic doctor shortages in some key but low-paying fields such as pediatrics and emergency rooms. Deputy Minister of Health and Welfare Park Min-soo said in a televised briefing on Monday that the government will not take disciplinary action against striking doctors if they return to work by Thursday. "We hope they will return to work by the end of this month, February 29," Park said. “Even if you return to the hospital where you were discharged until then, you will not be held responsible for any damage caused by the strike,” he said. But he said those who don't meet the deadline will have their medical license suspended for at least three months and face further legal action, including investigation and prosecution. Under South Korea's medical law, the government can order doctors and other medical personnel to return to work if it determines there is a serious risk to public health. Failure to comply with such orders could result in license suspension, up to three years in prison, or a fine of 30 million won ($22,480). Anyone sentenced to prison will have their medical license revoked. Choi Hyeon-deok, a lawyer at Daeryun, a law firm specializing in medical law, said it is highly unlikely that the government will suspend the licenses of all striking doctors. This is because a “huge medical gap” will occur. Other observers said authorities were likely to punish strike leaders. South Korea has about 13,000 medical interns and residents, most of whom work and train in 100 hospitals. They typically assist senior doctors during surgeries and deal with hospitalized patients. They account for about 30 to 40 percent of all doctors at some major hospitals. The Korean Medical Association, which represents about 140,000 doctors, said it supports the striking doctors, but has not yet decided whether to join the strike by trainees. A series of rallies by doctors opposing the government's plan have been held recently. Earlier this month, the government announced that universities would admit 2,000 more medical students to the current 3,058 students starting next year. The government said it plans to increase the number of doctors to 10,000 by 2035. The striking doctors said they were concerned that doctors would over-treat in a situation where competition is intensifying, putting a strain on public health care costs. A public survey found that about 80% of South Koreans support the plan. Critics suspect that doctors, one of the highest-paid professions in Korea, are opposed to the hiring plan for fear of increased competition and lower incomes. Park said the country's medical services for emergency and critically ill patients remain stable, with public health facilities extending their working hours and military hospitals opening emergency rooms to general patients. However, local media reported that the 80-year-old, who suffered a heart attack, was declared dead last Friday after seven hospitals discharged her for medical staff shortages or other reasons related to the strike. Hwang Byeong-tae, 55, a patient with laryngeal cancer, said he has been regularly visiting the Seoul hospital for treatment for four years. It is said that last week, he had to be discharged from the hospital without receiving anti-cancer injections due to the strike. Mr. Hwang criticized both the government and doctors for holding patients' lives hostage. Mr. Hwang said, “In the end, it is they who suffer and die, not patients like me.” [View full article] - Seoul gives young doctors 4 days to end walkouts, threatening suspended licenses and prosecutions

Many damages, including delays in surgery and refusal of medical treatment… “Proving causation is important” ​ While the mass resignation of medical residents continues due to sharp disagreements over the expansion of medical school seats, the number of cases of patients suffering damage due to not receiving treatment on time is increasing. The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced that as of 10 p.m. on the 21st, 9,275 residents at 100 teaching hospitals across the country had submitted their resignations. Of these, 87% were confirmed to have actually been absent from work. As the mass resignation of medical residents led to a medical vacuum, cases of damage to patients are coming out one after another as feared. On the 21st alone, there were 57 reports received at the government's Doctors' Collective Action Damage Reporting and Support Center. In detail, there were 44 cases of delayed surgery, 6 cases of refusal of treatment, 5 cases of cancellation of medical appointments, and 2 cases of delayed hospitalization. There were cases in which hospitalization was delayed even though the child's surgery was scheduled a year ago and the guardian took leave from work. It is also expected that patients who have experienced inconveniences such as delayed treatment or surgery may file a medical lawsuit. If the surgery or treatment is canceled due to collective action by residents and the patient suffers damage, the relevant resident or hospital can be held liable for medical malpractice damages. In fact, in 2004, a patient died after complaining of abdominal pain after receiving a cholangiopancreatography recommended by the hospital. The bereaved family filed a lawsuit for medical accident damages, and the court ruled for compensation. It pointed out that residents were on strike due to the division of medicine at the time, and ruled that the hospital was responsible for compensation for failing to fulfill its obligation to explain. However, the legal opinion is that it is very difficult to prove that damage was caused by group action in medical accident damages. Attorney Choi Hyun-deok of Daeryun Law Firm (Limited) said, “Scheduled surgery or treatment “If the schedule is unilaterally changed or delayed without the patient’s consent, you can claim compensation for medical malpractice damages,” he said. “It is difficult to prove that there is a causal relationship between the resident’s personal misconduct and the patient’s deterioration in health.” Last year, the hospital recommended pin removal for patients who underwent pin fixation surgery one month after surgery, but there were cases where serious disabilities such as delayed union and malunion of the affected area occurred after removal. The court ruled that removal surgery was not allowed until one year later. It was possible, but the ruling ruled that the attending physician violated the duty of care and must pay the medical accident damages claim. Attorney Choi explained, “We must clearly determine who is responsible based on evidence such as medical treatment confirmation, detailed surgical fee statements, and post-surgery photos.” Meanwhile, in response to the mass resignation of residents, the government inspected 10 training hospital sites and issued a start-of-duty order to residents who were found to have not shown up at their workplace for a long period of time. has been issued. A 'prior notice of administrative action to suspend a doctor's license' will be sent to residents who do not return despite repeated issuance of orders to resume work. The Emergency Response Committee of the Korean Medical Association said, "Residents who resigned of their own free will have exercised their basic rights guaranteed by the Constitution," and "the government is encouraging medical workers who have resigned and are unemployed to work in violation of the Labor Standards Act and the Medical Service Act." Regarding this, Attorney Choi pointed out, “If there is no clear evidence of prior collusion, it is impossible to punish individual resignations alone,” and “It is difficult to punish failure to extend individual contracts as a collective action if there is no circumstances of collusion.”   [View full article] - Damage reports continue due to medical gaps... Should medical accident damages be reduced?

