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Since the Trump administration strengthened mutual tariffs, Korean companies' investments in the U.S. and entry into the U.S. market have increased, but the number of cases facing difficulties due to complex legal regulations in the U.S. is increasing. Accordingly, domestic law firms are moving to build networks in the United States and strengthen legal advisory services. According to a report by the Korea Institute for Industrial Economics and Trade on the 12th, Korea's cumulative investment in the United States increased significantly from about $40 billion (about 55 trillion won) in 2014 to $130 billion (about 181 trillion won) in 2023. During the same period, the number of domestic companies entering the U.S. increased by approximately 43%, from 11,101 to 15,876. Experts emphasize that the assistance of legal experts is essential for successful entry into the U.S. market. According to a survey by the Korea Federation of Mid-sized Enterprises, mid-sized companies cited rising raw material costs as difficulties in the export market, as well as problems with applying local laws such as import regulations and customs clearance in export destination countries. An official from an IT company said, "We tried to enter the U.S. market without separate consultation, but the service opening was delayed due to legal issues related to personal information and patents." A global strategy researcher said, "The U.S. has a structure that makes it difficult for domestic companies to respond alone because the regulations of the federal and state governments are intertwined in multiple layers." He advised that it is important to receive help from experts from the early stages in order to respond to regulations such as intellectual property rights and personal information protection. In line with this trend, domestic law firms are also strengthening support for entering the U.S. market. Daeryun Law Firm signed an MOU with 'Koriny', an American real estate platform company, in March of this year, and has been cooperating with 'Bridgeway IP Law Firm', a law firm specializing in American intellectual property rights, since July to support patent applications and IP licensing practices. An office is also scheduled to open at One World Trade Center (1WTC) in Manhattan, New York. Daeryuk Aju Law Firm opened an office in Washington, D.C. in 2022, and Yulchon Law Firm expanded and reorganized its international trade, international taxation, and customs teams into a trade industry specialty team in preparation for the launch of the second Trump administration. DLG, a law firm, opened a U.S. office in Silicon Valley early this year and began providing legal services. An industry official said, “In a complex regulatory system like the U.S., it is difficult to enter the market successfully through simple contract review alone,” and added, “The demand for law firms with practical experience and are well-versed in local laws from the early stages is increasing.” Reporter Hwang Jeong-won (jwhwang@mt.co.kr)[View full article] Regulations and lawsuits are ‘an obstacle’ for companies entering the US market… ‘Speed’ of K Law Firm’s overseas expansion (Go here)

Prosecutors say, “Paper companies were set up to avoid taxes”… Mr. A “continued the operation.” Documents such as plea agreement, statement of transaction price, and shipment details were written in detail and he was found not guilty. A man who was sent to trial on charges of establishing a paper company and issuing false tax invoices was acquitted. Daeryun Law Firm announced on the 12th that the 11th Criminal Division of the Suwon District Court found Mr. A, a man in his 50s, not guilty on charges of issuing false tax invoices on the 11th of last month. In 2021, he was accused of establishing a so-called 'bomb company' that did not supply services or goods to avoid taxes and issuing false tax invoices worth about 3.3 billion won. In response, Mr. A denied the charges, saying there was no purpose for tax evasion. Mr. A's defense is that he established a new company to change the delivery form from an individual business to a corporation, but the contractor put the contract on hold, so the existing business only continued operations by signing a subcontract with the new company. The court found Mr. A not guilty. The court ruled that Mr. A established a corporate company in the same building and on the same floor as the existing business and exchanged service work, which was the same as the service provided to the contractor, so the defendant did not actually supply it. Although there was suspicion that a tax invoice was issued, the court ruled not guilty, citing the fact that documents such as monthly transaction payment statements and specific shipment details were prepared along with the subcontract agreement and building lease agreement. In addition, the court explained the background of the acquittal, saying, “It appears that the employees hired by the corporation performed the work received from the contractor and even delivered the corresponding delivery.” Attorney Park Gyu-seok of Daeryun Law Firm, who represented Mr. A, said, “According to the Supreme Court precedent, “The existence of a physical transaction means that there is a legal agreement between the parties to supply goods or services,” he explained. “We were able to prove that there was a physical transaction by emphasizing that an agreement existed based on the fact that the company established by Mr. A was an independent company and that the monthly production volume and unit price were specified in the documents submitted when requesting the contract payment.” Reporter Park Chae-ryeong (chae@kyeonggi.com)[View full article] A man who started a paper company and issued false tax invoices is not guilty (link)

