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The court ruled that it was illegal to not pay survivor's pension to a worker who died from pneumoconiosis while working in a mine due to an underlying disease. On the 21st of last month, the 13th Division of the Seoul Administrative Court ruled in favor of the plaintiff in a lawsuit filed by A, a woman in her 80s, against the Korea Workers' Compensation and Welfare Service to cancel the disposition of survivors' benefits and funeral expenses. A's husband Mr. B worked as an obstetrician at a coal mine for about 7 years since 1982. Afterwards, Mr. B was diagnosed with disability due to pneumoconiosis in 2002, and while receiving treatment, his condition worsened and he died in 2021. The direct cause of death listed on the autopsy report was pneumoconiosis. Accordingly, Mr. A reported to the Korea Workers' Compensation and Welfare Service, saying that Mr. B suffered from pneumoconiosis while working at the coal mine and died as a result. He requested survivors' benefits. However, the corporation rejected it. Mr. B was found dead at home, so the exact cause of death was unknown, and he suffered from chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, so it was difficult to determine pneumoconiosis as the main cause of death. Mr. A, who was dissatisfied with the disposition, filed a request for review, but it was dismissed, and his subsequent request for reexamination was also dismissed for the same reason. Accordingly, Mr. A filed an administrative lawsuit against the Corporation. During the trial. Mr. A emphasized that the Corporation overlooked the fact that Mr. B had suffered from lung disease for a long time and cited only the underlying disease as the cause of death. The court ruled in Mr. A's favor. The court said, "The deceased appears to have received appropriate treatment for the underlying disease and lived without any significant aftereffects until his death," adding, "On the other hand, pneumoconiosis and cardiopulmonary function were gradually worsening, and after being first diagnosed with pneumoconiosis, inpatient and outpatient treatment was repeated until just before death." “It appears that the deceased’s underlying disease may have had a complex effect on the death, but there is no evidence to suggest that the deceased’s health condition has worsened due to this,” he said, adding, “Even though it is difficult to clearly determine the cause of the deceased’s death, it is reasonable to consider worsening lung disease such as pneumoconiosis as the cause of death.” Attorney Kim Jin-ju of Daeryun Law Firm, which represented Mr. A, said, “The claim that the exact cause of death cannot be determined simply because the place of death was at home is based on Mr. B’s medical records and the autopsy report.” He explained, “It was a case of ignoring all objectively stated information,” and “Based on medical records, etc., we were able to obtain the court’s cancellation judgment by proving the medical causal relationship that the progressive worsening of pneumoconiosis and decreased respiratory function contributed to death.” #Court #Judgment #Survivor’s Pension Park Seok-ho (haitai2000@ikbc.co.kr)[View full article] Court calls it illegal to deny survivor's pension due to 'underlying disease' (link)

As the aftermath of the large-scale detention of Korean workers at a factory in Georgia, USA continues, companies' overseas expansion is also on alert. Corporate management risks resulting from policy changes, such as the United States' visa screening requirements and strengthened crackdown on illegal stays, have become a reality. In fact, law firms in charge of immigration and visa work are inundated with related inquiries, and interest in stable human resources management and ensuring legal stay in the industry is increasing. Experts point out that Korean companies should have a more systematic legal response structure in the wake of this incident. An immigration lawyer specializing in immigration law explained, "The U.S. visa system is not only complex, but the issuance process is also difficult, so it appears that companies have been using short-term business visas (B1) or visa-free Electronic Travel Authorization (ESTA). This will lead to issues with residency qualifications, putting them at risk of deportation or punishment in the future." In this situation, large domestic law firms are also strengthening their related capabilities, focusing on groups that handle international affairs such as immigration. Jipyong Law Firm recently launched the 'Global Risk Response Center' and is focusing on prevention and advice on risk management and consulting, including international trade, tariffs, and overseas regulations. Daeryun Law Firm has also strengthened its advisory for global companies, focusing on immigration and overseas investment groups. Daeryun, which has established local corporations in New York and Washington D.C., utilizes its local network to support ▲establishment and investment of domestic companies in the U.S. ▲checking expatriate visa applications ▲advising on immigration law and permanent residency acquisition. In particular, we are focusing on preventing and managing labor law risks that may arise in the process of dispatching human resources at home and abroad. An official from a local company said, "There are many cases where projects are delayed or contracts are canceled in the actual field because companies are unable to obtain appropriate visas. Since visas must be applied appropriately according to the size of the company and the characteristics of each industry, it seems inevitable that dependence on law firms will increase." Reporter Jeong-won Hwang (jwhwang@mt.co.kr)[View full article] Visa crisis from ‘Georgia’… Large law firms strengthening overseas advisory services (Click here)

