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Cyber ​​hackers hidden behind the anonymity of online platforms and reckless violations of personal rights by malicious commenters are exceeding the level of danger. The spread of false facts and defamation indiscriminately inflicted not only on celebrities but also on the general public and companies is causing enormous psychological and material damage, but the reality that it is difficult to identify the perpetrators is causing a deep sense of helplessness in the victims. Recently, a series of incidents in which the identities of YouTuber 'Pteokga' and the operator of 'Taldeok Camp' were revealed and they were held legally responsible have created an important inflection point in this hopeless situation. The identity of overseas platform users, who were virtually impossible to track through domestic judicial procedures alone, was secured through the U.S. federal court's discovery system. This sent a strong message to the market that one could no longer be safe behind the shield of anonymity. Until now, when a complaint was filed with a domestic investigative agency to identify a suspect, the investigative agency requested international cooperation and specific information could only be received when the overseas platform arbitrarily determined that a response was necessary. For this reason, due to the nature of the U.S. legal system, which does not consider defamation or insult as a crime when facts are stated, it was common for the provision of information to be refused or to take several years. In this situation, discovery procedures based on Title 28, Article 1782 of the U.S. Federal Code (28 U.S.C. §1782) are emerging as a very effective means of collecting evidence for foreign litigants. In fact, according to the industry, the use of this system is increasing, to the extent that dozens of related lawsuits have already been filed this year. In other words, by using this system, identifiable data such as IP addresses, subscriber information, and access records of anonymous users can be legally obtained from companies in the United States that do not have direct coercive power in foreign court procedures, and this can serve as a decisive clue to prove the facts in overseas lawsuits. In this process, not only individuals but also companies and public institutions can suffer defamation, damage to credit, and leaks of trade secrets. The number of cases of damage such as this is increasing. It also has a huge social impact, such as damaging the corporate image in real time or reducing the trust of public institutions. Nevertheless, it is difficult to delete content based on overseas servers or verify the identity of the creator through domestic procedures alone, delaying actual damage relief. This reality shows that companies and public institutions also need to have systematic digital risk management and a response strategy that utilizes the global legal system (e.g., U.S. Article 1782, etc.). So what preparations are needed to effectively respond to online defamation through the evidence discovery system? First, the legal requirements required by Federal Law Article 1782 must be met. When filing an 'application for discovery of evidence for foreign litigation' in a U.S. court, it must be legally explained in detail that ① the subject with the information (platform company) exists within the jurisdiction of the relevant court, ② the applicant is a party with an interest in the lawsuit in a foreign country, and ③ the information requested is absolutely necessary for the damages claim lawsuit to be conducted domestically. In particular, during this process, the U.S. court focuses on whether the act constitutes an illegal act or crime under the laws of Korea, the applicant's country. In other words, the key is to systematically prove the illegal act or crime to the U.S. court using facts, evidence, and related precedents based on Korean law. Ultimately, this process requires organic legal and procedural cooperation between Korean and American lawyers. Next, it is necessary to establish an integrated strategy that takes cost and time efficiency into account. The evidence discovery procedure has a complex structure that organically connects the Federal Law Section 1782 lawsuit in the United States and the main lawsuit that will be held in Korea after securing identity. In the past, the dual structure of requesting cases to a local U.S. law firm and a domestic law firm, respectively, resulted in costs of hundreds of millions of won and communication inefficiencies, but recently, it has become possible to dramatically reduce costs by carrying out procedures in one stop through a law firm directly managed in the U.S. What's even more encouraging is that the identification of an anonymous user can be processed quickly, taking less than two months, and actual damage relief is possible. Now that the online ecosystem has become the center of our lives, protecting yourself from anonymous attacks is no longer a choice but a matter of survival. Although difficult procedures and unpredictable variables still exist, actively using advanced legal means such as the discovery system will be the most reliable strategy to prevent online illegal acts in advance and actively protect one's rights, beyond simple post-event response. Small Business Team[View full article] Controversial cyber wrecker... What is the U.S. discovery system that can secure evidence collection? (Shortcut)

