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A high school student who was handed over to the prosecution after making an insulting remark to a classmate was not indicted. On February 26, the Cheonan Branch of the Daejeon District Prosecutors' Office decided not to indict a teenager, Group A, who was accused of insulting and assaulting him. In 2023, Student A was accused of using a personal insult and hitting his classmate B in front of many other students. Student A denied the charges. Student B was behaving disruptively during class, and in an attempt to stop him, he made a rather strong remark. At the same time, he also emphasized that there was no fact that he hit the buttocks. The police found that Mr. A was not guilty. The police said, "Due to this incident, the victim had a period of suspension from school, and there was no mention of the crime in the counseling that took place during this period." He added, "When looking at the statements of the homeroom teacher and the students' petitions, there is not enough evidence to prove the charges based solely on the suspect's claims." Group B objected and filed an objection, and the case was sent to the prosecution. However, the prosecution also decided not to indict. The prosecution explained, "Criminal punishment requires solid proof, but the teacher who was in class at the time of the crime stated that he did not hear the remarks," and "There is no objective evidence, as classmates at the scene did not directly witness the crime." Lawyer So-young Kwak of Daeryun Law Firm, a law firm representing A in this case, said, "The school violence review committee decided to take measures such as volunteering for A, but this decision was made at the level of guidance," and "Acknowledgment of the crime is reasonable in criminal procedures." “Proof beyond doubt is needed, but this could not be proven with only B’s testimony,” he said. Reporter Hwang Jeong-won (jwhwang@mt.co.kr)[View full article] School violence action taken against 'a classmate who cursed and hit him'... Prosecutors decline to indict because there are no eyewitnesses (link)

recent SNSnot a real photo ‘Ghibli style’ The number of people uploading images is increasing. These are images that have been converted from actual photos into Studio Ghibli's animation drawing style.AICreate a new image AI This phenomenon occurred as the model became popular.. As Ghibli-style images gained attention, posts selling them appeared online.. Not only was a specific painting style applied;, Some have raised questions about the fact that results that can be obtained just by entering a simple prompt are being traded for a fee.. From diet management to psychological counseling, Until I saw the fortune telling, ChatGPT(ChatGPT) same artificial intelligence(AI)This present naturally blends into our daily lives., in the field of art and creativity AI legal issues related to its use and, I looked at it from an ethical perspective.. openAI, Create a new image AI model public openAIlast month 25Day(local time) Create image AI model ‘ChatGPT-4o Create image’revealed. openAI's signature multimodal chatGPT-4oIt is the first model to integrate text and images as an image generation model combined with. openAIUnlike the existing image model of(DALL-E)Chat known to create more elaborate imagesGPT-4o Image creation attracts attention in that it creates a high-quality image with just a simple prompt input.. Previously, you had to enter the prompts one by one to create the desired image., The new model captures user intent and creates images. The ability to create images combined with text has also become more sophisticated.. for example ‘Infographic detailing Newton's prism experiment’When asked to create a useful image, we create a useful image by inserting text at the correct location along with the visual image.. He is also good at creating menus that explain the ingredients of dishes in detail and four-panel comics that require dialogue.. In addition, it can learn in context through conversations, analyze and integrate images uploaded by users, and reflect them in creating new images.. It is also possible to create a new image while maintaining character consistency in the process of refining the image through natural conversation.. “Draw it in Ghibli style”… Animation image creation popular openAIis chatGPT Subscribers as of the end of last month 5It is said that the number of people exceeded 100 million 1Day(local time) revealed. According to multiple media reports,GPT The surge in users is openAINew this year AI It is interpreted that this is due to the introduction of a large number of models.. Newly introduced chatGPT-4o The popularity of image creation is even more surprising. Sam Altman OpenAI CEO(CEO)last month 27day x(X, old twitter)through “ChatGPTIt's really fun to see people loving creating images on”saying “But our GPUis melting”It was also mentioned that. As image creation became more popular, excessive traffic flooded the server.. Also last month 31One yen “in the last hour 10010,000 users added”By saying this, we realized the popularity of the new image creation model.. ChatGPTlaunched