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A crafts instructor who was accused of stealing other people's educational content and teaching methods without permission was cleared of charges in a police investigation. According to the legal community on the 12th, Guro Police Station in Seoul decided not to send A, a woman in her 40s, who was booked on charges of leaking trade secrets and violating copyright law on the 2nd of last month. Person A was accused of using lecture materials acquired in the process of being entrusted with instructor management duties from Mr. B, an education program producer last year, in her own lectures without permission. Ms. B. Mr. B claimed that various materials such as educational proposals, textbooks, and activity sheets were delivered to Mr. A, and that Mr. A subsequently stole these materials without permission to create lecture content and imitated the lecture method using audio-visual materials. Although it is true that Mr. A received the materials from Mr. B, he claimed that he had previously taught classes using audio-visual materials. In addition, it was explained that the activity sheet used in the lecture was not an unauthorized use of Mr. B's data, but was drafted using artificial intelligence (AI) and composed in a universal way. The police determined that the material used by Mr. A in the lecture had already been distributed to numerous instructors and students at many educational institutions and used as actual teaching materials, so it was only public data and did not constitute a trade secret leak. It was held that the teaching method using audio-visual materials, the order of class composition, etc. fall into the area of ​​ideas and are not subject to copyright protection. Attorney Daewon Kim of the Daeryun Law Firm, who represented Mr. A, explained, "Copyright applies not to the abstract idea itself, but to specific and detailed expressions. We were able to get a decision not to send the case by actively explaining that the content that Mr. B took issue with was nothing more than an idea that anyone could borrow because it is a universal method for education." Reporter Jeong Cheol-wook[View full article] Instructor accused of “copying teaching methods” not sent back… Police: “Ideas are not subject to copyright protection” (Shortcut)

He was in charge of collecting and delivering cash, but claimed, “I believed it was normal debt collection work.” The court said, “There is insufficient evidence that he was aware of the crime… It is difficult to rule out reasonable suspicion.” A man in his 30s who received a job offer through a job search site and was accused of being an accomplice to voice phishing after working to collect cash was acquitted in the first trial. The Seoul Central District Court acquitted Mr. A, who was put on trial in April on charges of violating the Special Act on Prevention of Damage from Telecommunications and Financial Fraud and Refund of Damages. He was sentenced. After posting his resume on a job search site last year, Mr. A received an offer from a credit company official saying, “If you receive cash to be repaid by debtors and deliver it, you will be paid a per-case allowance,” and was accused of participating in the crime of a voice phishing organization by delivering about 170 million won. The prosecution said that Mr. A used a pseudonym and received cash from victims in the name of repayment of existing loans, government-backed refinancing loans, and card accident prevention, and then delivered it to the organization. It was judged that he was in charge. Mr. A completely denied the charges. He claimed that he only recognized it as normal loan-related outside work and had no knowledge that it was a phone financial fraud crime. He explained that the business registration number and company address were actually listed on the Internet homepage, and that it was difficult to suspect because it was operated like a regular company. The court ruled in Mr. A's favor. The court ruled, “It is difficult to conclude that the defendant was immediately aware of the crime of voice phishing based on the fact that he collected and delivered cash,” and “The submitted evidence alone is insufficient to suggest that the defendant had the intention of colluding or aiding and abetting.” He continued, “The defendant returned to Korea after living overseas and did not have much social experience in Korea, and there were circumstances that could have led to the misconception that it was an actual company in light of the employment offer through a job search site, company name information, and systematic work reporting method.” He added, “It is difficult to say that it was immediately known that it was a crime just by the type of work.” Attorney Jang Hyun-ji of Daeryun Law Firm, who represented Mr. A, said, “In order to establish co-principal crime, it must be proven that they knew the structure of the organization’s crime, shared roles, and shared the intention to commit the crime.” He added, “In this case, it was difficult to recognize a collusion relationship because the client believed it was normal debt collection work and acted according to instructions, so it was difficult to acknowledge the relationship of conspiracy.” “There must have been an intention to help, but the client had no such intention,” he explained. “After explaining all the circumstances, including the hiring process, work method, and living environment, we were able to receive a not guilty verdict.” whyjay@sportsseoul.comReporter Shin Jae-yu[View full article] Accused of engaging in voice phishing after applying to a job search site... Law Not Guilty (Shortcut)

Even external undisclosed data can be collected. Applies to a wide range of requests, including emails and electronic data. 'Group authentication procedure' is also an issue. The first date of the US class action lawsuit for damages worth $5 million (approximately KRW 7.3 billion) filed by users in connection with the 'Coupang personal information leak' incident will begin in June at the federal court in Brooklyn, New York. As the discovery process begins to force the wide disclosure of the other party's information before a full-scale trial, attention is being paid to whether Coupang's internal response process and personal information status will be disclosed in court. At the initial conference, the main issues of the case, scope of evidence discovery, and future litigation schedule are expected to be discussed based on the 'Joint Discovery Plan' submitted by the plaintiff and defendant. The class action suit (punitive damages) filed by Daeryun Law Firm's U.S. partner law firm SJKP against Coupang Inc and Coupang Inc Chairman Kim Beom-seok in February is scheduled for a full-scale hearing in the U.S. court. Both sides plan to submit a 'joint discovery plan' to the court in June, and the first trial will be held at the Brooklyn Federal Court presided over by Judge Marcia M. Henry. The joint discovery plan is a document that organizes and discusses in advance which materials will be disclosed and investigated in the future, to what scope and in what manner, and is prepared based on Article 26 of the U.S. Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP). This means that the legal verification stage of Coupang's internal data and management's decision-making process begins in earnest, rather than a simple procedure. In particular, the first date is not a place to simply discuss formal procedures, but a process in which the court quickly organizes the issues of the case and future schedule. U.S. federal litigation differs from Korean civil litigation in that the court is actively involved in case management from the beginning, and information disclosure procedures between the parties are also extensive. This lawsuit seeks responsibility for the Coupang personal information leak that occurred in November 2025, and the compensation claim is worth $5 million. The plaintiff claims that Chairman Kim did not fulfill his obligation to protect customer information as the final decision-maker of security policy and was insufficient in establishing and managing the security system. Additionally, it is believed that Coupang Inc was negligent in violating its personal information protection obligations and that this constitutes a violation of implied contract and unjust enrichment. Violation of New York State's Deceptive Business Practices Prohibition Act was also cited as the main cause of claim. The plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit were composed of U.S. citizens Mr. Lee and Ms. Park as representative plaintiffs, and over 7,800 domestic Coupang users were set up as a separate class. Dong-hoo Son, an American lawyer at Daeryun Law Firm, said, "A class action lawsuit is structured in that a representative plaintiff files a lawsuit on behalf of all who have suffered similar damages. In reality, many more victims are included in the scope of validity of the lawsuit." He continued, "The total number of people ultimately included in the scope of validity of the lawsuit will be officially confirmed through the court's class certification process in the future, and the possibility that the number of victims will further increase in the process cannot be ruled out." In addition, Attorney Son said, "The majority of victims will be harmed by representative plaintiffs during future trials." It is expected that the class certification process, which determines whether it can be commonly applied to victims, will be an important procedural gateway. Attorney Son explains that in the future, the main issues will likely be the details of the defendant's actions, whether or not actual damage occurred and the extent of damage, and the possibility of Chairman Kim's individual admission of responsibility. Meanwhile, Coupang's U.S. investors, including Greenox and Altimity, submitted a letter of intent to arbitrate an international investment dispute (ISDS) against the Korean government in January. They reportedly claimed that they suffered investment losses during the Korean government's fact-finding investigation into the Coupang personal information leak, and that the Korean government violated its fair and equitable treatment obligations under the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (FTA). In the ISDS procedure, the letter of intent to arbitrate is a document in which an investor notifies the state in advance of its intention to file a dispute. After submitting a letter of intent, both sides usually negotiate for 90 days, and the negotiation period, called the 'cooling period', ended on the 22nd of last month. Reporter Jeong Min-hoon whitesk13@naver.com[View full article] [Exclusive] US $5 million class action lawsuit over ‘Coupang personal information leak’, first date in June… “Submit discovery plan” (link)

The number of dedicated courts has been doubled…Number of cases reviewed by the Academic Violence Committee 4After years 78% After the rapid increase in the unification of the Office of Education, the way for teacher intervention is blocked.…Communication between the perpetrator and victim is cut off., High school ahead of college entrance 3grade student Amilitary department BThere is a sheep. We were just in the same class at the beginning of the semester, We didn't even know each other's phone numbers and didn't say a word to each other.. One day, at the end of recess, A student from another class came in to borrow a textbook.. AHe threw the book towards the door to hand it over., Due to lack of strength, the book was sitting in the middle, unable to reach the door. Bfell on both sides. AThe military immediately apologized., BThe amount was passed over without much notice..But a few days later, AThe military was reported as a perpetrator of school violence. A criminal complaint for special injury followed.. BThe sheep's parents AI misunderstood that the military intentionally threw the book at my daughter.. "They have been bullying and bullying my daughter since last year."Hundreds of pages of material to this effect were submitted to schools and investigative agencies.. The result was acquittal and no action.. But in the meantime AHe couldn't go to school for a few days., There was a rumor at school that he was a perpetrator.. AThe amount of money the military's parents spent on attorney fees amounted to tens of millions of won..someone "How can that be school violence?"I can ask back. However, such cases are not uncommon in schools today.. Every minor conflict and misunderstanding that occurs in the classroom is subject to a school violence committee and administrative judgment., Korean society has already entered the stage where things go through administrative litigation and then into the courts.. The judiciary also began to move along with the trend.. In the process of handling school violence, the gap in parents' economic power was revealed. The Seoul Administrative Court last year 2A court dedicated to school violence cases was established in January. 2in a place 4to the place 2I increased my stomach. 2026This measure was taken in response to a surge in related lawsuits as school violence measures were mandatory starting from college entrance exams each school year.. The longer the conclusion of the lawsuit filed against the decision is delayed, the greater the impact on student records and entrance exam schedules., The court also has no choice but to speed up processing.. In fact, lawsuits related to school violence in Seoul are 2022year 51last year in 134By the matter, 3between years 2.6doubled.It’s not just a phenomenon in Seoul either.. 