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A first-time offender, efforts to prevent recurrence, and taking into account the fact that some victims were forgiven, avoided expulsion and ended up with the 8th transfer. There was a case in which a high school student who illegally filmed the bodies of a female teacher and his friend's younger sisters using the camera function of his cell phone at school and a friend's house was sentenced to protective measures rather than criminal punishment. It was confirmed that Cheongju District Court Juvenile Division Chief Judge Lee Hyeong-geol made a decision in January this year to order Student A, who was accused of violating the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Violence Crimes (filming and distribution using cameras, etc.), to be placed under guardian supervision (No. 1), ordered to attend classes for 20 hours (No. 2), and receive special education for the guardian. Student A illegally filmed the bodies of his friends' younger sisters using his mobile phone around early February 2024. At the time, it was investigated that Student A had committed this crime while staying at a friend's house after running away from home. This incident was uncovered by a friend who found a large amount of illegal video footage on Student A's cell phone, and as a result of the investigation, it was revealed that Student A had committed several crimes not only against his friends' younger siblings, but also against teachers. Accordingly, the school held a School Violence Measures Review Committee and ordered Student A to transfer to another school (No. 8), receive special education (No. 5), and be prohibited from contacting (No. 2). Student A, who was sent to the juvenile department, admitted all his crimes at trial and asked for leniency. Student A's legal representative emphasized, "Mr. A is a minor whose sexual concepts have not yet been established, and he committed the crime without knowing the seriousness of the matter. As a first-time offender, Mr. A did not distribute the video and is determined not to reoffend in the future." Chief Judge Lee Hyeong-geol, who heard this case, acknowledged that Mr. A's crime was serious because he committed a crime against a teacher and a young student, but took various reasons comprehensively into consideration, such as entrusting him with a guardian's supervision. The decision was made to impose a light sentence. Attorney Lee Eun-seong of the Daeryun Law Firm said, "Sex crimes such as illegal filming are receiving heavy punishment due to the characteristic of spreading quickly once they are spread. In addition, as the age of crime is lowering, there is a growing awareness that criminal punishment should be imposed even at a young age." He added, "It varies depending on the case, but in this case, taking into account the fact that it was a first-time offender, the fact that efforts are being made to prevent recurrence, and the fact that some of the victims were forgiven, we were able to receive protective measures instead of punishment." He explained. Attorney Lee Eun-seong also said, “A quick and accurate response is necessary from the beginning of the case,” and added, “If the charges are acknowledged, we must prepare sentencing materials as much as possible so that they can be used advantageously in court.” Reporter Dong-wook Son (twson@lawleader.co.kr)[View full article] High school student who ‘illegally filmed a female teacher and her friend’s younger sister’... received protective measures, not criminal punishment (link)

[Original text] Two KF-16 fighter jet pilots blamed for accidentally dropping bombs on a village in Pocheon last week could face criminal charges, experts said Tuesday. The Air Force stressed that the pilots failed to follow the mandatory procedure of checking the coordinates of their target at least three times both before and after takeoff. "The pilots could be criminally prosecuted as they cannot legally dodge blame for the accident, even though it occurred during military training," Kim Young-sou, an attorney at Daeryun Law Firm LLC and a former justice at the High Court for Armed Forces told The Korea Herald. Another expert in military law echoed Kim's sentiment, saying that the pilots could be charged under Article 268 of the Criminal Act for causing injury by occupational negligence. A military advocate-turned-attorney, requesting anonymity, explained that the pilots, if found guilty, could face a maximum prison sentence of five years or a fine of up to 20 million won ($13,722). “It seems in this case, even though the pilots accidentally dropped the bombs during a military exercise, they could be charged with violating Article 269 of the Criminal Act,” the attorney said. “The authorities could also find the group commander and the squadron commander of the unit responsible for breaching