1 00:00:32,072 --> 00:00:34,867 THE JUDGE RETURNS 2 00:02:08,877 --> 00:02:10,045 This is where it ends. 3 00:02:33,902 --> 00:02:36,697 It's so unfair to die like this. 4 00:02:37,614 --> 00:02:39,032 When I've only begun 5 00:02:39,908 --> 00:02:41,702 to want to live 6 00:02:42,077 --> 00:02:44,037 as the real Lee Han-young now. 7 00:03:00,679 --> 00:03:03,182 EPISODE 1 8 00:03:03,307 --> 00:03:06,435 The Seoul Metropolitan Council has passed the 18th ordinance of 2025 9 00:03:06,518 --> 00:03:08,854 to expel all the homeless on the streets 10 00:03:08,937 --> 00:03:12,232 for improved city aesthetics and public safety. 11 00:03:12,566 --> 00:03:15,819 The ordinance, otherwise referred to as "The Urban Homeless Removal Policy" 12 00:03:15,903 --> 00:03:17,654 allows the police and security guards 13 00:03:17,738 --> 00:03:20,157 to evict any homeless 14 00:03:20,240 --> 00:03:23,452 from key urban areas immediately. 15 00:03:23,535 --> 00:03:24,995 This has left the homeless 16 00:03:25,078 --> 00:03:28,707 to hide in underpasses, abandoned buildings, and sewers 17 00:03:28,832 --> 00:03:31,752 angering human rights organizations that describe it 18 00:03:31,835 --> 00:03:33,503 as "an erasure of people." 19 00:03:34,504 --> 00:03:36,632 A family of three was found dead 20 00:03:36,715 --> 00:03:39,593 in a semi-basement unit in Hanyang City. 21 00:03:39,927 --> 00:03:42,512 Power and water had already been cut off from the unit 22 00:03:42,596 --> 00:03:45,098 and all that was found was a pizza box 23 00:03:45,182 --> 00:03:47,851 that the family seemed to have eaten from as their last meal. 24 00:03:48,602 --> 00:03:51,271 The police speculate that the couple, struggling in poverty 25 00:03:51,355 --> 00:03:52,856 killed their young son 26 00:03:52,940 --> 00:03:55,359 before taking their own lives. 27 00:03:56,068 --> 00:03:58,403 A stack of overdue bills and scrap papers was found 28 00:03:58,487 --> 00:03:59,947 in the unit 29 00:04:00,030 --> 00:04:01,573 and there was no money at all 30 00:04:01,657 --> 00:04:03,700 in their bank accounts. 31 00:04:04,368 --> 00:04:07,079 The public is in absolute shock 32 00:04:07,162 --> 00:04:08,830 by the family's tragic story 33 00:04:08,914 --> 00:04:11,124 caused by financial hardship. 34 00:04:20,550 --> 00:04:23,345 KOREA IN 2035, WHERE EARNEST PEOPLE THRIVE S GROUP, THE GROUP OF EARNESTNESS 35 00:05:17,190 --> 00:05:20,402 SEOUL CENTRAL DISTRICT COURT 36 00:05:31,788 --> 00:05:34,666 Gojin Chemical must acknowledge its workplace injuries! 37 00:05:34,750 --> 00:05:36,626 - Acknowledge them! - Acknowledge them! 38 00:05:36,710 --> 00:05:39,379 Gojin Chemical must apologize to the nation! 39 00:05:39,463 --> 00:05:41,298 - Apologize! - Apologize! 40 00:05:41,381 --> 00:05:44,051 We demand that the Judiciary punish Gojin Chemical! 41 00:05:44,134 --> 00:05:46,053 - Punish them! - Punish them! 42 00:05:46,136 --> 00:05:48,805 Gojin Chemical must acknowledge its workplace injuries! 43 00:05:48,889 --> 00:05:50,807 - Acknowledge them! - Acknowledge them! 44 00:05:50,891 --> 00:05:53,477 Gojin Chemical must apologize to the nation! 45 00:05:53,560 --> 00:05:55,604 - Apologize! - Apologize! 46 00:05:55,687 --> 00:05:57,981 I know it's a tough world 47 00:05:58,065 --> 00:06:00,567 but they can't do anything about laws. 48 00:06:01,276 --> 00:06:04,196 The lawbreakers will be punished 49 00:06:04,279 --> 00:06:05,614 and everyone here will have 50 00:06:05,697 --> 00:06:09,701 their hospital bills paid for, along with compensation. 