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[Sports Seoul | [Reporter Kim Soo-gi] Daeryun Law Firm (Limited) announced on the 11th that it has signed an MOU for business cooperation with Megastudy Group. At the agreement ceremony held at Megastudy Group's headquarters in Seocho-gu, Seoul on the 10th, Daeryun Law Firm (Limited) CEO Kook-il Kim, Chief General Counsel Park Seong-dong, and Megastudy Group Chairman Joo-eun Son attended. Pursuant to the agreement, both organizations provided △Education legal advice to Megastudy Group. We plan to cooperate in △supporting legal counseling for members △exchanging information necessary for mutual exchange △promoting seminars and education for joint projects. In particular, Daeryun plans to actively respond to cybercrimes by utilizing the capabilities of the criminal case team, evidence investigation, and digital forensics center. Chairman Joo-eun Son said, “In situations that require multifaceted legal advice such as internal and external compliance, contract document review, and criminal response, “I believe that Daeryun will be a great help to Megastudy with its abundant advisory experience,” he said. “Based on Daeryun’s professional legal advice, we will become number one in the field of college entrance exam education.” CEO Kuk-il Kim said, “Daeryun has advisory capabilities in each field to the extent that it operates a criminal investigation center, corporate legal center, and school violence center,” and added, “We will support a rapid response to the increase in crimes such as cyber infringement accidents and cyber violence, and Daeryun’s help will help.” “We will work faithfully in all areas where necessary.” [View full article] Sports Seoul - Daeryun Law Firm signs MOU with Megastudy Group Dongyang Ilbo - Daeryun·Megastudy Group, MOU

Daeryun Law Firm announced on the 1st that it signed a business agreement for legal advice in the medical field with Wills Memorial Hospital of the Thomas Medical Foundation, a medical corporation, on the 29th. Attending the agreement ceremony on this day were Kim Kuk-il, Daeryun's representative attorney, and Park Chun-geun, chairman of the board and medical director of Wills Memorial Hospital. Wills Memorial Hospital, located in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, has been designated as a spine specialty hospital by the Ministry of Health and Welfare four times in a row. Daeryun plans to cooperate with Wills Memorial Hospital in the future to provide legal advice, information exchange, seminars, and training in the medical and health fields. This law firm, which has recently been increasing the size of its medical team, plans to further strengthen its competitiveness in the medical field through this business agreement. Representative attorney Kim said, “Based on the legal advisory know-how of the medical team that we have accumulated over the years, we will provide legal services befitting the status of Wills Memorial Hospital.”   [View full article] - Daeryun, medical legal advice MOU with Wills Memorial Hospital

Daeryun Law Firm (Lihan) announced on the 21st that it signed a medical legal advisory business agreement with Dongsuwon Hospital of Noksan Medical Foundation, a medical corporation, on the 20th. The agreement ceremony was attended by officials including Noksan Medical Foundation Chairman Byun Young-hoon and Daeryun Law Firm (Limited) CEO Kim Kuk-il. Through this business agreement, we decided to cooperate with each other in △ legal advice on medical and public health issues △ legal review of contracts △ legal consultation support for medical corporation executives and employees △ information sharing through mutual exchanges △ promotion of seminars and training for joint projects. Daeryun Law Firm (Lihan) plans to provide legal advice and litigation representation in the civil, administrative, criminal, and contract areas, focusing on a medical team. CEO Kook-il Kim said, “Through this agreement, we hope to form a mutually sustainable and developmental relationship through improved medical services and the best legal advice,” and added, “We will do our best to achieve sustainable development by generously utilizing the capabilities and human resources that the law firm possesses.” Chairman Byun Young-hoon said, "There are many situations in which legal advice is needed for hospital operation. We expect that with Daeryun's cooperation, we will be able to provide more systematic and reliable medical services." Meanwhile, Daeryun Law Firm (Lihan) is the 10th largest law firm in Korea and operates 22 specialized centers including medical, criminal, and corporate law. It has 35 offices nationwide.   [View full article] - Daeryun-Dongsuwon Hospital, Law Firm (Limited), signs MOU for medical legal advice

