"Beyond the Bar" Induction

1 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:12,074 Watch Online Movies and Series for FREE www.osdb.link/lm 2 00:00:31,365 --> 00:00:35,953 BEYOND THE BAR 3 00:00:56,890 --> 00:00:58,308 {\an8}<i>The doors are opening.</i> 4 00:01:09,570 --> 00:01:11,738 {\an8}2025 YULLIM LAW FIRM ENTRY-LEVEL ATTORNEY RECRUITMENT 5 00:01:16,368 --> 00:01:18,453 <i>IF I HAD KNOWN THEN WHAT I KNOW NOW</i> 6 00:01:25,335 --> 00:01:28,422 KO SEUNG-CHEOL MANAGING PARTNER OF YULLIM 7 00:01:29,548 --> 00:01:33,051 <i>This stop is Seoul. Seoul Station.</i> 8 00:01:33,135 --> 00:01:35,178 <i>The doors are on your right.</i> 9 00:01:35,554 --> 00:01:38,015 SEO YEON-SU PARTNER, HEAD OF FINANCIAL LAW 10 00:01:42,060 --> 00:01:45,147 JUNG JI-UNG PARTNER, HEAD OF ANTITRUST LAW 11 00:01:49,735 --> 00:01:51,903 HONG DO-YUN PARTNER, HEAD OF CORPORATE LAW 12 00:02:05,375 --> 00:02:07,461 YOON SEOK-HOON PARTNER, HEAD OF LITIGATION 13 00:02:07,544 --> 00:02:08,712 Can we get the next group? 14 00:02:15,552 --> 00:02:16,928 -Kim Seo-yeon. -Here. 15 00:02:17,012 --> 00:02:18,305 -Lee Dae-hun. -Here. 16 00:02:18,388 --> 00:02:19,598 Kang Hyo-min. 17 00:02:19,681 --> 00:02:21,099 -Sung Jin-myeong. -Here. 18 00:02:21,183 --> 00:02:22,851 Please make your way inside. 19 00:02:25,771 --> 00:02:27,147 Ms. Kang Hyo-min? 20 00:02:39,785 --> 00:02:42,079 By any chance, did they call out… 21 00:02:42,162 --> 00:02:43,163 "Kang Hyo-min" yet? 22 00:02:44,289 --> 00:02:45,832 Yes. She did just now. 23 00:02:47,584 --> 00:02:49,586 It seems Ms. Kang Hyo-min didn't make it. 24 00:02:49,670 --> 00:02:50,587 All right. 25 00:02:57,928 --> 00:02:59,179 My apologies! 26 00:03:00,555 --> 00:03:03,517 -What's going on? -I'm Kang Hyo-min, here for the interview. 27 00:03:19,241 --> 00:03:20,992 {\an8}TWO HOURS AGO 28 00:03:21,076 --> 00:03:22,703 {\an8}Darn it… 29 00:03:36,633 --> 00:03:38,009 You can't even tell now. 30 00:03:47,561 --> 00:03:48,437 Leave. 31 00:03:49,688 --> 00:03:50,605 Pardon? 32 00:03:52,524 --> 00:03:55,068 Attorneys bill their time 33 00:03:55,152 --> 00:03:58,405 for the work they do in five-minute increments. 34 00:03:59,489 --> 00:04:01,867 Time management skills are essential in such a line of work. 35 00:04:01,950 --> 00:04:02,826 Leave. 36 00:04:06,997 --> 00:04:09,207 There could have been some sort of emergency. 37 00:04:09,833 --> 00:04:11,585 Can you tell us why you were late? 38 00:04:12,586 --> 00:04:14,588 I was reading a book on the subway… 39 00:04:18,008 --> 00:04:20,177 and missed my stop. 40 00:04:22,679 --> 00:04:24,389 I appreciate the honesty, 41 00:04:25,223 --> 00:04:28,518 but I do not believe your excuse is valid enough for me to lend a hand. 42 00:04:29,436 --> 00:04:30,604 Please show her out 43 00:04:30,687 --> 00:04:33,023 and let us resume the interview. 44 00:04:33,106 --> 00:04:34,024 Yes, sir. 45 00:04:36,485 --> 00:04:37,527 This way, please. 46 00:04:45,243 --> 00:04:47,037 I'll be waiting outside. 47 00:04:47,120 --> 00:04:48,330 Should you change your mind… 48 00:04:51,249 --> 00:04:52,292 This way. 49 00:05:02,677 --> 00:05:06,056 Kim Chi-seong, Yoon Yeong-ju, Hwang Gyun-seong, and Jung Eun-a. 50 00:05:06,139 --> 00:05:08,016 Please come inside. 51 00:05:16,066 --> 00:05:19,903 ENTRY-LEVEL ATTORNEY INTERVIEW ROOM 52 00:05:23,949 --> 00:05:24,950 My goodness. 53 00:05:29,204 --> 00:05:30,372 -Sir. -Yes? 54 00:05:30,455 --> 00:05:32,624 You do know who that late applicant was, right? 55 00:05:33,542 --> 00:05:34,417 Who? 56 00:05:34,501 --> 00:05:38,046 She was the winner of the 12th National Law School Mock Trials. 57 00:05:38,880 --> 00:05:39,840 That was her? 58 00:05:41,550 --> 00:05:42,717 <i>Meritocracy.</i> 59 00:05:42,801 --> 00:05:44,052 {\an8}It is an inherently fair system. 60 00:05:44,135 --> 00:05:46,596 {\an8}MERITOCRACY: A SYSTEM WHERE STATUS AND REWARDS DEPEND ON MERIT 61 00:05:46,680 --> 00:05:49,182 {\an8}One <i>should</i> succeed if they got into SNU through skills and effort. 62 00:05:49,266 --> 00:05:51,852 This is a universally accepted truth and is considered common sense. 63 00:05:51,935 --> 00:05:55,272 However, for meritocracy to be fair and just, there <i>must be…</i> 64 00:05:56,314 --> 00:05:58,733 There <i>must be</i> one starting point for everybody. 65 00:05:59,234 --> 00:06:00,610 Without equal starting points, 66 00:06:00,694 --> 00:06:03,405 it is no longer an impartial system based on merit 67 00:06:03,488 --> 00:06:05,949 but the perpetuation of inherited elitism. 68 00:06:09,411 --> 00:06:10,704 I'm sure some of you here 69 00:06:10,787 --> 00:06:14,457 think lightly of the case before you. 70 00:06:15,458 --> 00:06:16,710 You may wonder 71 00:06:16,793 --> 00:06:19,462 if a prison sentence is too extreme for a high school teacher 72 00:06:19,546 --> 00:06:21,798 who tutored the child of a wealthy family for a hefty fee. 73 00:06:21,882 --> 00:06:25,552 However, this teacher's misconduct compromises the principle of equality 74 00:06:25,635 --> 00:06:28,722 and the very foundation of our society. 75 00:06:29,431 --> 00:06:32,601 Are you saying she was the one who turned down our offer? 76 00:06:32,684 --> 00:06:34,936 Yes, I hear she is expected to join Lee & Seo. 77 00:06:37,272 --> 00:06:40,859 I mean, what do they have that we don't? Why do we keep losing candidates to them? 78 00:06:40,942 --> 00:06:42,193 NATIONAL LAW SCHOOL MOCK TRIALS 79 00:06:42,277 --> 00:06:44,487 We should engage in fair competition. 80 00:06:44,571 --> 00:06:46,323 We should do so to ensure 81 00:06:46,406 --> 00:06:49,659 a sweet reward for those who shed blood, sweat, and tears, 82 00:06:49,743 --> 00:06:52,579 and disappointment and regret for those who do not. 83 00:06:53,455 --> 00:06:57,834 Only then can our society see progress without regression. 84 00:06:58,501 --> 00:07:01,588 Such evil as this teacher's misconduct that inhibits our society's progress 85 00:07:01,671 --> 00:07:03,298 <i>must</i> be uprooted. 86 00:07:06,426 --> 00:07:10,889 In turn, the prosecution recommends a sentence of three years in prison. 87 00:07:16,353 --> 00:07:17,270 Really? 88 00:07:18,939 --> 00:07:21,399 -Sir… -Yes? 89 00:07:21,483 --> 00:07:23,652 I think we might regret sending her off like that. 90 00:07:24,486 --> 00:07:25,487 -Right? -Yes. 91 00:07:26,780 --> 00:07:29,532 Should we ask to see her if she's still waiting outside? 92 00:07:30,075 --> 00:07:32,327 If you'd like. I've already made up my mind. 93 00:07:34,996 --> 00:07:35,914 I figured as much. 94 00:07:35,997 --> 00:07:39,793 You value punctuality above all else. 95 00:07:41,544 --> 00:07:42,587 But… 96 00:07:43,213 --> 00:07:46,174 we only have three candidates in this last group. 97 00:07:46,257 --> 00:07:50,345 We've done interviews with groups of four up until now. 98 00:07:51,096 --> 00:07:53,556 Sure, if that's what you wish, please have her come in. 99 00:07:56,518 --> 00:07:57,852 Understood. 100 00:08:00,605 --> 00:08:03,233 {\an8}EXAMINEE ID 101 00:08:03,900 --> 00:08:06,069 Here is a question for the group. 102 00:08:07,278 --> 00:08:11,074 A man gets hit by a car as he crosses the street on a crosswalk. 103 00:08:11,157 --> 00:08:15,078 <i>He ends up losing his arm in the crash.</i> 104 00:08:15,161 --> 00:08:18,498 <i>Then, a nearby pedestrian</i> <i>suddenly grabs the arm and runs.</i> 105 00:08:18,581 --> 00:08:20,792 <i>To get his arm back,</i> 106 00:08:20,875 --> 00:08:23,211 <i>he files a complaint for restitution.</i> 107 00:08:23,294 --> 00:08:25,922 How do you think the court ruled? 108 00:08:27,340 --> 00:08:29,134 It must have been in favor of the plaintiff. 109 00:08:29,217 --> 00:08:32,262 -And the reasoning? -The plaintiff is the owner of the arm. 110 00:08:32,345 --> 00:08:33,722 It had to be returned. 111 00:08:34,848 --> 00:08:36,391 How is "owner" defined legally? 112 00:08:36,474 --> 00:08:37,934 As the person with ownership. 113 00:08:38,852 --> 00:08:40,603 The plaintiff has ownership over that arm, 114 00:08:40,687 --> 00:08:42,772 and the defendant unlawfully took possession. 115 00:08:42,856 --> 00:08:45,525 Hence, he can file a complaint for restitution. 116 00:08:45,608 --> 00:08:46,818 He can win. 117 00:08:48,778 --> 00:08:50,905 Do the rest of you agree? 118 00:08:53,408 --> 00:08:54,451 I don't. 119 00:08:55,368 --> 00:08:58,997 There's a chance the complaint for restitution could be dismissed. 120 00:09:00,415 --> 00:09:01,624 And why do you think that? 121 00:09:01,708 --> 00:09:05,211 Because it's unclear if the plaintiff is the holder of said ownership. 122 00:09:05,295 --> 00:09:09,049 If it doesn't belong to the plaintiff, who does it belong to? 123 00:09:09,549 --> 00:09:11,760 Isn't this just a matter of common sense? 124 00:09:13,178 --> 00:09:16,723 I believe legal logic differs from common sense. 125 00:09:17,974 --> 00:09:18,933 Please continue. 126 00:09:19,976 --> 00:09:23,688 If the law recognizes body parts as subject to ownership, 127 00:09:23,772 --> 00:09:26,107 then it must also permit their discretionary disposal, 128 00:09:26,191 --> 00:09:27,859 including the right to sell them. 129 00:09:27,942 --> 00:09:30,236 So the right to commit suicide 130 00:09:30,320 --> 00:09:32,697 and sell organs must also be considered legal. 131 00:09:33,281 --> 00:09:36,284 However, the law does not recognize such rights 132 00:09:36,367 --> 00:09:38,244 when it comes to body parts and life. 133 00:09:38,328 --> 00:09:41,122 Thus, establishing the grounds for a complaint based on ownership 134 00:09:41,206 --> 00:09:42,248 would be difficult. 