In order to complain about noise between floors, she went to the house above her and said, "I will find out about the daycare she goes to." Prosecutors say, "I don't see any use of profanity or force... I can't conclude that there was any harm in the remarks." A woman who was handed over to the prosecution on charges of making threatening remarks to a neighbor's child who was having a conflict over noise between floors was acquitted. The Uijeongbu District Prosecutors' Office decided not to indict Mr. A, in his 30s, who was sent on charges of threats on the 17th of last month. Around June, he was accused of going upstairs to complain about the noise between floors and threatening his neighbor B's child, saying, "I will find out which daycare center you go to." Mr. A denied the charge. He claimed that he only went there to request that the noise between floors be reduced, and that there was no intention to threaten him. At the time, Mr. B refused the request, saying, "The child is young and cannot understand," and countered that he had made the statement to confirm the facts. The prosecution refuted Mr. A. A non-indictment decision was made. The prosecution said, "We have not confirmed that the suspect cursed at the victim or used physical force," and added, "It is difficult to conclude that there was a specific notice of harm to the children in the suspect's remarks." Attorney Jeong Jae-bong of Daeryun Law Firm, who represented Mr. He explained, “The decision must be made by taking into account the circumstances before and after,” and “By explaining the noise situation between floors that Mr. A was experiencing and the content of his repeated requests to Mr. B to refrain, we proved that there was no intention of intimidation in the remarks.”#Interfloor noise #Threats #Prosecution judgment #Incidence Park Seok-ho (haitai2000@ikbc.co.kr)[View full article] I went to complain about noise between floors... Person in his 30s sent on suspicion of intimidation (link)

[Trade in health]<1> Hospital A in Seoul, known as the mecca of suspicious love triangle clinical trials, is suspected of violating the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act and Fair Trade Act by pushing drugs manufactured by a representative pharmaceutical company. Hospital A: "Preferential treatment? Side effects? No problem." Everyone knows about Hospital A in Seoul. It is a comprehensive secondary general hospital designated by the government that is responsible for essential local medical care. The size is also considerable. According to data received by Democratic Party lawmaker Seo Mi-hwa's office from the Korea Health Industry Development Institute, the hospital's revenue last year amounted to 162.5 billion won. A The hospital is called the 'holy ground of clinical trials.' Clinical trials are research activities conducted on humans (patients or healthy adults) to confirm the safety and effectiveness of medicines. Among them, Hospital A is a leader in 'bioequivalence testing' (generic drug clinical trials), which determines whether generic drugs (generics) show the same efficacy as existing drugs (original drugs). As it is a sacred place, the number of tests performed is unrivaled. Hankook Ilbo checked the number of generic drug clinical trials reported to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety from 2021 to August of this year, and 569 (39.6%) of the total 1,437 cases were at Hospital A. There was a significant gap between us and Hospital B, which ranked second (386 cases, 26.9%). Our pride is also great. On the hospital's clinical trial center website, there is a phrase that says, "We have been leading the development of domestic clinical trials." They added that it is a “world-class clinical trial institution” and “groundbreaking efforts and progress.” The clinical trial center's annual sales are said to be about 20 billion won.There's a reason it's doing wellClinical trials are subject to approval by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. It may be necessary to have sufficient facilities and professional personnel, such as a medicine storage room. As of last September, there were about 208 approved clinical trial conducting institutions across the country. How did Hospital A become the overwhelming leader in clinical trials for generic drugs? The industry cites three main reasons. The first is facilities and manpower. Generic drug clinical trials are tests that compare the efficacy of existing drugs whose patents have expired with those of generic drugs. It is important to statistically confirm to what extent the absorption rate in the body is equivalent to that of existing drugs. Therefore, the external conditions of participants, such as sleeping, waking up, and eating, must be controlled. Medication and blood collection must also be performed simultaneously. This means that lodging, lodging, and management personnel are essential. Hospital A is one of the few hospitals that can afford these. Since opening the clinical research center in 2011, it has been expanded and expanded more than three times. The medical staff is also said to be specialized in clinical trials of generic drugs. Hong Jeong-hee, director of the Drug Efficacy Equivalence Department at the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, said, “The concentration of hospitals in certain hospitals means, in other words, that the hospitals in question are skilled in clinical trials of generic drugs.” Price competitiveness and location cannot be ignored. Tertiary hospitals, such as university hospitals, mainly conduct clinical trials for severe and rare diseases. It is difficult and expensive. On the other hand, clinical trials for generic drugs only need to check the absorption rate in the body. It is less than half the price compared to university hospitals. A pharmaceutical company official said, “In the case of Hospital A, the cost is around 200 million won.” The hospital's location in Seoul, within a 200-meter radius of a subway station, also serves as an advantage in recruiting test participants.My son's medicine is undergoing clinical trials at his father's hospital.However, what the industry is really paying attention to is the unique ‘clinical trial ecosystem’ centered on Hospital A. This is because the business structure that hospitals have built over several years is designed to maximize ‘their profits.’ The key is the Chairman of the Board of Hospital A. He is one of the leading figures in the medical field, having served as president of the Korean Hospital Association and president of the Korea Small and Medium Hospital Association. As the head of a public institution under the current government, he was often in the spotlight due to his close relationship with former President Yoon Seok-yeol. The first son is the director of the hospital and the second son is the director of the administrative center. The head of the administrative center is the vice president. Of course, there is no reason to view family management as strange. However, when Pharmaceutical Company I appears, the picture changes significantly. I Pharmaceutical Company was created by the chairman of the hospital's board of directors by acquiring an existing pharmaceutical company in 2019, and is still the largest shareholder (holding 21.03%). The CEO is the chairman's second son, who also owns 8.92% of the stock. Hospitals and pharmaceutical companies have a 'push and pull relationship' with each other through clinical trials. The father's hospital is in charge of all clinical trials conducted by the son's pharmaceutical company. Since June 2020, pharmaceutical companies have registered a total of 13 clinical trials for generic drugs with the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, and all of them were conducted at the father's hospital. The second son also serves as the administrative director at the hospital. The administrative director is responsible for the hospital's clinical trial center. This means that clinical trials for the drug he created are being conducted at a hospital under his jurisdiction.After clinical trials... Dad's hospital purchases son's medicine in bulkAdhesion continues after clinical trials. Analyzing data obtained by Hankook Ilbo from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, data submitted by the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA) and the National Health Insurance Service to Rep. Seo Mi-hwa's office, and prescription records from Hospital A, Pharmaceutical Company I received approval from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety for a total of 32 prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs from 2020 until recently. And half of them (at least 15) were supplied to Hospital A. The proportion of items was about 46.9%. The amount of prescriptions was also not small. The father's hospital was found to have prescribed at least 600,000 tablets of the son's pharmaceutical company's products within the hospital alone. It is mainly used to promote gastrointestinal motility and relieve inflammation and pain. The amount of outpatient prescriptions was higher than this. During the same period, hospitals prescribed at least 879,000 out-of-hospital medicines (approximately 209,000 in 2021, 330,000 in 2022, 300,000 in 2023, and 40,000 in 2024). The number of out-of-hospital patients per day is said to be around 1,000 to 1,500. As a result of Hankook Ilbo checking eight pharmacies within a 500-meter radius of Hospital A, two pharmacies had records of prescribing reflux esophagitis drugs from Pharmaceutical Company I. The hospital's 'push' was focused on the early stage of the pharmaceutical company's business (2021-2022). 37.4% of the total prescriptions in 2021 and 28.1% in 2022 were prescribed at my father's hospital. This figure is based on the specifications submitted to the HIRA. This means that the actual hospital prescription rate may be higher. A person who knows the hospital situation well said, "I understand that Pharmaceutical Company I mainly produced drugs used in Hospital A," and added, "I think they wanted the money to circulate 'within the family.'" As a result, Pharmaceutical Company I grew rapidly in a short period of time. Sales, which were about 1,356.82 billion won in 2020, increased about 13 times in four years to about 17.2 billion won last year. A pharmaceutical industry official said, “For a new pharmaceutical company to break into a large hospital is in itself a ‘tremendous achievement.’” Hospital A, however, said, “What we purchased from Pharmaceutical Company I are inexpensive medicines that are routinely prescribed, such as gastric mucosa protectors.”Hospital A says “no problem”, is that really true?A Hospital says there is no problem, but is that really the case? This paper asked 22 experts from the medical, legal, and academic fields. They first pointed out the problem of conflict of interest. Clinical trial-related laws, such as the 'Rules on the Safety of Medicines, etc.', require sponsors (pharmaceutical companies, etc.) and implementing agencies (hospitals, etc.) to keep each other in check to properly verify drug effects and side effects. This is because if one person is in charge of both the client and the implementing agency or is involved in a family relationship, it is difficult to properly keep checks even for their own economic interests. An official at a clinical trial center in Gyeonggi-do said, "If the researcher conducting the clinical trial is under conditions to be influenced by the foundation (hospital) and the chairman, there is a high possibility that bias will occur." If checks are not made, the rights of participants will be violated to that extent. For example, if a problem is discovered during a clinical trial, the trial should be stopped immediately and reported. However, in a structure like Hospital A, there is a high possibility that the problem will be neglected or covered up. Park Eun-jeong, a researcher at the Korea Institute of Health and Medical Research, said, “With this structure, it is difficult to properly respond to problems that arise.”Many people are in violation of current laws such as the Pharmaceutical Affairs ActIt is interpreted that there is ample scope to view it as a violation of current laws such as the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act. Lee Seo-hyeong, head of the Daeryun Medical Pharmaceutical Group at the Daeryun Law Firm and an advisory lawyer for the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, pointed out, “If the clinical trial sponsor and the implementing organization are in fact the same entity, but the clinical trial report was written with concealment and the drug product approval was obtained from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, this may constitute a violation of the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (obstruction of official duties) that interferes with the review work of the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.” A hospital’s purchase of a pharmaceutical company’s product may be viewed as a violation of the Fair Trade Act. Kim Seong-jin, a representative lawyer at K&L Law Firm and a former member of the Fair Trade Commission, said, "(The chairman and son) are related persons under the Fair Trade Act," and added, "Consignment and consignment of clinical trials and purchase of medicines can be interpreted as acts of unfair support." Group leader Seo-Hyung Lee said, “The act of entrusting a clinical trial can be interpreted as compensation