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Legal guidelines in the aesthetics industry as seen in actual cases of non-delivery. Recently, in the aesthetics industry, MTS(Microneedle Therapy System) Controversy over medical law violations continues surrounding the use of devices to enhance the absorption of cosmetics.. Especially the needle attached to the device.(Needle)Confusion in the field is increasing because whether or not it is a medical practice may vary depending on the length of the treatment.. Accordingly, the author recently received a non-transfer from the actual investigative agency.(No charges) Through examples that led to decisions 0.2mm MTS We would like to address the legal issue of whether the use of the device constitutes unlicensed medical practice under the Medical Service Act.. ◆ reconstruction of events : blog 'preview' The photo led to an accusation. The client was running an aesthetic salon and conducting cosmetics education and online sales business. A cosmetics(chief ingredient : Hyaluronic acid, Exisome, retinol)I wrote a post on my personal blog to promote. The problem started with the photo included in the post.. The client 0.2mm Long needle attached MTS A scene is created where cosmetics are applied to the skin using a device.. This is a demonstration shot to show how to use the product., There has never been any procedure performed on actual customers or other people.. But someone who saw this 'A non-medical person used a medical device to practice medicine without a license.'He accused the client of violating medical law.. Accordingly, the defense lawyer launched a defense through a fierce legal battle., The jurisdictional police station ultimately refused to forward the case.(No charges) made a decision. What was the key legal issue that persuaded the investigative agency?. ◆ first issue : 0.2mm With you 'medical practice' The most important issue is 0.2mm MTS The use of the device is subject to medical laws.27Preparation1prohibited by the clause 'medical practice'Was it applicable to. The Supreme Court ruled that medical practice 'Diagnosis using experience and skills based on medical expertise, Optometry, prescription, Prevention or treatment of disease through medication or surgical procedures, In addition to this, any act that may pose a risk to health and hygiene if not performed by a medical professional'Define as(supreme court 2008do277 judgment, etc.). However, recently the Seoul Administrative Court 0.25mm Using more than one needle MTS It was determined that the procedure was a medical practice that could cause harm to health and hygiene due to the possibility of infection.(2023Guhap83592). The above ruling was announced by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety 'Regulations on medical device items and ratings for each item'this 'Medicine absorption inducing skin stimulator'cast 2Based on the fact that it is classified as a medical device,, needle length 0.25mm Lee Sang-in MTS It was determined that the device was a medical device.. If we interpret this logic in reverse, the needle length is 0.25mm Devices with less than 'home beauty equipment'This means that it can be classified as. 0.2mm Needles create microscopic passages only in the stratum corneum of the skin to help absorb cosmetics, and are unlikely to cause any real risks such as bleeding or infection.. Therefore, this is an act for purely cosmetic purposes rather than treating a disease., It is difficult to evaluate it as a medical practice that is likely to cause harm to health and hygiene if not performed by a medical professional.. ◆ second issue : 'preview'silver 'surgery'No, in order to constitute a crime of violation of medical law, 'act'must actually exist. Producing and filming a specific scene for advertising or demonstrating it for personal use is not subject to medical law.27Preparation1Unlicensed medical practice stipulated in paragraph 'execution'I can't say I did it. In this case, the client filmed himself using a device to take pictures for advertising purposes. 'production'Take a picture and post it, It was just a demonstration for customers to use for personal use.. In order for an investigative agency to prove a charge, it must reveal that the suspect received compensation from another person and practiced medicine without a license.. However, the accuser only made speculative accusations based on blog photos., No evidence was presented to identify the actual victim or the specific facts of the crime.. In the end, it is difficult to say that a simple demonstration was an act of violation of the medical law.. ◆ Third issue : Whether or not there is unfair advertising under the Cosmetics Act?13Preparation1antithesis1The law prohibits labeling or advertising that may misperceive cosmetics as medicines.. However, the client's post A It was just to guide you on how to use cosmetics effectively., It does not claim medical efficacy such as treatment or prevention of disease.. This is fundamentally different from cases where people were punished for preventing hair loss or treating dermatitis., It does not constitute unfair advertising that deceives consumers.. ◆ in the aesthetic industry 'safety line'This decision to not send the product leaves important implications for the aesthetics industry.. First, needle length 0.25mmis an important baseline for medical judgment.. 