135 00:09:44,084 --> 00:09:45,585 If he seeks restitution, 136 00:09:45,668 --> 00:09:48,088 he will need to identify another legal ground. 137 00:09:48,171 --> 00:09:50,882 Here is the next question. 138 00:09:50,965 --> 00:09:54,761 Mr. Kim is operating a train carrying 100 passengers. 139 00:09:54,844 --> 00:09:57,889 However, due to a large boulder on the tracks ahead, 140 00:09:57,972 --> 00:09:59,849 <i>a collision is imminent.</i> 141 00:09:59,933 --> 00:10:01,851 <i>Mr. Kim wishes to flip down</i> <i>the converter switch</i> 142 00:10:01,935 --> 00:10:04,604 <i>to divert the train</i> <i>to the right at the turnout,</i> 143 00:10:04,687 --> 00:10:06,606 <i>but a technician stands in the way.</i> 144 00:10:06,689 --> 00:10:10,318 <i>However, without the diversion,</i> <i>all the passengers on the train will die.</i> 145 00:10:11,444 --> 00:10:12,904 {\an8}GOING BACK ONE MINUTE 146 00:10:12,987 --> 00:10:16,533 {\an8}<i>If the switch is flipped,</i> <i>the train will be diverted to the right,</i> 147 00:10:16,616 --> 00:10:19,452 <i>and the technician</i> <i>will be crushed to death by the train.</i> 148 00:10:19,953 --> 00:10:22,705 <i>In the end, Mr. Kim diverts the train</i> <i>and saves the 100 passengers.</i> 149 00:10:22,789 --> 00:10:26,042 <i>However, the technician</i> <i>gets crushed to death by the train.</i> 150 00:10:26,709 --> 00:10:30,755 Then, would Mr. Kim's conduct constitute murder? 151 00:10:31,297 --> 00:10:33,967 No, it would not constitute murder. 152 00:10:34,050 --> 00:10:35,218 I believe that as well. 153 00:10:35,301 --> 00:10:38,346 He had to make that choice to save the majority. 154 00:10:39,931 --> 00:10:41,599 It would constitute murder. 155 00:10:43,017 --> 00:10:43,893 How so? 156 00:10:43,977 --> 00:10:46,896 Because all the statutory elements constituting the crime have been met. 157 00:10:46,980 --> 00:10:49,107 The act of flipping the switch was intentional, 158 00:10:49,190 --> 00:10:51,025 and the technician died as a result. 159 00:10:51,109 --> 00:10:53,695 Mr. Kim was aware that the technician would die, 160 00:10:53,778 --> 00:10:56,531 but he still proceeded. Hence, it would constitute murder. 161 00:10:57,282 --> 00:11:01,161 Are you saying he must be sentenced for murder even after saving 100 lives? 162 00:11:02,745 --> 00:11:04,164 Would that be justice? 163 00:11:05,373 --> 00:11:07,667 I did not say he should be sentenced. 164 00:11:07,750 --> 00:11:10,378 The question asked if it constituted murder, 165 00:11:11,004 --> 00:11:13,464 and all the statutory elements constituting the crime were met. 166 00:11:13,548 --> 00:11:16,384 Hence, my answer is yes. It does constitute murder. 167 00:11:16,467 --> 00:11:19,304 However, if the court recognizes grounds for justification, 168 00:11:19,387 --> 00:11:20,972 he may be acquitted. 169 00:11:22,807 --> 00:11:24,684 Even an act that is morally right 170 00:11:24,767 --> 00:11:27,312 can become a crime if the statutory elements are fulfilled. 171 00:11:27,395 --> 00:11:30,106 Conversely, an immoral act can avoid being a crime 172 00:11:30,190 --> 00:11:33,151 if the statutory elements aren't met. 173 00:11:33,234 --> 00:11:36,279 The law is not perfect. 174 00:11:36,905 --> 00:11:40,116 Moral standards and legal standards do not always align. 175 00:11:40,200 --> 00:11:43,494 That is the constant struggle for legal practitioners. 176 00:11:49,292 --> 00:11:51,377 INDUCTION 177 00:11:51,461 --> 00:11:53,880 AN INTRODUCTORY SESSION FOR NEW HIRES 178 00:11:55,924 --> 00:11:57,091 LYRICIST OF THE YEAR 179 00:11:57,175 --> 00:11:59,469 {\an8}Why isn't she coming out? 180 00:11:59,552 --> 00:12:01,137 Did her interview go well? 181 00:12:04,766 --> 00:12:06,100 How did it go? 182 00:12:07,977 --> 00:12:08,895 Well, 183 00:12:08,978 --> 00:12:11,064 -I bombed it. -How? 184 00:12:11,147 --> 00:12:14,400 I left an hour early to catch the subway so I wouldn't be late. 185 00:12:14,484 --> 00:12:17,028 But the man sitting next to me rushed out and left… 186 00:12:17,737 --> 00:12:19,239 a book, and reading it… 187 00:12:20,740 --> 00:12:21,824 made me late. 188 00:12:22,825 --> 00:12:23,826 You're killing me. 189 00:12:23,910 --> 00:12:25,245 Again? 190 00:12:25,870 --> 00:12:27,330 I'm pretty sure you're the only one 191 00:12:27,413 --> 00:12:30,041 who had an early offer from Lee & Seo withdrawn due to tardiness. 192 00:12:30,124 --> 00:12:33,169 That's why I left a whole hour early to make sure I wasn't late. 193 00:12:33,253 --> 00:12:36,673 What difference does that make? You were still late in the end. 194 00:12:36,756 --> 00:12:38,383 Whatever. I guess it wasn't meant to be. 195 00:12:38,466 --> 00:12:39,550 Moron. 196 00:12:40,134 --> 00:12:41,427 But still, cut her some slack. 197 00:12:43,680 --> 00:12:44,889 What's she going to do? 198 00:12:44,973 --> 00:12:47,308 <i>Hello, I'm reaching out</i> <i>from Yullim Law Firm.</i> 199 00:12:47,392 --> 00:12:49,560 <i>We are pleased to inform you</i> <i>that you have passed</i> 200 00:12:49,644 --> 00:12:51,688 <i>the entry-level attorney</i> <i>recruitment process.</i> 201 00:12:54,190 --> 00:12:55,692 What's wrong with her? 202 00:12:55,775 --> 00:12:57,527 -I did it. -What? 203 00:12:58,152 --> 00:12:59,153 Yullim! 204 00:12:59,737 --> 00:13:00,863 I passed! 205 00:13:00,947 --> 00:13:03,241 -What? You passed? -She got in? 206 00:13:03,324 --> 00:13:04,534 -That's amazing. -No way. 207 00:13:05,285 --> 00:13:07,370 That's so amazing! 208 00:13:16,963 --> 00:13:20,341 2025 YULLIM LAW FIRM ENTRY-LEVEL ATTORNEY INDUCTION 209 00:13:30,310 --> 00:13:32,186 LEE JIN-WOO ASSOCIATE, LITIGATION 210 00:13:32,270 --> 00:13:33,855 HEO MIN-JEONG ASSOCIATE, LITIGATION 211 00:13:34,230 --> 00:13:36,441 NA DONG-SU ASSOCIATE, CORPORATE LAW 212 00:13:44,324 --> 00:13:46,242 Wait. Kang Hyo-min. 213 00:13:46,784 --> 00:13:48,077 What are you doing here? 214 00:13:48,161 --> 00:13:49,495 Shouldn't you be at Lee & Seo? 215 00:13:49,579 --> 00:13:50,538 It just happened. 216 00:13:50,621 --> 00:13:52,498 How come? You messed up, didn't you? 217 00:13:54,667 --> 00:13:59,422 Anyway, that makes us college classmates and colleagues. 218 00:14:00,048 --> 00:14:01,966 I guess we share a special connection. 219 00:14:03,176 --> 00:14:04,969 -What's wrong with you? -Now, we will begin 220 00:14:05,053 --> 00:14:07,764 the introduction of Yullim's new entry-level attorneys 221 00:14:07,847 --> 00:14:09,932 and the induction ceremony. 222 00:14:10,433 --> 00:14:12,435 Can we have the new attorneys step forward? 223 00:14:12,518 --> 00:14:13,561 Yes, ma'am! 224 00:14:20,234 --> 00:14:21,361 Hello. 225 00:14:21,444 --> 00:14:22,320 NEWCOMER SELF-INTROS 226 00:14:22,403 --> 00:14:26,157 My name is Oh Sang-cheol, and I currently reside in Cheongdam-dong. 227 00:14:26,240 --> 00:14:29,660 I will strive to be the most perfect version of Oh Sang-cheol I can be, 228 00:14:29,744 --> 00:14:32,830 who is not only young and rich but also smart. Thank you. 229 00:14:33,748 --> 00:14:35,541 Yullim. At your service! 230 00:14:36,501 --> 00:14:37,543 Hello. 231 00:14:37,627 --> 00:14:39,170 I am Ji Guk-hyeon, a 14th-class attorney 232 00:14:39,253 --> 00:14:41,297 and an alumnus of SNU Law School. 233 00:14:41,381 --> 00:14:43,883 I love to rap, so here's a verse to express my determination and… 234 00:14:43,966 --> 00:14:46,803 -Nervous? -Yes, very. 235 00:14:48,554 --> 00:14:52,266 Surely, we won't have zero applicants for our team again this year. 236 00:14:52,350 --> 00:14:53,559 Jeez… 237 00:14:54,310 --> 00:14:55,436 There must be someone. 238 00:14:57,355 --> 00:14:59,273 What did Mr. Yoon say? 239 00:14:59,357 --> 00:15:01,317 "The right one always finds their way." 240 00:15:01,984 --> 00:15:04,404 I hope he's at least nice in his speech later. 241 00:15:04,487 --> 00:15:05,822 Do you like any of them? 242 00:15:07,240 --> 00:15:09,409 -That one over there. -Who? 243 00:15:10,159 --> 00:15:12,912 Kang Hyo-min, first in her class at SNU Law School. 244 00:15:12,995 --> 00:15:14,288 I see… 245 00:15:14,372 --> 00:15:17,875 As a colleague, I won't ask you to go easy on me. 246 00:15:18,584 --> 00:15:22,380 Instead, I will prove my value through my effort and skills. 247 00:15:23,005 --> 00:15:25,842 My name is Choi Ho-yeon, and I promise to give it my all. 248 00:15:31,681 --> 00:15:32,974 Hello. 249 00:15:33,057 --> 00:15:36,769 I am Kang Hyo-min, 14th-class attorney and SNU Law alumna. 250 00:15:36,853 --> 00:15:39,689 I will do my best to learn all that I can from my senior colleagues 251 00:15:39,772 --> 00:15:41,399 to ensure I become a lawyer of principle 252 00:15:41,482 --> 00:15:43,317 for the sake of justice in Korea. 253 00:15:43,401 --> 00:15:44,277 Thank you. 254 00:15:48,948 --> 00:15:50,950 That's Kang Hyo-min. 255 00:15:51,033 --> 00:15:53,536 We at Financial Law already called dibs on her. 256 00:15:54,287 --> 00:15:55,246 Who cares about dibs? 257 00:15:55,329 --> 00:15:58,291 We, the corporate law team, will be her first choice anyway. 258 00:15:58,374 --> 00:16:00,209 What's with that confidence? 259 00:16:00,293 --> 00:16:04,130 Now, we will have the heads of each team introduce their teams. 260 00:16:04,213 --> 00:16:05,256 After the introductions, 261 00:16:05,339 --> 00:16:08,092 the new entry-level attorneys will choose their preferred teams. 262 00:16:08,176 --> 00:16:10,678 If the number of applicants exceeds the quota for a team, 263 00:16:10,761 --> 00:16:13,806 the HR Committee will assign the teams. 