In a class action lawsuit claiming damages filed by subscribers who suffered damage from the SK Telecom SIM hacking incident, SKT submitted a response to the court asking the court to "dismiss the plaintiff's claim." According to Daeryun Law Firm on the 15th, SKT submitted a response to the claim for damages to the Seoul Central District Court on the 3rd, stating, "All of the plaintiff's claims will be dismissed and the plaintiff will bear the legal costs." Daeryun filed a lawsuit against SKT on behalf of about 250 people who suffered damage from the SKT SIM hacking incident, requesting compensation of 1 million won per person. In the response, SKT withheld a specific rebuttal. The reason is that although there was a resolution by the Personal Information Committee regarding whether the Personal Information Protection Act was violated, the specific reason could not be confirmed because the resolution was not delivered. SKT said, ‘As soon as the facts and issues in dispute in this case are confirmed, we will present our opinions in detail through a brief.’ There are also criticisms that SKT is ignoring compensation to consumers who suffered damage from hacking by not accepting the Korea Communications Commission’s recommendation to extend the contract termination penalty exemption period and also refusing to claim damages. Previously, the Korea Communications Commission’s Dispute Mediation Committee recommended that SKT extend the contract termination penalty exemption period until the end of this year. On July 4, SKT announced that it would waive the penalty for customers who canceled their contracts within 10 days, but the deadline was so short that it was difficult for consumers to be fully aware of it. However, as SKT did not submit a written opinion within the response deadline, the recommendation was not automatically accepted. Daeryun Special Action Headquarters (attorneys Young-gon Cho, Sang-won Yeo, and Myeong-cheol Kim), who are leading the class action suit for damages, said, “SKT is not showing a responsible attitude toward customer damage even after being fined 134.8 billion won,” and added, “Through this lawsuit, we have created an opportunity to make personal information protection the top value of corporate management and to address corporate irresponsibility.” “I will sound the alarm,” he said. Reporter Jeong Cheol-wook[View full article] SKT responds to hacking damages lawsuit saying it should be dismissed... “Ignoring damage relief” (Shortcut)

Implemented in the first half of next year... Immediate restrictions on demands for compensation for strike damages may reduce risks such as increased demands for collective bargaining, but may actually serve as an opportunity to build cooperation and trust between labor and management. The 'Trade Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Act Amendment Act', the so-called 'Yellow Envelope Act', which was passed by the National Assembly on the 24th of last month and approved at the Cabinet meeting on the 2nd of this month, is scheduled to go into effect in the first half of next year. This amendment contains content that fundamentally changes the landscape of labor-management relations in Korea, and its ripple effect is expected to grow further depending on future court interpretations and precedents. The Yellow Envelope Act, which is subject to labor-management negotiations ranging from restructuring to M&A, is named after citizens sending donations in 'yellow envelopes' in response to the company's large-scale compensation claims following the Ssangyong Motors strike in 2009. Initially, the discussion was limited to limiting companies' excessive compensation for damages to workers, but the scope was greatly expanded during the National Assembly discussion. There are three key points. ▷ Expansion of the scope of the employer: Anyone who can actually control or determine working conditions, even if he or she is not a party to a labor contract, is considered an employer. Accordingly, there is a possibility that the main contractor and the parent company will have an obligation to negotiate with the unions of subcontractors and subsidiaries. ▷ Expansion of the subject of collective bargaining and labor disputes: Not only wage levels and working hours, but also management decisions such as restructuring and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are subject to negotiation and dispute. ▷ Limitation