0.25mm If you use a needle of less than. Additionally, there must be a strict distinction between demonstrations on how to use the product and actual procedures performed on customers., It should be borne in mind that the demonstration itself cannot be considered an act of violation of medical law.. In addition, care must be taken to clearly distinguish between instructions on how to use cosmetics and advertisements for drug efficacy to avoid unfair advertising under the Cosmetics Act.. Those in the industry clearly understand these legal principles and 0.25mm Services must be provided within legal boundaries, such as providing guidance on the correct use of cosmetics using less than 100,000 devices.. However, in all cases, the judgment may vary depending on the specific facts., In the event of a similar dispute, it is recommended that you respond appropriately with the assistance of a legal expert.. 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[special feature]Silence in Korea, denial in the US… If you criticize Two Faces over industrial accidents and personal information leaks, they say it is not true.. After some time, new evidence emerges and the explanation is revealed to be false..Coupang, which has been embroiled in controversy over the concealment of workers' deaths from overwork and industrial accidents and the leak of personal information, is repeating this process several times.. In particular, Coupang asserts Korean cases in U.S. lawsuits or government agencies., In the process of explaining the U.S. situation to Korea, claims that are different from the facts are being made.. With this in mind, sales 90%It is pointed out that Coupang, which makes profits in Korea but is headquartered in the United States, is avoiding responsibility by exploiting the information gap between Korea and the United States..Coupang “Kim Beom-seok never tried to cover up the industrial accident.”Hankyoreh21As a result of obtaining and reviewing the shareholders' lawsuit documents against Coupang filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York,, Coupang 2023In response to shareholders' criticism that industrial accidents were intentionally hidden in 2018, “There was no cover-up of the industrial accident.”It appears that it was claimed that. The lawsuit is 2022year 8In January, Coupang shareholders, including New York City public employee pensions, “The stock price fell due to false disclosure, causing damage.”Coupang and Kim Beom-seok Coupang I&C(Inc) It was filed against the Chairman of the Board of Directors, etc.. Coupang, Chairman Kim, etc. 2021year 3month11During the listing process, the company went public while hiding the negative aspects of the company from shareholders.(IPO)It also contains information that. Coupang stock price immediately after IPO 2021year 3monthly high approx. 69It went up to the dollar 2022year 20fell to the dollar level.Shareholders claim that they suffered damages, especially after the listing, as reports of deaths from overwork and algorithm manipulation were reported.. Coupang hides its poor working conditions where workers die from overwork. ‘safe and good workplace’This means that shareholders were deceived by claiming that. In addition, shareholders said that Coupang △Price control for stores, advertising △It was pointed out that regulatory risks such as anti-competitive and unfair practices such as search algorithm and review manipulation were also reduced or omitted..The lawsuit continued 2023year 11In January, Coupang submitted a defense statement to the court regarding this claim.. This is a vehement denial of the concealment of industrial accidents.. According to the content, Coupang is concerned about poor labor issues. “Chairman Kim's past at Coupang (labor site) Recognizing safety issues (Regarding industrial accidents) Without suggesting that they were trying to cover up anything., present (labor safety) It doesn't mean I know the problem”claimed.“Never leave a note saying you worked hard”Kim Beom-seok is the CEO of Coupang, a company that has recently been controversial. ‘Industrial accident cover-up response document’It is a claim that is directly contradictory to. Hankyoreh, Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation(MBC)·Coupang information obtained by Newstapa's joint reporting team ‘Crisis management response guidelines’There is an intention to conceal the death from overwork.. In the document “Make the bereaved family on our side. (To the bereaved family) Block contaminated information”It is said that. It also contains information to prevent the expansion of investigations by the Ministry of Employment and Labor and the police.. These instructions are 2021year 1month was created, Last modified date 2023year 3It turned out to be a month.2020year 10Chairman Kim Kim(Coupang CEO at the time)CCTV, where Deokjun Jang, who died while working at the distribution center, worked.(CCTV) It was also revealed in a Hankyoreh report that an executive at the time was instructed to edit the video content to the company's advantage.. Chairman Kim “that(Deokjun Jang)Never leave a note saying that you worked hard.. Why is he a hard worker?? It doesn't make sense.. they are hourly workers”He also left a text message saying. Chairman Kim is at least 2020year 10This means that Coupang's poor labor conditions have been identified since March..There are also traces of false information in the defense statement.. On the Coupang side “Period during which shareholders claimed damages 5Only one death could be identified among Coupang's 10,000 employees”claimed that. The purpose is to deny claims of poor working conditions and emphasize that the number of deaths is extremely low.. The period that Coupang refers to is from Coupang's listing to the time when its stock price plummeted. 