and the number of initial users 100To reach 10,000 people 5They say it took work.. open like thisAIThe reason why the newly released image creation model is so popular is because of Ghibli and Disney., Image conversion in various animation styles such as Pixar is attracting attention.. When a user uploads a photo taken in their daily life and asks for it to be drawn in a specific animation style, the user receives approximately 1You can receive high-quality results in less than a minute.. Among them, the one that receives the most attention is the drawing style of Ghibli animation.. Anyone can become the protagonist of an animation by uploading a photo of their daily life and entering a simple prompt to draw it in Ghibli style.. It is gaining popularity at home and abroad in that personal daily photos are reborn with a delicate and warm Ghibli sensibility.. ‘ghibli profile picture’ sirocco, After a lot of discussion among netizens, 101 Sam Altman CEOof X The profile picture is also a Ghibli-style image.. openAICreate smarter images AI With the advent of models, it has become possible to create useful and practical images needed in everyday life, but unexpectedly, Ghibli-style image conversion is becoming very popular.. In particular, in Korea, ‘ghibli profile picture’is trendy. If you look at your KakaoTalk friend list recently, you'll see a lot of profile pictures converted to Ghibli drawings.. Even people who usually don't change their profile pictures are joining the Ghibli profile picture wave.. As this phenomenon becomes a trend, other disagreements are also emerging.. Online, there are criticisms that Studio Ghibli's actions are infringing on copyright, and opposing views are being raised in support of this.. First, follow the drawing style of a specific animation studio. AI The opinion is that the results generated by the model cannot be recognized as creative works.. for image creation AI The issue is that if the model learned and used Ghibli's animation, it may constitute some copyright infringement.. Of course, there are opposing opinions as well.. AI It is argued that this is an era where anyone can freely create through models, and that the current animation image conversion is just part of the trend.. In addition, some experts argue that the drawing style or style itself is not subject to copyright protection.. Ghibli-style image conversion, If so, is it copyright infringement? AI Are there any legal issues with converting photos into Ghibli-esque images using models?. We sought advice from attorney Kim Tae-hwan of Daeryun Law Firm regarding whether the drawing is subject to copyright protection and whether using it as a profile photo is a violation of copyright.. First, as to whether the drawing is subject to copyright protection, ‘not so’It is said. Attorney Taehwan Kim “In principle, drawings are not subject to copyright protection.”saying “Copyright Act2article 1The subject of copyright law protection in ‘Creative expression of thoughts or feelings’Because it protects expression, ideas such as drawings, techniques, Style is not protected”It was said. AIWhat about using a model to convert an image into a specific animation drawing style and then using it?. About this "The copyright for the current work is 'human being'Only works that are created are recognized., AIThere is a lot of controversy about who should own the rights when creating an image through a model."He said. mudfish “In our country, it is still AI There are no concrete cases of disputes regarding copyright. AI If an image is created through a model, legal issues may be raised and judged in the future. AIThere can be clearer guidelines regarding copyright issues.”said. However, it is said that this will not be a problem as the current copyright law considers private use as not infringing on the copyright holder's rights.. However, he added that using it commercially could be problematic.. Attorney Kim “Since the Ghibli animation image itself falls within the scope of expression of the work, the extent to which the image was copied may be an issue.”mentioned. however “As in recent times, individuals or families, It is believed that creating a Ghibli-style photo of a friend will take a considerable amount of time before legal issues arise in the future.”added. In addition to AIIt is said that the model's data learning is closely related to copyright infringement.. he is “AILearning is based on temporarily storing and analyzing copyrighted works through web crawling, etc., This is an act of copying under copyright law.”explained. However, it was also pointed out that cultural development could be hindered if all acts of copying are regulated as an infringement of the copyright holder's rights.. For this reason, it is necessary to put a brake on the unlimited exercise of rights., One of them is fair use.