of liability for damages: The scope of immunity has been expanded to include not only legitimate industrial action but also other union activities and even defense against illegal actions by employers. Evolution of the concept of ‘actual control’ ‘Substantial control’ is the standard for determining whether or not the primary contractor’s obligation to negotiate is recognized. In the 2010 Hyundai Heavy Industries case, the Supreme Court ruled for the first time that if the main contractor can control and determine the labor conditions of the subcontractor's union, it should be considered an employer. After this ruling, in cases such as CJ Korea Express, Lotte Global Logistics, Hyundai Steel, and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, the Labor Relations Commission and the court recognized the main contractor's obligation to bargain with the subcontractor union. What these cases have in common is that 'the work of the subcontractor is essential to the main contract's project, so the main contract has no choice but to exercise significant influence on the working conditions or performance measurements of the subcontractor.' The greater the possibility that the main contractor determines the working conditions of workers at subcontractors, the more likely it is that employer-friendliness will be recognized. Demands for individual bargaining from dozens of subcontractor unions are likely to pour in. After the implementation of the Yellow Envelope Act, companies may face the following risks: ▷ Increased demands for collective bargaining: Main contractors may face requests for individual bargaining from dozens of subcontractor unions. This is a factor that can conflict with the system of unified negotiation channels and prolong disputes. ▷Labor-management consultation on management decisions: Management decisions such as layoffs, factory relocations, and M&As may be put on the union negotiation agenda. ▷Difficulty in claiming compensation for unions and workers: It is expected that it will become more difficult to hold companies accountable for damages incurred during industrial disputes. Requires preliminary maintenance of relationships with subcontractors... How should companies prepare to respond to each scenario? Maintaining relationships with subcontractors and subsidiaries is a priority. Elements of direct intervention by the main contractor must be minimized in contracts, work order systems, and on-site management methods, and any risks of illegal dispatch must be checked. It is also necessary to prepare in advance a management decision-making process in which labor and management cooperate. It would be a good idea to prepare a manual that internalizes the procedure for collecting union opinions in important decision-making processes such as restructuring or business relocation. Internal training and simulation are also required. Both management and field managers must be familiar with the contents of the revised law, and training to respond to the union's demands for each scenario is essential. The Yellow Envelope Act is evaluated as a watershed in rebalancing the balance of power between companies and unions. Given that it shakes up existing labor-management practices, it is bound to be a factor that increases legal risks for companies. However, at the same time, it is an opportunity to establish transparent management and a predictable cooperation structure. If the obligations required by the law are faithfully fulfilled while autonomous consultation and trust building between labor and management are carried out simultaneously, the company can reduce the cost of disputes and gain social trust. There is a saying that a crisis is an opportunity. Why not use the Yellow Envelope Act as an opportunity to find a new labor-management model for sustainable growth?[View full article] The yellow envelope law has become a reality... If you want to use it as a growth opportunity, [Daeryun’s Biz law forum] (Go to)

Let’s sell the apartment after signing the sales contract… “The apartment was actually disposed of without a trust contract or permission.” The court said, “Plaintiff delivered the money directly to the defendant and returned the deposit directly… It is a title trust agreement.” A person in his 40s who arbitrarily disposed of an apartment that had been entrusted to him by a relative ended up paying over 1 billion won in damages. According to the legal community on the 15th, the Seongnam Branch of Suwon District Court ruled in favor of the plaintiff in a lawsuit seeking damages filed by Mr. A, a man in his 60s, against Mr. B, a man in his 40s, on the 12th of last month. Mr. A signed a sales contract with Mr. B, a relative, in 2016 and transferred the title to the apartment he owned. Soon after, Mr. B terminated the lease contract after consulting with the tenant who lived here and began living in the apartment on his own. However, a problem arose when Mr. B disposed of the apartment in 2023. Mr. A's side claimed that the real estate contract in question was concluded in the form of a 'title trust' and that, therefore, Mr. A disposed of the apartment