The court on charges of renting account numbers and public certificates said, “I did not recognize the fact of the crime.” An office worker who gave his bank account number and public certificate password to a voice phishing gang was found not guilty. On the 16th of last month, the Eastern Branch of the Busan District Court found Mr. A, a man in his 30s, not guilty, who was put on trial on charges of violating the Electronic Financial Transactions Act. Mr. A was charged with renting his access medium to a voice phishing gang in November 2023. I received it. According to the Electronic Financial Transactions Act, access media refers to means or information that can provide transaction instructions in electronic financial transactions, such as credit card public certificate passwords. Mr. A denied the charges. In the process of inquiring about the loan, a person in charge whose name was unknown said, “To increase the loan limit, you need to increase your cash holdings,” and he explained that he provided the public certificate password, etc., saying that the process of buying and selling stocks was necessary for this. He added, “We only promised to pay a fee equivalent to 5% of the principal amount when the loan was executed, and we did not provide the password in return for the loan.” The court found him not guilty. The purpose of the case in question is that the access medium in this case was not provided in exchange for providing a loan opportunity, but was merely used as a means to realize the promised loan. The court also added, “There is ample room for the defendant to believe that additional actions in the above process were necessary in a situation where the loan from the loan company was not possible, and he later voluntarily visited the police to understand the situation and made efforts to obtain proof.” Attorney Nakhyeong Kim of Daeryun Law Firm, who served as Mr. A’s legal representative, said, “Access media. “For a rental crime to be established, the suspect must receive or have the perception of economic benefits commensurate with the rental,” he said. “Through Mr. A’s KakaoTalk conversation, we were able to obtain acquittal by emphasizing that Mr. A was not aware of the crime, such as continuously checking for illegality during the loan execution process.” Digital Content Team[View full article] “Change to high interest rates”... A man in his 30s who handed over his bank account for a ‘work loan’ was found not guilty (Shortcut)

Daeryun Law Firm announced on the 11th that it has carried out a large-scale update of ‘AI Daeryun’, which was introduced in January, and has appointed an expert who oversaw the practical work of developing AI-based legal services as its next CEO. The goal is to go beyond introducing cutting-edge technology and take the lead in the coming legal tech era by aligning technology and management. AI Daeryun is a legal artificial intelligence program that analyzes and reviews customers' questions and provides fast and accurate legal information. The core of this update is to fundamentally change the way it operates by reorganizing the ‘AI Agent’-based structure into an ‘Agentic AI’ structure. Agentic AI has self-directed problem-solving capabilities, such as processing multiple tasks sequentially and in parallel to solve a given goal, and revising the path by reviewing intermediate results. This advanced judgment ability was completed by learning the Sentencing Commission's 2025 Sentencing Guidelines, the Supreme Court's public rulings, the Korean Patent Attorneys Association's precedents and trials, Legal Aid Corporation's legal counseling cases, the High School's rules, regulations, and precedents, and Daeryun's own content and case data. Thanks to this, more specific questions and answers became possible. A Daeryun official explained, “We have improved the ability to search vast amounts of data faster than the existing AI Daeryun, allowing users to consult with lawyers while acquiring basic knowledge.” He added, “We plan to continue to improve accuracy and effectiveness by linking internal judgment data with AI in the future.” Daeryun also launched a dedicated mobile app ‘MY Daeryun’ to strengthen communication with clients and provide more convenient legal services. MY Daeryun is an integrated platform that manages cases more systematically and provides customized content of interest to clients. Through MY Daeryun, clients can check the progress of their cases anytime, anywhere and easily use the necessary legal services. Daeryun expects that through this, it will be able to implement client-centered customized services and provide faster and more efficient legal services. Meanwhile, on the 4th, Daeryun appointed lawyer Choi Lee-seon (Training Institute 47th class) as co-representative to accelerate AI Legal Tech innovation. This is to respond to the era of legal tech by entrusting the keys of management to experts with a high level of understanding of AI technology. Until his appointment as co-CEO, CEO Choi served concurrently as the head of Daeryun's Corporate Advisory Center and the head of the AI ​​Innovation Department. From building a contract automation system using AI to developing a LegalTech solution and designing an internal business innovation system, we directly designed and implemented the core tasks of AI transformation. CEO Yi-seon Choi said, "The value that advanced law firms must provide to companies should not remain in a passive role of managing potential risks. We will proactively introduce new technologies such as AI and move toward 'value and profit-generating legal services' that provide strategic consulting for corporate growth." Reporter Jeong Cheol-wook[View full article] Daeryun Law Firm Appoints AI Innovation and Expert Representative… “Leading Legal Tech” (Shortcut)