We decided to cooperate with each other through legal advice, legal seminars, etc. Goal of minimizing on-site risk Daeryun Law Firm (Lihan) announced on the 22nd that it signed a business agreement (MOU) for initial response to major disasters with Hadong Bit Dream Headquarters of Korea Southern Power Co., Ltd. on the 21st. The agreement ceremony was attended by officials including Song Ki-in, head of the Hadong Bit Dream Headquarters of Korea Southern Power Company, and Kim Kuk-il, chief general counsel of Daeryun Law Firm (Law Firm). They agreed to cooperate in △ legal advice on first response to serious disasters △ promotion of legal education and seminars related to serious disasters △ information sharing through mutual exchanges △ lectures on the Punishment Act for Severe Accidents, etc. Existing workplaces with 50 or more employees and construction amount The Serious Accident Punishment Act, which was applied only to businesses with an income of 5 billion won or more, will also apply to all workplaces with 5 or more employees and businesses with an income of less than 5 billion won from January 27, 2024. Prior to expanding the scope of application, the two organizations plan to minimize on-site confusion through active exchange. In particular, we prevent safety and health-related incidents that may occur to workers while performing work and provide legal advice to quickly resolve problems. Through this, we plan to minimize risks. Song Ki-in, head of the Hadong Bit Dream Headquarters of Southern Power Corporation, said, "Initial response and response are the most important in major disasters. As we need advice on not only initial response to major disasters but also other legal issues, we thought Daeryun Law Firm (Liuhan), which has expertise in various fields, was suitable. We expect to be able to smoothly cooperate and actively exchange with each other in providing advice and education." Kim Kuk-il, CEO of Daeryun Law Firm (Limited), said, "Initial response to a major disaster requires a lawyer with expertise to be by your side, obtain advice on a regular basis, and create a situation in which you can respond immediately. Daeryun has many lawyers from the field and companies. We will provide generous support of human resources to minimize the risks related to major disasters and create a safe site." Meanwhile, Daeryun Law Firm (Lihan) is ranked 10th in Korea. It is a large law firm that operates 22 specialized centers, including labor/industrial accident, construction/real estate, and corporate law.   [View full article] - Daeryun Law Firm (Limited), MOU for initial response to major disasters with Korea Southern Power Company's Hadong Bit Dream Headquarters

The Supreme Court appears to be reducing the number of complaints related to inter-floor noise following the precedent of confirming stalking punishment for acts of retaliation. Punishment of ‘those who cause inter-floor noise’ is a blind spot. Recently, with the Supreme Court’s first ruling that retaliatory acts against inter-floor noise can be punished as ‘stalking,’ it is expected that a series of criminal complaints related to inter-floor noise will follow. On the 14th, the Supreme Court sentenced a man in his 30s to eight months in prison and two years of probation for harassing his neighbors by intentionally causing noise in the house above him during a dispute over noise between floors. This is the first ruling by the Supreme Court that recognizes retaliation for noise between floors as a stalking crime. According to the Supreme Court precedent, there are concerns that the number of cases in which retaliation for noise between floors will be filed as stalking will increase compared to now. This is because with the enforcement of the Stalking Punishment Act in October 2021, inter-floor noise retaliation meets the conditions for stalking. Cho Seong-geun, an attorney at Daeryun Law Firm, explained, “When establishing the stalking punishment law, noise between floors would not have been taken into consideration. The purpose of the legislation at the time would have been to deter sending messages and voices to unwanted parties, but it ended up fitting into the act of retaliation against noise between floors.” The problem is that although the path to punishment for inter-floor noise retaliation has been opened, there is no proper means of holding accountable those who caused inter-floor noise. Attorney Cho explained, “Generally, it is difficult to file a criminal complaint for causing noise between floors,” and “You can only report a violation of the Stalking Punishment Act if the intention to intentionally cause noise to reach the house below is proven.” Inter-floor noise disputes are increasing day by day. According to the office of Democratic Party lawmaker Hong Ki-won, complaints about inter-floor noise in apartment complexes increased by about 70% from 32,785 in 2019 to 55,504 in 2022. As inter-floor noise disputes become more frequent, measures to strengthen the responsibility of those causing inter-floor noise are being demanded. Cha Sang-gon, director of the Housing Culture and Housing Improvement Research Institute, pointed out, “There is nothing that can be done from the perspective of victims of inter-floor noise,” adding, “We do not support retaliation, but the problem is that there is no appropriate means to punish the cause.”   [View full article] - “Revenge of noise between floors? Try it somewhere”… I'm going to get caught one after another for stalking.