for prescribing the company’s medicine, that is, an economic benefit (kickback), and in this case, the chairman’s family can be accused of breach of trust and Pharmaceutical Company I can be accused of breach of trust.” Hospital A strongly refutes this claim. Regarding the conduct of the clinical trial, he said, "Pharmaceutical Company I entrusted the clinical trial to Hospital A because it is an excellent and trustworthy institution. The clinical trial is carried out professionally and independently by six doctors from Hospital A, so it cannot be considered a conflict of interest." Regarding the purchase of medicines, he denied the possibility of preferential treatment, saying, "The Pharmacist Committee, composed of 10 expert members, is in charge of selecting and managing medicines." The person in charge of operating the hospital's clinical trial center said, "Clinical trials are conducted under the supervision of the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, and since there is a separate clinical trial analysis agency, issues of concern such as concealment of side effects cannot occur."[View full article] Hankook Ilbo - The drug that was clinically tested and prescribed at my father's hospital was made by my son's company (link) Hankook Ilbo - Suspicious clinical trial ecosystem between father and son... The No. 1 recruiting company is also closely ‘on our side’ (link)

Strengthening our role as a legal partner specialized in the corporate environment... Customized legal service - Daeryun “This will be an important turning point in the expansion of the legal market for foreign companies” Daeryun Law Firm announced on the 10th that it has signed a three-party MOU with the Korea Foreign Companies Association (KOFA) and marketing specialist Skys Korea to establish a stable settlement and legal support system for foreign companies in Korea. The MOU signing ceremony was held on the 6th at Park One in Yeouido, Daeryun’s main office, with Daeryun Kim Gook-il, CEO of Skys Korea, attending. It was held with the attendance of Director Choi Yi-seon, standing representative Kim Jong-cheol of the Federation of Foreign Companies in Korea, and AND4 CEO Lee Hee-kyung. KOFA is a non-profit organization that represents the rights and interests of domestic foreign companies and supports business activities, and Sky's Korea is a specialized company that provides business solutions and consulting based on artificial intelligence technology and digital marketing. Through this agreement, Daeryun strengthens its role as a legal partner specialized in the global corporate environment and provides systematic legal support and management support infrastructure for KOFA member companies. We decided to cooperate in the establishment. Specifically, we plan to ▲Provide customized legal advisory services such as corporate law, human resources, taxation, fair trade, and the Serious Accident Punishment Act ▲Promote legal service promotion and digital campaigns using Sky's Korea's AI and marketing capabilities ▲Co-host legal seminar training and networking programs for executives and employees of KOFA member companies. In particular, we plan to proactively respond to various legal issues that may arise during corporate operations. The policy is to provide customized legal services that take into account each company's industrial characteristics and cultural differences by country. KOFA Executive Representative Kim Jong-cheol said, "In order for foreign companies to continue their activities stably in the Korean market in a complex regulatory environment, a deep understanding of the legal environment and customized support are essential. We expect that member companies will be able to receive more practical legal support through this MOU." “We have accumulated experience advising foreign companies in various fields,” he said. “We will continue to cooperate so that the cooperation with KOFA and Skies Korea can be an important turning point in the expansion of the legal market for foreign companies.” Meanwhile, Daeryun has been operating professional groups focused on global business, such as the Immigration and Foreign Investment Group and the Customs and International Trade Group, and has developed global legal service capabilities based on various tasks. Recently, we are accelerating the expansion of our global network by opening SJKP Law Firm at WTC in New York. Reporter Cheon Ju-young (young1997@mydaily.co.kr)[View full article] My Daily - Daeryun Law Firm signs a three-party MOU with the Association of Foreign Companies in Korea and Skyes Korea (Click here) Law Leader - Daeryun Law Firm, 3-Party MOU with the Association of Foreign Companies in Korea and Skyes Korea (Click here)

Ministry of Health and Welfare, Promoting the enactment of the Basic Health and Medical Data Act Conflicts and conceptual confusion in the existing legal system 先It must be resolved so that our country can have a world-class health care infrastructure and 5000Massive electronic medical records of over 10,000 people(EMR)It is a country with. However, this valuable data resource is trapped in a complex legal system and is not utilized properly. 'data paradox'are trapped in.To overcome this, the Ministry of Health and Welfare will function as a basic law on the use of health and medical data. 'Act on Promotion of Digital Healthcare and Utilization of Health and Medical Data(Hereinafter referred to as the Digital Healthcare Act:)' We are once again pushing for the enactment.. In order for this law to be successfully established, the fatal consistency problem of the existing legal system must be resolved prior to enactment.. 'data paradox' Will this be a stepping stone to escape? The root cause of the current lack of utilization of healthcare data in Korea is 2020year data 3Conflicts between laws and conceptual confusion have intensified since the law was revised..Bioethics law in practical settings such as clinical research(Clinical research jurisdiction)and Personal Information Protection Act(Introducing the concept of pseudonym processing)This was applied simultaneously and a conflict of regulatory jurisdictions arose.. Under the Bioethics Act 'Anonymization' The concept is different from the internationally accepted anonymization process and at the same time has an ambiguity that encompasses the concept of pseudonym processing under the Personal Information Act.. This conceptual confusion is caused by the European Union(EU) Personal Information Protection Act(GDPR) Before and after implementation 2018since 7The need for improvement has been pointed out for over a year., It is an age-old problem that has never been resolved..In the field, extreme confusion arose over which legal standard should take precedence., Established under the Personal Information Act 'Guidelines for using healthcare data'remains as a non-legally binding administrative guideline.. 