2021year 3month11Day2022year 7month14It's work.This also wasn't true. According to statistics from the National Logistics Center Branch of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions and the Public Transport Workers' Union and media reports,, The number of deaths during this period is minimal, with only confirmed cases 2It's a person. 2021year 3month24In Gyesan-dong, Incheon 40Coupang courier worker dies. 2021year 12month24I was working at Coupang Dongtan Logistics Center. 50After a large worker collapsed from cerebral hemorrhage 2022year 2month11died one day.And yet 1Judge Vernon Broderick of the Southern District of New York, who presided over the trial, 2025year 9In May, Coupang's hand was ruled in favor.. The purpose is that it has not been proven that Coupang and its management intentionally tried to deceive shareholders.. The court ruled that Coupang’s working conditions, Overwork and death of workers were already known through existing reports., We judged that it was not a material false statement.. In addition, Coupang's claims about the algorithm were dismissed on the grounds that there was no specific basis.. This lawsuit is currently being appealed by shareholders. 2Sim is in progress. No problem in the US? There is a case of large-scale fines. Coupang was recently pointed out that its official position regarding the personal information leak was different from the facts.. The statement in question is 2025year 12month17This came out at a hearing on the Coupang personal information leak incident held at the National Assembly on the same day.. Coupang interim CEO Harold Rogers, who attended the hearing, said in relation to this situation: “Under U.S. law, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC)There was no obligation to submit a report to. In fact, this type of data leak does not violate privacy laws in the United States.”said.Experts pointed out that this claim is far from the truth.. 3700The leak of personal information of 10,000 people is highly likely to be a violation of personal information laws in the United States as well.. American law firm SJKP, a local subsidiary of Korean law firm Daeryun(SJKP)Dong-hoo Son, a New York lawyer who litigated the Coupang personal information leak case, “The leaked information is very sensitive.. Just because financial information has not been leaked does not mean that it is not a violation of the law.”saying “Personal information protection is regulated by various laws, including the Federal Personal Information Protection Act and the Consumer Protection Act.. There are many reasons to say that this situation violates the law.”said.There are also cases where large fines were imposed due to failure to protect personal information.. Typically ‘Cambridge Analytica’ The incident is mentioned. 2016This refers to the inappropriate use of Facebook user information on a large scale by a British consulting firm during the 2018 US presidential election without user consent.. The victim 8700reached 10,000 people, Facebook's information security failure is on the chopping block. U.S. Federal Trade Commission(FTC)Is 2019After a year-long investigation, Facebook was sued for violations of user privacy. 50billion dollars(approximately 7article2800billion won)A fine of.The fact that CEO Rogers said there was no obligation to disclose is also something that needs explanation.. Brian Finch, an attorney at Pillsbury Law Firm, said: “The most important criterion in determining disclosure obligations is whether the incident ‘Important Information to Shareholders’Does it apply to”saying “ Not all cybersecurity incidents automatically give rise to disclosure obligations, however., A company must be able to reasonably explain its decision whether or not it discloses it.”said. ‘Talpang’ It continues “No disruption in business”What Coupang reported to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission also became a source of controversy.. Coupang officially announced the personal information leak situation. 2025year 11month29after work 2After a week 12month17to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ‘8-K(K)’submitted the report. U.S. listed companies are notified of important events or changes. ‘4Within business days’ This is a regular report that must be submitted..The problem was that the report was late., In this report, Coupang “major security incident”Even though there was “There are no disruptions in sales”wrote. However, criticism has been raised that this sentence also reflects the situation in Korea in a miniaturized manner.. User leaving Coupang, in other words ‘Talpang’This is because it is also revealed in these numbers.. Looking at the big data platform Mobile Index,, 12month20The number of daily active users of Coupang on a daily basis is 1484only3787By name, 10month5Day(144610,000 people) After approx. 2It's the lowest in months. The volume of card payments also decreased.. People Power Party lawmaker Cho Seung-hwan's office 6remark(KBKookmin, Shinhan, Woori, Hana, Samsung, Hyundai)Results of analyzing Coupang payment usage data, After Coupang’s personal information leak became known 11month30From work 12month13Until the day 2The number of payment approvals at Coupang per week is 4495only4173It appeared as a case. This was right before the leak was announced. 2weekly(11month1629Day)of 4683only7121than dry 188only2948case, approximately 4.1% This figure has decreased.For this reason, an additional lawsuit has been filed in the United States, claiming that Coupang deceived shareholders regarding the leak of personal information.. 