the law, as they were in charge of overseeing the drill.”Both the group commander and the squadron commander were dismissed from their posts as of Tuesday, the Defense Ministry said in a text message to reporters. The cited ministry dereliction of duty as the main reason behind their latest decision. Insufficient command management and supervision were other reasons that were cited.According to an interim investigation report released by the Air Force on Monday, inadequate management was another cause of the accident. The group commander, who was responsible for overseeing the safety of the exercise, failed to do so as related instructions were passed down to the squadron commander, who is lower in rank, the report said. fatalities, so the punishment is likely to be less severe,” said the professor, who requested anonymity.The remarks come amid divided views on whether the military officers can be criminally charged due to the fact that the incident occurred during a military exercise.South Korea’s Defense Ministry launched an in-depth investigation into the incident on Monday, citing the gravity of the situation. Jung Min-kyung (mkjung@heraldcorp.com) [Korean Translation] Two KF-16 fighter pilots who accidentally dropped a bomb in a village in Pocheon last week could face criminal punishment, experts said on the 12th. On the 11th, the Korean Air Force reconfirmed that the cause of this accident was pilot error, and reported that 31 people were injured in the accident, 19 of whom were civilians. The accident occurred in Nogok-ri village, Idong-myeon, Pocheon, near the border with North Korea. The Air Force emphasized that the pilots did not follow mandatory procedures to check the target's coordinates at least three times before and after takeoff. Attorney Kim Young-soo of Daeryun Law Firm (former Supreme Court Justice of the Military Court) said, “Pilots can be subject to criminal punishment even if an accident occurs during military training because they cannot legally avoid responsibility.” Another military law expert agreed with Attorney Kim's opinion and stated that pilots could be subject to criminal punishment for causing injuries due to negligence in their duties. “If the pilots are found guilty, they could face up to five years in prison or a fine of 20 million won (about $13,700),” explained a former military lawyer who did not reveal his identity. He said, “This accident was a mistake that occurred during military training, but there is a possibility that he will be punished for violating Article 269 of the Criminal Act,” adding, “The unit commander and squadron commander who supervised the training may also be held responsible for violating the law.” The Ministry of National Defense announced that the unit commander and squadron commander were dismissed from their positions as of the 12th. The Ministry of National Defense cited their neglect of duty as the main cause, and also cited a lack of command, management and supervision as the reason. According to the interim investigation results announced by the Air Force on the 11th, another cause of the accident was lack of management. The report stated that this was because the unit commander, who was responsible for supervising safety, failed to properly implement it, and related instructions were passed on to the lower-ranking squadron commander. The military law professor pointed out that the pilots could be subject to criminal punishment, citing past cases, but explained that considering that this incident occurred without casualties, it is highly likely that they will receive a lighter punishment, such as military discharge. “In the past, there was a case where a lieutenant was sentenced to prison for causing the death of a soldier due to a shooting mistake during training, but since there were no deaths in this accident, the punishment is likely to be lighter,” said a military law professor who requested anonymity. This remark came amid differing opinions as to whether or not criminal punishment should be imposed as the accident occurred during military training. The South Korean Ministry of National Defense announced on the 11th that it had begun an additional investigation considering the seriousness of the incident. Reporter Jeong Min-kyung (mkjung@heraldcorp.com)[View full article] Air Force pilots in accidental bombing could face criminal charges: experts (link)