2018year or 2020If there had been a process of coherently reorganizing existing laws in 2012, industrial development would have accelerated much more.. This is an example of an example where, even though regulations have been relaxed, the burden on companies has actually increased due to the lack of consistency between laws..The digital healthcare law is 'rooftop house' not regulation, Correcting the existing fragmented relationship between laws 'system maintainer'must carry out its mission as. The true success of this law lies not in simply enacting a new law;, To comprehensively resolve conflicts between existing laws 'Legal and institutional resilience'This means that it depends on. 'Data use' activate vs Balance between protection The Ministry of Health and Welfare must implement a law that balances the conflicting values ​​of activating data use and protecting it.. Measures to provide transparency and strengthen data control rights for data subjects, especially in relation to commercial use, For example, my data-based dynamic consent(Dynamic Consent) We can consider ways to secure public trust by finding a method..High-value-added use can be promoted only when data that has undergone minimal data processing can be safely collected with the consent of the public.. This will become a key driver in accelerating the use of sensitive healthcare data.. This is why the Digital Healthcare Act seeks to legally establish strong protection measures by providing additional consent for high-risk sensitive information and specifying penalties for re-identification attempts..The Digital Healthcare Act must provide a definition of the highest concept that resolves the conflict between the concept of pseudonymization under the Personal Information Act and the concept of anonymization under the Bioethics Act.. In addition, the utilization standards and deliberation procedures that were existing administrative guidelines were absorbed into legal sub-regulations to provide a legal basis., We must completely eliminate uncertainty in the field by increasing the stability of regulations.. EMR Through standardization, the data between the rich and the poor must be overcome. EMR Standardization is an essential element that accelerates the use of data, such as transfer and combination.. However, difficulties in securing budget, Varieties of Terminological Standards, Various by institution EMR Progress was slow compared to its importance for various reasons, including the format..Insufficient standardization is at tertiary general hospitals and small and medium-sized hospitals., It deepens the informatization gap between lawmakers and causes data to create a phenomenon where the rich get richer and the rich get richer.. For startups and small businesses, it is difficult to enter the market due to high initial barriers during the data collection process.. In the end, like in the United States, each agency collects large-scale data on its own or, As it is now, it results in dependence on government-led national projects, which acts as the root cause of slowing down the development of related industries..In the Digital Healthcare Act, the Minister of Health and Welfare EMR Establish the basis for establishing and announcing standards for efficient management of the system, The government should be able to provide strong policy momentum to standardization work by preparing detailed policies based on this.. If the Digital Healthcare Act is successfully enacted, data-based precision medicine, artificial intelligence(AI) diagnostic aid, This will be an institutional watershed in which customized health care services are introduced in earnest into medical settings.. However, this presupposes that the Digital Healthcare Act properly maintains the consistency of existing laws..20262018 is an important turning point in Korea’s digital healthcare.. This time, if we only increase regulations while ignoring conflicts between laws and confusion over concepts,, Even though we have world-class medical infrastructure, we will repeatedly fall behind in competitiveness in data utilization..This time, we must complete a consistent medical data law system. 2018since 7I need to get back the time I lost over the years.. Securing legal consistency is the key to the success of the Digital Healthcare Act.. <Hankyung Law&Biz Author> Seohyung Lee, attorney at Daeryun Law Firm [View full article] 50 million pieces of medical data that have been dormant for 7 years... Digital healthcare law awakens [Daeryun’s Biz law forum] (Shortcut)

Kim Kuk-il, director of the ‘Manbo Dream Challenge’ with the developmentally disabled, said, “We will expand the expertise of Daeryun Law Firm to social responsibility. ‘Inyeonbeop’, a public interest corporation established by Daeryun Law Firm (Limited), announced that it has started its first official social contribution activity. Inyeonbeop participated in the ‘1st Manbodream Challenge’ held at Yeongdeungpo Park in Seoul on the 1st and participated in a donation campaign with developmentally disabled people and volunteers. ‘Manbodeream Challenge’ It is an event hosted by the Dream Plus Support Center and sponsored by the Lottery Committee, Donghaeng Lottery, KORAIL, Yeongdeungpo-gu Social Welfare Council, Lunch For You, etc. It is a donation program in which when participants complete a 10,000-step walking course, one set of sharing packages is delivered to the local community per person. At the event, about 170 people, including 60 people with developmental disabilities, volunteers, and guardians, participated and completed the walking course and participated in donations. Director Kim Kook-il said, “This Manbo Dream Challenge is the starting point of solidarity walking with neighbors in need,” and added, “It will become a