(Fair Use)This is. Fair use is reasonable use under certain conditions without the permission of the copyright holder., It is a system that allows the use of copyrighted works for non-profit purposes.. Regarding the determination of fair use, Attorney Kim said: “AIIs the learning non-profit and has the purpose of promoting creativity?, Does it actually cause damage to the copyright holder's market?, Fair use is judged by comprehensively considering factors such as whether the scope of use is part or all of the total.”said. mudfish “AIThe extent to which the model learns Ghibli animation data is non-profit and, learn only part of it, If the copyright holder's market is not competitive, it may be recognized as fair use and not constitute copyright infringement; however, on the contrary,, Learning of Ghibli animation data is for commercial purposes., We used the key parts, If a competitive relationship in the market can cause substantial damage to the copyright holder, it will no longer be fair use and copyright infringement may be established.”He added,. Infringement of original author's rights… From an ethical perspective, the neighborhood life of Carrot Market, a used goods trading platform, last week was “indiscreet AIA post expressing frustration over the use of illustrations”A post titled was uploaded.. The author said, “Many aspiring writers work hard for years to have a cartoon-like drawing style suitable for comics and illustrations,” and “AI’s highly sophisticated drawings are the result of unauthorized learning from the hard work of countless artists.” Hayao Miyazaki, Japanese animation director and co-founder of Studio Ghibli, is also known to have negative views on working with AI. In the 2016 NHK documentary <The Unfinished Man - Hayao Miyazaki>, there is a scene where Nobuo Kawakami of Dwango shows him a demo tape of a video produced using AI. Hayao Miyazaki said of the video at the time, “I can’t shake the feeling that it is an insult to life.” The demo tape contains specific grotesque movements generated through artificial intelligence. In response, Hayao Miyazaki pointed out that this cannot be said to be funny if one is thinking of a friend with a disability, and that the person who makes something like this has no idea what pain is. He also said that he would never introduce the technology into his work. An anecdote about Eiji Yamamori, one of the animators from Ghibli who worked with Hayao Miyazaki, also helps us understand some of the public's negative views on the use of AI models. He revealed that it took him 1 year and 3 months to complete each scene in the animation The Wind Rises (2013), which he drew entirely by hand. The scene lasts about 4 seconds and depicts people in a crowd making individual movements. Asking ChatGPT about AI ethics Recently, a controversy arose when a post about selling Ghibli-style images created through ChatGPT-4o image creation was posted on a used goods trading site. Accordingly, second-hand trading platforms are imposing sanctions on this. So, how does ChatGPT ethically view the act of AI creating images by imitating a specific animation drawing style? When I asked ChatGPT directly about this, the answer was, “I think there is definitely a possibility of copyright infringement.” He also added, “Imitating the unique art style of a specific animation studio goes beyond simple imitation of the style, and can be an act that infringes on the creator’s integrity and brand assets. In particular, if it is combined with commercial use, I believe it is no longer a gray area ethically and legally.” While various unexpected problems are being discussed, such as the creation of fake receipt images and the infringement of portrait rights due to the possibility of facial data collection, attention is being paid to how the use of new image creation AI will spread in the future and whether legal regulations can be established for this.[View full article] Draw it in the ‘Ghibli style’!... AI copyright controversy raised by ‘ChatGPT’ (Go here)

The court on charges of concealing the reason for the increase in credit rating and loan history, obtaining a refinancing loan through a loan company, and defrauding KRW 100 million, said, "The ability to repay was sufficient at the time of the loan... There is no obligation to inform the financial institution of the source of funds." An office worker who was put on trial on charges of obtaining a loan by defrauding a financial institution through a broker was found not guilty. On February 20, the Ulsan District Court found Mr. A, an office worker in his 50s, not guilty on charges of fraud. In 2018, Mr. A was accused of conspiring with a loan company to defraud financial institutions and obtain a loan in a situation where normal loans were impossible due to excessive debt and stealing about 100 million won. As a result of the investigation, it was confirmed that the loan company repaid Mr. A's debt on his behalf and raised his credit rating, and that Mr. A used this to borrow money from several financial institutions. The prosecution determined that Mr. A intentionally hid his loan history from the bank and did not explain the reason for his credit rating increase. However, Mr. A completely denied the charges. They refuted that because the interest rate on existing loans was high, they switched loans, or so-called refinancing loans, to obtain low-interest loans. At the same time, Mr. A maintained a high credit