without permission even though he was the actual owner. At the same time, he filed a lawsuit claiming that he should receive back about 1 billion won, which is equivalent to the market price of the apartment at the time of sale. Mr. B immediately refuted. It is said that the sale price was normally paid to Mr. A and the real estate was purchased. He emphasized that even when he terminated the contract with the existing tenant, he personally returned the deposit. The court ruled in Mr. A's favor. The court said, "It is confirmed that the plaintiff sent the money received during the contract process directly to the defendant's father, which is consistent with the plaintiff's claim that he entered into a real estate trust contract in the form of a sales contract." The court said, "As for the deposit returned to the tenant, the defendant's father also stated that he received money from the plaintiff and remitted it to the defendant. However, the defendant does not clearly explain the circumstances in which the money was received." He added, "The plaintiff also sent a separate sum of money when the tenant moved out, which appears to have paid moving expenses and brokerage fees to the tenant who was still on the contract at the time. Looking at these circumstances, the two entered into a real estate title trust agreement, and the defendant disposed of the real estate without the plaintiff's permission, so it is obligated to compensate for the damages." Attorney Kang Dae-hee of Daeryun Law Firm, who represented Mr. A, said, "The title trust is explicitly established by agreement between the parties." Of course, it can be established implicitly, and whether or not it is determined by considering the circumstances in which the registration was completed and the status of real estate management, etc., he explained. Reporter Seohyun Lee (sunshine@kyeonggi.com)[View full article] A person in his 40s who disposed of an apartment without permission from the actual owner… Law: “Compensation of 1 billion won for house price” (Shortcut)

Daeryun Law Firm established a legal risk management system related to the use of AI in the sports, medical, and public sectors. “Establishment of a regular working council and materialization of advisory model... We will create a trusted company.” Daeryun Law Firm announced on the 11th that it signed an MOU with Tiger Artificial Intelligence Co., Ltd. to support law and technology convergence in the digital healthcare field. At the signing ceremony held at the Daeryun Seoul headquarters branch office on the 9th, Daeryun CEO Kim Kuk-il, American lawyer Son Dong-hu, American attorney Kyle Courtnall, Tal Hirshberg, Tiger AI CEO Ha Dae-su, Director Son Seong-won, and researcher Heo Jeong-cheol attended. Tiger Artificial Intelligence Co., Ltd. is a company leading AI technology based on exercise data and provides exercise posture analysis, real-time correction, and data-based feedback services through AI platforms such as 'Tiger Fit' and 'Tiger Gym'. It also participated in 'CES 2025', an international electronics exhibition held earlier this year, and was recognized for its global technology. Through this MOU, Daeryun Law Firm plans to help Tiger Artificial Intelligence Co., Ltd. achieve stable growth by establishing a legal risk management system related to the use of AI in the sports, medical, and public sectors. Specifically, ▲ jointly establishing a system to respond to personal information protection and medical data regulations, ▲ technology commercialization, investment contracts, licensing, and IP protection laws. We plan to cooperate in many ways, including support, ▲support for entering the global market, and local network linkage cooperation. Dae-su Ha, CEO of Tiger Artificial Intelligence Co., Ltd., said, “It is important to secure legal stability along with responsible use of the value of AI technology.” He added, “This MOU will be an important stepping stone for technology and law to move forward together.” Kim Kuk-il, CEO of Daeryun Law Firm, said, “AI is an innovation, but it also brings new legal challenges,” and “We will conduct regular practice in the future.” “We will form a consultative body and materialize an AI and legal convergence advisory model to help Tiger AI become a stable and trusted company in domestic and international markets.” Meanwhile, Daeryun operates an intellectual property rights group and is expanding its expertise in new industries such as AI based on specialized experience in the field of personal information and data protection. Reporter Son Dong-wook, Lawleader twson@lawleader.co.kr Meeting of AI and law... Daeryun and Tiger artificial intelligence strengthen cooperation in digital healthcare (Click here)