264 00:16:14,515 --> 00:16:17,143 Can we have the heads of each team step up to the podium? 265 00:16:19,604 --> 00:16:24,150 TEAM INTROS 266 00:16:30,740 --> 00:16:34,452 Our corporate law team is undisputedly comprised 267 00:16:34,535 --> 00:16:37,163 of the best M&A attorneys in Korea. 268 00:16:37,246 --> 00:16:41,083 Our team is led by the belief that a law firm is about the people in it, 269 00:16:41,167 --> 00:16:43,336 and we make every effort to ensure 270 00:16:43,419 --> 00:16:45,838 our new recruits shine. And we especially… 271 00:16:45,922 --> 00:16:47,423 Our antitrust law team… 272 00:16:48,049 --> 00:16:50,843 You know that when sales take off, they skyrocket, right? 273 00:16:50,927 --> 00:16:53,679 As a result, our new recruits will probably receive 274 00:16:53,763 --> 00:16:55,515 the highest performance bonuses. 275 00:16:55,598 --> 00:16:57,475 So what if they're high? 276 00:16:57,558 --> 00:16:59,101 Work-life balance matters. 277 00:16:59,185 --> 00:17:01,771 What good is a lot of money without time to use it? 278 00:17:02,271 --> 00:17:05,816 Our financial law team is known for fostering excellent work-life balance. 279 00:17:06,484 --> 00:17:07,527 Hello. 280 00:17:08,069 --> 00:17:11,405 I am Yoon Seok-hoon, a partner and the head of the litigation team. 281 00:17:14,909 --> 00:17:16,911 In Litigation, a work-life balance is… 282 00:17:17,578 --> 00:17:19,497 Please… 283 00:17:20,122 --> 00:17:21,165 …a luxury we can't afford. 284 00:17:21,249 --> 00:17:22,375 Damn it. 285 00:17:23,084 --> 00:17:26,629 As a first-year attorney, your day starts in the morning and ends at dawn. 286 00:17:27,255 --> 00:17:29,799 If you perform all your given tasks well, 287 00:17:29,882 --> 00:17:31,384 can you leave on time? Sure. 288 00:17:31,467 --> 00:17:33,970 But will that be feasible for a first-year? 289 00:17:34,053 --> 00:17:35,721 You need time to stumble and slip up. 290 00:17:36,389 --> 00:17:38,849 Performance bonus? I'm not sure. 291 00:17:39,725 --> 00:17:41,686 What could a first-year know how to do? 292 00:17:42,562 --> 00:17:45,106 You can't tell your ass from your elbow at first. 293 00:17:47,775 --> 00:17:50,611 He just made sure no one picks Litigation again this year. 294 00:17:57,410 --> 00:18:00,538 All right, we'll now proceed with the Q&A portion. 295 00:18:01,622 --> 00:18:02,707 Yes? 296 00:18:07,712 --> 00:18:09,922 In-house corporate lawyers 297 00:18:10,006 --> 00:18:12,508 are offered flexible hours and excellent benefits. 298 00:18:13,217 --> 00:18:15,511 Now, their salaries are comparable to those at law firms. 299 00:18:15,595 --> 00:18:17,388 Even if there is a notable difference, 300 00:18:17,471 --> 00:18:19,432 I believe quality of life is more important. 301 00:18:19,515 --> 00:18:22,685 Could you go into further details 302 00:18:22,768 --> 00:18:25,521 about each team's flexible work policies or benefits? 303 00:18:25,605 --> 00:18:29,191 All of you must be stressed out about family events these days. 304 00:18:29,275 --> 00:18:34,196 Our team independently provides support for all major family events. 305 00:18:34,280 --> 00:18:36,198 As you know, Yullim sponsors 306 00:18:36,282 --> 00:18:39,118 its fifth and sixth-years to study abroad. 307 00:18:39,201 --> 00:18:42,997 Unfortunately, we can't send everyone. We only pick the top associates to go. 308 00:18:43,080 --> 00:18:45,291 However, associates of our antitrust law team 309 00:18:46,125 --> 00:18:48,794 have all made the cut, every single one of them. 310 00:18:49,378 --> 00:18:51,380 Why? Because we bring in solid revenue. 311 00:18:51,464 --> 00:18:52,798 Our financial law team 312 00:18:52,882 --> 00:18:55,593 has implemented a policy that permits a weekly work-from-home day. 313 00:18:56,594 --> 00:18:58,971 Does the litigation team offer anything? 314 00:18:59,055 --> 00:19:00,014 Please, say we do. 315 00:19:00,097 --> 00:19:01,515 "As for all the benefits mentioned, 316 00:19:01,599 --> 00:19:04,602 we're working on an internal plan to roll out early next year." Say it. 317 00:19:04,685 --> 00:19:06,103 We have none. 318 00:19:07,355 --> 00:19:08,981 If you struggle with time management, 319 00:19:09,523 --> 00:19:10,608 don't apply to this team. 320 00:19:11,817 --> 00:19:12,902 And one last thing. 321 00:19:14,028 --> 00:19:15,655 Since no one asked about it, 322 00:19:15,738 --> 00:19:18,199 I assume you have yet to review the details of your contracts. 323 00:19:18,282 --> 00:19:19,700 Not all of you here 324 00:19:19,784 --> 00:19:22,536 are guaranteed to become associates at this firm. 325 00:19:22,620 --> 00:19:25,915 After the probationary period, performance reviews will determine 326 00:19:25,998 --> 00:19:27,750 exactly which half of you stays. 327 00:19:27,833 --> 00:19:30,753 In other words, at the end of the probationary period, 328 00:19:30,836 --> 00:19:32,338 one stays, and one is out. 329 00:19:33,839 --> 00:19:36,217 -Half of us won't make it? -Jeez… 330 00:19:36,300 --> 00:19:37,718 So, the rumors <i>were</i> true. 331 00:19:37,802 --> 00:19:40,054 They'll make us compete for survival. 332 00:19:40,137 --> 00:19:41,764 That's what they all do now. 333 00:19:42,473 --> 00:19:44,684 What choice do we have? We just have to accept it 334 00:19:44,767 --> 00:19:46,394 with 30,000 lawyers in the race. 335 00:19:48,062 --> 00:19:49,480 Which team is your first pick? 336 00:19:49,563 --> 00:19:51,023 I haven't decided yet. 337 00:19:51,107 --> 00:19:53,067 But it'll definitely not be Litigation. 338 00:19:53,859 --> 00:19:55,361 Totally. Not mine either. 339 00:19:58,489 --> 00:19:59,990 {\an8}LABOR, FINANCIAL, CRIMINAL, CORPORATE 340 00:20:00,074 --> 00:20:01,784 {\an8}TAX, LITIGATION, ANTITRUST, MARITIME, ENERGY 341 00:20:01,867 --> 00:20:03,119 TEAM SELECTION FOUR MAX PER TEAM 342 00:20:03,202 --> 00:20:06,247 IF THE QUOTA IS EXCEEDED THE HR COMMITTEE WILL ASSIGN THE TEAMS 343 00:20:06,330 --> 00:20:07,498 The entry-level attorneys 344 00:20:07,581 --> 00:20:11,502 may now stand in front of the team they most wish to join. 345 00:20:11,585 --> 00:20:12,545 Yes, ma'am. 346 00:20:18,592 --> 00:20:21,011 YULLIM WELCOMES ALL NEW LAWYERS LET'S MAKE OUR DREAMS COME TRUE 347 00:20:21,095 --> 00:20:24,640 Please be aware that each team has four slots available. 348 00:20:24,724 --> 00:20:26,267 CORPORATE, TAX, LITIGATION, ANTITRUST 349 00:20:37,570 --> 00:20:40,114 LITIGATION 350 00:21:03,471 --> 00:21:04,472 Hyo-min. 351 00:21:05,055 --> 00:21:05,931 Hey. 352 00:21:13,439 --> 00:21:16,484 {\an8}LITIGATION 353 00:21:44,845 --> 00:21:46,055 Take care. 354 00:21:46,806 --> 00:21:48,265 Why not? Tell me. 355 00:21:48,349 --> 00:21:51,435 Why are you turning away a blessing that's fallen into our laps? 356 00:21:52,812 --> 00:21:53,687 Bro! 357 00:21:54,313 --> 00:21:56,148 I told you, no "bro" card during business hours. 358 00:21:56,232 --> 00:21:58,734 I get it. She was late, and you take punctuality seriously. 359 00:21:58,818 --> 00:22:00,736 But you said it was just two minutes. 360 00:22:00,820 --> 00:22:04,990 I hear her early offer from Lee & Seo was withdrawn because she didn't show up. 361 00:22:05,074 --> 00:22:07,451 That is why she fell right into our hands. 362 00:22:07,535 --> 00:22:08,786 Her phone was cracked, 363 00:22:08,869 --> 00:22:11,539 <i>the stain on her shirt was</i> <i>sloppily covered with correction fluid,</i> 364 00:22:11,622 --> 00:22:12,873 <i>and her shoes were scuffed.</i> 365 00:22:14,542 --> 00:22:15,459 Fine. 366 00:22:15,543 --> 00:22:18,587 I'll be generous and say she is not the most put-together. 367 00:22:18,671 --> 00:22:21,423 But that shouldn't determine her professional competence. 368 00:22:21,507 --> 00:22:23,008 It's about preparation. 369 00:22:23,092 --> 00:22:25,803 Choi Hyeon-cheol was also a top graduate and capable. 370 00:22:25,886 --> 00:22:27,304 But what good did that do? 371 00:22:27,388 --> 00:22:30,474 He missed every deadline and was a no-show at hearings. 372 00:22:31,100 --> 00:22:33,894 For the lawyer, it just means a couple months of disciplinary action. 373 00:22:33,978 --> 00:22:36,230 But what about the client who suffered for it? 374 00:22:37,189 --> 00:22:39,400 To them, lawsuits are a last resort. 375 00:22:42,820 --> 00:22:44,947 Wait, bro. Hold on. 376 00:22:45,030 --> 00:22:47,032 She was just two minutes late. 377 00:22:47,116 --> 00:22:48,492 Come on… 378 00:22:56,166 --> 00:22:57,293 Are you busy? 379 00:22:57,793 --> 00:22:59,086 Hey. No, come in. 380 00:22:59,169 --> 00:23:00,045 Okay. 381 00:23:08,679 --> 00:23:11,849 Can you tell him what you told me earlier? 382 00:23:12,558 --> 00:23:15,352 Right. I want to be a lawyer to have fun. 383 00:23:19,565 --> 00:23:21,400 No, that wasn't what I meant. 384 00:23:22,026 --> 00:23:22,943 Right. 385 00:23:23,777 --> 00:23:25,779 I really want to join the litigation team. 386 00:23:26,488 --> 00:23:27,364 Yes, there we go. 387 00:23:29,033 --> 00:23:30,200 Why? I mean… 388 00:23:30,284 --> 00:23:32,244 Why did you turn down all the other great teams? 389 00:23:32,328 --> 00:23:35,539 This is not even corporate litigation. It's personal litigation. 390 00:23:35,623 --> 00:23:37,249 Any great reason why you want to join? 391 00:23:39,043 --> 00:23:42,421 Love comes in many different shades. 