The basic spirit of the patent law is to promote industrial development by encouraging invention and disclosing technology., Developers are granted exclusive rights for a certain period of time as compensation.. In particular, because the value of technology is important in the pharmaceutical and bio industries, 'patent'The importance of can be said to be very great.. However, the current patent period is based on the application date. 20years and years, For medicines, the maximum 5Extension is possible for less than a year(There are also issues related to this due to the recent revision of the patent law.).IMS Institute for Healthcare InformaticsA report published by(Price Declines after Branded Medicines Lose Exclusivity in the U.S)According to, All drugs are proprietary(patent)After losing this 1Drug prices within a year 51% fell. 10When years have elapsed, the maximum 88%plummeted to. Strengthening the item approval process, Due to competition with new technologies, the difficulty of developing new drugs increases and development costs increase accordingly., The moment the patent expires, the price of the drug plummets, so the expiration of the term is more fatal to the original pharmaceutical companies than anything else.. Therefore, original pharmaceutical companies have no choice but to always try to compensate as much as possible for losses resulting from patent expiration..As a result, many original pharmaceutical companies adopt a strategy of continuously filing for follow-up patents before the existing patent expires, effectively achieving the same effect as extending the patent period.. generic drugs, The purpose is to block so-called generic drugs from entering the market and extend the period of maintaining market occupancy., This is usually 'Ever Greening(Evergreening) patent strategy'It is said that.◇Various Types of Evergreening Patents The original purpose of patents is to protect innovation and R&D(Research and development)To promote, If the evergreening strategy is abused, it may work differently from its original purpose.. Companies are using various methods to extend the protection period of existing patents within the legally permitted range., The main types are:.①Formulation(Formulation) change: Contains the same active ingredients but sustained-release formulation, Apply for a patent for a new dosage form such as oral or injectable form②use(Indication) change: New indications in addition to the original therapeutic purpose(medicinal uses)Applied for a patent on③furtherance(Composition) change: Improved effectiveness by changing composition ratio and applied for new patent on this④production process(Process) improvement: Applied for a patent optimizing the production method of existing drugs⑤combination drug(Combination Therapy): A representative example of applying for a patent for a new composition with improved efficacy and effectiveness by combining existing single-ingredient drugs with other active ingredients is Viagra.(Viagra)and Lipitor(Lipitor)You can choose. Developed by the American pharmaceutical company Pfizer, Viagra was originally a cardiovascular treatment.. However, during clinical trials, a new effect for treating erectile dysfunction was discovered, and Pfizer applied for a new patent due to change of use.. Accordingly, the original patent expiration date was 2012year 3in month 2019year 10Approximately per month 7Exclusive rights extended for one year. Through this, the erectile dysfunction treatment market 92%was able to generate enormous profits, including. Pfizer's hyperlipidemia treatment Lipitor 2007year 5Month original patent expired. However, in order to defend profits, starting with the first material patent, preclinical 3Continuously applied for follow-up patents throughout the entire phase.. Optical isomer patent, Combination drug patent, Various efforts were made to defend profits even after the expiration of patent rights, such as filing for amorphous patents..◇The positive and negative aspects of Evergreen's patent strategy from the perspective of health care authorities., Evergreen's patent strategy has both positive and negative aspects.. In some countries, there are attempts to regulate it through fair trade laws or patent abuse by focusing only on the negative aspects., It is difficult to deny that Evergreen's patent strategy also has positive aspects..①positive side: From the original pharmaceutical company's perspective, it is possible to secure stable profits through new patents, and based on this, an environment is created in which investments in new research and development can be made.. In fact, because the development of new drugs requires enormous costs and time, some argue that a certain level of market monopoly is necessary for continuous research and development.. Another patient(consumer)Real benefits can be provided to. A typical example is when the convenience of taking is increased or side effects are reduced through improved drug formulation.. If the goal is to actually improve quality and improve the quality of life of patients rather than simply extending the monopoly, this can be a positive factor..