Establishment of a law firm’s first ‘Customer Satisfaction Center’… “Improve services until customers are satisfied” Recently, law firms provide a wide range of legal services to individuals and companies beyond the role of representing legal disputes. The scope and role are expanding, including legal advice and consultation, as well as the preparation and review of necessary documents such as litigation, arbitration, and contracts. Daeryun Law Firm, which celebrates its 9th anniversary this year, has shown rapid growth and has established itself as an emerging powerhouse in the domestic legal market. CEO Kook-il Kim, who met at Daeryun Law Firm's Seoul headquarters branch office in Yeouido, Seoul on the morning of the 9th, said, "The motto of 'Improve service until customers are satisfied' has been the driving force behind Daeryun's growth." It started. CEO Kim emphasized the importance of ‘customer-centered legal services.’ He emphasized, "We do our best in every case, but we are not perfect either, so there are customers who are disappointed with Daeryun's service. However, to avoid repeating the same mistake, we immediately improved the service until the customer was satisfied. By expanding these cases to the entire system, we created a system to prevent the same disappointment from repeating again." In addition to customer-centered service, another strength of Daeryun is 'challenge'. The ‘three-lawyer team system’ was the first step in that challenge. At that time, it was common in the law firm industry for one lawyer to handle only one client's case, so there were many voices of concern. It was also unfamiliar to lawyers who were not used to collaboration. CEO Kim said, “Change was necessary because multitaskers, where one lawyer takes charge of all cases, had clear limitations both physically and in terms of expertise,” and added, “There were gaps in the legal services provided by each lawyer, but we considered it as a process to provide legal services of the same quality nationwide, maintaining the strengths and supplementing the weaknesses.” Daeryun established the ‘One Firm’ system from this period. All cases received from across the country are collectively managed by the main office, and the case allocation system has been reorganized to increase professionalism by assigning lawyers with the most appropriate skills to the case. And the most important part of this process was, of course, ‘customer satisfaction.’ This was the reason why it was the first large law firm to establish a ‘Customer Satisfaction Center’. CEO Kim said, “Through the Customer Satisfaction Center, I received detailed feedback on the legal services provided by Daeryun,” and explained, “It is because we cannot find improvements if we do not listen carefully.” Daeryun conducted a customer satisfaction survey on about 3,800 case clients early this year. Regarding the fact that 98% of respondents expressed ‘satisfaction’, CEO Kim said, “We tried to immediately improve most of the negative feedback received through the Customer Satisfaction Center.” CEO Kim explained, “Most clients feel a great burden just by being investigated by an investigative agency or caught up in a lawsuit.” He added, “It is also important to relieve clients’ anxiety by disclosing the details of the case handling process.” Daeryun last month aimed to ‘achieve 100% customer satisfaction.’ The Customer Satisfaction Center was expanded to the ‘Customer Management Center’. While the Customer Satisfaction Center focused on customers’ ‘after-action opinions’, the Customer Management Center plans to quickly listen to the voices of clients whose cases are in progress. In addition, in order to strengthen communication between lawyers dedicated to each case and clients, we plan to continuously improve the system for customer satisfaction by activating the ‘online communication program’ launched last July. Meanwhile, in the legal community, there has been criticism recently that law firms that take on large quantities of cases while competing for advertisements for branch offices across the country are managing cases poorly. The main basis is the ‘number of applications for legal service damage relief’ filed with the Korea Consumer Agency. Regarding this, CEO Kim said, “The ratio of civil complaints compared to the 20,000 cases in progress at Daeryun is about 0.2%,” and pointed out, “They are lining up only fragmentary civil complaints without any consideration of the total number of cases being handled by each corporation and their ratio.” Lastly, CEO Kim said, “Daeryun has grown by constantly pursuing change centered on customers, so no matter what customers ask, Daeryun responds. “I want to convey that I am satisfied with the already improved service,” he said, adding, “We will constantly change and grow with ‘customers’ at the center by weaving negativity into positivity.” Reporter Cho Hye-jeong (hjcho@kyeonggi.com)[View full article] “Customer feedback, another growth engine for Daeryun”...Kookil Kim, CEO of Daeryun Law Firm [Interview] (Shortcut)