10According to the status of school violence review and appeal procedures obtained exclusively from the Ministry of Education by the Japanese Sisa Journal reporter,, School Violence Countermeasures Review Committee(Below is the academic violence committee) The number of deliberations is 2021school year 1only5653In the gun 2024school year 2only7835By the matter 4After years 77.8% There was a sharp increase. Every year on the school violence committee 1Ten thousand cases are piling up.. This means that the amount of conflict occurring at school flowing into administrative procedures has exceeded the critical point..As deliberations piled up, the number of complaints increased.. During the same period, the administrative judgment request filed by the offending student was 875In the gun 1261By the matter, Administrative litigation 107In the gun 241increased in cases. What is noteworthy is the structure of disobedience.. Claim from victim student(10→3case)Comparatively speaking, the offending student's disobedience(107→241case) Frequency of use is consistently high. In particular, applications for suspension of execution 2024The offending student in the school year 583While the case was filed, the victim 11It's just a matter 53showed a gap of two times.Suspension of execution is a procedure that suspends the effectiveness of school violence measures until the merits of the case are judged.. If the implementation of measures is delayed, the timing of entry into the school record will be delayed., The impact on entrance exams is also reduced.. Moreover, some universities follow government guidelines. 2025As school violence records began to be proactively reflected starting from the school year,, The older students are, who are more sensitive to entrance exams, the more likely they are to file lawsuits.. The purpose of disobedience 'Cancel disposition' than itself 'buy time'This is why the diagnosis that it is close to is coming out in the field..Behind the surge in lawsuits lies the increase in damage reports themselves.. Ministry of Education '2025year 1Primary School Violence Survey'If you look at, Students who complained of school violence 2022year 5only3600number of people, 2024year 6only7700number of people, 2025year 8only1500Number of people increased every year. 3year new 1.5It has doubled..The changed attitude of parents these days also plays a role in the fact that reports lead directly to court.. Even issues that in the past were dismissed as children's pranks now lead to immediate reporting.. 'I was the only one who suffered'There are also frequent cases where even cases close to negligence on both sides are defined as violence.. There are many analyzes that it is based on overprotection or special affection for an only child.. Shin Hye-seong, lawyer specializing in school violence(Former Seoul Family Court Judge)Is "In the past, there was an atmosphere where the parents of the perpetrator apologized, but, now 'You are also responsible for what I did wrong.'A common response like"explained.As legal responses became standardized, the process of dealing with school violence became a stage where economic disparities were revealed.. Parents who can afford to pay legal fees fight until the end., Parents who fail to do so end up giving in even though they are not at fault.. A parent of a victim said "The cost of psychological counseling was subsidized by the Office of Education, which eased the burden., The cost of litigation was burdensome.. Parents of victims of school violence raised money and filed a lawsuit"He said. We have reached a stage where even the affected parents must cover the costs through joint investment to fight within the system..Especially when disobeying school violence measures., Parents become more impatient than the parties concerned. Daewon Kim, attorney at Daeryun Law Firm(Former Incheon Southern Office of Education School Violence Measures Review Committee member)Is "In order to change the outcome of school violence, it is necessary to prove significant deviation or abuse of discretion., This is no easy task"and said. To make matters worse, when criminal cases are combined, the school violence committee is opened late or reopened after seeing the results of the criminal cases., For parents who do not have the psychological and financial resources, the pain only deepens..The more fundamental problem pointed out by legal experts who have seen school violence incidents up close goes into this one step further.. The school violence handling system itself 'Extreme perpetrators and extreme victims'It was designed with the assumption that. separate immediately, school suspension, Strong measures such as no contact are necessary to protect the students who are truly harmed.. However, Attorney Shin "Conflicts increase as the same measures are uniformly applied to cases that are close to false reports or to very minor incidents."points out.One case he argued was an elementary school. 6It happened among female students in grade. The incident in which some students sent an unpleasant note to a friend was recognized as school violence., During the reporting process, past friends "fool"Even the jokes that were teased were all dragged out.. In the end, even students who had nothing to do with the message were reported as perpetrators., Some of them are 'Not school violence' It was only after receiving the disposition that I was able to escape the procedure.. Lawyer Shin "When you were young, even if you and your friends got into a fight, didn't you make up the next day?"as "Nowadays, the moment a parent reports, separation is applied immediately and they are not even given a chance to apologize."and said.Where communication is lost, the gap in perception deepens.. The person identified as the perpetrator wants to apologize, but there is no way., The person who reported as a victim gets angry without receiving an apology.. Lawyer Shin "There are many cases where both parents are reasonable people."Although "However, even contact information is not shared., During the time of disconnection, the other child becomes increasingly perceived as a bad child."said.dispute 1Teachers' seats have become smaller in classrooms where cars are used.. After school violence issues were unified under the jurisdiction of the Office of Education, there was almost no room for teachers to directly intervene.. Lawyer Shin "Teachers can see who is unfairly treated."Although "If you side with the wronged party, it is common for the other parent to come to school and yell at you., In the end, there are many cases where we just walk away without taking anyone's side."He said. He said that in cases where minor cases go to court,, In most cases, there is a problem with one or both parents of the perpetrator or victim.. The burden is passed entirely on to the teacher..The unification of the Office