Active in the fields of elections, labor, and industrial safety... Daeryun Law Firm (CEOs Kim Kuk-il and Ko Byeong-jun), who served as head of the National Litigation Division at the Ministry of Justice, announced on the 11th that it has recruited Lee Tae-seung (26th class of the Judicial Research and Training Institute), former head of the Masan Branch of the Changwon District Prosecutors' Office, who is considered a legal expert who is considered a 'veteran of industrial safety and major disasters'. Lee started as a prosecutor at the Busan District Prosecutors' Office in 1997 and has served as the head of the public security department at the Busan District Prosecutors' Office, deputy chief prosecutor at the Bucheon Branch of the Incheon District Prosecutors' Office, and He served as the head of the Masan Branch of the Changwon District Prosecutors' Office. In addition, he has experience serving as the head of the Ministry of Justice's National Litigation Division and representative representative during the Constitutional Court's 2014 adjudication of the dissolution of the Unified Progressive Party. In addition, in 2022, he was appointed as an assistant special prosecutor in the case of the death of the late Sergeant Lee Ye-ram, a victim of sexual assault in the Air Force. He investigated sexual violence and secondary perpetrators in the Air Force, suspicions of cover-up and appeasement by the Ministry of National Defense and Air Force Headquarters, and led to the conviction of the major perpetrators after a three-year legal battle. In particular, this lawyer served as a prosecutor. During his time, he was active in areas such as elections, labor, and industrial safety. Currently, he is active as a regular member of the ‘Serious Accident Punishment Act Practical Research Group’, an expert group that researches and educates on the interpretation, application, and practical response of laws related to the punishment of serious disasters. In addition, he is a co-author of “Explanation and Response to the Severe Accident Punishment Act,” which contains a response manual related to serious disasters, and also lectures on response measures to the Severe Accident Punishment Act for companies. Based on this expertise, this lawyer provides guidance to many companies and associations. He also lectured on the main contents of the Serious Accident Act and provided advice on organizational structure reorganization. Through this recruitment, Daeryun plans to strengthen the response system for industrial safety and serious accident cases and strengthen corporate advisory competitiveness. Attorney Lee will reside at the Yongsan branch office in Seoul and plans to take charge of criminal, labor, industrial safety, and major disaster cases across the country. Attorney Lee said, “I have handled many socially significant criminal cases, such as the metropolitan vice mayor fraud election campaign case and the N room case,” and added, “The detective “We will work from the client’s perspective based on a deep understanding of the process and a fair perspective,” said Kim Kook-il, CEO of Management. “With the new government taking office recently, it is time for companies to take systematic responses to serious accidents,” adding, “With the addition of this lawyer, who has extensive experience in investigating industrial accidents, we will be able to provide more in-depth and customized legal solutions when a serious accident occurs.” “It is expected that there will be,” he said. Reporter Park Jun-sik (parkjs@wowtv.co.kr)[View full article] Korea Economic Daily TV - ‘Industrial Safety and Major Accident Veteran’ Attorney Taeseung Lee Joins Daeryun Law Firm (Click here) Law Leader - ‘Industrial Safety and Major Accident Veteran’ Attorney Taeseung Lee Joins Daeryun Law Firm (Click here) Legal Times - [Law Firm iN] Dae-ryun, former head of Masan Branch Lee Tae-seung joins (link)

The military is an organization that operates based on special discipline and hierarchy. The command system is clear and assumes absolute obedience to orders, and all members maintain order and discipline through group life. Due to these characteristics, strict standards are applied to disciplinary action for various violations that occur during service. The level of disciplinary action is determined depending on the degree of misconduct, and soldiers receive reprimands, probation, vacation restrictions, pay reductions, military training, and demotion. On the other hand, professional soldiers are subject to sanctions ranging from light discipline such as reprimand, probation, and pay reduction to more severe discipline such as suspension, demotion, dismissal, and dismissal. The Military Personnel Judicial Act stipulates that soldiers will be disciplined if they violate or neglect their duties. Examples of this include failing to follow