practice model that expands Daeryun Law Firm’s expertise into social responsibility.” He added, “We will continue to carry out customized public interest projects for the underprivileged through regular volunteer work and regional connection programs.” Earlier this year, Daeryun Law Firm established the public interest association ‘Neonbeop’ and conducts public interest activities for the underprivileged who are in the blind spot of the law. It began in earnest. ‘Relationship Law’ is a name that combines ‘relationship’, which refers to the relationship between people, and law, and contains the meaning of strengthening social solidarity and realizing public value within the bounds of the law. The first chairman of the board was former Prosecutor General Kim Oh-soo, and was officially designated as a non-profit public interest corporation on September 30 after approval from the Ministry of Justice. In the future, ‘Relationship Law’ will provide social services such as single-parent families, the elderly living alone, and the disabled. We plan to expand public interest activities through legal counseling, litigation support, and regular volunteer and sponsorship programs for vulnerable groups. In addition, we plan to cultivate legal professionals who contribute to the public interest through mentoring and internship programs for law majors and law school aspirants, and build a sustainable social contribution system based on this. Reporter Park Jun-sik parkjs@wowtv.co.kr[View full article] Korea Economic Daily - “The first step toward sharing, walking together”... Relationship Law, a public interest corporation, social contribution activities (Go here) Seoul Shinmun - “The first step toward sharing”... Relationship Law, a public interest corporation, social contribution activities (Go here) Tax and Finance Newspaper - About 170 people participated in the ‘Manbo Dream Challenge’ with public interest corporation, ‘Manbo Dream Challenge’ (Go here) Legal Times - [Law Firm iN] Daeryun Establishment, Participation in ‘Manbo Dream Challenge’ (Go here)

The group's lawsuit filed on the grounds that the group's request for moral responsibility from the group's chairman and others for unfair dismissal and unpaid wages that occurred at an asset company under the group amounted to defamation was also dismissed by the appeals court. According to the legal community on the 9th, the 5th Civil Division of the Busan High Court (Chief Judge Jae-wook Lee) dismissed the appeal of the defamation suit filed by Ongroup Foundation Chairman Jeong Geun and Ongroup Medical Foundation Chairman Yoon Seon-hee against four dismissed Ongroup Asset employees. In the first trial, which was sentenced on March 26, the court also dismissed Ongroup's claim. Ongroup has argued that its image was tarnished by false issues raised by employees. The intention is that even though ‘Ongroup Asset’ notified the employees of the dismissal, responsibility was passed on to ‘Ongroup’. Ongroup Asset is an asset management company established in August 2023, and the largest shareholder is Ongroup. Ongroup Asset was closed down due to difficulties in registering as an asset management company. Meanwhile, in January of last year, the company fired its employees with a single text message saying, “Due to management difficulties, we will be closed indefinitely and are being laid off.” Employees held a rally against Chairman Chung and others to stop layoffs and liquidate unpaid wages worth 42 million won. The illegality of the unfair dismissal case was recognized in April last year when the Busan Labor Relations Commission accepted the employees' request for relief. The first trial court determined that responsibility for the unfair dismissal lies with the shareholders or affiliated companies (Ongroup) who decided to suspend Ongroup Asset. Chairman Chung and Chairman Yoon each own 25% of Ongroup Asset, and Ongroup owns 50%. Based on this, the court judged that it was highly likely that the decision to suspend business was based on their wishes and did not accept the claim. Lawyer Jeong Woo-young of Daeryun Law Firm, who represented the employees, said, "The employees have never expressed that Ongroup was the party to the non-payment of wages. However, they only asked Ongroup, the majority shareholder, to take responsible action." explained. Reporter Shin Sim-beom meets@kookje.co.kr[View full article] Ongroup appeal filed for defamation in response to request for “responsibility for non-payment of wages” dismissed (link)

Signed a lease agreement on behalf of the building owner... A real estate agent who managed real estate on behalf of the building owner and stole the deposit was sentenced to 5 years in prison. The Pyeongtaek branch of the Suwon District Court sentenced Mr. A, a man in his 40s who was put on trial on fraud charges, to 5 years in prison. Mr. A signed a lease contract on behalf of the building owner for about 2 years starting in 2022. He was accused of collecting about 1.3 billion won in deposits from 16 tenants, including Mr. B, on 35 occasions. As a result of the investigation, the owner of the building, who was staying abroad at the time, was unable to enter the country for a certain period of time, so he delegated the authority to manage the deposit to Mr. A, and it was confirmed that Mr. A took advantage of this to commit a crime. The court sentenced Mr. A to 5 years in prison. The court said, "The defendant used the deposit he received for personal use, and then received a large amount of deposit again while renewing a contract with an existing tenant." He said, “The crime is not good because he invested in stocks and coins and used them for his own business expenses.” He then stated, “The period of the crime was long, the number of victims was large, and the amount of damage was very large, causing financial difficulties for the victims.” Attorney Seongjin Yoon of Daeryun Law Firm, who represented Mr. B, said, “Deception, which is a requirement for fraud, refers to all acts that betray the duty of good faith and sincerity that must be maintained by each other in property transaction relationships.” He explained, “During the trial, we were able to receive a prison sentence by emphasizing that Mr. A borrowed the name of the building owner and deceived him into believing that there would be no problem with returning the deposit, thereby embezzling money.” #Building owner #Deposit #Broker #Prison sentence Park Seok-ho (haitai2000@ikbc.co.kr)[View full article] A real estate agent who manages real estate on behalf of the building owner and steals the deposit… 5 years in prison (link)