of Education itself is a product of trial and error.. At one time, individual schools held their own school violence committees.. As responsibility was vested in the school principal, there was also a positive aspect of attempting to resolve the issue independently at the school level.. However, as procedures such as committee composition and convening notification were carried out by non-legal experts, procedural defects occurred frequently.. Lawyer Shin "Even though it is a matter that could be recognized as school violence, there have been accumulated cases of decisions being broken in administrative litigation due to procedural flaws."as "A vicious cycle was created where the school felt burdened by having to impose the same measures again, so it retreated to lighter measures."said. Unification was a response to side effects, but, As a result, his diagnosis is that both fieldwork and expertise have been lost.. "The school must take center stage and encourage mediation and reconciliation."Nevertheless, the common opinion of experts is that the school should hold the key to the problem.. It is pointed out that the school's neglect of its role lies behind the fact that the response to school violence has been swayed by the logic of the legal market.. Attorney Daewon Kim "The original purpose of the school violence system is to nurture the perpetrators into healthy members of society by guiding them and resolving disputes."He said "To achieve this, active intervention by the school is essential., In reality, the field is ignoring this responsibility due to administrative burden."pointed out.In fact, in some schools, when an issue occurs, the incident is minimized or concealed., On the contrary, there is a strong tendency to mechanically hand it over to the school violence committee without educational guidance.. A place where educational solutions that need to be achieved within the classroom have disappeared., This is replaced by dry administrative procedures.. Attorney Kim "Ultimately, both victims and perpetrators are objects of protection that schools must embrace and teach."He called for a responsible role for the school.. Then he "School shouldn’t just be a place to process paperwork"as "The school must take the center stage from the beginning of the issue and find educational solutions first, such as encouraging mediation and reconciliation between students and parents."suggested.It is clear why the role of schools is urgent.. Once violence occurs, This is because no system or law can completely erase the scars left on a child.. There are many cases where the victim transfers or leaves school., Some people end up making extreme choices and end their lives.. This has nothing to do with the social status or reputation of the family..A clear example is the story of actor Kwon Oh-joong.. He recently spoke on a broadcast about his son, who suffers from a rare disease, being a victim of school violence.. He sobbed as he relayed the pain of his son, who had glass stuck in his throat and had to crawl to the bathroom.. "It can happen because children are young."I said it calmly, but, The heart of a father who had to take his bleeding son to the emergency room finally broke down..Therefore, the increase in the number of courts dedicated to school violence is more of a reactive response to increasing disputes.. The problems experts point out are also at a stage before the dispute reaches court.. established by the system 'extreme school violence'The gap between the conflict and reality, Lack of expertise at the deliberation stage, And that is the lack of communication in the classroom..I go back to that classroom again. A book thrown at the end of recess, If it were at school, it would have ended with an apology.. However, while the system has closed off the space for that single word to be exchanged,, The case finally reached the court after going through administrative trials and administrative litigation.. Ultimately, the way to reduce court workload is not to increase the number of judges.. It begins with giving back to the school the place where one word can come and go.. MZ Parents have changed 'How to respond to school violence'…Teachers in litigation war 'white flag'In school settings, there are repeated complaints that the mediation function in the classroom has virtually been paralyzed.. In Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do 8A teacher surnamed Kim who has been working for 2 years.(female·35)In a phone call with Sisa Journal, "Even when students reconcile, there are many cases where parents refuse to apologize until the end and insist on taking legal action."as "These days, when it comes to school violence, teachers often withdraw their hands.. In some cases, teachers are held accountable for incorrect intervention."and said. In addition to the burden of having to testify as a witness,, In the process of dealing with school violence, the number of cases where teachers are the target of raising issues is increasing, and the space for mediation in the classroom is becoming increasingly narrow..In a situation where even teachers have given up their hands, where can parents of victims of school violence turn?. Sisa Journal 4month20From work 4month30Parents whose children are victims of school violence met while working 3Each person’s story was different, but "The most realistic measure at this stage is to leave a record in the student record."They all agreed in one voice:. This means that in a situation where mediation in the classroom does not work, the only institutional mechanism that parents can rely on is the student record..Parents of victims "Leaving a record in the student record is a realistic remedy."have children in elementary school AMr. "Punishment is needed not only for the instigators of school violence but also for all students who participated.. Isn't it something that can be reversed when children's hearts are hurt?"and said. he is "I found out as the investigation began.. That the child was dealing with all the perpetrators and the conscienceless school administration alone."He said "I resent myself for forcing a child to go to school when he said he didn't want to go to school."said.Similar feelings of helplessness were felt by other parents as well.. have children in middle school BMr. "When a child refuses to go to school, there is a reason.. However, the school's position was different."as "My child was assaulted and cursed at., The perpetrator 1call disposition(written apology)ended up receiving. Now I'm thinking of moving for my child."said. Having a child in high school CMr. too "The school's response to my child who was assaulted was a written apology.. A world where only those who are harmed are treated unfairly"He said "The disposition is too light compared to suffering a lifetime of trauma and