392 00:23:42,922 --> 00:23:45,716 Heterosexual, homosexual, maternal, paternal, reverential, 393 00:23:45,799 --> 00:23:48,969 brotherhood, friendship, camaraderie, love for humanity, and self-love. 394 00:23:49,053 --> 00:23:51,347 And that love hurts people. 395 00:23:52,097 --> 00:23:54,934 Once that wound festers, they consider legal action. 396 00:23:55,017 --> 00:23:57,436 At that breaking point, they believe their last resort, 397 00:23:57,519 --> 00:24:00,814 the lawsuit, will protect their happiness and their right to it. 398 00:24:01,565 --> 00:24:03,901 I want to represent people like that. 399 00:24:04,735 --> 00:24:06,946 Because it'd be fun? 400 00:24:09,323 --> 00:24:10,240 Right. 401 00:24:15,704 --> 00:24:17,498 Am I in? Why didn't he say anything? 402 00:24:17,581 --> 00:24:20,250 Probably. He's always been a man of few words. 403 00:24:20,334 --> 00:24:23,462 He is never one for anecdotes, chit-chat, side notes, or small talk. 404 00:24:24,088 --> 00:24:25,214 I can see that. 405 00:24:25,297 --> 00:24:27,049 Even his appearance is streamlined. 406 00:24:27,132 --> 00:24:30,761 And he must be really on top of his hygiene. 407 00:24:31,345 --> 00:24:32,930 Can a guy even smell that good? 408 00:24:34,098 --> 00:24:35,057 Maybe not? 409 00:24:35,557 --> 00:24:36,642 He is quite clean. 410 00:24:36,725 --> 00:24:38,978 It goes beyond his personality and appearance. 411 00:24:39,061 --> 00:24:43,023 Have you ever heard about the Legendary Associate of Yullim? 412 00:24:43,524 --> 00:24:44,400 No. 413 00:24:44,900 --> 00:24:45,901 This first-year at Yullim 414 00:24:45,985 --> 00:24:48,445 would come in at 9 a.m. and go home at exactly 6 p.m. 415 00:24:48,529 --> 00:24:51,740 Not a second earlier or later, but his tasks were completed flawlessly. 416 00:24:51,824 --> 00:24:53,784 Come on. You're making that up. 417 00:24:53,867 --> 00:24:55,744 -That's impossible. -I'm being serious. 418 00:24:55,828 --> 00:24:57,287 He irritated this one partner so much, 419 00:24:57,371 --> 00:24:59,331 he was given a complaint file this thick to review. 420 00:24:59,415 --> 00:25:01,333 Enough material for two all-nighters, 421 00:25:01,417 --> 00:25:02,960 but he left at exactly 6 p.m. 422 00:25:03,043 --> 00:25:05,671 So when the partner asked him if he had completed his work, 423 00:25:05,754 --> 00:25:08,465 he responded with, "I already emailed it to you," and left. 424 00:25:08,549 --> 00:25:11,468 Then, the partner immediately checked his inbox to find… 425 00:25:12,094 --> 00:25:13,345 What did they find? 426 00:25:13,429 --> 00:25:16,765 It was concise and to the point without a single unnecessary word. 427 00:25:16,849 --> 00:25:19,727 That brief still gets passed around as the gold standard. 428 00:25:20,352 --> 00:25:21,937 That's amazing… 429 00:25:22,021 --> 00:25:23,147 And he was none other than… 430 00:25:24,189 --> 00:25:25,274 Yoon Seok-hoon? 431 00:25:34,783 --> 00:25:38,120 KANG HYO-MIN, JI GUK-HYEON CHOI HO-YEON, OH SANG-CHEOL 432 00:25:38,203 --> 00:25:39,872 KANG HYO-MIN 433 00:25:42,082 --> 00:25:46,420 Let me sincerely welcome you to our litigation team. 434 00:25:47,046 --> 00:25:51,508 In this group, there's someone who chose Litigation as their first pick, 435 00:25:52,009 --> 00:25:54,595 someone who chose it as their second choice, 436 00:25:54,678 --> 00:25:57,556 and some who had no choice because HR chose for them 437 00:25:57,639 --> 00:25:58,682 to be here, but-- 438 00:25:58,766 --> 00:26:01,393 Litigation was actually going to be my first choice-- 439 00:26:02,019 --> 00:26:03,604 I'm not that petty. 440 00:26:03,687 --> 00:26:05,731 Who cares about how you ended up here? 441 00:26:05,814 --> 00:26:07,107 Is that so important? 442 00:26:08,567 --> 00:26:10,235 -Is that so? -Of course. 443 00:26:11,445 --> 00:26:14,948 Now, this will be your first task. 444 00:26:15,032 --> 00:26:16,909 Two of these files are for an advisory case 445 00:26:16,992 --> 00:26:18,994 regarding shareholder meeting procedures. 446 00:26:19,078 --> 00:26:21,997 You just need to sit in on the shareholder meeting tomorrow 447 00:26:22,081 --> 00:26:23,499 and enjoy the AC. 448 00:26:24,208 --> 00:26:25,876 The other two files 449 00:26:25,959 --> 00:26:30,089 concern a site inspection case at a rural construction site. 450 00:26:30,172 --> 00:26:33,133 The road ends halfway, so you'll have to walk to the site 451 00:26:33,217 --> 00:26:35,803 while carrying these files. 452 00:26:37,846 --> 00:26:41,350 Now, let's move on to the long-awaited task assignments. 453 00:26:41,433 --> 00:26:42,935 Ms. Kang Hyo-min. 454 00:26:43,769 --> 00:26:46,814 -Yes? -The Gangdong City Gas advisory case. 455 00:26:47,439 --> 00:26:49,399 Request a vehicle and head out. 456 00:26:49,483 --> 00:26:50,484 If you request a vehicle, 457 00:26:50,567 --> 00:26:53,112 they'll send you a driver and a spacious car meant for CEOs. 458 00:26:53,195 --> 00:26:54,738 -Have a safe trip. -Wow… 459 00:26:54,822 --> 00:26:56,073 Yes, sir. 460 00:26:56,156 --> 00:26:57,699 And Mr. Ji Guk-hyeon. 461 00:26:57,783 --> 00:26:58,784 Yes, sir! 462 00:26:58,867 --> 00:27:00,953 Sorry, I said the wrong name. 463 00:27:01,036 --> 00:27:03,080 -Mr. Oh Sang-cheol. -Yes? 464 00:27:03,163 --> 00:27:06,250 Mr. Oh Sang-cheol, who chose our team as his second choice. 465 00:27:06,333 --> 00:27:07,376 Yes, that is right. 466 00:27:07,459 --> 00:27:10,003 I was going to choose this team as my first… 467 00:27:10,087 --> 00:27:11,797 The Pacific City Gas advisory case. 468 00:27:11,880 --> 00:27:13,173 Thank you. 469 00:27:13,257 --> 00:27:15,843 However, you, Mr. Oh, will take public transportation. 470 00:27:15,926 --> 00:27:17,219 Yes, sir. 471 00:27:18,387 --> 00:27:20,681 Mr. Ji Guk-hyeon and Ms. Choi Ho-yeon 472 00:27:21,431 --> 00:27:23,100 will take on the site inspection case. 473 00:27:24,601 --> 00:27:25,602 Go on. 474 00:27:25,686 --> 00:27:26,770 Yes, sir… 475 00:27:26,854 --> 00:27:28,355 What's with those faces? 476 00:27:28,438 --> 00:27:29,857 -Right… -Inside these files, 477 00:27:29,940 --> 00:27:33,152 you will find detailed instructions. Be sure to review them well. 478 00:27:33,235 --> 00:27:36,113 -Yes, sir. -Now, let us go and say hello. 479 00:27:36,196 --> 00:27:37,406 Yes, sir. 480 00:27:37,489 --> 00:27:38,949 Why do you look so down? 481 00:27:39,032 --> 00:27:40,993 Mind your faces. You should be smiling. 482 00:27:41,702 --> 00:27:43,162 -Are you that uncomfortable? -A bit… 483 00:27:43,245 --> 00:27:44,121 Goodness. 484 00:27:46,248 --> 00:27:47,875 So much for not caring. 485 00:27:48,625 --> 00:27:50,085 Must be nice, Hyo-min. 486 00:27:50,586 --> 00:27:53,463 Kang Hyo-min, my law school classmate and colleague. 487 00:27:54,047 --> 00:27:55,465 What's wrong, Ji Guk-hyeon? 488 00:27:55,549 --> 00:27:57,968 You're someone who thrives on the sense of accomplishment 489 00:27:58,051 --> 00:27:59,761 from conquering difficult tasks. 490 00:27:59,845 --> 00:28:00,846 On that note, 491 00:28:01,346 --> 00:28:04,391 why don't we switch cases? 492 00:28:05,309 --> 00:28:07,227 No, thanks. I don't want to. 493 00:28:08,270 --> 00:28:09,897 Right. Sure. 494 00:28:10,439 --> 00:28:12,441 I'm sure you don't… 495 00:28:14,234 --> 00:28:15,402 She's cold as ice. 496 00:28:18,614 --> 00:28:21,116 THE MEETING OF POWERHOUSE LAWYERS 497 00:28:21,200 --> 00:28:23,285 KIM YUL-SEONG HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCATE 498 00:28:23,368 --> 00:28:25,370 {\an8}CONGRATULATIONS MINISTER OF JUSTICE 499 00:28:30,209 --> 00:28:31,293 Come in. 500 00:28:31,919 --> 00:28:34,213 Sir, I brought the new hires to say hello. 501 00:28:34,713 --> 00:28:36,048 Right. Sure. 502 00:28:40,928 --> 00:28:44,556 This is Attorney Kim Yul-seong, the division head of the litigation team. 503 00:28:44,640 --> 00:28:45,974 -Hello, sir. -Hello, sir. 504 00:28:46,058 --> 00:28:47,893 Hello. Take a seat. 505 00:28:52,397 --> 00:28:55,525 -Sit. -This orchid here… 506 00:28:55,609 --> 00:28:58,362 Former Minister of Justice Han Byeong-cheol gave it to me. 507 00:28:58,445 --> 00:29:00,989 Most orchids live for about eight years. 508 00:29:01,823 --> 00:29:03,951 But this one has been around for more than eight years, 509 00:29:04,034 --> 00:29:06,036 and it still looks quite healthy, no? 510 00:29:06,119 --> 00:29:09,122 Its lifespan is affected by the person who takes care of it. 511 00:29:10,249 --> 00:29:11,500 Listen… 512 00:29:12,334 --> 00:29:14,336 Do you know what Yullim's English name is? 513 00:29:14,962 --> 00:29:17,256 I do. It's Shin, Ko & Kim. 514 00:29:18,257 --> 00:29:20,509 Who do you think "Kim" of Shin, Ko & Kim could be? 515 00:29:20,592 --> 00:29:23,053 It is none other than you, Mr. Kim Yul-seong. 516 00:29:23,136 --> 00:29:24,554 That's right. 517 00:29:25,180 --> 00:29:27,891 The fact that you joined a team with a named partner as division head 518 00:29:27,975 --> 00:29:30,560 means that you are all as lucky as this orchid here. 519 00:29:30,644 --> 00:29:33,355 You joined a good team. Work hard. 520 00:29:33,438 --> 00:29:34,398 Yes, sir! 521 00:29:35,023 --> 00:29:36,191 Truth be told, 522 00:29:36,942 --> 00:29:41,113 when I was younger, I swam at the same pool as the president. 523 00:29:45,242 --> 00:29:47,536 I just thought I'd share. That's all. 524 00:29:52,499 --> 00:29:54,251 -Wow. -Anyhow… 525 00:29:55,460 --> 00:29:57,087 Sir, the brief hasn't gone out yet. 526 00:29:57,796 --> 00:29:59,381 Right. I was just about to send it. 527 00:29:59,464 --> 00:30:00,882 -You should get going now. -Yes, sir. 528 00:30:00,966 --> 00:30:03,218 -Okay. -Let's go. 529 00:30:05,762 --> 00:30:08,307 I worked through the night because you told me it was urgent. 