instructions, insulting superiors, and refusing orders. In addition, even if the issue is not related to the job, such as drunk driving, infidelity, or inappropriate use of social media, disciplinary action may be taken if it is judged to be a violation of dignity. This mainly becomes a problem when criminal punishment is received, such as assault, sexual offenses, and drunk driving. For example, if a soldier commits drunk driving, he will not only be criminally punished under the Road Traffic Act, but will also be subject to disciplinary action for violating the duty to maintain dignity. Especially these days, a lot of attention is needed as many cases of severe disciplinary action have been confirmed for problems in the private sector, such as adultery or inappropriate use of social media. Military disciplinary action does not simply limit the impact of service itself. In particular, in the case of professional soldiers, disciplinary records have a significant impact on their entire military career, including promotion and assignment. Even if you only receive a light disciplinary action such as a reprimand, probation, or pay reduction, it can cause you to miss out on a promotion or fail the long-term service review, and if you receive a severe disciplinary action greater than suspension, your career will virtually come to a halt. Not only must they undergo a screening for unsuitability for active duty service, but upon dismissal or dismissal, they are subject to restrictions on public employment for 3 years and 5 years, respectively, and their severance pay is reduced by 25% and 50%. For professional soldiers for whom military service itself is the core of their career, military disciplinary action can be a fatal blow to their entire career. For ordinary soldiers, military disciplinary action is often taken lightly because the service period is fixed. However, it is not a matter to be taken lightly in that if a person is discharged as a corporal after receiving a severe disciplinary action such as a 'demotion', he or she may be negatively influenced by some public institutions or private companies and may have a long-term disadvantageous stigma. The military disciplinary process is carried out through a disciplinary review committee after a factual investigation. At this time, the person subject to disciplinary action has the right to submit sufficient explanatory materials prior to deliberation, and during this process, he/she may claim that his or her actions do not fall under the grounds for disciplinary action or that there are extenuating circumstances. If he or she believes that the disposition made by the disciplinary committee is unreasonable, he or she may take relief procedures through an appeal. An appeal must be filed within 30 days from the date of notification of the disposition, and if the disciplinary action is deemed illegal or unfair as a result of the review, it may be overturned or the punishment may be reduced. If the result is not satisfactory even after the appeal, you can respond through administrative litigation. In particular, if you have received severe disciplinary action such as dismissal, dismissal, or demotion, there will be a greater need to file a lawsuit to cancel the disciplinary action and receive a court decision. In this case, the court comprehensively reviews the facts of the reason for disciplinary action, the legality of the disciplinary procedure, and the proportionality and appropriateness of the punishment. Attorney Seo In-ho of the Daeryun Law Firm in Chuncheon said, "If you are in danger of disciplinary action, it is best to receive assistance from a military lawyer from the beginning and sufficiently prepare all explanatory materials during the disciplinary review process to seek a solution based on your rights and procedural legitimacy." He advised, “It is advisable to resolve the issue through the assistance of a military lawyer.” Global Epic CP Lee Soo-hwan / lsh@globalepic.co.kr Military disciplinary action and response methods explained by a lawyer (link)

world health organization(WHO)The definition of obesity as a disease 1994It's a year. Since then, numerous treatments have emerged, but, As much as the weight loss effect, there was constant controversy over side effects.. Meanwhile ‘miracle injection’The game changed with the advent of Wi Gobi.. It is attracting attention for its excellent weight loss effect and ease of use., ‘The era of weight management with medication’The awareness is also gradually spreading.. This week, we will look at the popularization of obesity medicine that started with Wegobi and the shadow behind it. ‘Digging’I tried it. In the past, obesity had greater side effects than benefits, but humanity's first obesity treatment is 1933Dinitrophenol appeared in(DNP)was. This drug, which was effective in reducing weight by artificially increasing metabolism, increases body temperature., dehydration, Serious side effects, including organ damage, have been reported and it is currently classified as a poison..1950In the 1990s, drugs such as phentermine, which suppresses appetite by stimulating the sympathetic nervous system or stimulating the central nervous system, became popular.. Phentermine is available in Korea 'butterfly medicine'With a medicine called, It has been in the spotlight for its excellent appetite suppressing effect., Dry mouth with long-term use, There are many side effects, such as mental illness such as depression, beyond impatience. FDAApproved for short-term use only.1990In the 1990s, drugs that suppressed appetite by regulating neurotransmitters were mainstream.. Fenfluramine and dexfenfluramine have gained popularity due to their powerful appetite suppressing effects., Afterwards, serious cardiovascular side effects such as heart valve disease were reported.. 