②negative side: Contrary to the above, patients may suffer losses due to restrictions on competition.. Subsequent patents make it difficult for generics to enter the market., As a result, drug prices rise.. Patients do not have the opportunity to use cheaper alternatives, which leads to increased medical costs.. If it goes further, it will lead to loss of insurance finances on a national level.. In some cases, there may be a possibility of becoming embroiled in legal disputes.. Recently, regulatory agencies have tended to strictly judge the inventive step of composition patents, etc., so there is a possibility of invalidation.. In addition, if it is judged to be an abuse of patent rights, regulatory agencies may take action under the Fair Trade Act, etc.. Generic companies may become embroiled in another dispute by filing patent invalidation trials, rights scope confirmation trials, or using other strategies to avoid patents altogether..Evergreening patent strategy is an important tool for maximizing the profitability of pharmaceutical and bio companies.. However, if abused, it not only undermines fair competition., It can also cause harm to consumers.. Therefore, in order for the pharmaceutical industry to achieve sustainable development in the future, a certain degree of balance with legal regulations is necessary.. At the same time, companies will be required to develop innovative new drugs and develop ethical and fair patent strategies rather than simply extending monopolies.. Small and Medium Business Team [View full article] [Contribution] Evergreening’s patent strategy, various shapes and shades (link)

Served as a prosecutor at the Gwangju District Prosecutors' Office and a judge at the Gwangju High Court... Daeryun, who is also active in corporate litigation, said on the 11th, “We will strengthen our litigation capabilities... We will provide more trustworthy legal services.” Daeryun Law Firm announced on the 11th that it has recruited lawyer Kim Jun-seong to strengthen its litigation capabilities. Attorney Kim Jun-seong passed the bar exam (39th) in 1997 and took his first steps into the legal field by being appointed as a prosecutor at the Seoul District Prosecutors' Office in 2000. Afterwards, he took charge of violent crime cases, including food and transportation, and sexual violence, at the Gwangju District Prosecutors' Office and the Seoul Eastern District Prosecutors' Office. Afterwards, Attorney Kim was appointed as a judge in 2008 and served as a judge at the Gwangju District Court and Gwangju High Court, where he tried various cases. After completing 15 years of public service, Attorney Kim began practicing as a lawyer in earnest in 2013. Based on his experience as a judge and prosecutor, he has achieved not guilty verdicts in major criminal cases such as traffic accident fatalities and violations of the Explosives Disposal Act. He has also shown success in civil cases by handling sales claims lawsuits for several local housing associations and winning unjust enrichment lawsuits against the National Health Insurance Service. In addition, Attorney Kim also holds a qualification as an accountant. Based on this, he is active in corporate litigation related to accounting supervision and taxation, including successfully handling cases of violation of the Tax Punishment Act. Attorney Kim will reside at the Daeryun Gwangju headquarters branch office and will take charge of cases such as violent crimes, sex crimes, and traffic crimes requested from all over the country. Attorney Kim Jun-seong said, “I am happy to join Daeryun, a large law firm that always leads innovation in the rapidly changing legal service market,” and added, “Based on my experience in handling a variety of cases. “We will provide the optimal solution to our clients,” said Kim Kuk-il, CEO of Daeryun, adding, “With the addition of Attorney Kim, who has extensive experience in various fields, including civil and criminal, our litigation response capabilities have been further strengthened.” He added, “With the addition of Attorney Kim, we will be able to provide more trusted legal services to our clients.” Reporter Jeon Yong-mo (sisalaw@lawissue.co.kr)[View full article] Roishu - Daeryun Law Firm recruits lawyer Kim Jun-seong, who served as a judge and prosecutor (link) Law News - Daeryun recruits former Gwangju High Court judge Kim Jun-seong (link) International News - Daeryun Law Firm recruits lawyer Kim Jun-seong, who has served as a judge and prosecutor (go to the link)