destroying the family together."It was said.In order to hear both sides' positions, reporters contacted the parents of students identified as perpetrators of school violence. DI also met Mr.. DMr. "The student who claimed damage and my child were originally close friends."as "However, at some point, he formed solidarity with other students and suddenly started blaming my child as the perpetrator."claimed that.he is "Reporting to a broadcasting station without confirming the facts, They are only making one-sided claims against the media."as "They are even threatening to file a civil lawsuit., This only appears to be an intention to completely ruin the child's life rather than an explanation through the school violence committee, which is a legitimate procedure."He complained.actually DIt was confirmed that Mr.'s children and the victims had a long-standing bond as seniors and juniors in the sports department.. The specific facts will be determined through future legal battles., DThe position is that much of what is currently known has been maliciously exaggerated.. However, in a situation where one is already labeled as a perpetrator, DYour child's place at school has virtually disappeared.. DHe claimed that he had the impression that the school and the school violence committee were already treating his children as criminals and moving forward with a conclusion even before the investigation was completed..The problem is that the arguments of both sides run parallel paths., Even before the true nature of the incident is revealed, the emotional rift between parents deepens to an irreparable level.. This acts as a decisive obstacle to reconciliation between the parties.. Education sites also complain of frustration.. The teacher surnamed Kim mentioned earlier "From the teacher's perspective, there is no way he would feel at ease because both the perpetrator and the victim are the same students."Even though "If you support one side's position, you may be caught up in responsibility, so it is realistically impossible to actively engage in mediation."He confessed. Reporter Taejun Lee jun@sisajournal.com) [View full article] A classroom where a single thrown book causes special injury... ‘School violence’ piles up in court (link)

Kang Dong-hoon, attorney at Daeryun Law Firm, said that over the past three years, the number of cases of illegal subway riding in Seoul has reached nearly 160,000, and the amount of levies collected amounts to 7.7 billion won. This is the result of the spread of a complacent perception that regards unauthorized use of other people's preferential cards as a minor deviation or a misdemeanor. However, from the perspective of legal practice, fraudulent use is a property crime in which the risks are overwhelmingly greater than the actual benefits. This is because it is a serious illegal act that goes beyond a simple violation of terms and conditions and carries with it a high civil liability for compensation and criminal punishment. More than 80% of all illegal rides are cases of unauthorized use of discount cards belonging to family members or acquaintances. You may think that it's okay if you don't get caught on site, but the reality is different. This is because not only is the target identified by age-specific signals when passing through the ticket gate, but it is also linked to CCTV footage in real time. As a lawyer, the most difficult part to defend is computer log records. The defense that “it was brought by mistake” loses its legal effect in the face of several months of theft history remaining in the data. The primary price to be paid when illegal riding is detected is a punitive additional fare based on the Railway Business Act and Passenger Transport Terms and Conditions. You must pay an amount equivalent to 30 times the fare for the section. What is especially important is that it does not end with a one-time detection. If continuous unauthorized boarding in the past is identified through a check on boarding and disembarking history, a retroactive charge in the form of a return of unfair profits will be made for all past usage. In practice, there are frequent cases of people being forcibly executed for millions of won while trying to save a small amount of freight. Criminal liability is even more severe. The act of using paid facilities without fair compensation falls under Article 348-2 of the Criminal Act, ‘Illegal use of convenience facilities.’ If you actively deceive someone else by arbitrarily presenting their ID card, you may be charged with forgery of a private document, coexistence, and even fraud. It is a matter that can result in a fine or even a prison sentence, and it should not be overlooked that it can turn into a criminal case that leaves a criminal record rather than an administrative fine. If you are in a legal crisis due to an unexpected discovery, you must develop a practical response strategy rather than an emotional appeal. Unreasonable denial of charges in a situation where there is clear physical evidence only becomes the basis for aggravated punishment in future criminal proceedings. We accept what needs to be acknowledged, but we must consider whether the scope of the civil unjust enrichment claim is legally sound. If all past records can be analyzed to see if they were stolen and the actual violation section can be separated, fines amounting to millions of won can be significantly reduced. At the criminal stage, focus should be placed on preventing conflicting charges. A strategic response is essential to minimize charges by proving that the investigation was not habitual from the beginning or by quickly completing compensation for damages. The best defense is to logically explain the situation based on objective evidence and reach an amicable agreement so that a single mistake does not lead to lifelong stains or unbearable property losses. Reporter Jeong Ye-jin yejin0311@inews24.com[View full article] [Contribution] Tried to free ride and was withdrawn 30 times... The moment a cheating trick becomes a crime (Shortcut)