2025year 12month18Coupang shareholders filed a lawsuit against Coupang, Chairman Kim, and others in the federal court in the Northern District of California. “Stock price decline due to false disclosure”filed a lawsuit claiming liability for damages. The purpose is that a major flaw was discovered even though Coupang announced that there was no security problem prior to the personal information leak incident.. Additionally, Coupang suffered a large-scale personal information leak. 2025year 11month18I recognized it, but 4Failure to comply with mandatory disclosure within business days was also included as a major reason for the lawsuit..Jangmook Kang, Professor, Graduate School of International Information Security, Dongguk University(Artificial Intelligence Security)Is “Coupang only thought about excessive use of customer information for artificial intelligence services, and its information protection system had vulnerabilities as it was an outdated system.. “(After the incident), their attitude also appears outdated,” he said. “In order to gain trust in a technology-driven society, companies that collect customer information and achieve results through artificial intelligence must also take a thorough approach to security.” Coupang did not reveal its position despite repeated inquiries from Hankyoreh 21 regarding the claims made during the U.S. trial and CEO Rogers’ comments at the hearing. Reporter Junyong Park juneyong@hani.co.kr[View full article] Coupang’s lies in the U.S. lawsuit that “there was no cover-up of industrial accidents” (link)

[Anchor] His apology, which was released to the public only two days before the hearing, contains belated reflection and regret. However, there are many confusing parts as to whether it is a sincere apology to customers or a sophisticated tactic to avoid immediate political and legal risks. Reporter Soo-jin Song reads between the lines of the apology. [Report] "My apology was late" and "I cannot help but feel devastated." Chairman Kim Beom-seok devoted half of the apology to reflection and expression of regret. 2,000 characters. Nearly a thousand letters in the middle meant an apology. However, if you remove the apology, there is a sophisticated strategy. First of all, except for the expression 'wrong judgment', the word 'wrong' was not used. Instead, the large-scale information leak and a series of situations were defined as 'failure' and 'insufficient'. Customer damage was also listed with emotional words such as 'anxiety' and 'worry', but no actual damage was specified. The reason for the delay in the apology was that it could not be helped due to the government's request to maintain confidentiality. They are indirectly blaming the government. Since it is not an intentional cover-up, it appears to be a request for indulgence. Expressions such as 'full cooperation with the government and compliance with government requests' appear everywhere. It appears to be an attempt to break the government-versus-Coupang structure that emerged with the announcement of the results of the 'self-investigation'. In his apology, Chairman Kim Beom-seok claimed that 'misinformation' is rampant and spreading, but Coupang did not reveal what the misinformation was. [Kook-il Kim/Daeryun Law Firm Lawyer/Representative in U.S. litigation: "3,000 items were saved, 100% recovered. Then, the people filing the class action now are meaningless and only the people who fall under those 3,000 items should be compensated. Such a frame..."] The decisive factor is the timing of the apology announcement. Ahead of the hearing two days later, Chairman Kim included reflection, preparation of compensation plan, and promise to prevent recurrence in the apology. The company has built up a justification for doing everything it can. This is where the analysis of the high-level strategy to neutralize it comes in. This is Soo-jin Song from KBS News. Camera reporter: Won-seok Choi/Video editor: Hyun-mo Lee/Graphics: Mi-joo Park[View full article] Beomseok Kim’s precise timing… Is your intention ‘defense’? (Shortcut)

Daeryun Law Firm announced on the 29th that it has launched an AI and Data Intelligence Group. As the importance of data analysis using AI is increasing in the legal market, Daeryun Law Firm announced on the 29th that it has launched an AI and Data Intelligence Group. The AI and Data Intelligence Group of Daeryun Law Firm consists of ▲AI Compliance Department, ▲Vertical AI Strategy Department, It is operated under a four-department system, including ▲Cyber Security & Crisis Response Department, and ▲Digital Forensics & e-Discovery Department. First, the AI Compliance Department is responsible for reviewing and managing legal risks that may arise during the use of AI. The policy is to review in advance compliance issues that may arise during a company's introduction and operation of AI and provide advice to prevent disputes. The Vertical AI Strategy Department researches and designs AI utilization and legal strategies that reflect the characteristics of each industry and field. As the data structure and regulatory environment are different in each industry such as finance, manufacturing, and healthcare, the department is responsible for analyzing legal risks by reflecting the data characteristics specialized for each industry. The Cyber ​​Security & Crisis Response Department is responsible for legal response in the event of cyber security incidents such as hacking and personal information leaks. The Digital Forensics & e-Discovery Department is a department that exclusively supports cases requiring electronic evidence analysis and large-scale document review, and oversees the overall collection, classification, and analysis of digital data. Cho Young-gon, a business attorney who served as the 55th Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office, was