rating at the time and claimed that he was fully capable of repaying the loan, including faithfully repaying the principal and interest. He also emphasized that he had already completed repayment of the debt before the police investigation and that there was no intention to defraud him. The court found Mr. A not guilty. The court ruled, “The defendant has no obligation to inform financial institutions of the source of repayment funds or whether there are duplicate loans, etc. under the law, so he has never disclosed false information. Considering that the defendant repaid the principal and interest without delinquency, it cannot be said that he had no intention or ability to repay the loan at the time of the loan.” Attorney Song Min-ye of Daeryun Law Firm, who represented Mr. “We need to determine whether there was intent,” he explained, adding, “Mr. A had sufficient repayment ability, including property income, and was able to avoid fraud charges as it was reflected in the fact that he had actually repaid all of the loan.” Digital Content Team[View full article] Office worker sent to trial for ‘loan transfer’… Law “No intent to defraud” Not guilty (Shortcut)

The most difficult part of running a business is that there are unpredictable risk factors scattered everywhere. This is why many businessmen visit law firms to review legal dispute elements and establish a preemptive prevention system to prevent problems in advance. In reality, business operations are regulated by numerous laws, resulting in constant disputes. Therefore, it can be said that it is essential for management to understand related laws, ranging from management risks (Fair Trade Act, Commercial Act, and Capital Markets Act) to labor risks (Labor Standards Act) and industrial site risks (Serious Accident Punishment Act). In particular, corporate legal risks can lead to not only financial losses but also serious issues such as a decline in brand image, business suspension, and criminal punishment for management personnel, so let's take a closer look at five legal risks that can occur throughout company operations. First, Let's look at labor law violations. There are many cases where small businesses are complacent about drafting employment contracts, and it is not uncommon for workers to be caught violating the drafting of employment contracts by failing to include other working conditions in addition to essential items such as wages. In addition, failure to prepare or issue a labor contract is a representative example of a labor law violation, and caution is required as a fine of up to 5 million won may be imposed under Article 114 of the Labor Standards Act. Furthermore, you should be aware that non-compliance with the minimum wage can result in imprisonment for up to 3 years or a fine of up to 20 million won, and violation of the minimum wage law, such as non-payment of overtime pay, can result in imprisonment for up to 3 years or a fine of up to 30 million won. The following are violations of the Personal Information Protection Act. While running a business, you encounter personal information in many situations. Problems usually arise when collecting personal information of customers and employees, and legal consent must be obtained when collecting and storing personal information. If personal information is processed without considering legal aspects, penalties such as fines may be imposed. If information leaks occur, civil and criminal liability may arise, and under the Personal Information Protection Act, you may be subject to imprisonment for up to 5 years or a fine of up to 50 million won. In addition, we should not overlook the fact that it may lead to a decline in corporate value and financial difficulties as a result. The third thing to keep in mind is trademark and copyright infringement. When using a business name or brand trademark, legal disputes may arise if it is used without confirmation of existing trademark rights. In addition, using images, videos, music, etc. without permission and selling products that infringe on other companies' designs or patent rights are also considered copyright infringements and are highly likely to be involved in a lawsuit. If you are caught copying, displaying, distributing, or renting property rights protected under the Copyright Act, you may be subject to up to 5 years in prison or a fine of up to 50 million won. In addition, special caution is required as a separate lawsuit for damages may be filed by the victim (company). Fourth, unfair trade practices are also an inevitable legal risk. Business operators have obligations under relevant laws such as the Subcontracting Act and the Fair Trade Act, and failure to comply with them may result in various legal sanctions. If you are running a franchise business, you cannot be free from problems such as signing contracts and commissions. This is because operating a franchise without signing a contract or collecting excessive fees is also a violation of the Franchise Business Act. If a franchise headquarters commits an act prohibited by law, such as providing false or exaggerated information about key information such as