Recently, the legal market is demanding close services and advanced expertise beyond simple legal dispute representation.. Daeryun Law Firm continues to grow unwaveringly even in these turbulent times, showing its potential as a major law firm.. Daeryun last year was about 1300Recording sales of billions of won 2Law firm industry for consecutive years 9rose above. previous year(1126billion won) contrast medicine 15.4% with increased numbers, Among large domestic law firms, Sejong(18.0%)It is the second highest growth rate after. Bold innovation and practice lie behind this rapid growth.. Daeryun developed its own ‘AIDaeryun’class ‘MYDaeryun’ Legaltech by application(Legal technology·Data and algorithm-based legal services)was implemented proactively.. In addition, it is the first in the industry to refund fees in case of service dissatisfaction. ‘Litigation(訟務·Legal Advice and Litigation) Quality assurance system’introduced, American partner law firm SJKPAlso led a class action lawsuit in New York federal court.. Based on this, we are creating new standards not only in Korea but also in the global market.. Kim Kuk-il, CEO of Daeryun Management, “Continuous growth is the result of customer satisfaction and trust in the high-quality legal services that Daeryun has pursued.”said. -2consecutive years ‘9above law firm’ stayed in place. The secret is that the growth rate is particularly notable.. “From the beginning of its establishment, Daeryun did not stop at simple external expansion but focused on catching two birds with one stone: profitability and efficiency.. An indicator of particular note is the so-called measure of substantial management. ‘lawyer 1Sales per capita’am. Daeryun's lawyer 1Sales per person are approx. 5100 million400010,000 won, based on large domestic law firms 7It's at the top level. Two places higher than overall sales ranking. This is a visible indicator that shows how high-density services Daeryun members are providing..” -American law firm SJKPThe synergy with. I heard that a lot of thought was put into the performance announcement process.. “American partner law firm SJKP We discussed in-depth internally whether to announce performance in conjunction with domestic sales.. After much consideration, we decided to separate and disclose only the sales of Korean law firms this year.. I was careful because it could be seen as a superficial show off.. However, as unnecessary suspicions may arise surrounding the non-disclosure of performance, a transparent disclosure method was chosen.. From next year, Daeryun and SJKPAlthough it is a separate corporation, we are actively considering ways to disclose it together..” -In particular, a class action lawsuit filed against Coupang's U.S. headquarters at the end of last year received attention.. The law firm handling local litigation in the United States is Daeryun. SJKPThe only reason I took an active role was. “The starting point was the desperation I felt as a person who experienced personal information leakage from the e-commerce platform Coupang before becoming a manager.. US Class Action to Overcome Limitations of Domestic Litigation(Class Action·class action lawsuit)and strategic use of the punitive damages system.. In Korea, only those involved in the lawsuit receive relief, but in the United States, the rights and interests of all victims are protected.. Daeryun’s cross-border movement moves without borders through response to the U.S. federal court(Cross border·Transact across borders) Demonstrates practical capabilities." -As companies' entry/exit and tariff response become more frequent, risk management capabilities in the cross-border field are emerging as a key task for law firms.. Daeryun’s competitiveness in this field is. “The core of cross-border risk management is Daeryun and New York’s collaborative law firm SJKPcombining the expertise of ‘Two-way one-stop collaboration system’am. When a domestic company enters the U.S., it is responsible for supporting corporate establishment and checking tax risks.. Conversely, when an American company lands in the Korean market, we provide a customized package to ensure a stable settlement and manage legal and management risks in both countries.. To respond to growing global uncertainty SJKPwith ‘Global Complex Crisis Response TF(Task Force·Special task force)’is also in operation. Recently, companies are placing more emphasis on maintaining existing businesses and managing risks rather than new investments.. In line with this, we are deploying experts from both countries to focus on presenting a close-knit strategy beyond simple advice.. Daeryun's greatest competitiveness is that local experts work directly to resolve actual disputes such as restructuring and bankruptcy.." -self-developed AIDaeryun, MYWe are also leading the legal tech market through Daeryun and others.. artificial intelligence(AI)What changes are being made to the actual legal service field through this?. “The global legal market is already being reorganized around technology.. Daeryun also follows this trend. AIDaeryun has been continuously upgrading. We taught students to go beyond simple information searches and analyze in detail the vast amount of precedents and winning cases accumulated every year.. AIPrecedent search and data analysis, By providing support for writing, etc., lawyers can now focus more on establishing legal strategies and communicating with clients.. Through this, we were able to improve the high cost structure of legal services and further increase consumer accessibility..” -In the second half of last year, it became the first domestic law firm to introduce a litigation quality assurance system.. The background to the unconventional refund policy is. “I wanted to correct the wrong practice of some legal circles that promise to solve all problems before accepting a case, but then fail to communicate after the contract and continue to provide insincere defense.. The Litigation Quality Assurance System is a promise to take full responsibility for the quality of legal services provided by Daeryun.. If you are not satisfied with the service, we have stipulated a system to refund fees according to established standards.. This is Daeryun's firm management philosophy that places customer trust as its top priority.. It is not a simple refund guarantee, but an expression of our strong will to provide a high-quality service that does not require refunds..” -The secret to high customer satisfaction while handling a vast amount of cases is. “annual 1only5000Daeryun's core competitiveness is the extensive practical data accumulated by carrying out more than one case.. Last year, we established a new Litigation Management Headquarters under the belief that as the scale of case management grew, customer management could be neglected.. The headquarters serves as a control tower to prevent poor arguments and missed communication in advance.. Customers who actually entrusted their cases to Daeryun 3800Results of a survey of 80 people, 98% This is more ‘I am satisfied’I answered. A small number of negative feedbacks are also strictly reflected when evaluating attorneys, making every effort to prevent recurrence and manage quality..” -Daeryun’s future law firm model and global strategy are. “Daeryun's global strategy has already gone beyond declarative slogans and is on a practical track.. We plan to complete a global network connecting Asia and Europe with the visible results and know-how achieved in the U.S. market.. Tokyo, Japan, shanghai china, We plan to implement borderless, high-quality legal services by entering major cities such as London, England.. Beyond simple ranking competition, we will protect customer rights and interests with Daeryun’s accumulated practical data and innovative system anywhere in the world..” -What I want to say is. “Daeryun's rapid growth is the result of continuing innovation solely from the customer's perspective, without being bound by the outdated practices of the existing legal profession.. Rather than simply being a large law firm, we want to be a reliable legal partner that anyone can easily knock on and trust.. We will grow into a global standard law firm that thinks from the customer's perspective and takes the lead in protecting practical rights and interests..” [View full article] Rapid growth through innovation instead of custom... “We will become a law firm that anyone can easily knock on” (Shortcut)