There are more sophisticated and cruel crimes than voice phishing.. It destroys not only money but also heart and mind. ‘romance scam(Romance Scam)’am. The truly scary thing about this crime is that it was someone who he believed truly understood him., It lies in the sense of betrayal, self-blame, and deep sense of loss received from the person to whom one has invested love, time, and money.. We spoke to Han Do-young, senior attorney at Daeryun Law Firm, about the reality of romance scams that are developing day by day and prevention and response methods to break the vicious cycle..“I want to meet you but I can't afford it. can you send me some money?”How sweet are the words I love you. Even more so if it is a love confession from a stranger who understands me and is perfect in appearance as well.. long time SNS If you became closer than a friend by exchanging messages, It's not easy to doubt its sincerity. He is like that, He finally says he will come see me.. But you need money to meet me? What would you do??Romance scams involve forming a relationship using romantic feelings as bait., It is a crime to exploit that trust to steal money.. mostly SNSI expressed interest in the victim through a chat app and continued emotional exchange for a long period of time., As trust deepens, money is requested for various reasons, such as payment for living expenses, investment funds, and shipping costs..They cleverly manipulate the victim's psychology to make it impossible for them to break off the relationship.. Victims may not realize it is a scam, Even after realizing it, I turn away and cannot escape.. In fact, in the investment fraud victim community, “Is this also a romance scam??”There are endless posts asking:. Even if the answer is yes, most people deny it.. Because I can't admit that the relationship was fake.. Damage is rapidly increasing. 2020Until 2018, it only accounted for a small portion of all phishing crimes., Dating apps after the pandemic SNS As use exploded, the number of damage cases increased sharply.. Romance scam incidents occurred in the first half of last year alone. 682case, The amount of damage is 454It reached billions of won. Accordingly, the National Police Agency is classifying romance scams as financial crimes along with voice phishing and is intensively cracking down on them.. just past 10Even at the beginning of the month, Victim of collusion with Chinese fraud organization 288To people 334A domestic organization that extorted billions of won was also arrested.. # compliment, appeasement, Patience, digging into loneliness and deficiency ‘FALSE’How is a delomance scam different from financial crimes such as voice phishing?? Voice phishing is an immediate crime that demands money in a short period of time., Romance scam ‘rapport(trust relationship)’to commit fraud over a long period of time.. They maintain a romantic relationship with the victim over several years, starting with small amounts and gradually demanding larger amounts.. So the final damage is as great as voice phishing.. How do perpetrators usually approach? It can happen even in a one-sided relationship, but, mostly SNS, chat app, Access through online spaces such as dating apps. Stealing photos of celebrities AIA person is processed into a foreign businessman or doctor., They disguise themselves as soldiers, etc.. Post photos of luxury goods, luxury cars, and overseas travel on your profile. ‘wealthy man’ It also emphasizes the image. Express praise and affection in an attractive manner and lower your guard..Is there a specific pattern of fraud after the relationship begins?? In the beginning, the victim does not feel any burden. ‘financial help’I request. Victims who feel romantic interest are afraid of breaking off the relationship., Or they send money out of pity and guilt.. Sometimes we make constructive suggestions, such as investments., They encourage direct remittance by citing absurd reasons such as deposit requests or account errors.. Furthermore, there are times when victims are used as a tool for committing crimes, such as helping attract investors for fraudulent investments or using them as a means of delivering cash.. This is a case where the victim becomes the perpetrator.. Can it lead to other damage besides simple financial damage?? Perpetrators build a strong rapport with their victims and steal their confidential personal information.. Because it represents a dating relationship, social and financial information as well as, They even acquire sexual material, such as explicit photos of the victim.. If the relationship goes sour in the future, threaten to spread it or, requesting sexual exploitation material 2In some cases, it may lead to car damage..I wonder why the victims become so defenseless.. Victims of romance scams often have narrow social networks or are emotionally isolated.. In such situations, kind words and empathy, When you find someone who consistently shows interest, you start to believe that they are someone who truly understands you.. So, unlike other crimes, the perpetrator receives attention and affection rather than threats.. Focus on building consensus. I also give advice on life., They psychologically entangle the victim by talking about their future together.. Is there a real-life example that you can remember?? I had a female client who was raising a child alone.. ‘Son of a doctor and Gangnam building owner’He said SNSIt was a case in which a man who approached me was deceived into sending a large amount of money under the pretext of living expenses and investment funds.. I gained trust by sweetly saying that I would take responsibility for the client's child as well., In the end, I even took a loan and sent the money.. I was advised that it was likely a scam, but I was even more skeptical.. The perpetrator was actually a health trainer., I only realized it was a scam when I was followed and witnessed myself working at the gym..