2010Belviq, which appeared in the 1990s, also received attention for its appetite suppressing and satiety-inducing effects., It was withdrawn from the market after it was confirmed that long-term use increases the risk of cancer.. The starting point for WeGobee’s new obesity treatment that changed the paradigm of the diet market is me.2Developed as a treatment for diabetes GLP-1(Glucagon-like peptide-1) It's an analogue. This hormone is secreted from the intestines when food is consumed, promoting insulin production in the pancreas and lowering blood sugar levels.. At the same time, it slows down gastric emptying, increases satiety and suppresses appetite., This action became a clue to the treatment of obesity.. GLP-1 Unlike existing appetite suppressants such as phentermine, which act directly on the central nervous system, analogs are, It mimics natural hormones and has a low risk of addiction and withdrawal..The first obesity treatment in this class is Saxenda.(Ingredient name Liraglutide)as, 2018It was released domestically in 2018, but the half-life was short. 24There was the inconvenience of having to get injections every day because it was only a matter of time.. Wigobi appeared later.(Ingredient name Semaglutide)is the main 1Just one dose shows a greater weight loss effect and greatly improves convenience., Changed the obesity treatment market.Wigobi last year 10After domestic release in March 6It took over the market in just a few months and caused a sensation.. all 1Quarterly obesity market size for the first time 1000Exceeded 100 million won, Among these, Wegobi sales are 794Market share in billions of won 73.2%occupied. Shadow of Wigobi’s popularization ①Along with the soaring popularity of Wigobi, cases of misuse and abuse are also increasing rapidly, becoming a social problem.. We Gobi BMI 30 or more BMI 27 Hypertension and abnormalities, diabetes, It can only be administered through a doctor's prescription to severely obese patients with comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease.. However, it has been pointed out that in reality, there are quite a few cases where even people of normal weight who do not meet the standards are prescribed prescriptions at hospitals..Consumer Sovereignty Citizens’ Conference was held last year. 6in a statement "We Gobi’s body mass index(BMI)Despite the strict dosing standards according to, It is prescribed indiscriminately for cosmetic purposes."as "Public safety is at risk as the Ministry of Health and Welfare does not even make an official tally on the status of incorrect prescriptions for Wigobi."He criticized. Shadow of Wigobi’s popularization ②Illegal distribution The problem of illegal distribution is also a serious situation.. Illegal sales that ignore prescription standards continue to occur online., 2024year 10from month 2025year 7As of March, the number of illegal Wegobee online sales and brokerage advertisements detected by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety 62It reaches the point. Illegal trade in obesity treatment is through cafes and blogs 184case(51.3%), online bulletin board 81case(22.6%), Kakao Talk, etc. SNS 32case(8.9%), Used trading platform 31case(8.6%), Online sales site(8.6%) It was found that this was done in.Especially KakaoTalk open chat room and Instagram. DM etc. still ‘Share genuine Wegobee’, ‘Available without prescription’, ‘Overseas direct purchase agency’ Phrases such as. They gain trust by abusing genuine images., It is known that transactions are carried out using clever techniques such as personal account transfer method, a shadow of the popularization of Wigobi. ③Similar products, taking advantage of the popularity of Wegobee, are also spreading rapidly.. youtube, Naver Blog, SNS In shopping malls, etc. ‘Above the film typeXrain’, ‘Oral GLP-1’ Ads with phrases such as.The problem is that most of these products do not contain semaglutide, a key ingredient in Wegobee.. If you look at the ingredient list, you will find lactic acid bacteria., green tea extract, In many cases, it contains only ingredients at the level of health functional foods, such as Garcinia Cambogia..Experts say these ads can be confusing to consumers and, It is pointed out that in some cases, it may lead to legal problems.. Lawyer Lee Il-hyung, former pharmacist(Daeryun Law Firm)Is "In cases where sales are encouraged by inducing confusion as if it has a similar effect to Wegobi., This may constitute consumer deception under the Food Labeling and Advertising Act."as "More precise measures are needed to protect consumers"He emphasized. There is no medicine to lose weight without side effects. Maunza, the next-generation obesity treatment drug that has recently been shown to have a more powerful weight loss effect than Wigobi.(Ingredient name: Terzepatide)is scheduled for domestic release in the middle of this month.. Terzepatide is GLP-1Unlike semaglutide, which only activates GLP As a dual agonist that simultaneously activates receptors, it recorded a higher weight loss rate than WeGobee in clinical trials..but GLP-1 Series are also not safe from side effects.. According to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, last year, Wegobi was sold domestically. 