530 00:30:08,390 --> 00:30:10,392 Why are you still sitting on it? 531 00:30:10,475 --> 00:30:12,436 Do you think all-nighters are easy at my age? 532 00:30:12,519 --> 00:30:14,896 Okay. I hear you. Why do you keep bringing up your age? 533 00:30:14,980 --> 00:30:18,859 Who was that graceful attorney with the aura of a general? 534 00:30:18,942 --> 00:30:19,901 Is she a partner? 535 00:30:19,985 --> 00:30:21,945 -Associate. We joined the firm together. -Pardon? 536 00:30:22,029 --> 00:30:24,114 She's my colleague, but she's ten years older than me. 537 00:30:24,197 --> 00:30:25,574 She looks so young, though. 538 00:30:25,657 --> 00:30:26,825 -Right? -Yes. 539 00:30:26,908 --> 00:30:28,118 But she's still an associate? 540 00:30:28,201 --> 00:30:30,495 Yeah, a late bloomer. She became a lawyer right before 40. 541 00:30:31,163 --> 00:30:34,750 Every law firm has both a superficial hierarchy and an actual one. 542 00:30:34,833 --> 00:30:37,627 Mr. Kim Yul-seong may be the division head on paper, 543 00:30:37,711 --> 00:30:40,714 but Yoon Seok-hoon and Heo Min-jeong hold the real power. 544 00:30:40,797 --> 00:30:43,133 I can understand Mr. Yoon because he is highly competent. 545 00:30:43,216 --> 00:30:45,052 But how does an associate have real power? 546 00:30:45,135 --> 00:30:46,636 Do you know what Mr. Kim is famous for? 547 00:30:47,304 --> 00:30:49,806 -He's Yullim's founder? -He is a founder. 548 00:30:49,890 --> 00:30:51,767 But he is also famous for his low win rate. 549 00:30:52,434 --> 00:30:54,227 While Attorneys Shin and Ko 550 00:30:54,311 --> 00:30:57,189 built up Yullim's reputation through corporate finance consulting, 551 00:30:57,272 --> 00:31:00,025 Mr. Kim oversaw litigations but frequently lost in court. 552 00:31:00,734 --> 00:31:02,986 Hasn't his win rate been pretty high recently? 553 00:31:03,070 --> 00:31:04,905 Correct. It's pretty solid now. 554 00:31:04,988 --> 00:31:07,282 But who do you think is behind that? 555 00:31:09,076 --> 00:31:10,202 No way… 556 00:31:10,285 --> 00:31:12,579 Bingo. It's Heo Min-jeong. 557 00:31:13,580 --> 00:31:15,749 Can an associate really be that talented? 558 00:31:15,832 --> 00:31:18,668 That's why she's so confident, despite being just an associate. 559 00:31:22,172 --> 00:31:23,173 Let's go. 560 00:31:41,316 --> 00:31:42,651 Even a newbie shouldn't confuse 561 00:31:42,734 --> 00:31:44,653 provisional seizure with injunction. 562 00:31:45,362 --> 00:31:46,655 My apologies, sir. 563 00:31:47,447 --> 00:31:49,950 Is "my apologies" some kind of catchphrase for the newbies? 564 00:31:50,033 --> 00:31:53,203 How has that catchphrase not gone out of style in ten years? 565 00:31:54,663 --> 00:31:55,872 …BEARROWED MONEY… 566 00:32:02,629 --> 00:32:03,630 …REKURN… 567 00:32:05,632 --> 00:32:08,009 Who wrote up this complaint for unpaid funds? 568 00:32:08,760 --> 00:32:10,262 I did… 569 00:32:11,221 --> 00:32:13,640 It has a clear structure and solid reasoning, 570 00:32:13,723 --> 00:32:15,308 but it was the worst brief. 571 00:32:16,685 --> 00:32:17,602 I found three typos. 572 00:32:17,686 --> 00:32:20,063 With one, you think, "She's only human." 573 00:32:20,147 --> 00:32:22,983 With two, you think, "She must have had a lot on her plate." 574 00:32:23,066 --> 00:32:25,193 After the third one, it's a matter of effort. 575 00:32:25,277 --> 00:32:27,904 Does a small claim mean the case carries less weight? 576 00:32:29,573 --> 00:32:32,492 For the client, one lawsuit could mean everything. 577 00:32:32,576 --> 00:32:34,953 There's nothing worse than a half-hearted brief. 578 00:32:35,495 --> 00:32:37,789 -Do you understand? -Yes, I'll keep that in mind. 579 00:32:37,873 --> 00:32:39,166 Next. 580 00:32:39,249 --> 00:32:42,294 Reference Number 231-73. 581 00:32:42,377 --> 00:32:43,628 Our client is suing to recover 582 00:32:43,712 --> 00:32:46,173 the purchase price already paid to the defendant. 583 00:32:46,256 --> 00:32:47,507 Who did the brief draft? 584 00:32:47,591 --> 00:32:48,758 I did, sir. 585 00:32:49,301 --> 00:32:51,803 Ms. Kang and Mr. Oh were assigned the case. 586 00:32:56,558 --> 00:32:58,560 {\an8}CONCLUSION: AS SUCH, THE DEFENDANT 587 00:32:58,643 --> 00:33:00,562 {\an8}IS OBLIGATED TO PAY THE PLAINTIFF AS RESTITUTION… 588 00:33:01,354 --> 00:33:03,106 -Are you sure this is right? -Pardon? 589 00:33:07,652 --> 00:33:08,653 Here. 590 00:33:09,654 --> 00:33:12,741 "As such, the defendant is obligated to pay the plaintiff, as restitution, 591 00:33:12,824 --> 00:33:15,035 the purchase price under the aforementioned contract 592 00:33:15,118 --> 00:33:19,498 {\an8}plus interest from the payment date until full repayment." 593 00:33:20,248 --> 00:33:21,458 That's what it says here. 594 00:33:22,375 --> 00:33:23,251 Yes. 595 00:33:29,007 --> 00:33:29,966 Draft. 596 00:33:41,186 --> 00:33:42,145 Well done. 597 00:33:43,647 --> 00:33:44,856 Review and submit this. 598 00:33:44,940 --> 00:33:46,191 Yes, sir. 599 00:33:46,274 --> 00:33:47,234 What about mine, sir? 600 00:33:53,698 --> 00:33:54,741 Read the conclusion. 601 00:34:01,289 --> 00:34:02,749 "The defendant is obligated to pay 602 00:34:02,832 --> 00:34:05,126 the purchase price under the aforementioned contract 603 00:34:05,210 --> 00:34:07,754 along with delay damages calculated at an annual rate of 12% 604 00:34:07,837 --> 00:34:10,590 {\an8}under the Act on Expedition of Legal Proceedings from the day 605 00:34:10,674 --> 00:34:14,719 {\an8}after receiving the complaint to the date of full payment, as unjust enrichment." 606 00:34:29,067 --> 00:34:29,943 Explain it for us. 607 00:34:30,026 --> 00:34:31,069 Okay. 608 00:34:31,570 --> 00:34:34,656 If a contract is terminated, a duty of restitution arises 609 00:34:34,739 --> 00:34:36,283 under Article 548 of the Civil Act. 610 00:34:36,366 --> 00:34:37,993 If a declaration of intent is revoked, 611 00:34:38,076 --> 00:34:41,955 "duty to return unjust enrichment" arises under Article 741 of the Civil Act. 612 00:34:42,038 --> 00:34:44,040 Thus, it would be inaccurate to say 613 00:34:44,124 --> 00:34:46,376 that cancellation leads to a duty of restitution. 614 00:34:46,459 --> 00:34:47,544 Furthermore, the seller 615 00:34:47,627 --> 00:34:50,130 is not obligated to pay statutory interest as part of the return. 616 00:34:50,213 --> 00:34:51,172 Wow… 617 00:34:56,636 --> 00:34:58,096 If you lack the necessary smarts, 618 00:34:58,179 --> 00:35:00,849 you should at least park yourself at a desk 619 00:35:00,932 --> 00:35:03,560 to review it incessantly and brainstorm persistently 620 00:35:03,643 --> 00:35:05,478 before putting anything out. 621 00:35:05,562 --> 00:35:06,771 My apologies, sir. 622 00:35:08,648 --> 00:35:10,650 No more "My apologies" from newbies. 623 00:35:11,276 --> 00:35:13,403 You act like it's some fix-all phrase. 624 00:35:14,029 --> 00:35:16,615 It's the kind of irresponsible comment I detest most. 625 00:35:21,411 --> 00:35:22,287 Next. 626 00:35:22,370 --> 00:35:24,414 That was the last item on the agenda. 627 00:35:31,129 --> 00:35:32,213 At Yullim, 628 00:35:33,048 --> 00:35:34,633 new non-attorney staff members 629 00:35:34,716 --> 00:35:37,218 are the only ones addressed by name. 630 00:35:37,302 --> 00:35:40,055 Then do you know why I address the new attorney hires by name 631 00:35:40,138 --> 00:35:41,431 and not "Attorney"? 632 00:35:42,140 --> 00:35:44,017 Does passing the bar exam make you an attorney? 633 00:35:44,100 --> 00:35:47,979 Do you contribute any more than those staff members? 634 00:35:48,897 --> 00:35:50,607 In the Anglo-American sphere, 635 00:35:50,690 --> 00:35:53,109 they add "Esq." after attorneys' names. 636 00:35:57,322 --> 00:36:00,200 It's an honorific used to convey respect toward attorneys. 637 00:36:02,786 --> 00:36:06,081 If you wish to be referred to as such, let's act accordingly. 638 00:36:06,956 --> 00:36:07,999 -Yes, sir. -Yes, sir. 639 00:36:16,341 --> 00:36:17,300 Jeez… 640 00:36:20,887 --> 00:36:27,310 WOOD-FIRED CHICKEN 641 00:36:47,247 --> 00:36:48,873 Mi-yeon! Seo-yeon! 642 00:36:48,957 --> 00:36:50,375 -Ho-yeon! -I'm home! 643 00:36:51,292 --> 00:36:54,504 You must be so hungry. Guess what this is. 644 00:36:54,587 --> 00:36:56,881 -Wow, chicken! -Wow, chicken! 645 00:36:56,965 --> 00:36:59,300 You must be so cold. Let's rush inside. 646 00:36:59,384 --> 00:37:02,137 Why did you wait for me outside? 647 00:37:02,220 --> 00:37:05,056 GANGDONG CITY GAS BUSINESS PERFORMANCE AND FINANCIAL STATUS 648 00:37:17,569 --> 00:37:19,696 We'll now move on to the 2024 business report. 649 00:37:19,779 --> 00:37:20,655 BUSINESS PERFORMANCE 650 00:37:20,739 --> 00:37:23,950 City Gas sales volume was 804 million cubic meters, 651 00:37:24,033 --> 00:37:26,369 and the revenue was 492.9 billion won. 652 00:37:26,453 --> 00:37:29,956 We posted a net profit of 3.1 billion won for the period. 653 00:37:31,082 --> 00:37:32,333 As you can see… 654 00:37:35,837 --> 00:37:37,380 COMPREHENSIVE INCOME CASH FLOW STATEMENT 655 00:37:38,923 --> 00:37:40,425 That will conclude 656 00:37:40,508 --> 00:37:43,094 the 42nd annual shareholders' meeting. 657 00:37:43,178 --> 00:37:44,179 Thank you. 658 00:37:53,855 --> 00:37:55,398 -Excuse me. -Yes? 659 00:37:56,524 --> 00:37:58,276 The revenue for the past ten years… 660 00:37:59,027 --> 00:38:00,236 What about it? 661 00:38:00,320 --> 00:38:04,199 In the last seven years, only Onpyeong's revenue dropped sharply. 