# How to avoid getting caught in a relationship trap?When in doubt ‘keep your distance’, After the damage ‘stay in touch’ Victims seek judicial relief ‘golden time’Why do you miss it?? ‘gaslighting’Because it has become. They thought it was a romantic relationship and didn't realize it was a scam., It is difficult to get out of a relationship that has already been formed, so it is easy to miss the right time to respond.. In many cases, the lawsuit itself is given up due to the shock of a breakdown in trust.. Ironically, victims tend to believe the scammer's words but not the lawyer's sincere advice..If you have already suffered damage, What should I do first?? Romance scams are evolving every day. Lawyers also hear about the damage ‘If this continues, I might get hit too.’Because it makes me think,. If you have been harmed, above all ‘first responder’this is important. You must immediately apply for payment suspension to your financial institution., You must ensure that you do not completely lose contact with the abuser.. This is because the longer the connection is maintained with the other party, the more advantageous it is for investigative agencies to make arrests and secure evidence.. See a lawyer as quickly as possible and develop a case strategy., You must receive legal assistance appropriate for your situation..Is there any possibility of arresting the perpetrator or recovering the damages?? I wonder if I can receive compensation from financial companies or platforms.. Romance scams are subject to criminal law347It is Joe's crime of fraud., Fraudulent money 5If it is over 100 million won, severe punishment will be imposed.. account, cannon account, If you abuse payment apps, etc., you will also be subject to violations of the Electronic Financial Transactions Act.. However, most victims ‘The act of sending money yourself’Therefore, it is realistically difficult to hold financial companies or platform operators liable for compensation.. So, when receiving a financial transfer or investment proposal, it is best to maintain rational judgment and be cool and skeptical.. The psychological impact of the victims 2Is there institutional support in place to prevent car damage?? Most victims of romance scams hide their victimization because of shame and self-blame.. avoidance of people, melancholia, There are psychological aftereffects, such as loss of trust.. The longer the crime lasts, the more severe the psychological impact is.. However, unlike violent crime victims,, There is almost no separate psychological counseling or recovery support system for fraud victims.. As online scams become more sophisticated, financial institutions and platform operators must also prepare prevention and response systems for other types of crimes beyond simple voice phishing.. Efforts to raise public awareness are also needed through public service announcements and educational campaigns..Is it really a romance scam? ‘Flirting’How can we tell the difference?? Although initially difficult to distinguish, there are several distinct signs. first of all, Emphasizes a close relationship and repeatedly asks for financial support, If you refuse and mention a break in relationship, you should be suspicious first.. You should also look at whether people are delaying or refusing to meet in person.. Even during video calls, filters, etc. are used to deceive people.. Also, if excessive personal information such as financial or financial information is requested, it is safe to immediately cut off contact.. [View full article] “It’s not love, it’s a scam”... A sweet trap targeting my money, ‘Romance Scam’ (link)

Union: “Additional fees are possible in the standard contract” Union members: “Separate commitment letter takes precedence”… It was ruled that if a local housing association had written a separate letter of assurance to its members stating that ‘there would be no additional contribution’, it could not request it even if the project cost had subsequently increased. The court said that individual agreements written only to specific people take precedence over standard contracts that apply to all union members. In September, the Suwon District Court ruled in favor of the plaintiff and dismissed the defendant's appeal, as in the first trial, in a lawsuit filed by plaintiff A, a member of the union, to claim the return of down payment, etc., paid against housing association B. Mr. A joined the union in July 2016 and received a separate letter of confirmation stating that 'there will be no additional contribution.' Initially, Mr. A hesitated to sign the contract for fear of additional contributions, but he believed in the letter of confirmation given by the union and paid about 30 million won, including the down payment. However, after the extraordinary general meeting in 2022, the union requested an additional contribution of tens of millions of won from Mr. A due to an increase in project expenses. When Mr. A refused based on the letter of confirmation, the union expelled Mr. A. In the end, Mr. A filed a lawsuit requesting cancellation of the contract and return of the deposit due to the union's violation of the contract, and won in the first trial. The union appealed, arguing that “the other standard contract signed by Mr. A clearly stated that ‘additional contributions may be incurred.’” The judgment of the second trial court was the same as the first trial. The court ruled that if the contents of the two documents conflict, the individual agreement takes precedence. The court said, “It can be seen that the union encouraged the signing of the contract by offering advantageous conditions such as ‘exemption of additional contributions’ to only some members, including Mr. A, in order to actively recruit early union members,” and explained, “The special promise that the union made on its own cannot now be overturned by citing other provisions in the standard contract. Attorney Ja-young Yoon of Daeryun Law Firm, who represented Mr. A, said: “When the client was concerned about additional contributions, the union wrote a special letter of ‘exemption of additional fees’ and proved the specific circumstances that led to the contract through fact confirmation letters, etc.,” he said. “The court also determined that the union must keep its individual promises, so we were able to achieve a good result.”[View full article] Court: ‘No contribution’ individual agreement takes precedence over standard contract” (Shortcut)