Daeryun Law Firm announced on the 8th that it successfully completed the 'U.S. Tariff Refund and Trade Risk Response Webinar for Foreign Companies' held jointly with the Korea Foreign Companies Association (KOFA). This webinar was prepared to analyze the tariff refund process, which has recently begun in earnest following the U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) was illegal, and to explore companies' preemptive trade risk response strategies. At this event, executives from foreign companies as well as managers from legal, financial, and SCM departments participated and showed great interest. In the first session, Myeong Jae-ho, a customs expert, presented as a speaker on the topic of the U.S. IEEPA tariff refund system and the latest practical trends. Commissioner Myeong explained the step-by-step application scope and practical procedures of the 'CAPE (Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries)' system, the online refund portal of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), which began operation on the 20th of last month. Commissioner Myeong emphasized, "This refund is not an automatic refund according to the Supreme Court ruling, and can only be received if the official importer (IOR) applies directly through the CAPE system." He also advised that securing a financial account in the United States is essential, and that separate procedural alternatives, such as objections, should be prepared quickly to respond to cases that are not subject to application for the system. In the second session, foreign attorney Dong-hoo Son (USA) gave a lecture focusing on major issues after refunds. Attorney Son requested an approach that clearly separates the actual receipt structure of the refund and the legal attribution structure. Attorney Son pointed out, "In DDP (Duty Paid Delivery) transactions, etc., if the IOR on paper and the actual duty bearer are different, there is a risk that the refund will be paid preferentially to the entity other than the economic bearer." He continued, "To prevent such disputes, the pre-contract structure such as rights transfer and profit sharing should be closely organized and the transaction linked to Articles 301 and 232 of the Trade Act. “We also need to comprehensively examine trade risks in the future,” he emphasized. Kim Kuk-il, CEO of Daeryun Management, said, “This webinar was an opportunity to look at the practical pitfalls and structural risks that foreign companies may face in a situation where refund opportunities worth approximately $166 billion (KRW 244 trillion) are open.” He added, “I hope that in the future, companies will clearly establish who is legally attributable and secure logical consistency to prepare for the unfolding trade wave.” Eunhye Lee (zhses3@joseilbo.com)[View full article] “The path to refund 244 trillion won in U.S. tariffs has been opened”… Daeryun, Customs Refund/Trade Webinar Successfully Completed (Go here)

“There is an exception for car drunk driving, but it is clearly unfair not to have a kickboard.” An administrative judgment ruled that the one-year restriction on reacquiring a driver's license for a person who was caught driving an electric kickboard while drunk and paid a fine was excessive. The Central Administrative Appeals Commission imposed a fine of 100,000 won and license cancellation on Mr. A, who was caught driving an electric kickboard, a personal mobility device, while drunk in November last year. Afterwards, Mr. A He attempted to apply for a test to obtain a license again, but the Corporation did not accept the application, saying that the one-year period of disqualification had not passed. Accordingly, Mr. A filed an administrative appeal, saying that since there is an exception clause in the Road Traffic Act that states that a ‘punishment less than a fine’ is confirmed, a license can be acquired even during the period of disqualification, the fine should be viewed with the same purpose. However, the Corporation maintained its position that the fine is not a punishment under the Criminal Act and therefore is not subject to an exception. The idea is that even if a fine is paid, the period of disqualification should still be applied. However, the Public Conduct Commission accepted Mr. A’s argument. The committee said, “Compared to drunk driving of a car or motorcycle, the reason for requiring payment of fines, detention, fines, etc. for drunk driving of a personal mobility device is to impose a light punishment because the risk is considered to be relatively low,” and added, “There is an exception rule that exempts the disqualification period for drunk driving of a car or motorcycle, which is more dangerous, but the absence of related regulations for kickboards is a clear legislative insufficiency.” It continued, “A person who meets and pays the fine cannot get a license right away, and conversely, he cannot meet the requirements. “If a person who has been criminally punished or refused to pay a fine and received a summary judgment can obtain a license, this is completely against the purpose of the system,” he explained, adding, “It is a contradictory situation in which only those who have paid the fine are disadvantaged.” Attorney Byeon Gwan-hoon of the Daeryun Law Firm, who represented Mr. “A deformed situation arises where a summary judgment is requested and punishment is induced,” he said. “We were able to obtain the cancellation of the disposition by actively demonstrating that it was a serious problem that ignores the legislative purpose of the penalty system, which is to reduce unnecessary judicial waste.” The Central Administrative Appeals Committee was established to hear and decide on judgment requests filed against the disposition or omission of central administrative agencies, special cities, metropolitan cities, provinces, and special local administrative agencies affiliated with the central administrative agency. It is a specialized administrative trial organization under