662 00:38:04,282 --> 00:38:05,200 Why is that? 663 00:38:05,950 --> 00:38:07,577 -Are you a shareholder? -Well… 664 00:38:08,995 --> 00:38:11,623 I'm Attorney Kang Hyo-min from Yullim Law Firm, 665 00:38:11,706 --> 00:38:13,291 here to advise on the meeting procedure. 666 00:38:13,374 --> 00:38:14,250 I see. 667 00:38:15,418 --> 00:38:16,836 But why are you curious about that? 668 00:38:18,505 --> 00:38:20,632 I just found it a bit strange… 669 00:38:20,715 --> 00:38:21,674 What exactly? 670 00:38:22,175 --> 00:38:23,176 Well… 671 00:38:23,676 --> 00:38:26,179 Forgive me, but was the meeting mishandled in any way? 672 00:38:26,262 --> 00:38:27,263 No. 673 00:38:27,347 --> 00:38:28,598 Then… 674 00:38:29,933 --> 00:38:32,602 I don't believe that's a matter you should question. 675 00:38:33,937 --> 00:38:35,396 Right… 676 00:38:35,480 --> 00:38:36,606 Please excuse me. 677 00:38:52,580 --> 00:38:53,998 -Hey. <i>-Hello, sir.</i> 678 00:38:54,082 --> 00:38:55,416 The meeting ended, 679 00:38:55,500 --> 00:38:57,669 but there's something I need to look into. 680 00:38:57,752 --> 00:38:59,587 <i>-"Look into"?</i> -Yes. 681 00:38:59,671 --> 00:39:01,381 So I might return a bit late. 682 00:39:01,464 --> 00:39:02,590 <i>What are you looking into?</i> 683 00:39:02,674 --> 00:39:04,801 -Was there a procedure issue? <i>-No.</i> 684 00:39:04,884 --> 00:39:07,595 I'll tell you the details once I've looked into it a bit more. 685 00:39:12,934 --> 00:39:15,645 ONPYEONG STATION 686 00:39:15,728 --> 00:39:18,189 Does this bus go to Onpyeong Hot Spring Village? 687 00:39:18,273 --> 00:39:20,108 -Yes, it does. -Okay. 688 00:39:23,236 --> 00:39:25,071 ONPYEONG HOT SPRING BATHHOUSE 689 00:39:35,456 --> 00:39:37,876 COLD BATH - OUTDOOR HOT SPRING 690 00:39:47,218 --> 00:39:49,721 SALT ROOM 691 00:39:52,891 --> 00:39:55,977 FAR-INFRARED SAUNA BENEFITS 692 00:40:00,273 --> 00:40:01,566 -That was delicious. -Good. 693 00:40:02,901 --> 00:40:03,818 -Ma'am. -Yes? 694 00:40:03,902 --> 00:40:05,987 Has this bathhouse been around for a long time? 695 00:40:06,070 --> 00:40:07,530 Why? Did something bother you? 696 00:40:08,156 --> 00:40:09,407 No, it's not that. 697 00:40:09,490 --> 00:40:11,826 I just felt a sort of traditional vibe. 698 00:40:11,910 --> 00:40:14,078 Yes, it's been around for 30 years. 699 00:40:14,162 --> 00:40:16,289 -Is that so? -Yes. 700 00:40:16,372 --> 00:40:18,041 This place is open 24 hours, right? 701 00:40:18,124 --> 00:40:20,752 -Of course. -Has that been the case the past 30 years? 702 00:40:20,835 --> 00:40:22,086 Of course. 703 00:40:38,770 --> 00:40:42,398 Hasn't it been long enough to file a missing person report at this point? 704 00:40:43,399 --> 00:40:44,817 I know, right? 705 00:40:44,901 --> 00:40:47,445 She's probably obsessing over something again. 706 00:40:48,071 --> 00:40:49,864 I went to law school with Hyo-min. 707 00:40:49,948 --> 00:40:51,074 During group projects, 708 00:40:51,157 --> 00:40:54,869 she'd become fixated on one thing and obsess over it nonstop for three days. 709 00:40:54,953 --> 00:40:57,330 If she's absent today, she could be fired. 710 00:41:04,837 --> 00:41:06,005 Kang Hyo-min! 711 00:41:06,631 --> 00:41:08,424 -What took you so long? -What? 712 00:41:08,508 --> 00:41:09,926 Why is your phone off? 713 00:41:10,009 --> 00:41:11,594 I couldn't find a place to charge it. 714 00:41:11,678 --> 00:41:12,929 You are unbelievable. 715 00:41:13,471 --> 00:41:15,431 -Did you find a new obsession? -What? 716 00:41:15,515 --> 00:41:16,683 Ms. Kang! 717 00:41:18,768 --> 00:41:20,812 Where in the world have you been? 718 00:41:20,895 --> 00:41:22,981 Wait… did you oversleep? 719 00:41:23,064 --> 00:41:24,774 You should've at least dried your hair. 720 00:41:24,857 --> 00:41:26,150 You're in big trouble… 721 00:41:26,234 --> 00:41:27,527 Run over to Mr. Yoon now. 722 00:41:27,610 --> 00:41:29,320 Go and apologize. No excuses. 723 00:41:31,948 --> 00:41:33,032 No, I'll come with you. 724 00:41:33,116 --> 00:41:34,283 -Here. -Okay. 725 00:41:34,367 --> 00:41:35,451 My goodness. 726 00:41:35,535 --> 00:41:37,328 -Watch what you say… -What's her deal? 727 00:41:39,455 --> 00:41:40,331 Come in. 728 00:41:51,009 --> 00:41:51,884 Speak. 729 00:41:53,219 --> 00:41:54,637 Ms. Kang clocked in. 730 00:42:00,935 --> 00:42:01,853 And? 731 00:42:01,936 --> 00:42:03,646 You were looking for her earlier. 732 00:42:03,730 --> 00:42:05,398 That was three hours ago. 733 00:42:07,191 --> 00:42:09,861 The recently hired newbie with two unexcused absences already 734 00:42:09,944 --> 00:42:11,779 showed up late today with wet hair… 735 00:42:12,447 --> 00:42:14,198 I have nothing more to say. 736 00:42:14,282 --> 00:42:15,742 Well, you see… 737 00:42:18,494 --> 00:42:19,954 Sorry, sir. I mismanaged her. 738 00:42:20,538 --> 00:42:21,456 Please, just don't. 739 00:42:24,250 --> 00:42:28,171 I heard your early offer from Lee & Seo was withdrawn because of your no-show. 740 00:42:28,254 --> 00:42:30,006 Well, that was… 741 00:42:30,631 --> 00:42:33,843 Report the unexcused absences to HR and have them follow protocol. 742 00:42:33,926 --> 00:42:35,928 Under Article 4.2 of your contract, 743 00:42:36,012 --> 00:42:38,306 poor performance during your probationary period is enough 744 00:42:38,389 --> 00:42:39,932 for disciplinary dismissal. 745 00:42:40,016 --> 00:42:42,310 Tell them to start the disciplinary proceedings. 746 00:42:42,393 --> 00:42:44,020 -They weren't unexcused. -Yes, sir. 747 00:42:44,103 --> 00:42:46,397 You can speak to HR if you need to. Leave. 748 00:42:47,106 --> 00:42:48,441 -Please… -I was working off-site. 749 00:42:49,817 --> 00:42:51,194 -"Working off-site"? -Yes. 750 00:42:51,819 --> 00:42:53,446 I attended the Gangdong City Gas meeting… 751 00:42:53,529 --> 00:42:55,156 And the meeting took a few days? 752 00:42:55,239 --> 00:42:58,201 No, the shareholders' meeting ended after a few hours… 753 00:42:58,284 --> 00:42:59,869 Must I continue to listen to this? 754 00:42:59,952 --> 00:43:01,370 I apologize, sir. Hurry up. 755 00:43:02,080 --> 00:43:04,832 Wait… Can't you just hear me out first? 756 00:43:06,501 --> 00:43:07,919 You're so self-centered. 757 00:43:08,002 --> 00:43:10,630 From where I stand, <i>you </i>seem self-centered. 758 00:43:11,130 --> 00:43:12,924 Aren't we all attorneys here? 759 00:43:13,007 --> 00:43:15,760 At least let me argue my case before you give a verdict. 760 00:43:19,430 --> 00:43:20,389 Two minutes. 761 00:43:22,350 --> 00:43:24,352 I reviewed the meeting materials 762 00:43:24,435 --> 00:43:27,814 and noticed that only Onpyeong's revenue declined sharply in the past seven years. 763 00:43:27,897 --> 00:43:29,524 -Revenue? -Yes. 764 00:43:29,607 --> 00:43:31,943 So I was working off-site to investigate the issue. 765 00:43:32,026 --> 00:43:34,570 And why would you investigate that? 766 00:43:37,031 --> 00:43:38,533 Because it was strange. 767 00:43:38,616 --> 00:43:39,826 It's a hot spring village, 768 00:43:39,909 --> 00:43:41,869 and its bathhouses are the biggest consumers of gas. 769 00:43:41,953 --> 00:43:45,123 I checked online and discovered they had been open for 30 years. 770 00:43:45,957 --> 00:43:47,875 It's odd that there was a decline. 771 00:43:48,417 --> 00:43:49,836 So I went to investigate in person. 772 00:43:49,919 --> 00:43:51,003 So, basically… 773 00:43:52,755 --> 00:43:56,759 not a single employee at Gangdong City Gas found it odd, 774 00:43:57,593 --> 00:43:59,720 but you alone found it odd 775 00:44:00,221 --> 00:44:03,516 and had to skip work to go investigate that hot spring village? 776 00:44:03,599 --> 00:44:04,642 Yes. 777 00:44:05,560 --> 00:44:08,104 I was there to consult on the meeting procedures, 778 00:44:08,187 --> 00:44:10,773 but I believe reviewing the actual meeting is also a part of my job. 779 00:44:10,857 --> 00:44:14,610 No company hires consulting attorneys to have them space out at the meeting. 780 00:44:16,487 --> 00:44:18,281 Yes, that is true. 781 00:44:18,948 --> 00:44:20,116 Well… 782 00:44:20,199 --> 00:44:22,118 That is not why clients consult with us. 783 00:44:22,201 --> 00:44:24,662 So, did you find something in your investigation? 784 00:44:24,745 --> 00:44:26,372 I went to the bathhouses in that village 785 00:44:26,455 --> 00:44:29,584 and discovered they are open 24 hours a day while offering hot baths. 786 00:44:29,667 --> 00:44:33,045 This is how every bathhouse there has operated for more than 30 years. 787 00:44:33,963 --> 00:44:38,009 They were open 24 hours a day 30 years ago and seven years ago, 788 00:44:38,092 --> 00:44:40,511 but the revenue declined sharply seven years ago. 789 00:44:42,305 --> 00:44:43,764 The City Gas bill 790 00:44:43,848 --> 00:44:47,643 is the basic charge plus the usage amount times the applicable rate 791 00:44:47,727 --> 00:44:49,353 times 1.1. 792 00:44:49,437 --> 00:44:52,064 Usage is the meter reading times the temp-pressure correction factor. 793 00:44:52,148 --> 00:44:54,192 -Heat value per unit is-- -Get to the point. 794 00:44:55,610 --> 00:44:58,321 I believe the usage amounts were manipulated. 795 00:45:01,449 --> 00:45:02,783 -Are you sure? -Yes. 796 00:45:03,409 --> 00:45:04,827 Do you have the files? 