business performance or expected profit status, or concealing or reducing important facts, it may be subject to imprisonment for up to 5 years and a fine of up to 300 million won. Lastly, we will look at legal issues related to holding general shareholder meetings and board meetings of corporations. If it is a stock company, it holds a regular general shareholders' meeting once a year, and in this case, it must follow commercial law procedures throughout the entire process from convening notice to decision-making. The most representative example is the omission of registration of changes after the appointment and resignation of directors and auditors. In this case, a fine of up to 5 million won may be imposed, so it is recommended that you apply within the deadline. Effective risk management goes beyond preventing problems and can be a way to increase the sustainability and reliability of a company. Legal risk management is a necessity, not an option, when running a business, and regular legal review and continuous education are the best ways to prepare for potential risks. Small and Medium Business Team[View full article] A lawyer specializing in corporate law explains the legal risks that managers may violate without their knowledge (Click here)

Held at Daejeon Onoma Hotel on April 17 at 2 p.m. Daeryun Law Firm Daejeon Headquarters Branch Office announced that it will hold the 2nd seminar on the topic of ‘R&D tax credit and response to tax and legal risks of research and human resources development expenses’ at Daejeon Hotel Onoma at 2 p.m. on the 17th. This seminar is centered on R&D tax credit plan. Daeryun explained that the topic was selected to reflect the specific characteristics of Daejeon, where the Daedeok Research Complex is located. In fact, Daejeon is receiving a lot of attention from officials as its regional R&D execution budget ratio is 27.7% as of 2023, ranking first in the country. The seminar presentation was delivered by attorney Yeo Yeo-young. While working at the Legal Review Office of the Ministry of Justice, Attorney Yeo has handled a variety of tax cases, including dispositions by administrative agencies and tax authorities and cancellation of gift tax surcharges. Here, Attorney Yeo analyzes recent trends in the review of research and human resource development expenses, including △ strict examination of new technologies and new business areas, △ strengthening verification of excessive over-accounting of outsourced services, and △ strengthening requirements for proof of labor costs. In addition, the purpose and effect of the pre-screening system, as well as the writing guide, will be presented with content that is directly helpful to practitioners. The panelists will include attorney Cho Sang-soo, who served as a legal advisor to the Minister of Knowledge Economy, and attorney Kim Jeong-beom, who served as a management consultant at the Daejeon Job Economic Promotion Agency. Dae-ryun Kim Kuk-il, general manager of management, said, “Recently, the provisions related to R&D support have become more stringent, so a thorough understanding of working-level staff is more important than ever.” He added, “The Daejeon headquarters branch office is “As this is the second seminar we are hosting, we expect it to be of specific help to R&D practitioners in Daejeon, Sejong, and Chungcheong.” Meanwhile, Daeryun Daejeon Headquarters Branch Office has been holding seminars every month since last March. Last month, attorney Kim Jeong-beom gave a presentation on the topic of ‘Corporate Practice Response to Changes in Ordinary Wage Precedents’ and received a great response from corporate executives. Reporter Park Jun-sik (parkjs@wowtv.co.kr)[View full article] Korea Economic Daily TV - "Reduce R&D costs like this"... Daeryun held the 2nd seminar (Go here) Tax and Finance Newspaper - Daeryun Daejeon Branch Office, ‘Response to Tax and Legal Risks including R&D Tax Credits’ Seminar on the 17th (Go here) International News - Presentation of R&D cost reduction strategy… Daeryun Law Firm holds the 2nd seminar (Go here) Chungcheong Newspaper - Following ‘normal wage’, this time R&D risk… Daeryun Law Firm holds the 2nd practical seminar (Go here)

Keynote lecture on ‘ESG Control Tower, Creating an ESG Nation’ at the National Assembly Korea ESG Management Innovation Forum on the 21st Park Hee-jung, Head of Legislative Policy Division at Daeryun Law Firm (ESG Chairperson of the Korea Mediation Association, a subsidiary of the National Assembly Secretariat) gave a keynote lecture on the topic of ‘ESG Control Tower, Creating an ESG Nation’ at the ‘3rd Korea ESG Management Innovation Forum’ held in the first conference room of the National Assembly Building on February 21. Director Park defined the spirit of ESG as “consideration for others, and the restoration of publicness and dignity, sustainability, and free market economy combined as an advanced form of publicness, or ESG.” He also defined, “ESG is a summary of the current spirit of the times, such as polarization of inequality, low birth rate, super-aging, climate crisis, disappearance of rural areas, housing jobs, and integration of