10From month to year 3until the month 143More than 100 side effects were reported. The European Medicines Agency has warned of a rare side effect that could lead to vision loss., According to data from the UK Medicines Safety Authority, across drugs in the same class, 400100 cases of acute pancreatitis were recorded..Experts warn that the pros and cons must be weighed before using obesity drugs.. Choi Hyeong-jin, professor of medical science at Seoul National University, "We Gobi helps control blood sugar levels., A drug that improves cardiovascular disease and is useful for patients who need it"Even though "Among the side effects, muscle mass loss is a particular problem., If it decreases beyond the standard, it is harmful to health.. Using it for cosmetic purposes causes more harm than good."pointed out. Professor Choi "I hope you don't pursue beauty at the expense of your health."as "Some doctors who provide medicine to patients who request prescriptions for cosmetic purposes must also stick to their original role of prioritizing the patient's health."added. Reporter Seong Min-seo (sms@fnnews.com) [View full article] "Have you gained weight? Let's go get a WeGobee treatment"... In the era of losing weight through injections, the light and dark side of the WeGoBe craze [Weekend Digging] (Go here)

An anonymous post that was recently posted on a lawyer community caused a great shock to the legal community as a whole. The content was that some law firms were using personnel from former investigative agencies to not only take on cases but also intervene in their processing and results, and were even offering money or valuables to correctional facility insiders or inmates to attract cases or block correspondence as a means of interfering with the business of competing lawyers. Moreover, the claim that he was caught providing funds to organized crime and being introduced to the case seemed like a simple ghost story at first. However, in just a few days, these circumstances began to become reality through actual media reports and announcements from investigative agencies. Repeated ‘coincidences’ are no longer coincidences. We are now at a turning point where the reality of the illegal commission structure, which had been dismissed as rumors, is coming to the surface one by one. A representative example is the so-called ‘Rolls-Royce drug hit-and-run incident’ that occurred in August 2023. The suspect who killed a woman in her 20s while driving a luxury car while under the influence of drugs was indicted on charges of providing entertainment worth 100 million won to a current police officer during the investigation of the case. According to the media, this entertainment was arranged through the office manager of a specific law firm, and the law firm was staffed with many former police officers. The suspect was also a person suspected of being linked to gang violence. There was also an incident that followed. Two offices were searched and seized on the charge that a lawyer from another law firm transferred approximately 20 million won to a prison guard through a transaction with a detention center inmate and in return had the client assigned to a solitary confinement room rather than a general single room. The structure of buying prison conditions with money has been revealed in reality. Cases like these suggest that illegal appointment behavior in the legal profession is a structural problem, not an isolated individual deviation. Within the legal profession, illegal brokers, so-called ‘off-site office managers’, have been operating secretly, and they have exploited the asymmetric information structure to make it impossible for the public to reasonably request cases. Brokers exaggerate investigative influence or previous titles and demand tens of millions of won from clients, and law firms have condoned or aided this. Furthermore, some are even showing duplicitous behavior by using brokers as part of their ‘sales strategy.’ The moment this illegal structure becomes a means of survival rather than an object of crackdown, trust in the judiciary collapses. Daeryun Law Firm, of which the author is the CEO, strictly prohibits all members from contacting brokers and operates an internal guideline to immediately file a complaint with an investigative agency when illegal circumstances are confirmed. However, the reality that law firms that comply with these ethical standards are marginalized in the market, and law firms that condone or utilize illegal laws have a competitive advantage is a structural reversal that seriously undermines the foundation of the rule of law. The problem is that this can no longer be solved through self-regulation of the lawyer industry alone. Collusion with public power, leakage of investigative information, and mediation of cases are not just ethical issues, but are criminal crimes, and the damage is suffered not by specific individuals but by the entire society. Therefore, the state must now step in. In order to protect judicial justice and market trust, the government and related organizations must immediately begin a thorough investigation into cases that have already been revealed, a large-scale investigation and inspection of the overall illegal commission structure that is still continuing in the shadows, and institutional supplementation to prevent recurrence. People trust the ethics of lawyers and entrust their rights and lives to the judicial system. However, if that trust is repeatedly betrayed, justice will collapse and the legal profession will lose its basis for existence. What we need to do now is clear. Breaking the chains of illegality and corruption and re-establishing a structure of justice that the people can trust. And it starts with the country facing this structural problem and taking practical measures.[View full article] Korea Law Daily - [Contribution] Illegal delegation structure that undermines trust in the judiciary. Now is the time for the state to take action (Shortcut) Beyond Post - Illegal entrustment structure that undermines trust in the judiciary. Now is the time for the state to take action (link)