the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission of the Republic of Korea. Meanwhile, accidents with drunk electric kickboards occur every year. In 2024, Mr. B was caught by the police after crashing into an SUV while driving an electric kickboard while drinking at an intersection in Songdo International City, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, after violating a traffic signal. At the time of the accident, Mr. B's blood alcohol content was found to be above 0.08%, which is the level for license cancellation. Also, at around 8 pm on August 31, 2025, a vehicle traveling straight on a road near an underpass in Deoki-dong, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, and Mr. C, a man in his 20s who was driving on an electric kickboard on a crosswalk while drunk, collided. Immediately after the accident, Mr. C fled the scene, and the police caught him at his residence. It was reported that Mr. C's blood alcohol level was at a level that would have resulted in his license being revoked. Reporter Seo Da-hee happiness@kyeonggi.com[View full article] “If you have paid the fine for drinking on a kickboard, you can apply for a license immediately”... Public Conduct Commission points out ‘lack of legislation’ (link)

The principle of tiller-ownership of farmland (Gyeongjayujeon, 耕者有田) is now at a critical turning point. This principle, which is rooted in Article 121 of the Constitution, stipulates that those who actually farm should own farmland, and was an expression of a strong will to prevent land monopoly by minority landlords and preserve farmland as a national asset. However, as the contemporary demands of ‘strict ownership and flexible use’ collide, a new phase in which opportunities and risks coexist is unfolding. The first thing that stands out is deregulation through ‘spatial reorganization’ of farmland. The government is absorbing urban residents' demand for ‘5 degrees and 2 villages’ by introducing a ‘rural residential shelter’ system from the end of 2025 to early 2026, allowing the installation of temporary accommodation of approximately 33㎡ without a permit for exclusive use of farmland. Regulations on smart farms and vertical farms have also been greatly relaxed, making it possible to install permanent facilities on farmland if certain requirements are met. This shows that farmland is evolving beyond simple farmland into a base for high value-added technology businesses. (Article 2, Paragraph 7 of the Farmland Act) Furthermore, the release of small-scale farmland (agricultural promotion area) of less than 3ha was permitted, opening the way to converting inefficient farmland into convenience and commercial facilities. As mentioned above, while regulations on farmland use have been relaxed, ownership regulations have actually become tighter. This is something to pay attention to in the current farmland system. First, at the acquisition stage, the examination for farmland acquisition qualifications was made practical, so acquisition by outsiders and purchase of shared shares were strictly restricted, and acquisition for weekend and experiential farming purposes in agricultural promotion areas was legally blocked. In addition, in the post-acquisition management stage, a real-time monitoring network combining drones, satellites, and administrative data is operated to constantly monitor uncultivated cultivation or illegal use. In particular, the enforcement fine imposed upon detection amounts to 25% of the land value, which is so punitive that an amount equivalent to the entire land value must be paid in just four years. Attorney Kim Gwang-deok of Daeryun Law Firm said, "In the end, the current farmland market is a place where 'doors of opportunity' and 'risk traps' coexist. Distributed acquisition or reckless neglect under family names can lead to criminal punishment beyond administrative disposition." He added, "Therefore, if you are planning a farmland-related business or considering inheritance or purchase, a legal review that analyzes relaxed regulatory conditions and strengthened punishment regulations in three dimensions must be preceded. Only legal acquisition and elaborate utilization plans can secure assets. “It is the only surety check that is protected, and the answer begins with the diagnosis of an expert who accurately understands the changed legal principles.”[View full article] A great turning point in farmland regulation, practical implications of Gyeongyujeop (耕者有田) (link)

After a safety accident occurred, an office worker who was sued for insult and defamation after claiming that “managers showed inappropriate behavior in the chat room” of an in-house group was cleared of the charges by the police. This is because the police judged that the article had a public purpose and the level of criticism was mild. According to the legal community on the 7th, the Asan Police Station in South Chungcheong Province decided not to forward Mr. A, who was booked on charges of insult and defamation in March. Mr. A was accused of posting a post defaming managers in the company's business group chat room in September of last year. At the time, Mr. A claimed through the article that some managers showed inappropriate attitudes by laughing and talking even though a fatal accident occurred within the company. Mr. A acknowledged that he wrote the article, but explained that it was not intended to slander. Mr. A's claim was that he wrote the article to raise an issue because he thought the safety insensitivity at the site was serious. The police decided not to forward the case after finding that there were no charges of insult or defamation. In relation to the charge of insult, the police determined that even if mild profanity or abstract expressions were used while expressing negative or critical opinions or feelings about the other person, it cannot be considered an expression that could infringe on external reputation unless there are special circumstances. In relation to defamation, since Mr. A claims that he heard about the actions of the managers and truly believed them, and that it was for the purpose of informing employees, it cannot be ruled out that there was a public purpose, so it was considered illegal. Lawyer Kim Hyun-soo of Daeryun Law Firm, who represented Mr. A, said, “Defamation and “In order to constitute a crime of insult, it is necessary to use expressions that are intended to slander and lower social evaluations. The post was intended to point out chronic insensitivity to safety, and the public interest was the main purpose, and the decision to not forward the case was made by emphasizing that the expression was also mild,” he explained. Reporter Jeong Cheol-wook[View full article] “There was a safety accident, but the attitude was inappropriate”… Employee accused of criticizing manager cleared of charges (link)