As times change and children become more independent, the number of people deciding to stand on their own is increasing. Three out of 10 divorced couples are in the category of divorce at twilight. Divorce at dusk shows different aspects from divorce at the beginning of marriage, the so-called ‘divorce at dawn’. As children become adults, child support is no longer dealt with, and there are relatively few cases where there are disputes over alimony as the statute of limitations on damages claims has expired. Therefore, the dispute that accounts for the largest proportion of divorce at twilight is property division. Property division is the act of dividing the property accumulated by a couple through joint cooperation during the marriage period according to each person's contribution. In the generation preparing for divorce in their twilight years, conflicts arise regarding 'homemaker property division' because dual-income families are not common. However, child rearing and housework also constitute indirect property formation, so even those who have been housewives throughout the marriage can claim property division. Division of not only cash but also bonds and real rights such as cars and apartments is recognized. Divorce lawyer Lee Seon Choi said, "When determining contribution to the formation of common property, the entire marital life is comprehensively considered. Since only income-generating activities are not considered as contributions to the formation of property, housewives can also request property division in divorce at dusk. However, it is important to prove contribution." “There is a case where ownership of half of an apartment was recognized,” he said. “This is a result achieved through specific proof of cooperation during the marriage period.” Help = Lee Seon Choi, attorney at Daeryun Law Firm (Limited) | [View full article] - In the event of a divorce at dusk, a housewife can also file a claim for division of assets worth hundreds of millions of dollars and jointly name the apartment.

[Busan = Newsis] Reporter Kwon Tae-wan = A woman in her 40s who forged a parking sign for a disabled parking space was sentenced to probation. According to the legal community on the 5th, Criminal Division 5 of the Eastern Branch of the Busan District Court (Judge Kyung-hoon Moon) sentenced Ms. A (40s, female), who was indicted on charges of forging official documents and using forged official documents, to four months in prison and two years of probation. The court also sentenced Ms. A to 80 hours of probation. Community service was ordered. According to the criminal facts acknowledged by the first trial, Mr. A is accused of forging an image of a 'disabled parking space parking space sign' after downloading it from the Internet in order to park in a disabled parking space at his residence in Busan last year. Mr. A is also accused of placing a forged disabled parking space parking sign at the bottom of the driver's side windshield of his vehicle in the parking lot of a department store in Haeundae-gu, Busan on February 18 of this year. It is said that a citizen who saw a parking sign for a disabled parking space filed a complaint. If you forge a parking sign for a disabled parking space, you can be severely punished, including up to 7 years in prison or a fine of up to 20 million won. Kim Dong-jin, a lawyer at Daeryun Law Firm (Limited), said, "Forgery of official documents and use of forged official documents are crimes that lower public trust in society, so they are severely punished," and "Citizens are different from before. He explained, “Courts are also not putting up with crimes like falsifying official documents like they used to, and there is a trend of strengthening the level of punishment.” He added, “Although the duration of the crime in this case is not long or the severity of the crime is serious, the court is imposing a severe punishment by imposing a suspended sentence, and that shows that our society is paying a lot of attention to protecting the disabled.”   [View full article] - Woman in her 40s sentenced to probation for forging and using parking signs in disabled parking spaces

【 Anchor Comment 】We are planning to go beyond gender equality and now move towards gender inclusion as part of our year-round plan. However, if women are always anxious because they are not safe from sexual crimes, they will not be able to live a basic life, beyond equality between men and women. Recently, the crime of forcible home invasion and molestation was judged unconstitutional due to excessively harsh punishment, creating a legislative vacuum. As a result, victims and victims of lawsuits are feeling anxious. Moreover, the number of women living alone is increasing. There are many who point out that legislation is urgent because of the situation. This is Reporter Choi Hee-ji. [Reporter] A man who was loitering in front of the room called a lodging employee with a master key and naturally opened the door and entered. A woman in her 20s was sleeping alone in the room, and the man committed indecent assault by forcibly removing her clothes. Mr. A, the victim of the incident, is still filled with fear when he thinks about the incident that day. ▶ Interview: Mr. A / Forced home invasion and molestation Victim - "Because she was forcibly molested in a safe space, from a woman's perspective, she cannot feel safe in any space..." After more than a year of investigation and trial, she was about to be sentenced, but last month, the Constitutional Court ruled that the 'forcible molestation crime of home invasion' was unconstitutional, so she had to wait for another trial. Even if the sentence was commuted, at least three years in prison was expected, but with the disappearance of the law, the possibility of being released on probation has increased. ▶ Interview: Mr. A / Home invasion Victim of forcible molestation - "I was scared because I knew I could get probation (since it was my first offense) and I thought there was a possibility of retaliation..." Currently, there are more than 3 million single-woman households in Korea, and the crime they fear most is home invasion. Women who have been victims of sexual crimes complain of pain, saying they cannot feel safe even in their own space. A lawyer who represents female victims of forcible molestation and attempted rape hears the most that the child was also assaulted at home. It is even more difficult.▶ Interview: Jo Seong-geun / Attorney specializing in sexual violence - "Some extreme choices are made because the victims (whom I represent) have to live in fear in their residences where they spend nearly half of their day..." A Ministry of Justice official said, "We are reviewing specific content or plans," but there has been no discussion of specific follow-up legislation to protect victims until a month after the Constitutional Court's decision.▶ Standing: Choi Hee-ji / Reporter - "The provisions for forcible intrusion and molestation are included in the sentence. This is Choi Hee-ji of MBN News.  [View full article] - [Bisexual Inclusion] Legislation gap on home invasion and forcible harassment... Victims in lawsuits are 'scary'