appointed to lead the AI ​​and Data Intelligence Group. Attorney Young-Gon Cho is a convergence lawyer who earned a doctoral degree from Korea University's Graduate School of Technology Management. He has studied data legislation and industrial policy for a long time and has demonstrated his strengths in various forensic-based disputes. The AI ​​compliance department is headed by attorney Choi Yi-seon. Attorney Lee Seon Choi is a leading AI expert in the law firm industry, and has performed a variety of tasks related to AI, ranging from reviewing contracts (DPA) required for the introduction of large-scale AI services and advising on the introduction of AI abnormal transaction detection (FDS) for financial companies to developing legal tech solutions and reorganizing internal AI operating regulations. Here, attorney Seohyung Lee is joining the Vertical AI Strategy Department. Attorney Seo-Hyung Lee serves as legal director and academic committee member of the Korean Society of Medical Informatics and as a member of the Data Deliberation Committee at Samsung Seoul Hospital, and has a history of participating in numerous national research projects using AI and publishing papers and books. “AI and data analysis are emerging as key elements that improve the completeness of legal services,” said Kim Kuk-il, managing attorney at Daeryun Law Firm, adding, “Through the AI and Data Intelligence Group, electronic evidence analysis, data review, and related law review are organically connected. “We plan to build a response structure,” he said. Law Leader Reporter Son Dong-wook twson@lawleader.co.kr Law Leader - Daeryun launches AI/Data Intelligence Group... “Analyzing incidents with systematic data” (Shortcut) Roisch - “Analyzing events with systematic data”... Daeryun launches AI/Data Intelligence Group (Click here) Money S - Daeryun launches ‘AI/Data Intelligence Group’… Cho Young-gon, former chief prosecutor, appointed (link) Kukje News - Daeryun Law Firm Launches AI Data Intelligence Group (Click here)

Criticism posted on various community bulletin boards... “Is this for the purpose of promoting a service that you don’t know about?” Experts say, “It doesn’t seem to have any impact on Coupang’s lawsuit against Coupang… Rather, it is an admission of responsibility.” Regarding Coupang’s announcement of a compensation plan worth 50,000 won for all customers related to the customer information leak incident, citizens, including Coupang users, reacted as “an insincere attitude.” A law firm that is in the process of filing a group compensation claim lawsuit against Coupang after the Coupang incident said that the preparation of this compensation plan will not have a significant impact on the lawsuit. Rather, it was analyzed that there was an advantage in acknowledging liability for damages as it was a result of Coupang admitting its mistake. According to News 1 coverage on the 30th, when Coupang announced a compensation plan for the customer information leak the previous day (29th), a series of articles criticizing Coupang were posted in online communities. Coupang issued a notice on the same day to customers of 33.7 million accounts that received notification of personal information leakage △Coupang Comprehensive Mall △5,000 won △ They announced that they would provide purchase vouchers worth a total of 50,000 won, including 5,000 won for Coupang Eats, 20,000 won for Coupang Travel products, and 20,000 won for Alux products. It was announced that the payment will be made from January 15th of next year, and that customers who have withdrawn will also be included. Through the FAQ on the website, Coupang explained, "This is a purchase voucher given to customers who have experienced inconvenience as we fully acknowledge responsibility for the personal information leakage incident." However, cancellation of withdrawal is not possible for customers who have already withdrawn, so it will be issued sequentially when they re-enroll. Coupang users have voiced strong criticism of Coupang's compensation plan. A woman in her 30s living in Seoul Mr. Park said, "You have to make an actual purchase to use the voucher, so you have to spend it anyway, and since they say it cannot be used by withdrawn customers, don't you have to tell Coupang your personal information again?" and "Travel and Alux are services I didn't even know about, so aren't they trying to promote them through this situation?" Mr. Kim, a man in his 40s, said, "I don't know what's different from when they usually give benefits such as weekend discounts," and "Coupang gives vouchers rather than actual cash compensation." “I don’t understand what kind of damage there could be,” he said. He then said, "If you purchase a Coupang seller's product, there will be a profit left for Coupang, so it does not seem like Coupang is losing a lot." Mr. A said to an Internet community, "The attitude after the incident caused anger to build up, and seeing that it was announced as a compensation plan, it seems to have triggered the public's anger." He criticized, saying, "They are promoting it while announcing a compensation plan, and it does not appear to be sincere." Mr. B also said, "It seems like they are encouraging people to sign up while pretending to compensate." “It is only 5,000 won, but when I see personal information being sold, it seems bigger than that amount, so I don’t know what compensation means.” Meanwhile, it was confirmed that some participants are inquiring about the impact of the compensation plan at a law firm that is in the process of filing a collective damages lawsuit on behalf of Coupang users after the announcement of the compensation