The return schedule of about 300 Koreans detained in a crackdown by U.S. immigration authorities was postponed due to circumstances on the U.S. side. The specific reason for the delay in the schedule is unknown, but delays in administrative procedures on the U.S. side, the manner in which detainees leave the country, and the postponement of the Foreign Minister's meeting are cited as possible reasons. On the 10th, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced in a press notice, "It has become difficult for our nationals detained in the U.S. state of Georgia to depart on the 10th local time due to circumstances on the U.S. side," and "we are maintaining discussions with the U.S. to ensure departure as soon as possible." However, no specific reason or expected schedule for the delay was mentioned. It was reported that the Koreans detained in the U.S. state of Georgia were initially released around 4-5 a.m. on the 10th (local time) and then departed Atlanta International Airport via a Korean Air charter flight around 2:30 p.m. on the same day and arrived at Incheon International Airport on the afternoon of the 11th (Korean time). The Korean Air charter flight departed from Incheon International Airport to Atlanta on the morning of the 10th. However, the return schedule of the detainees was suddenly postponed about 10 hours before the expected departure time from the United States. Some believe that the reason for the delay may be that the release of Korean detainees was delayed due to the incomplete administrative procedures such as visa investigation and confirmation procedures by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Kim Ji-sun, CEO of Daeyang Immigration Corporation, said on the premise that "it is only an expectation and an estimate" and that "there are administrative procedures for voluntary departure, and for this, permission from a judge is required in the United States as well." He went on to point out, “In principle, you have to spend money to do this (departure procedures) and you may have to pay a deposit to the court,” and “From the U.S. perspective, there is no need to rush, and the U.S. administrative procedures themselves are not fast.” There is also speculation that the law enforcement practices of immigration authorities, such as whether to tie up detainees during escort procedures within U.S. territory, may have become an obstacle to negotiations. Previously, Kim Yong-beom, head of the Presidential Office's policy office, said on the 9th that negotiations were underway regarding transportation between the detention site and the Atlanta airport. Some raise the possibility that negotiations between South Korea and the United States regarding the mode of departure of Korean detainees may not have been completed. After consultation with the United States, the government planned to return Korean detainees en masse in the form of 'voluntary departure'. In this regard, the release of detainees may have been disrupted due to lack of smooth negotiations with the United States. Mia Kim, a U.S. attorney at the Daeryun Law Firm, said, "I believe there will be a difference from the Korean government's position in that the U.S. cannot uniformly apply (voluntary departure method) because there are some (among the detainees) who are subject to deportation." Secretary of Homeland Security Christie Norm, who oversees U.S. immigration policy, said on the 8th that those detained in the Georgia crackdown "will be deported." There is also speculation that the one-day delay in the meeting between Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is visiting the United States, may have affected the return schedule. According to a Ministry of Foreign Affairs official, Minister Cho, who arrived in Washington DC on the night of the 8th (local time), originally planned to meet with Secretary Rubio on the 9th to demand a prompt response from the US to resolve this situation, legislation to establish a new employment visa (E-4) exclusively for Koreans, and expansion of the quota for professional employment visas (H-1B), but the meeting between the two ministers was delayed by a day. However, there is a view that the postponement of the schedule may have been because Secretary Rubio had to respond due to the Israeli military's airstrike on Qatar. Meanwhile, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the 10th, Minister Cho held a meeting with Korean business representatives in Washington D.C. on the 9th and said, "The government is making every effort to quickly and safely return our citizens detained in Georgia and to prevent them from being disadvantaged when they re-enter the United States in the future." Representatives of companies such as LG and Hyundai Motors who attended the meeting requested the government's efforts to establish a separate visa (E-4 visa) quota for Korean professionals and increase the approval rate for visas (E-2 visas) for employees of companies investing in the United States. Reporter Jeong Hye-in (chimt@mt.co.kr) Reporter Park Jin-ho (zzino@mt.co.kr)[View full article] Detained Koreans' return to Korea is suddenly postponed due to "circumstances on the U.S. side"... The reason and the schedule are silent (Shortcut)