【 Anchor Comment 】 To date, there are 7 victims who have reported drinking narcotic beverages. It is known that there are more victims, but most parents are reluctant to report for fear of further harm to their children. So, will accidentally drinking narcotic beverages be subject to punishment? Reporter Choi Hee-ji reported. 【 Reporter 】 Daechi-dong academy district is crowded with students as usual. It looks similar to usual, but the incident occurred on the 3rd. Students and parents are still on edge due to the drugged drink incident. ▶ Interview: Minjae Kim / Daechi-dong, Seoul - "They seem surprised, and since this doesn't happen often, the kids are also worried..." In particular, it is known that there are many parents who are hesitant to report it for fear of their children being stigmatized or suffering time and mental damage from being investigated by the police. ▶ Interview: Younghee Choi / Daechi-dong, Seoul - "What is this (influence) on children as they grow up? It seems ridiculous, and I can't encourage anyone to report it for the sake of protecting children." ▶ Standing: Choi Hee-ji / Reporter - "Under the current law, those who took drugs without knowing will not be punished." ▶ Interview (☎): Cho Seong-geun / Attorney- “If you delivered the drug knowing even vaguely that it was a drug, you may be subject to punishment.” The police urged active reporting and tip-offs, saying that only if many cases of damage are confirmed can the sentences for those involved in the incident be increased, and it is easy to track down higher-ups.  [View full article] - Accidentally drinking drugs is not punishable, but 'shhhh'... “The more reports you make, the easier it is to track superiors.”

It was reported on the 5th that actor Lee Seon-gyun (48), who is suspected of drug use, made a statement during a police investigation to the effect that “I took the drug without knowing it was a drug.” According to the drug crime investigation unit of the Incheon Police Agency, Mr. Lee said during the summons, “Mr. A, the manager of the entertainment establishment, deceived me and gave me something.” He actually admitted to taking the drug itself, but denied intentionality. After being questioned for three hours the previous day, Mr. Lee met with reporters and said, “I answered all the questions with sincerity and told the truth.” As Mr. Lee denied the intentional use of drugs, there was talk in the legal community that this investigation might be proceeding like previous drug investigations of other celebrities. Most people in the entertainment industry said “I didn’t know” when being investigated for drugs and avoided severe punishment. In 2011, G-Dragon (real name Kwon Ji-yong, 35) of the K-pop group Big Bang admitted to inhaling marijuana, but received a suspended indictment. At the time, Mr. Kwon said, “I mistook an item a stranger gave me to smoke, which I mistook for a cigarette, and inhaled it once.” Mr. Kwon was recently booked by the police on suspicion of drug use, but denied it, saying, “I have never taken drugs.” He also said, “I will voluntarily appear before the police on the 6th to ensure a quick and fair investigation.” Yoo Ah-in (real name Eom Hong-sik, 37), who was indicted last month on drug use charges, said, “The administration of zolpidem was for the purpose of treating sleep disorders.” Although he took narcotics, it was for medical purposes and the drug was not taken intentionally. The prosecution requested an arrest warrant for Mr. Eom twice, but it was dismissed. Actor Ha Jung-woo (real name Kim Seong-hoon, 45) also denied in 2020, when controversy over propofol administration arose, saying, “Sleep anesthesia was performed at the discretion of the hospital director.” Mr. Kim was sentenced to a fine of 30 million won by the court. In general, drug users are punished with up to 5 years in prison and a fine of up to 50 million won. The sentence is determined considering intentionality and dosage. Na Chang-soo, a lawyer at Daeryun Law Firm and former chief prosecutor, said, “In the case of the marijuana charge applied to Mr. Lee Seon-kyun, there is a possibility that a suspended indictment may be issued depending on the circumstances such as intentionality, number, and period,” and “There is a possibility that a fine may be imposed on the psychotropic charge.”   [View full article] - Lee Seon-gyun also said, “I didn’t know it was a drug.” Why celebrities?