Used corporate card/account for personal purposes for 2 years… The court issued a suspended sentence to an office worker who used 200 million won of company money for personal purposes, saying, “Significant financial loss was caused… Consideration of repayment and settlement of damages.” On January 8, the Incheon District Court sentenced Mr. A, an office worker in his 40s who was put on trial for business embezzlement and breach of trust, to 1 year and 2 months in prison and 3 years of probation. Mr. A, who worked in the company's finance team, was He was handed over to trial on charges of unauthorized use of the company's corporate card 1,348 times over a period of about two years starting in August 2021. In addition, he was also suspected of withdrawing money from the corporate account 92 times and using it for personal purposes. As a result of the investigation, it was confirmed that the damage suffered by the company due to Mr. A's actions was close to 200 million won. Afterwards, Mr. A was fired from the company on the grounds of embezzlement of public funds. Mr. A admitted to all charges. However, the company argued that it should be excluded from the damage amount, saying that it did not pay wages and severance pay. The court sentenced Mr. A to probation. The court said, “The defendant repeatedly used a corporate card and withdrew money from the account and used it for personal purposes,” and “This caused a significant financial loss to the victim.” However, the court said, “It appears that the amount owed to the defendant, including wages, was partially offset from the amount of damage,” and “We took into account the fact that the defendant repaid a portion of the amount to recover the damage and that the victim also wanted leniency through an amicable settlement,” and stated the reason for sentencing. In this case, Mr. A was represented. Attorney Lee Jae-hyung of Daeryun Law Firm (Limited) said, “Some of the card payments used by Mr. A without permission were work-related, so it was difficult to regard all the amounts as actual damages.” He added, “It appears that the suspended sentence was imposed taking into account the fact that Mr. A promised to recover damages.” Reporter Kim Jong-cheol (jckim99@sportsseoul.com)[View full article] An employee in his 40s who embezzled 1,348 corporate credit cards and 200 million won in company money received probation (link)

Daeryun Corporate Law Group announced on the 10th that it signed an MOU with NRB, a circular modular construction company, to expand its modular business. A signing ceremony was held at NRB's Seoul office on the 28th of last month with key officials in attendance, including Daeryun's CEO Kuk-il Kim, attorney Gwang-woo Lee, attorney Nam Young-jae from the corporate law group, NRB CEO Kang Geon-woo, director Myeong-jin Kim, and team leader Seong-gyu Lee. Founded in 2019, NRB is a company specializing in portable modular construction, and attracted attention after successfully completing the construction of Korea’s first mobile school (Bridge School). Bridge School, which boasts high quality, has won the main prize and design prize in the product category at two of the world's top three design contests. NRB's Bridge School was recognized for its social values ​​such as publicness, innovation, and eco-friendliness and was selected as an innovative prototype by the Public Procurement Service. Daeryun Corporate Legal Group is currently providing more professional legal services through specialized centers such as corporate advisory and management rights disputes. Through this agreement, Daeryun plans to cooperate in △ legal advice on intellectual property protection, including domestic and foreign patent applications △ review of various contracts △ information sharing and advice on overseas laws for international projects. NRB CEO Kang Geon-woo said, "NRB, which has pioneered a new market for portable buildings, is currently focusing on technology development to take a leap forward as an innovative company. We plan to focus on value creation through urban regeneration with the goal of sustainable development," adding, "KOSDAQ listing consulting and consulting. “I want to ensure that there are no legal problems with the help of legal experts regarding investment operations, technology-related dispute prevention, etc.,” said Kuk-il Kim, CEO of Management. “As the Corporate Legal Group operates a center by dividing each business department, it is possible to provide detailed legal services. We plan to provide comprehensive advice on examination procedures and standards for NRB, which is preparing for a preliminary review for listing on the KOSDAQ market.” “Of course, we will prepare for various disputes by deploying experts such as patent attorneys, tax accountants, and accountants.” Reporter Cheon Ju-young (young1997@mydaily.co.kr)[View full article] Daeryun Corporate Legal Group, Law Firm, signed an MOU with NRB Co., Ltd. to expand modular business (Click here)