plan. However, experts predicted that this compensation plan will not have a significant impact on future legal proceedings. Jeong Tae-won, a lawyer at LKB Pyeongsan Law Firm, said “It does not seem to be a real compensation plan. It is just a pretense plan put forward in a situation where public opinion is not good,” he said. “It appears to be a means to be used in further legal proceedings, but it seems highly likely to have an adverse effect.” Ji-woon Jang, an attorney at Daeryun Law Firm, also said, “The compensation plan in question is nothing more than a unilateral proposal by Coupang, and even if it is paid, it does not mean that a legal settlement for the leak damage will be reached.” “There will be little impact on civil and criminal proceedings and lawsuits filed in the United States,” he said. Attorney Jang continued, “It appears that the purpose is to resolve this situation early and reflect these efforts as consideration in future administrative dispositions and civil lawsuits.” He added, “It is a situation that is highly suspicious of the purpose of intentionally concealing and minimizing the incident rather than a true intention to resolve the situation and recover damages.” A lawyer in Seocho-dong said, “This is a one-sided compensation plan that does not take into account the client’s position or reaction.” “It appears that Coupang’s liability for damages will be acknowledged in future civil lawsuits,” he said. Reporter Han Su-hyeon (shan@news1.kr)[View full article] News 1- Coupang’s ‘50,000 won per person’ compensation plan… Citizens "pulled customer anger trigger" (link) bnt News - Coupang 50,000 won compensation plan... Risk of proliferation of lawsuits (link)

To celebrate the end of the year, 'Rudolka', a car decorated like Rudolph, is spotted on the road. While there is a positive response from citizens, there are also criticisms that it may be subject to crackdowns. Experts expressed their opinion that legal punishment could be imposed if license plates are covered or decorations fall off, resulting in an accident. According to the distribution industry on the 27th, decorations to decorate vehicles for the end of the year are being sold at online shopping malls. In particular, deer antlers and red nose ornaments inspired by Rudolph are popular every year. Vehicles using this decoration are also called Rudolka, a combination of Rudolph and Car. On social media, citizens brag about Rudolka or post posts saying they witnessed it. Citizen A said, “I dressed up as Santa and transformed into Rudolph to deliver a Christmas gift to my nephew.” Citizen B also said, “Even though there is no snow in Cheongdo, this year it is Rudolka to create a Christmas atmosphere.” The end of the year is a time when purchases of vehicle decorations increase rapidly. Mr. C, an official at an ornament sales company, said, "I know we sell the most in the country," and added, "The two weeks from December 10th to just before Christmas are the peak time. At times, we sell more than 1,800 items a day." Some are concerned about the possibility of being subject to crackdowns or being illegal. Related inquiries are also posted in car enthusiast cafes and blogs. To address concerns, some sales websites attached an explanation that they had received a response directly from the National Police Agency that it was not illegal. Mr. C said, “There are cases where we had customers who were cracked down on by local governments around the year before last, so we resolved the issue ourselves.” According to the National Police Agency, installing Rudolka decorations themselves is not a problem. However, if it △ blocks the view of the window too much, △ blurs the view to the extent that the lights interfere with the driving of other vehicles, △ decorations are not properly fixed, or △ covers the license plate of the vehicle, it may be subject to crackdown. Promotional images posted on some dealer websites show decorations covering the license plate, but if you do so, you may be subject to crackdowns. The Road Traffic Act stipulates that you must not drive a vehicle with a device that interferes with the function of traffic enforcement equipment or any other device that may interfere with safe driving or does not meet the standards. In addition to the license plate, decorations that block the driver's view of the side mirror and windshield may also constitute a violation of the Road Traffic Act. An official from the National Police Agency explained, "Generally, illegal attachments are subject to a fine of 20,000 won, but if they interfere with the function of traffic control equipment by blocking the license plate, you may be subject to imprisonment for up to 6 months, a fine of up to 2 million won, or detention." In some cases, decorations that emit LED lights may be considered installation of lighting devices that are not approved under the Automobile Management Act, so it is necessary to carefully consider whether they can be operated while driving. Experts agree that special attention should be paid to cases where structures fall and cause damage to other vehicles, especially when driving at high speeds. This is because it can immediately lead to civil and criminal disadvantages. Jeong Hong-cheol, a lawyer at Daeryun Law Firm's Drunk Traffic Accident Group, said, "A falling object is considered a falling object on the road, and if the windshield of the rear car breaks or an accident occurs as a result, the driver of the vehicle with the attachment is likely to be 100% responsible for negligence." Kim Kyeong-hwan, a lawyer at Withrow Law Firm, also said, "If (the attachment) is recognized as cargo, it could fall under a 'falling object accident', which is one of the 12 gross negligence cases, and could easily lead to punishment." Reporter Park Jin-ho (zzino@mt.co.kr)[View full article] “It’s Uncle Santa!” 'Rudolka' who made his nephew happy... If he does this, he will be 'punished' (Shortcut)