"Concentrating human, material and technical capabilities to revive the Oriental medicine community" Daeryun Law Firm announced on the 21st that it signed a business agreement with the Gwangju Oriental Medicine Association for legal advice. At the MOU signing ceremony held at the Azalea Hall on the second floor of the Holiday Inn Gwangju Hotel, CEO Daeryun Kim Kuk-il, Chief Attorney Kwak Min-seop, and Gwangju Oriental Medicine Association Kim Gwang-gyeom Officials including the president and Gwangju Oriental Medical Association Chairman Choi Myung-ho attended. Through this agreement, the two organizations plan to cooperate for the development of oriental medicine, including △mutual cooperation for the development of hospital and clinic work, △legal advice for vitalization of medical care, △exchange of information necessary for mutual exchange, and △legal consultation and support for medical projects. Gwangju Metropolitan Oriental Medical Association Chairman Kim Gwang-gyeom said, "Through this agreement, “We will contribute to the development of oriental medicine and spread excellent oriental medicine medical infrastructure,” he said. “I hope that the exchange between the two organizations will serve as an opportunity to cause a revival of the oriental medicine field.” He added, “We expect to receive legal assistance necessary for medical and pharmaceutical business to prevent disadvantages of oriental medicine medical institutions, which is one of this year’s business plans.” CEO Daeryun Kim said, “We provide medical legal advice for the development of oriental medicine in a rapidly changing medical environment.” “We will spare no effort,” he said. “We plan to provide various medical legal services, including legal review and litigation response, to contribute to the advancement of medical care. We will utilize our material, human, and technical capabilities to the fullest.” Daeryun is a law firm with the largest number of branches in Korea and is providing specialized legal services by creating specialized groups in each field. We currently operate 35 offices nationwide and are planning to open a new office in the Gunsan area.  [View full article] Josei Ilbo - Daeryun Law Firm signed a legal advisory MOU with the Gwangju Metropolitan Oriental Medical Association Dailylian - Daeryun Law Firm (Limited) signed a legal advisory business agreement with the Gwangju Metropolitan Oriental Medical Association

“Active use of human resources to focus on providing information for local residents” Daeryun Law Firm announced on the 22nd that it signed a business cooperation agreement for legal risk management with TJB Daejeon Broadcasting. At the MOU signing ceremony held in the conference room on the 7th floor of TJB Daejeon Broadcasting, CEO Daeryun Kim Kuk-il, Senior Attorney Kang Jeong-min, TJB Daejeon Broadcasting CEO Lee Gwang-chuk, Management Infrastructure Director Jeong Wang-hee, and Min Seon-gi Officials including the head of the advertising and performance business team attended. Through this agreement, the two organizations announced that they plan to cooperate in △ mutual cooperation for regional development △ exchange of information related to the development and distribution industry of copyrighted works △ legal advice on broadcast reporting, intellectual property rights (IP), etc. △ legal advice for protecting the rights and interests of executives and employees △ legal advice on reporting on legal issues △ discovery of new businesses. In particular, Prior to the MOU signing ceremony, officials from both organizations had a chat and expressed their expectations for business cooperation. TJB Daejeon Broadcasting CEO Lee Kwang-chuk said, "Daeryun's legal advice will be a great help in relieving the burden on employees in legal disputes caused by malicious lawsuits and clear reporting for Daejeon citizens' right to know," and added, "We will provide more productive information to citizens through the exchange of human and material resources of both organizations." Daeryun Kim Kuk-il said. The CEO said, "We will actively utilize human resources so that local media is not intimidated and can focus on providing information for local residents. Daeryun has abundant work capabilities in the digital asset field. We have specialized groups in each field, so we will provide support across fields." Meanwhile, Daeryun said that it is cooperating organically by organizing specialized groups in each field and establishing an advanced digital collaboration system.  [View full article] - Daeryun Law Firm, legal advisory MOU with TJB ​​Daejeon Broadcasting