communication.” He also added, “Even if ESG is retreating in the United States, financial institutions and companies around the world have already standardized and legislated ESG.” “We cannot change the major trend that is underway and is being strengthened,” he explained. At the same time, he mentioned the importance of the role of the National Assembly's legislative policy and the need for government regulation and ESG activities in the private sector, and introduced various initiatives, consultative bodies, and international standards such as ISO. Director Park emphasized the ‘ESG economic ecosystem created by the power of finance’ and presented an ESG national strategy to strengthen national competitiveness while criticizing the ESG social contribution activities of the domestic financial sector. In addition, he led an in-depth discussion on the necessity of ESG management and the direction of policy support, and presented a strategic direction for sustainable ESG policy. Meanwhile, Hee-jung Park, head of the Legislative Policy Division at Daeryun Law Firm, graduated from Duke University Law School and the University of Washington Law School in the United States, and has worked in various fields, including a domestic consulting firm, the office of the president of the World Federation of United Nations Associations, and the office of the chairman of the National Assembly's Political Affairs Committee and the office of the chairman of the Public Administration and Security Committee. Known as the top expert in ESG. Reporter Park Young-bok[View full article] Park Hee-jeong, Head of Legislative Policy Division at Daeryun Law Firm, said, “ESG, the role of National Assembly legislative policy, government regulation, and ESG activities in the private sector are necessary” (link)

Gang members who committed voice phishing crimes by impersonating prosecutors and the Financial Supervisory Service were handed over to trial and sentenced to heavy sentences. According to the legal community on the 15th, the 1st Criminal Division of the Cheonan Branch of the Daejeon District Court sentenced Mr. An additional collection order of 50 million won was ordered. Mr. A and others have been working as members of an overseas voice phishing organization since 2017, and are accused of swindling a total of 120 billion won from about 1,800 victims, including Mr. B. They are believed to have taken on various roles, from operators who recruit cash collection agents within the organization and instruct them to commit crimes, to call center counselors impersonating prosecutors, the Financial Supervisory Service, etc. It was revealed that the organization was operated by distributing the proceeds of crime earned through criminal group activities to the members according to their performance and contribution. Victims including Mr. B submitted a petition calling for severe punishment for the defendants. The court sentenced Mr. A and the gang members to heavy sentences. The court said, "The scale of damage caused by the crime in this case is enormous. In addition, no damage has been recovered to date, and it is difficult to expect recovery in the future." “Heavy punishment commensurate with the guilt is inevitable,” he said. Lawyer Daeryun Yoon, who represented victim B, said, “The defendants thoroughly divided their roles to carry out the voice phishing crime organically. Based on the database of victims, they impersonated prosecutors and investigators and committed the crime so cleverly that they had no choice but to deliver money.” He added, “Some of the defendants were active for more than six years, and these organizations created thousands of victims over a long period of time. He pointed out, "The victims, including Mr. B, are spending days of self-blame and regret due to their crimes," and added, "The fact that they continued their activities without a sense of guilt and that no effort was made to recover the damage suffered by the victims was accepted by the court and resulted in a heavy sentence." Reporter Ko Young-min (youngman@ikbc.co.kr)[View full article] Extorted 120 billion won by impersonating prosecutors... Voice phishing gang member sentenced to 17 years in prison (link)

Recruitment of Yoon Ja-young, Oh Sang-wook, Lee Ji-won, Yeo Yeo Yeo-young, Jeong Chang-min, and Kang Seong-kwon... Equipped with strong manpower to prevent and respond to legal risks in the areas of taxation, administration, and civil litigation. Providing strategies for each type, such as customs investigation and violation investigation... Daeryun Law Firm's Tax Administration Group (CEOs Kuk-il Kim and Byeong-jun Ko), which collaborates with experts such as accountants and tax accountants, has begun to reorganize its system to expand services, including recruiting experienced experts from the Seoul Regional Tax Office and taxation firms. Daeryun plans to provide strategies for each type of customs investigation, violation investigation, etc. based on a systematic system and manpower. The Tax Administration Group has deployed personnel in the right place to enable preemptive response. In particular, appropriate members are assigned