Supreme Court: “Not only construction companies but also developers must be careful.” Preemptive response is essential to avoid sanctions such as business suspension. Recently, there was a disaster in which four people died and six were injured in a bridge collapse at the new construction site of the Seoul Sejong Expressway. In the wake of this accident, which resulted in significant casualties, the call for safety to be viewed from the perspective of 'investment' rather than 'cost' is gaining momentum. Safety issues at construction sites are an important issue not only for the contractor (construction company) but also for the contractor (developer). The Serious Accident Punishment Act, which went into effect in 2022, stipulates that managers can be sentenced to more than one year in prison or fined up to 1 billion won for serious industrial accidents that occur due to failure to properly establish a safety and health management system. This means that a company's responsibility does not remain at the level of individual workers but can expand to the legal risks of management. Safety and health responsibility, directly linked to corporate survival. There was an important Supreme Court ruling in 2023 regarding the safety and health responsibility of developers. The core of the precedent is that, in accordance with Article 63 of the revised Occupational Safety and Health Act, the developer must also bear the obligation to take safety and health measures for workers of related construction companies working at their workplace. The court ruled that the scope of the developer's responsibility should not be limited to its contractual role but should be judged based on its actual control and management authority over the construction site. This suggests that safety responsibility may be extended to developers with substantial construction management capabilities and construction control. When a serious accident occurs, in addition to criminal punishment under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, various sanctions are imposed, such as suspension of business, disadvantages in the preliminary screening (PQ) of public institution bid participation, and designation as a subject of special supervision by the Ministry of Employment and Labor. This is why faithfully carrying out safety and health responsibilities is directly related to the survival of a company. To avoid sanctions, it is essential to proactively establish a safety and health management system. A systematic approach and continuous improvement are needed, such as establishing safety and health policies led by management and properly implementing them on site. Serious accidents that occur at construction sites are mainly caused by human factors as well as material and systemic factors such as interference between construction types (types of construction), lack of construction ability, and poor safety inspection. To prevent this, safety management must be systematically operated, such as strengthening risk assessments for high-risk work, mandating safety training for each type of work, and implementing TBM (Tool-Box Meeting) for each work immediately before input. Since the CSO cannot be an all-purpose solution, an increasing number of companies are appointing a chief safety officer (CSO) to exercise independent budget execution and decision-making authority in order to reduce the legal liability of business owners and CEOs. However, appointing a CSO alone is not enough. To prevent accidents, it is even more important to provide a foundation for front-line employees and managers to implement safety and health measures. Business owners should keep three main things in mind. First, from a legal perspective, it is necessary to establish a causal relationship (a legal relationship between a cause and a result, which is judged based on predictability and directness of the result). It must be possible to prove that the accident was unavoidable despite the implementation of sufficient safety and health measures. This is because the business owner cannot be held fully responsible. Second, close management must be carried out to prevent arbitrary work that is not directed by the supervisor from occurring at the construction site. Third, invest in creating a safe work environment. You can start with easy things, such as expanding rest facilities, zoning the yard, and preventing interference with preceding and succeeding construction types. Safety management is essential to realize sustainable management and fulfill social responsibility in the construction industry. Rather than considering a follow-up response after an accident has already occurred, it is better to seek advice from a lawyer in advance to minimize risks from the personnel deployment and management stage. This plays an important role in proactively responding not only to major disasters but also to various legal issues such as changes in contract contracts and increases or decreases in construction costs. Minimizing legal risks by creating a safe business environment will be a key strategy to ensure corporate sustainability.[View full article] Attorney Hyeongjin Kim’s column) Lessons learned from the bridge collapse accident… “Safety is an investment, not a cost” [Daeryun’s Biz law forum] (Shortcut)