Attorney specializing in the field of intellectual property rights, serving as Chief Prosecutor of the 2nd Criminal Division of the Busan District Prosecutors' Office “Social justice that I have realized for 30 years in public office... I will protect the rights of clients.” Daeryun Law Firm announced on the 10th that it will hire Seok-pil Lim (23rd class of the Judicial Research and Training Institute) as general attorney and strengthen its capabilities in criminal cases, including violent crimes. Attorney Lim graduated from Seoul National University, passed the 33rd bar exam, and became a prosecutor at the Daejeon District Prosecutors' Office in 1994. commissioned. Since then, he has accumulated expertise in the fields of violent crimes, special crimes, public security, and intellectual property rights at the Busan District Prosecutors' Office and the Seoul District Prosecutors' Office. Attorney Lim, who is well-known as a 'strong prosecutor,' has served as a prosecutor for over 30 years and has handled major cases such as crimes against public officials and maritime accidents as well as violent cases such as murder and sex crimes. In particular, during the sinking of the Oryong, in which 53 out of 60 crew members died or disappeared due to unreasonable operation despite bad weather, as the chief prosecutor, he identified that it was a man-made disaster caused by the shipping company's insensitivity to safety and poor management and supervision, and indicted 15 people involved. Afterwards, he worked as a professor at the Legal Research and Training Institute and worked hard to cultivate younger students, and finally retired as the second chief prosecutor of the Busan District Prosecutors' Office in 2015. I have been working as a lawyer. After opening his practice, he expanded his expertise beyond the criminal field to the public sector and served as a legal advisor for the Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH), and further took the lead in resolving complex public disputes as the Chairman of the Real Estate Lease Mediation Committee of the Korea Real Estate Institute. Attorney Lim said, "I have tried to realize social justice through over 30 years of public service," and added, "Now at Daeryun, I listen more closely to the voices of clients and provide differentiated legal services based on accumulated experience and legal knowledge. “I will be a reliable helper who protects legitimate rights,” said Kim Kuk-il, CEO of Daeryun. “Attorney Lim is an authority well-versed in various investigations, and is a talent with unrivaled capabilities, especially in resolving complex and difficult cases. With his joining, Daeryun’s criminal expertise will take a leap forward, and we will be able to provide more reliable legal services to our clients.”[View full article] Sejeong Ilbo - Daeryun Law Firm recruits lawyer Lim Seok-pil, a former chief prosecutor... Strengthening the Criminal Division (Click here) Tax and Finance News - Daeryun Law Firm recruits Lim Seok-pil, former head of the 2nd Criminal Division of the Busan District Prosecutors’ Office, a ‘strong-arm’ (Go here)

After the recent arrest and detention of about 300 Korean workers at a battery factory construction site in Georgia, the U.S., an emergency has been put in the overseas expansion of companies. As corporate management risks due to policy changes such as the U.S. visa screening requirements and strengthened crackdown on illegal stays have become a reality, Daeryun Law Firm announced on the 11th that it has strengthened its advisory for global companies, focusing on immigration and overseas investment groups. Inquiries related to law firms in charge of immigration and visa work are pouring in, and the industry has a stable workforce. Interest in operation and ensuring legal stay is increasing. Large domestic law firms are also strengthening their capabilities, focusing on groups that handle international affairs such as immigration. Daeryun, which established local corporations in New York and Washington D.C., utilizes its local network to support ▲establishment and investment of domestic companies in the U.S. ▲checking expatriate visa applications ▲advising on immigration law and permanent residency acquisition. In particular, we are focusing on preventing and managing labor law risks that may arise during the process of dispatching human resources at home and abroad. A local company official said, "There are quite a few cases where projects are delayed or contracts are canceled in the actual field because companies are unable to obtain appropriate visas. Since visas must be applied appropriately according to the size of the company and the characteristics of each industry, it seems inevitable that dependence on law firms will increase." Experts say that with this incident as an opportunity, Korean companies need to have a more systematic legal response structure. Point out. A lawyer specializing in immigration law explained, “Not only is the U.S. visa system complex, but the issuance process is also difficult, so it seems that companies have been using short-term business visas (B1) or visa-free Electronic Travel Authorization (ESTA),” adding, “This leads to issues with residency qualifications, putting them at risk of deportation or punishment in the future.” Eunhye Lee (zhses3@joseilbo.com)[View full article] In response to the strengthening of US visa regulations... Daeryun strengthens advisory services focusing on ‘immigration and foreign investment groups’ (Click here)