797 00:45:04,911 --> 00:45:05,828 Yes. 798 00:45:07,622 --> 00:45:10,416 USAGE-BASED RATE TABLE: BEFORE, AFTER, CHANGE RATE 799 00:45:16,756 --> 00:45:19,467 BUSINESS PERFORMANCE: ONPYEONG 800 00:45:20,676 --> 00:45:22,011 ONPYEONG ACTUAL GAS COST TREND 801 00:45:22,929 --> 00:45:24,138 {\an8}YEAR 2021, 2022, 2023 802 00:45:24,222 --> 00:45:25,473 BALANCE SHEET 803 00:45:25,556 --> 00:45:27,141 Jeez… 804 00:45:27,225 --> 00:45:28,517 Damn, Kang Hyo-min… 805 00:45:29,936 --> 00:45:31,896 I think we have enough to notify them. 806 00:45:32,396 --> 00:45:34,732 Who's our point person at Gangdong City Gas? 807 00:45:34,815 --> 00:45:36,317 Assistant Manager Kim Seok-jin. 808 00:45:37,735 --> 00:45:40,321 -Set up a meeting with a general manager. -Yes, sir. 809 00:45:43,282 --> 00:45:46,661 This won't clear your unexcused absences and tardiness. 810 00:45:48,287 --> 00:45:49,163 Yes, sir. 811 00:45:49,247 --> 00:45:51,040 If you act this recklessly again, 812 00:45:51,540 --> 00:45:52,583 you'll be disciplined. 813 00:45:54,877 --> 00:45:56,879 Yes. Understood. 814 00:45:59,799 --> 00:46:03,594 {\an8}COURT 815 00:46:10,726 --> 00:46:13,312 Are the defendant and defense counsel present? 816 00:46:13,854 --> 00:46:16,274 Yes. Attorney Kim Ji-un is present. 817 00:46:16,357 --> 00:46:17,400 Noted. 818 00:46:17,942 --> 00:46:19,819 We shall now begin this hearing. 819 00:46:19,902 --> 00:46:22,655 The counsel for the victim, Gangdong City Gas, 820 00:46:22,738 --> 00:46:25,241 Attorney Kang Hyo-min from Yullim, is also present. 821 00:46:25,950 --> 00:46:28,869 You might want to set that bundle down next to you… 822 00:46:28,953 --> 00:46:29,954 Right. 823 00:46:33,582 --> 00:46:36,210 Please note my attendance in the court records. 824 00:46:36,294 --> 00:46:38,629 Did you say you were the legal counsel for the victim? 825 00:46:38,713 --> 00:46:39,839 Yes, that is correct. 826 00:46:41,465 --> 00:46:43,426 You don't need to shout your answers. 827 00:46:45,636 --> 00:46:47,388 Record her attendance. 828 00:46:49,223 --> 00:46:52,893 The defendant tore out approximately 25 cm of the city gas pipe and meter 829 00:46:52,977 --> 00:46:55,688 connected to the boiler in the sauna's mechanical room 830 00:46:55,771 --> 00:46:58,816 and installed an unauthorized copper pipe in its place 831 00:46:58,899 --> 00:47:00,568 to illegally siphon city gas. 832 00:47:00,651 --> 00:47:03,779 The stolen amount is not noted. How much was it? 833 00:47:03,863 --> 00:47:04,822 Well, you see… 834 00:47:05,448 --> 00:47:06,407 It's still under review. 835 00:47:07,867 --> 00:47:10,244 The trial can't proceed without knowing the extent. 836 00:47:10,328 --> 00:47:11,370 {\an8}Yes, Your Honor… 837 00:47:11,454 --> 00:47:14,290 {\an8}But because they manipulated the system used to calculate gas usage, 838 00:47:14,373 --> 00:47:16,584 assessing the extent of the theft will take some time. 839 00:47:16,667 --> 00:47:18,377 We'll submit it at the next hearing. 840 00:47:19,003 --> 00:47:20,129 I understand. 841 00:47:20,963 --> 00:47:24,675 It's not like we can install a properly working meter next to it 842 00:47:24,759 --> 00:47:27,178 and compare the two. 843 00:47:27,720 --> 00:47:29,013 Prosecutor. 844 00:47:29,096 --> 00:47:30,348 Excuse me, Prosecutor. 845 00:47:31,098 --> 00:47:32,641 We can estimate the stolen amount. 846 00:47:34,477 --> 00:47:37,605 {\an8}Your Honor, may I have a moment to speak with the victim's counsel? 847 00:47:37,688 --> 00:47:39,357 Yes, you may. 848 00:47:40,232 --> 00:47:42,485 We'll take a short recess. 849 00:47:52,328 --> 00:47:54,038 Based on my calculations, 850 00:47:54,121 --> 00:47:58,751 a total of 2,486,839 cubic meters were stolen over the last seven years, 851 00:47:58,834 --> 00:48:01,545 worth approximately a market value of 1,323,270,000 won. 852 00:48:01,629 --> 00:48:03,964 About 1.3 billion? How did you get that number? 853 00:48:11,806 --> 00:48:14,308 I visited all the saunas in the area where the theft occurred. 854 00:48:14,392 --> 00:48:15,267 AUDIT REPORT 855 00:48:15,351 --> 00:48:17,436 Boiler performance, quantity, hot water temperature, 856 00:48:17,520 --> 00:48:19,855 number of hot water tubs, hot water maintenance duration, 857 00:48:19,939 --> 00:48:22,691 and business hours were considered in the calculations. 858 00:48:22,775 --> 00:48:25,778 These variables were organized by each bathhouse, 859 00:48:25,861 --> 00:48:29,240 and the total was calculated using a formula developed with the victim. 860 00:48:30,491 --> 00:48:32,576 Our client suffered around 1.3 billion won in damages. 861 00:48:32,660 --> 00:48:35,955 The same method was used in other regions for theft as well. 862 00:48:36,038 --> 00:48:37,915 If we combine all the damage suffered, 863 00:48:37,998 --> 00:48:40,126 I believe it'll be around 3.8 billion won. 864 00:48:40,751 --> 00:48:43,129 And the amount we calculated 865 00:48:43,212 --> 00:48:45,756 assumes operation at maximum efficiency. 866 00:48:46,382 --> 00:48:48,634 But it's hard to maintain such efficiency in real life, 867 00:48:48,717 --> 00:48:51,637 so we suspect the actual amount to be much higher. 868 00:48:55,307 --> 00:48:56,392 Your Honor. 869 00:48:56,475 --> 00:48:58,894 With the court's permission, we'd like to submit 870 00:48:58,978 --> 00:49:01,313 the materials prepared by the victim's counsel into evidence. 871 00:49:01,397 --> 00:49:03,732 Yes, let us hear it first. 872 00:49:04,358 --> 00:49:06,402 As per the defense counsel's materials, 873 00:49:06,485 --> 00:49:09,572 Gangdong City Gas suffered about 1.3 billion won in damages. 874 00:49:10,197 --> 00:49:12,283 -Wow… -That is the estimate. 875 00:49:12,908 --> 00:49:14,827 As this method was also utilized in other regions, 876 00:49:14,910 --> 00:49:17,830 we estimate the total damage suffered to be around 3.8 billion won. 877 00:49:17,913 --> 00:49:19,123 Did you say 3.8 billion won? 878 00:49:19,206 --> 00:49:20,332 Yes, that is correct. 879 00:49:20,833 --> 00:49:22,376 In light of the higher amount, 880 00:49:22,460 --> 00:49:24,753 we request a harsher sentence for the defendant. 881 00:49:24,837 --> 00:49:27,089 {\an8}Wait, Your Honor! This is nonsense. 882 00:49:27,840 --> 00:49:31,218 We are just a small business trying to get by. 883 00:49:31,302 --> 00:49:33,471 We were just looking to lower our gas bill a bit. 884 00:49:33,554 --> 00:49:35,848 I am aware that it was wrong, 885 00:49:36,807 --> 00:49:40,311 but we made that unfortunate choice because we were struggling to survive. 886 00:49:40,394 --> 00:49:43,189 For a massive gas company holding a supply monopoly 887 00:49:43,272 --> 00:49:45,858 to hire a major law firm like Yullim 888 00:49:45,941 --> 00:49:49,737 to come down on powerless, small business owners like us… 889 00:49:49,820 --> 00:49:51,739 Isn't that just unfair? 890 00:49:51,822 --> 00:49:54,408 Defendant, please try to calm down and sit back down. 891 00:49:54,492 --> 00:49:56,118 -Please sit down. -My goodness. 892 00:50:00,998 --> 00:50:04,168 Does the victim's counsel have anything to add? 893 00:50:04,835 --> 00:50:05,878 Yes, I do! 894 00:50:06,545 --> 00:50:08,214 You don't need to shout. 895 00:50:09,131 --> 00:50:10,216 Go ahead. 896 00:50:10,299 --> 00:50:11,425 Thank you. 897 00:50:12,092 --> 00:50:14,011 May I step forward for a moment? 898 00:50:14,678 --> 00:50:15,679 Yes, you may. 899 00:50:26,148 --> 00:50:27,149 Your Honor, 900 00:50:27,816 --> 00:50:29,485 the defendant is acting as if this case 901 00:50:29,568 --> 00:50:32,905 is between a small business owner and a giant gas company, 902 00:50:33,572 --> 00:50:37,368 claiming to be the victim of a classic power imbalance. 903 00:50:40,120 --> 00:50:41,830 However, the victim, Gangdong City Gas, 904 00:50:41,914 --> 00:50:44,917 is comprised of ordinary citizens working under conditions 905 00:50:45,000 --> 00:50:46,835 even harsher than the defendant's. 906 00:50:46,919 --> 00:50:47,920 {\an8}GANGDONG CITY GAS 907 00:50:48,003 --> 00:50:50,047 {\an8}<i>Through rain and snow,</i> 908 00:50:50,130 --> 00:50:52,299 {\an8}<i>through scorching summers</i> <i>and bitter winters,</i> 909 00:50:52,383 --> 00:50:55,010 <i>the meter readers visit every home</i> <i>to check the meters.</i> 910 00:50:55,803 --> 00:50:57,304 <i>The engineers work through</i> 911 00:50:57,388 --> 00:51:00,808 <i>the stifling heat of the boiler room,</i> <i>even in the middle of summer.</i> 912 00:51:00,891 --> 00:51:04,478 <i>Someone's gain always comes</i> <i>at someone else's expense.</i> 913 00:51:05,020 --> 00:51:06,814 The damage suffered by the gas company 914 00:51:07,982 --> 00:51:11,485 became a burden that fell squarely on actual small business owners. 915 00:51:11,569 --> 00:51:12,861 {\an8}CLASSIC WHOLE FRIED CHICKEN 916 00:51:12,945 --> 00:51:13,821 Enjoy. 917 00:51:13,904 --> 00:51:16,699 <i>Small business owners</i> <i>who work hard every day</i> 918 00:51:17,324 --> 00:51:18,492 <i>without stealing…</i> 919 00:51:19,868 --> 00:51:21,912 Those struggling small business owners 920 00:51:21,996 --> 00:51:24,665 are the ones who deserve to be protected by the law. 921 00:51:26,709 --> 00:51:28,252 -Hey! What are you doing? -Hold on… 922 00:51:28,335 --> 00:51:30,004 Defendant, please sit down. 923 00:51:30,087 --> 00:51:31,672 Do not point fingers in court. 924 00:51:31,755 --> 00:51:32,631 -Jeez! -Just stop… 925 00:51:32,715 --> 00:51:34,174 -This is a sham trial. -Stop… 926 00:51:34,258 --> 00:51:36,468 -It makes no sense. -We don't want a public defender. 927 00:51:36,552 --> 00:51:38,846 We'll switch over to a major law firm. 928 00:51:38,929 --> 00:51:39,847 Quiet down, Defendant. 929 00:51:39,930 --> 00:51:41,223 -Sit down. -This is nonsense! 