“We need high expertise in the medical field, and we will do our best to protect your rights.” Daeryun Law Firm announced that it has begun strengthening its medical group in earnest by recruiting attorney Jin-seong Song, who holds a medical doctor’s license. Attorney Song, who will join Daeryun as head of the medical pharmaceutical group, graduated from medical school in 2007 and served as the director of the Jinan-gun Public Health Center for three years. Afterwards, he took his first step into the legal field as a trial researcher at the Supreme Court in the medical field in 2013. Since 2017, he has accumulated extensive experience in the medical and pharmaceutical fields by serving as a standing expert reviewer in the medical field at the Seoul High Court and as head of the medical office at the Suwon High Court. The role of a standing expert hearing committee member is to reside in the court and present opinions and explanations to resolve cases in fields that require specialized knowledge (construction, environment, medical care, etc.). Attorney Song has distinguished himself in medical civil and criminal cases, including determining the need for evaluation and appropriateness of applications for medical litigation cases. In particular, he was recognized for his outstanding expertise in the field of insurance and damage compensation by providing legal advice on claims for damages due to medical negligence, insurance terms and conditions for traffic accident treatment expenses, and violation of rules on drug safety. Attorney Song said, "I am happy to join the Daeryun Medical Pharmaceutical Group, but I feel a heavy sense of responsibility. As the medical litigation and pharmaceutical and bio fields require high expertise, I will do my best to protect the rights and interests of my clients based on the experience and expertise I have accumulated." Daeryun said. Kim Kook-il, CEO of Management, said, “As various new technologies such as medical AI and big data are applied throughout the industry and medical disputes increase, the importance of the medical pharmaceutical group within law firms is increasing. With the recruitment of Attorney Song, we will mobilize the capabilities of experts in the pharmaceutical, bio, and healthcare fields within the group to increase competitiveness in the legal market.” Meanwhile, Daeryun recently expanded and reorganized the medical pharmaceutical group from general medical litigation to pharmaceutical, bio, and healthcare fields. We respond to everything from medical disputes to related industry regulations and risk management. Reporter Park Jun-sik (parkjs@wowtv.co.kr)[View full article] Korea Economic Daily TV - Daeryun Law Firm recruits lawyer Song Jin-seong, who holds a doctor's license (Go here) Roishu - Daeryun Law Firm recruits attorney Song Jin-seong, who holds a doctor’s license (link) Legal Times - [Law Firm iN] Daeryun Recruits Attorney Song Jin-seong, ‘Holding a Medical Doctor’ (Click here) Sejeong Ilbo - Daeryun Law Firm Recruits Attorney Song Jin-seong (Click here)

Daeryun Law Firm holds a seminar on compliance issues in the pharmaceutical field. As the importance of legal and practical response is increasing due to the strengthening of rebate-related regulations, issues and practical points that pharmaceutical companies and promotional sales operators (CSOs) should pay attention to, focusing on the revision of the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act, were introduced. On the 7th, Daeryun Law Firm (Limited) held a seminar with the theme of 'Issues and practice of compliance in the pharmaceutical field: Focusing on the revision of the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act'. Daeryun Headquarters in Yeouido This seminar, which was held in a conference room for pharmaceutical companies and CSO officials, was held in four sessions: △ Pharmaceutical companies and CSOs' expenditure report preparation and disclosure system △ Pharmaceutical industry rebate regulation and CP △ Pharmaceutical rebate regulation practice △ Response to rebates and tax issues. The session 'Expenditure report preparation and disclosure system for pharmaceutical companies and CSOs (attorney Yoon-jeong Choi)' focused on the revised Pharmaceutical Affairs Act. The CSO reporting system, how to prepare expenditure reports, and practical issues are discussed. In the second session, 'Regulation of rebates in the pharmaceutical industry and CP (attorney Gye-Jun Son)', regulations on pharmaceutical rebates under the Fair Trade Act, analysis of cases of sanctions by the Fair Trade Commission, and CP construction strategies for each pharmaceutical company are presented. In the third session, 'Pharmaceutical rebate regulation practice (Adviser Choi Myeong-soon)', post-management of supply details related to pharmaceutical distribution by HIRA and analysis of expenditure