to each case to provide customized strategies for each tax and administrative field. This is evaluated as further enhancing professionalism and systematicity in that it can respond flexibly as needed. A Daeryun official said, "Due to the nature of tax cases, experts such as tax accountants and accountants in addition to lawyers must collaborate to lead the case, and we have strengthened the system so that the case can proceed quickly from diagnosis to completion through an efficient organizational structure." The group has experts recognized for taxation, taxation, and administrative capabilities. It's crowded. The group is led by Kwak Nae-won (Judicial Research and Training Institute 25th class), head of the tax administration group. He was in charge of tax and administrative litigation at the Seoul Administrative Court, and while working as a lawyer, he has corrected errors in response to illegal dispositions by administrative authorities, such as lawsuits for cancellation of facility charge impositions, lawsuits for cancellation of gift tax impositions, and lawsuits for cancellation of notices of disallowance of development activities. Members specializing in the field of taxation include litigation and advisory services for administrative and public institutions such as the Tax Credit Guarantee Fund and Busan Credit Guarantee Foundation, and have served as external members. Dae-su Kim (38th class), In-ho Jeong (35th class), who completed the Tax Training Institute of the Seoul Regional Bar Association and is active as a tax lawyer, Yu-jung Kim, who has outstanding abilities in the field of tax litigation, including performing numerous litigation representation work for the National Tax Service, and Mun-yong Lee, a lawyer who holds a paralegal qualification and is excellent in financial legal affairs and tax litigation. Recently, the company has further strengthened its response capabilities by hiring attorney Ja-young Yoon. Attorney Yoon, a tax lawyer registered with the Korean Bar Association, has accumulated extensive experience providing tax legal advice to numerous public institutions and companies, including Korea Trade Insurance Corporation, Korea National Oil Corporation, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, NH Nonghyup Bank, and Shinhan Life Insurance. The administrative field has been further organized by adding new members. The work will be led by attorney Lim Ha-yeon, who worked at the National Tax Service and has experience handling numerous cases including national tax collection and tax investigations, and attorneys Sang-wook Oh, Ji-won Lee, Yeo Yeo Yeo-young, Chang-min Jeong, and Seong-kwon Kang, who joined this year. Attorney Oh has experience working at each local tax office and tax firm. He has worked as a public interest legal officer at the Korea Legal Aid Corporation and the Daejeon Regional Correctional Service and has handled various administrative litigation and administrative trials. Attorney Lee Ji-won specializes in administrative litigation based on his experience in handling various administrative sanctions-related litigation, including construction-related administrative litigation, civil servant disciplinary action, and cancellation of state property restoration orders and business licenses. Attorney Yeo Yeo-young has handled numerous administrative cases while working in the Administrative Litigation Division and Legal Review Office of the Ministry of Justice. Attorney Chang-min Jeong has expertise in the administrative field by handling numerous administrative lawsuits, including lawsuits for cancellation of disapproval of medical care benefits for occupational accidents. Attorney Seong-kwon Kang, who holds a tax accountant qualification, has experience working at the 4th Investigation Department of the Seoul Regional Tax Office and the Seocho Tax Office, so he is able to smoothly handle work in major areas of national tax administration. In addition to tax advice, the group plans to provide optimal solutions for legal disputes in all areas of tax administration, including tax dispute litigation and response to tax investigations. Group leader Kwak Nae-won said, "We will be able to further increase the group's competitiveness by recruiting lawyers in fields such as taxation and administration." “I’m looking forward to it,” he said. “We plan to continue to secure outstanding talent and upgrade our systems.” He continued, "We will quickly respond to the complex tax administration issues facing companies by reviewing the facts and legal principles from the initial stage with the group's lawyers and the corporation's certified public accountants, tax accountants, labor attorneys, and customs experts." Reporter Kihyun Hwang (kihyun@dailian.co.kr)[View full article] Dailyan - Daeryun Law Firm Strengthens Tax Administration Group... 