<Anchor>Coupang has started recruiting people from the U.S. government and Congress to work in Washington, where the U.S. diplomatic office is located. There is criticism that they are focusing only on lobbying while remaining silent on the response and compensation plan for large-scale personal information leaks that occurred in Korea. This is Reporter Baekwoon. <Reporter> This is a recruitment notice posted by Coupang Inc, the parent company of Coupang, on its website yesterday (23rd). The place of work is Washington, DC, USA. The qualification is more than 10 years of experience in the public sector such as the government and Congress, and the task is to develop and implement strategies to increase Coupang's reputation and awareness among policymakers and the media. Recently. It is believed that Coupang's newly opened Washington DC government relations office is hiring additional government relations staff. Coupang has spent more than 15 billion won in lobbying funds since its listing in the U.S. in 2021, and the number of hired lobbyists has increased from 4 to 32. The industry believes that the expansion of government relations staff is an attempt to attract more support from US political relations by emphasizing that Coupang is an American company. In addition, class action lawsuits in progress in the United States, etc. It seems that there is also a purpose to respond. In particular, in the United States, there is a 'discovery system' that requires the mandatory submission of even sensitive information from within the management, which is bound to put considerable pressure on Coupang. [Dong-hoo Son/Attorney, New York, USA: If discovery is initiated and the court gives permission, the target company is likely to have to disclose its internal security policy, incident recognition time, response process, and decision-making structure under the court's order.] Meanwhile, Coupang has filed a complaint regarding labor inspection by the local labor office in 2020. Regarding yesterday's SBS report that there were suspicions of all-round response, including eating with supervisors, the Ministry of Employment and Labor announced that it has begun a formal audit and is determining the facts. (Video coverage: Hyeong Yun, Video editing: Jinwon Kim, Design: Heungsoo Han, Taeyoung Park) Reporter Baekwoon cloud@sbs.co.kr[View full article] Coupang, was it scary in the U.S.? Looking at the ‘recruitment notice’ that was suddenly posted (Go here)

Why did you make the announcement arbitrarily after 'passing Korea'? Analysis to gain an advantage in the trial even if you risk domestic criticism. An analysis has been raised that the reason Coupang conducted its own investigation into the suspect of personal information leakage and arbitrarily announced the relevant information without consulting with the government was because it considered the trial in the United States to be the top priority. This means that it was done in a position where it had no choice but to lead the lawsuit filed in the United States to its advantage even if it had to endure domestic criticism. According to the legal and distribution industry on the 26th, the American law firm Hagens Berman announced the day before that it would enter a shareholder class action lawsuit on behalf of Coupang Inc investors. This is the second Coupang Inc shareholder class action lawsuit, following the shareholder class action filed by Rosen, an American law firm, on the 18th. The argument of the class action plaintiffs is clear. Coupang Inc. belatedly disclosed a serious cybersecurity incident, and shareholders suffered damage due to the resulting drop in stock price. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stipulates that if a company determines that it is a serious security incident, it must disclose it within 4 business days. Coupang made a related announcement on the 16th of this month, more than two weeks after announcing the large-scale leak on the 29th of last month. Experts believe that Coupang made the announcement unilaterally, risking conflict with the Korean government in order to claim that it was not a serious security incident. It should be argued that the scale of the information leak was small, but this means that Coupang was anxious that the work progress of the Korean police and the public-private joint investigation team would not meet Coupang's expectations. The results of its own investigation announced by Coupang are in line with expert analysis. Coupang claimed that the amount of information stolen outside the company was only about 3,000 people. This is an argument that can be used as evidence that the materiality does not meet the SEC disclosure requirements. The detailed disclosure of the forensic investigation process in cooperation with American companies Palo Alto Networks and Mandiant and the laptop recovery process using divers is also interpreted as a strategy to persuade the American jury, which is composed of ordinary citizens. Son Dong-hoo, attorney at Daeryun Law Firm, said, “Based on American precedents, the issues are whether the company’s investigation and follow-up actions were sufficient and the level of severity identified,” and “In this respect, the results of the internal investigation are important references in the trial.” He explained, “It will be data.” Reporter Taewoong Bae btu104@hankyung.com[View full article] Coupang seeks U.S. certification that ‘it was not a major security incident’ (Click here)