reports and cases of administrative disposition of pharmaceuticals that disrupt distribution order will be held. In the fourth session, 'Response to rebates and tax issues (Tax accountant Jeong-oh Lim)', the tax investigation and taxation flow and response plans related to rebate pharmaceutical companies will be shared. In his opening remarks, CEO Kook-il Kim said, "CSOs are subject to expenditure report submissions. “At a time when rebate-related regulations are being strengthened, such as expansion, CSO reporting system, expenditure report preparation, and disclosure system, the importance of legal and practical response is gradually increasing,” he said. “I hope that today’s event will be a place where the latest regulations related to pharmaceutical companies and CSO rebates and response strategies from practitioners’ perspectives are discussed from various angles.” Meanwhile, the seminar will be held simultaneously in the conference room (offline) and webinar (online) at Daeryun Law Firm’s headquarters. Reporter Kim Hong-jin (khj@kpanews.co.kr)[View full article] Pharmacist Public Opinion - Strengthening rebate regulations... What is the pharmaceutical company’s response strategy? (Shortcut) Medipana News - “CSO/expenditure report, there are contradictory regulations… Target and scope need to be specified” (Shortcut) Pharmacist Public Theory - Application for 2025 CP grade evaluation begins... What are the changes and additions to keep in mind? (Shortcut)

The defense lawyer argued, “It was not a planned crime, and coercive means were not used.” The 3rd Criminal Division of the Daejeon High Court said, “There is no definite intent... The original trial’s sentence is too heavy.” A case has emerged where a man in his 20s, who was indicted on charges of sexually assaulting a minor he met through an online random chat and received a prison sentence in the first trial, had his sentence reduced and sentenced to probation in the appeal trial. The 3rd Criminal Division of the Daejeon High Court (Presiding Judge Kim Byeong-sik, Presiding Judge) In the appeal trial for Mr. A (age 25), who was indicted on charges of forcible rape of a minor, Judges Eui-seok Lee and Sang-ho Kwak) confirmed that on January 7 of this year, they overturned the original trial that sentenced him to two years in prison and sentenced him to two years in prison and three years of probation. The appellate court also ordered Mr. A to take 40 hours of sexual violence treatment classes and to be restricted from employment at institutions related to children, youth, and the disabled for three years. Around December 2023, he was accused of committing adultery with Ms. B (15 years old), a minor whom he met through a random chat. According to Article 305 of the Criminal Act, when an adult has sexual intercourse with a minor under the age of 16, the child's ability to consent is not recognized. Therefore, even if sexual intercourse was consensual, you will be subject to criminal punishment. Mr. A proposed a meeting with Ms. B, who happened to enter the chat room, and on the day of the incident, he lured her into his vehicle and had sexual intercourse. However, it was confirmed that Mr. A did not use violence against Ms. B at the time. The first trial court judged that Mr. A's crime was serious and sentenced him to two years in prison. The first trial court ruled, “The defendant is deeply guilty of using adultery with a victim who lacks the ability to exercise sexual self-determination as a means of satisfying his or her sexual desires.” Mr. A appealed against the first trial ruling. In the appellate trial, Mr. A requested a reduced sentence, citing the fact that he did not commit the crime with premeditation and that he did not use coercive means such as violence or threats. As the reason for sentencing, the appellate court accepted Mr. A's argument and decided to reduce the sentence, saying, "Looking at the conversation between the defendant and the victim and the statements made by the investigative agency, etc., it does not appear that the defendant committed the crime with definite intention." Attorney Lee Ki-jun of Daeryun Law Firm (Limited) explained, "The crime of forcible rape of a minor is punished regardless of whether the minor is aware of it or not and whether the victim consents or not. If the charge is acknowledged, it is important to lower the sentence. In Mr. A's case, he was able to receive a reduced sentence by proving that there was no intent for the crime and that he would likely be reborn as a sound member of society if he corrects his wrong coming-of-age attitude." Reporter Dong-wook Son (twson@lawleader.co.kr)[View full article] A man in his 20s accused of sexually assaulting a minor he met through a random chat... Sentenced to prison in the first trial, the appeal reduced the sentence to ‘suspended sentence’ (link)