930 00:51:41,307 --> 00:51:43,017 -What? 3.8 billion won? -When did I ever… 931 00:51:43,100 --> 00:51:45,019 I never stole that much. 932 00:51:45,394 --> 00:51:46,770 YULLIM KANG HYO-MIN, LITIGATION 933 00:51:48,105 --> 00:51:49,148 We'll be in touch. 934 00:51:49,231 --> 00:51:50,941 -Okay. -Thank you, Counsel. 935 00:51:59,325 --> 00:52:00,367 Hello, Ms. Kang. 936 00:52:00,868 --> 00:52:02,661 I'm from Asia City Gas. 937 00:52:03,245 --> 00:52:04,997 I see. 938 00:52:05,080 --> 00:52:07,583 We were hoping to retain you for this case as well. 939 00:52:07,666 --> 00:52:08,917 What do we need to do? 940 00:52:10,169 --> 00:52:11,045 Well… 941 00:52:11,128 --> 00:52:14,465 I'm from Songju City Gas, and we'd also like to retain you. 942 00:52:15,299 --> 00:52:16,592 Thank you in advance. 943 00:52:16,675 --> 00:52:18,761 I'm from Seonam City Gas. 944 00:52:18,844 --> 00:52:20,179 Please work on our case. 945 00:52:20,262 --> 00:52:21,597 We'd really appreciate it. 946 00:52:22,097 --> 00:52:22,973 Hello, I'm… 947 00:52:26,602 --> 00:52:28,103 That's amazing, Hyo-min. 948 00:52:29,396 --> 00:52:30,814 -I did well, right? -Yeah. 949 00:52:31,774 --> 00:52:33,108 That only makes it sting more. 950 00:52:33,192 --> 00:52:35,277 You should be with us, Lee & Seo. 951 00:52:35,361 --> 00:52:38,530 If word gets out you're good at your job, you'll be swamped. That's trouble. 952 00:52:38,614 --> 00:52:39,490 Being busy is good. 953 00:52:40,616 --> 00:52:43,452 Maybe we should just move in together now. 954 00:52:44,161 --> 00:52:45,079 Don't be ridiculous. 955 00:52:45,788 --> 00:52:48,248 You were busy studying in law school. 956 00:52:48,332 --> 00:52:50,834 I thought we'd see each other every day at Lee & Seo, 957 00:52:50,918 --> 00:52:52,628 but you joined our competitor firm. 958 00:52:52,711 --> 00:52:55,464 If you're good at your job on top of that, late nights are guaranteed. 959 00:52:55,547 --> 00:52:57,257 We'll hardly be able to go on dates. 960 00:52:58,008 --> 00:52:59,677 I just joined Yullim. 961 00:53:00,177 --> 00:53:02,221 Keep yourself busy while I settle in. 962 00:53:03,222 --> 00:53:04,682 You're always my top priority. 963 00:53:04,765 --> 00:53:07,351 When will I ever become yours? 964 00:53:07,434 --> 00:53:08,352 Jeez… 965 00:53:11,855 --> 00:53:13,023 Hello, Attorney Heo! 966 00:53:14,191 --> 00:53:15,359 Hello, Attorney Han. 967 00:53:16,485 --> 00:53:18,070 How nice to run into you here. 968 00:53:18,153 --> 00:53:19,655 Did you have dinner here? 969 00:53:19,738 --> 00:53:21,031 Yes, with… 970 00:53:21,115 --> 00:53:22,866 the girl I'll be marrying soon. 971 00:53:22,950 --> 00:53:23,909 "Marry"? 972 00:53:24,451 --> 00:53:26,995 What splendid news. 973 00:53:27,663 --> 00:53:30,916 It's nice to meet you. Your name? 974 00:53:30,999 --> 00:53:31,917 I'm Kang-- 975 00:53:32,000 --> 00:53:33,544 She is Attorney Kang Hyo-min. 976 00:53:33,627 --> 00:53:35,546 She just joined Yullim as an entry-level attorney. 977 00:53:35,629 --> 00:53:36,839 I see… 978 00:53:37,339 --> 00:53:38,465 You're a lawyer. 979 00:53:38,549 --> 00:53:41,093 Yullim is also a great law firm. 980 00:53:41,176 --> 00:53:42,094 Yes. 981 00:53:43,387 --> 00:53:45,848 She is Chief Judge Kang Il-chan's only daughter. 982 00:53:45,931 --> 00:53:50,185 So you're Judge Kang Il-chan's daughter. 983 00:53:51,228 --> 00:53:54,732 Her mother is Professor Choi Eun-hee at SNU Law. 984 00:53:54,815 --> 00:53:57,609 My goodness, what an amazing person you are. 985 00:53:59,403 --> 00:54:02,322 Where in the world did you meet this precious woman? 986 00:54:02,406 --> 00:54:04,158 You are just blessed beyond belief. 987 00:54:05,117 --> 00:54:07,911 I must have saved the country in a past life. 988 00:54:26,263 --> 00:54:27,181 Are you okay? 989 00:54:29,349 --> 00:54:32,352 You seem a little down, 990 00:54:32,436 --> 00:54:33,812 and you've been quiet. 991 00:54:34,313 --> 00:54:35,814 I'm fine. 992 00:54:35,898 --> 00:54:38,233 What's wrong? Did I do something wrong? 993 00:54:41,612 --> 00:54:42,613 Why do you like me? 994 00:54:44,907 --> 00:54:47,493 Is this because of how I introduced you earlier? 995 00:54:47,576 --> 00:54:49,828 Do you think I like you because of your background? 996 00:54:49,912 --> 00:54:50,996 I just… 997 00:54:51,079 --> 00:54:52,122 Unbelievable. 998 00:54:52,790 --> 00:54:54,291 Gosh, you and your girlish feelings. 999 00:54:56,418 --> 00:54:57,336 Hyo-min. 1000 00:54:57,419 --> 00:55:00,756 This might sound cold, but "girlish" is just being polite. 1001 00:55:00,839 --> 00:55:02,800 That's actually an immature mindset. 1002 00:55:02,883 --> 00:55:04,885 Well, if you're not careful, 1003 00:55:05,469 --> 00:55:08,305 you might come off as a bit smug, like someone privileged showing off. 1004 00:55:08,972 --> 00:55:10,516 Your background is a part of you. 1005 00:55:10,599 --> 00:55:13,268 We're too old to be bitter about someone benefiting from privilege. 1006 00:55:14,436 --> 00:55:16,730 And to say it's shallow to consider someone's background. 1007 00:55:17,773 --> 00:55:20,692 A marriage can't work with just emotions. 1008 00:55:21,360 --> 00:55:22,778 Truth be told, 1009 00:55:23,320 --> 00:55:27,199 your family background and excellent genetics are included 1010 00:55:27,866 --> 00:55:29,868 in the reasons why I love you. 1011 00:55:30,661 --> 00:55:31,578 Hyo-min, 1012 00:55:31,662 --> 00:55:34,790 I want to pass along elite genes to my kids. 1013 00:55:35,415 --> 00:55:38,752 Just thinking about my wife, whom I can always be proud of, 1014 00:55:38,836 --> 00:55:41,338 and our kids, who will grow up in comfort and care, 1015 00:55:42,047 --> 00:55:43,674 makes me so emotional. 1016 00:55:46,176 --> 00:55:48,095 I also like your "girlish" sentiments. 1017 00:55:52,558 --> 00:55:54,768 -I have something to tell you. -Sure. Go ahead. 1018 00:55:56,103 --> 00:55:57,604 Not today. Later. 1019 00:55:58,856 --> 00:56:00,440 What? You're making me curious. 1020 00:56:35,684 --> 00:56:36,810 <i>Your dad's sleeping.</i> 1021 00:56:37,895 --> 00:56:39,146 <i>Let's not bother him.</i> 1022 00:56:41,940 --> 00:56:43,066 <i>Let's go, Hash.</i> 1023 00:56:56,288 --> 00:56:57,205 Are you awake? 1024 00:56:57,915 --> 00:56:58,916 Yeah. 1025 00:57:00,417 --> 00:57:01,668 Should we have breakfast? 1026 00:57:03,670 --> 00:57:04,922 What should I make? 1027 00:57:05,005 --> 00:57:06,590 No, I'll make breakfast. 1028 00:57:07,424 --> 00:57:08,592 Really? 1029 00:57:09,092 --> 00:57:10,135 -Yeah. -Like what? 1030 00:57:10,677 --> 00:57:11,720 What do you want? 1031 00:57:12,346 --> 00:57:13,221 Me? 1032 00:57:14,264 --> 00:57:15,265 Your lips. 1033 00:57:20,687 --> 00:57:21,897 Hey, Hash. 1034 00:57:22,439 --> 00:57:24,566 Hash, attack him with kisses. 1035 00:57:24,650 --> 00:57:26,610 -Hey, Hash. -There's Dad. 1036 00:57:26,693 --> 00:57:28,445 -Yes, Hash. -Give Dad a kiss. 1037 00:57:28,528 --> 00:57:30,906 -My little puppy… -Does it make you that happy? 1038 00:57:31,990 --> 00:57:33,367 -Hash, aren't you sleepy? -Hash. 1039 00:57:33,450 --> 00:57:35,118 Goodness, Hash. 1040 00:57:38,121 --> 00:57:39,581 <i>You like Dad the most, right?</i> 1041 00:57:48,340 --> 00:57:49,257 What are you doing? 1042 00:57:53,220 --> 00:57:55,514 I told you not to drink coffee at night. 1043 00:57:56,682 --> 00:57:57,724 It's fine. 1044 00:57:58,767 --> 00:57:59,935 I sleep perfectly fine. 1045 00:58:01,520 --> 00:58:02,813 Were you watching Hash? 1046 00:58:04,564 --> 00:58:05,440 Yes. 1047 00:58:07,192 --> 00:58:08,652 I guess you miss Hash. 1048 00:58:11,738 --> 00:58:12,698 Yeah. 1049 00:58:14,908 --> 00:58:15,784 What about me? 1050 00:58:18,412 --> 00:58:19,371 I don't miss you. 1051 00:58:21,248 --> 00:58:22,374 Liar. 1052 00:59:25,604 --> 00:59:28,857 BEYOND THE BAR 1053 00:59:28,982 --> 00:59:31,109 <i>Where's Mr. Yoon rushing off to?</i> 1054 00:59:31,193 --> 00:59:33,737 -He gets off work early on Fridays. -Why? 1055 00:59:33,820 --> 00:59:35,572 -To pick his kid up. -A kid? 1056 00:59:36,948 --> 00:59:38,283 {\an8}Kang Hyo-min, my darling, 1057 00:59:39,868 --> 00:59:41,203 {\an8}will you marry me? 1058 00:59:41,286 --> 00:59:43,830 {\an8}<i>I entrusted my sperm</i> <i>to Hoseon Fertility Clinic,</i> 1059 00:59:43,914 --> 00:59:46,458 {\an8}<i>and those bastards destroyed</i> <i>my precious sperm by mistake.</i> 1060 00:59:46,541 --> 00:59:48,794 {\an8}<i>We need something big</i> <i>to turn the tables.</i> 1061 00:59:48,877 --> 00:59:51,213 {\an8}<i>We haven't found it yet,</i> 1062 00:59:51,296 --> 00:59:52,255 {\an8}so until then, we bluff. 1063 00:59:52,339 --> 00:59:53,757 {\an8}Can you handle the consequences? 1064 00:59:53,840 --> 00:59:58,386 {\an8}<i>If I'm at a disadvantage in the ring,</i> <i>I take it outside and finish it there.</i> 1065 00:59:59,513 --> 01:00:01,098 {\an8}<i>I found the game changer.</i> 1066 01:00:01,807 --> 01:00:04,643 {\an8}And we're claiming 500 million won in damages. 1067 01:00:04,726 --> 01:00:06,561 {\an8}<i>Let's have a word.</i> 1068 01:00:07,479 --> 01:00:09,439 {\an8}Do you think that makes any sense? 1069 01:00:09,523 --> 01:00:13,485 {\an8}In a lawsuit, it's not about who wins. It's about who gets hurt less. 1070 01:00:22,786 --> 01:00:23,954 KANG HYO-MIN 1071 01:00:40,470 --> 01:00:43,682 -Don't take Hyo-ju away. -Hyo-min. 1072 01:00:43,765 --> 01:00:48,019 Don't take Hyo-ju away. 1073 01:00:56,528 --> 01:00:58,530 Subtitle translation by Justin S. Kim 1074 01:00:59,305 --> 01:01:59,384