A group of people who lured investors into a stock reading room using famous investment experts and then defrauded them of 4 billion won in investment money was sentenced to prison. On the 10th of last month, the Daegu District Court sentenced Mr. A, in his 30s, to six years in prison on charges of fraud and violation of the law on regulation and punishment of concealment of criminal proceeds. Four accomplices who were also brought to trial were also sentenced to 3 to 8 years in prison each. Mr. A and others have been incarcerated since February of last year. They are suspected of running a fake investment site until April and stealing about 4.8 billion won from 35 victims, including Mr. B. They were found to have attracted unspecified people by posting advertisements on the Internet and social media (SNS) saying, "High profits of up to 300% are expected after listing," and deceived victims by impersonating investment experts. In addition, they deposited the swindled money into a cannon account managed by the organization or pretended to buy and sell gift certificates. It was also confirmed that they had concealed the proceeds of crime through methods such as transfers. The court pointed out, "The role played by the defendants was essential for the completion of the crime and realization of profits in this case, and the degree of their participation was not light." It also stated the reason for sentencing, saying, "It was a planned and organized crime, and the number of victims was large, the amount of evasion was also large, and the need for heavy punishment to prevent the recurrence of repetitive fraud." Attorney Jeon Hyo-cheol of Daeryun Law Firm, Mr. B's legal representative, pointed out, "The victim, who lost almost all of his money, is complaining of extreme pain, but no recovery has been achieved at all." He added, "In fact, even if the organization received investment money from victims, including Mr. B, it had no intention or ability to pay the promised profits," and emphasized, "The crime method was elaborate, including concealing the source of the damage, so severe punishment should have been imposed." Go Woori (wego@ikbc.co.kr)[View full article] “300% profit expected”...imprisonment per day for stock reading fraud impersonating an investment expert (link)

Law: “Even though the incident happened three years ago, it is difficult to understand the overly detailed statement.” A female suspect in her 50s who was accused of touching the body of an elementary school student was found not guilty. According to the legal community on the 7th, the Bucheon branch of the Incheon District Court declared A, a woman in her 50s, not guilty on the 18th of last month on charges of violating the Child Welfare Act (forcing children to commit prostitution, prostitution, and sexual harassment). Ms. A was sued by the parents of victim B for touching her lips and patting her buttocks in front of a convenience store near her house in August 2020. During the subsequent investigation, Mr. A argued, “As there was no fact of meeting Mr. B at the relevant time, the fact that there was physical contact with sexual intent does not establish itself.” The court, which conducted a hearing on both sides’ claims, found Mr. A not guilty. The court stated the reason for the sentence, saying, “During the investigation, Mr. B described Mr. A’s facial expressions and detailed facial features in excessive detail, and the statements surrounding the first meeting with Mr. A were different from the statements made at the Sunflower Center and in court.” The court specifically said, “This incident was reported about three years after the date of occurrence, and the possibility cannot be ruled out that the parents of the victim identified the defendant as the perpetrator of the sexual crime after arguing with the defendant.” “The time of the incident occurred in the afternoon. Considering that it was between 2 and 4 o'clock, the possibility that they actually encountered each other at that date and time is not high considering the defendant's working hours," he added. Attorney Kim Jong-seo of Daeryun Law Firm, who represented Mr. A, said, "As this case was filed more than three years after the incident, we could not rule out the possibility that the complaint was made by exaggerating or distorting the facts out of retaliation against the client." He added, "The real right as collateral for the loan company was established through the complainant's apartment register. “In fact, we were able to obtain a not guilty verdict by accurately explaining the circumstances surrounding Group B’s move,” he explained. Reporter Seohyun Lee (sunshine@kyeonggi.com)[View full article] “My son three years ago…” Woman in her 50s pleads not guilty to child sexual harassment charges (link)