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Daeryun Corporate Law Group, a law firm that responds to all legal disputes that may arise during business expansion and cooperates with experts in various fields within the corporate legal group, announced on the 15th that it has signed an MOU with comprehensive cosmetics company Farmairs. The signing ceremony held at Farmairs headquarters on the 8th was attended by Daeryun CEO Kim Kuk-il, Corporate Law Group Head Son Gye-jun, Farmairs CEO Jang Yun-seong, and Vice President Yoon Young-hwa, etc. Farmairs distribution platform established in 2019. It has solidified its position in the domestic cosmetics industry by operating ‘Pharmestetics’ and cosmetic brands ‘Konapidil’ and ‘Vivan Quantmanca’. In particular, Pharmestetic is a premium cosmetics distribution platform that has established itself as a channel that has innovatively changed the distribution method used in the cosmetics industry. As a result of diversifying its business areas, including cosmetic brand consulting and in-house brand development, it recorded sales of more than 50 billion won last year. Through this agreement, Daeryun Corporate Law Group plans to provide prompt support for legal disputes that may arise in Farmears' global business expansion. Specifically, we plan to provide professional legal services such as △advice on investment and import/export △response to international laws and regulations △review of legal issues related to seller contracts within the platform △pre-inspection of product promotions and advertisements △quick response in case of disputes. Jang Yun-seong, CEO of Farmairs, said, “As the cosmetics business grew, I had a lot of concerns as various disputes were increasing. I am glad to be able to receive legal help in various areas, especially starting this year.” “We are targeting the market, so there are more things to worry about as we plan to expand the service sector, and thanks to this agreement, we can ease our worries,” said Daeryun Kim, CEO of Daeryun Kim, who said, “This is a great opportunity to enter into a cooperative relationship with Farmairs, which is actively expanding into the global market. We will provide detailed support in all aspects to help K-Beauty expand globally.” He added, “There are many experts in international disputes, including lawyers and accountants, in the corporate law group. In such cases, various procedures must be followed, and legal standards differ from country to country, which often leads to long-term battles. In this case, we plan to deploy experts appropriate for the procedures to help ensure a quick and efficient response as possible.” Meanwhile, Daeryun Corporate Legal Group presents strategies tailored to each company’s situation, including corporate advisory, asset management, human resources and labor, management rights disputes, M&A, and AI/IT. Reporter Cheon Ju-young (young1997@mydaily.co.kr)[View full article] My Daily - Daeryun Law Firm Signs MOU with Farmairs “Strengthening Global Market Competitiveness” (Click here) International News - Pharmaus signs business agreement (MOU) with Daeryun Law Firm (Go here) Youth Union - Farmairs signs MOU with Daeryun Law Firm... Strengthening legal support for global expansion and domestic business (click here)

The representative of a travel agency who was booked on charges of intimidation after asking a customer who left a dissatisfied message on an online bulletin board to delete the post was cleared by the police. According to the legal community on the 14th, Yongsan Police Station in Seoul investigated Mr. A, who was booked on charges of intimidation, and decided not to forward him. In December of last year, when customer B left a complaint on the bulletin board of the travel agency he runs, Mr. A sent a message saying, “I will file a complaint for obstruction of business and defamation.” Mr. B sued Mr. A, claiming, “I left the message because the travel agency did not properly fulfill my demands. I felt very scared after receiving the message.” Article 283 of the Criminal Code stipulates that ‘a person who threatens a person shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than two years, a fine of not more than 5 million won, detention, or a minor fine.’ Mr. A denied the charges. It is true that the product that Mr. B reserved was not provided smoothly, but he was informed of the refund process and politely asked him to take down the post, so it cannot be seen as a threat. As a result of the investigation, the police concluded that it is difficult to say that Mr. B actually felt fear. In addition, the company's representative, Mr. A, found the speculative article and informed it, which can be seen as a legitimate exercise of rights and is considered acceptable in terms of social norms. Mr. A's legal representative, Seungjin Ahn, a lawyer at Daeryun Law Firm, said, "The crime of intimidation is established only when the victim recognizes the notice of harm and feels actual fear. The crime of intimidation does not constitute a crime simply because he heard unpleasant words or felt vague discomfort." Attorney Min also said, “Considering that Mr. A is the representative, there were no illegal elements in requesting the deletion of the post, and because we proved this, we were able to be acquitted.” Reporter Jeong Cheol-wook[View full article] Representative of travel agency accused of ‘threats’ after asking “to take down the post” not guilty (link)