[Anchor] Coupang created a reversal in the New York stock market, with its stock price soaring. On the first trading day after the announcement of its own investigation results, the stock price rose by more than 6%, successfully rebounding. Coupang announced that only the information of '3,000 people', not 33.7 million people, was leaked, and that there would be no additional leaks. Controversy is growing over whether it was a player to appease the U.S. market and minimize the amount of compensation. First news Soo-yeon Lee [Report] Coupang Inc., Coupang's parent company. The stock price soared more than 6% on the New York Stock Exchange on the 26th, local time. After falling nearly 20% after the large-scale personal information leak became known, it rebounded on the first trading day after announcing the results of its own investigation. On the 25th, Christmas Day, Coupang made a sudden announcement that it had contacted the information leak suspect and recovered personal information and equipment. Around the same time, in the United States, a large law firm, Hagans Berman, joined the company. A class action lawsuit has been filed against Coupang Inc. There is analysis that Coupang may have rushed the announcement as a series of class action lawsuits in the U.S. alleging that shareholders suffered damages due to late disclosure of serious cyber security incidents. [Son Dong-hoo/Attorney at SJKP, U.S.: "In U.S. class action lawsuits, punitive damages are also included in the part about being a nuisance. The longer management's decision is delayed, the worse the court will view it."] The government. A unilateral announcement that said it followed 'instructions' but had no 'consultation' with the government. The claim that 33.7 million people's information was leaked, but the suspect saved only 3,000 people can also be interpreted as a strategy to minimize legal responsibility. Although the company is cooperating with the government's investigation, some analyze that it may have attempted a reversal as public opinion continued to deteriorate. Even on the day of the hearing on the 17th, Coupang had already contacted the suspect and retrieved hard disks, etc., but the government issued a silence order to avoid comment. [Harold Rogers/CEO of Coupang/17th: “The investigation is ongoing every day, and we are currently faithfully cooperating with the investigations of various regulatory agencies to understand the situation.”]Coupang plans to announce a compensation plan for former customers who suffered information leaks soon before the National Assembly hearing. It is interesting to see whether this will include an apology from CEO Kim Beom-seok. KBS News This is Soo-yeon Lee. Camera reporter: Min-sik Ahn/Video editor: Joo-hee Na/Graphics: Hyun-soo Yeo[View full article] Is Coupang’s ‘surprise announcement’ for the US?… Compensation plan will be revealed soon (link)

[Anchor] Coupang Chairman Kim Beom-seok officially apologized for the first time in a month. He said he would humbly accept criticism and reprimand, but said the apology was delayed due to the so-called 'self-investigation'. There is criticism that the controversy is justified again. First is Reporter Lim Ji-soo. [Reporter] Today marks the 40th day since Coupang reported a large-scale personal information leak. Coupang INC Chairman Kim Beom-seok apologized for the first time. Chairman Kim posted an apology on the Coupang website and admitted that the initial response was inadequate and communication was insufficient, saying, "I cannot help but be devastated by the situation in which the people were disappointed." After taking steps to prevent secondary damage, all facts were confirmed and an apology was made. Chairman Kim said, "We have been fully cooperating with the government from the beginning of the investigation," and "complied with the government's request to maintain confidentiality." As a result, he explained that he was negligent in explaining to the public. He then once again emphasized the results of his own controversial investigation. "After one month of effort, we have recovered 100% of the leaked customer information," he said. "We confirmed that it was limited to 3,000 cases and that it was not distributed or sold externally," and made the 'self-conclusion' through the internal investigation a fait accompli. The party being investigated for neglecting a serious infringement incident unilaterally repeatedly announced the results of the incomplete investigation. [Lee Eun-woo/Attorney (Coupang criminal complaint case legal representative): Not only did Coupang fail to manage retiree account rights, but it showed no signs of abnormalities for five months (after the incident occurred). [Failure to detect.] There is criticism that the announcement of results that emphasizes individual employee deviations while disclosing limited information is causing further consumer confusion. [Son Dong-hoo/Attorney (Representative of Coupang class action lawsuit in New York, USA): It is said that (Coupang) took action before attending the hearing, but it does not seem advantageous because the results of its own investigation will be treated very seriously in the (U.S.) court.] In his apology, Chairman Kim said he would prepare a compensation plan and implement it as soon as possible. Added. [Video editing by Park Soo-min and video design by Kim Yun-na] Reporter Lim Ji-soo (yim.jisoo@jtbc.co.kr)[View full article] Kim Beom-seok, ‘first apology’ in a month… Another controversy over ‘justification of self-investigation’ (link)