51 00:06:09,785 --> 00:06:12,120 So, I need you 52 00:06:12,913 --> 00:06:15,290 to stay strong 53 00:06:15,374 --> 00:06:18,251 and take care of your health. 54 00:06:19,044 --> 00:06:20,128 Do you understand? 55 00:06:20,879 --> 00:06:21,922 Hello. 56 00:06:22,214 --> 00:06:24,216 Hello, Mr. Attorney. 57 00:06:24,299 --> 00:06:25,634 - Thanks for coming. - Hello. 58 00:06:26,927 --> 00:06:28,053 It must be so rough. 59 00:06:28,136 --> 00:06:30,639 Indeed. Please help us. 60 00:06:31,807 --> 00:06:34,434 We demand that the Judiciary punish Gojin Chemical! 61 00:06:34,518 --> 00:06:36,436 - Punish them! - Punish them! 62 00:06:36,520 --> 00:06:39,147 Gojin Chemical must acknowledge its workplace injuries! 63 00:06:39,231 --> 00:06:41,233 - Acknowledge them! - Acknowledge them! 64 00:06:41,650 --> 00:06:44,111 They're all bark, and no bite. 65 00:06:44,194 --> 00:06:46,947 This isn't our first time. Don't worry. 66 00:06:47,072 --> 00:06:48,698 We demand that the Judiciary punish Gojin Chemical! 67 00:06:48,782 --> 00:06:50,617 - Punish them! - Punish them! 68 00:06:50,700 --> 00:06:53,286 Gojin Chemical must acknowledge its workplace injuries! 69 00:06:53,370 --> 00:06:55,288 - Acknowledge them! - Acknowledge them! 70 00:06:55,372 --> 00:06:58,375 No dog can bark in court. 71 00:06:59,459 --> 00:07:01,545 Gojin Chemical must apologize to the nation! 72 00:07:01,628 --> 00:07:03,088 - Apologize! - Apologize! 73 00:07:03,171 --> 00:07:04,923 Out with S Group! 74 00:07:05,006 --> 00:07:06,842 - Out! - Out! 75 00:07:06,925 --> 00:07:09,052 Guarantee our rights to survival! 76 00:07:09,136 --> 00:07:11,221 - Let us live! - Let us live! 77 00:07:11,304 --> 00:07:13,348 Out with S Group! 78 00:07:13,598 --> 00:07:14,641 - Out! - Out! 79 00:07:16,143 --> 00:07:17,644 Help! 80 00:07:32,325 --> 00:07:33,368 Father? 81 00:08:13,116 --> 00:08:15,744 PRESIDING JUDGE LEE HAN-YOUNG 82 00:08:58,203 --> 00:08:59,621 - Ready? - Yes, sir. 83 00:09:00,372 --> 00:09:01,373 Yes, sir. 84 00:09:11,299 --> 00:09:13,093 Everyone, please stand. 85 00:09:17,681 --> 00:09:21,226 COURT 86 00:09:25,438 --> 00:09:29,025 THE JUDGE RETURNS 87 00:09:43,498 --> 00:09:45,000 CHIEF JUDGE, SEOUL CENTRAL DISTRICT COURT 88 00:09:48,503 --> 00:09:51,548 Block all entrances at arrival, from underground levels to the rooftop. 89 00:09:51,923 --> 00:09:53,717 If we overlook a single piece of paper 90 00:09:53,800 --> 00:09:55,010 they'll strike us back. 91 00:09:56,344 --> 00:09:57,721 And it'll be over for us. 92 00:09:58,763 --> 00:09:59,764 Got it. 93 00:10:11,109 --> 00:10:12,986 I don't have time to chit-chat. 94 00:10:19,451 --> 00:10:21,786 So, this crazy bitch is serious about causing a scene? 95 00:10:24,998 --> 00:10:27,292 They should be on standby by now. 96 00:10:32,922 --> 00:10:34,507 GENERAL MANAGER OF S GROUP, HAN JEONG-HUN 97 00:10:37,802 --> 00:10:39,054 They'll be there any minute. 98 00:10:39,638 --> 00:10:40,764 Yes, sir. 99 00:10:41,264 --> 00:10:42,599 Thank you, Mr. Baek. 100 00:10:45,310 --> 00:10:46,394 Mr. Han! 101 00:10:55,945 --> 00:10:57,280 This is an official duty. 102 00:10:57,364 --> 00:10:58,406 Please step aside. 103 00:11:13,213 --> 00:11:15,256 I don't remember Korea being an anarchy. 104 00:11:15,924 --> 00:11:17,217 What are you doing? 105 00:11:19,177 --> 00:11:21,262 This is the search-and-seizure warrant 106 00:11:21,346 --> 00:11:23,181 for the Chairman's Office and Future Vision Office at S Group. 107 00:11:23,264 --> 00:11:25,684 Sure, let's follow the law. 108 00:11:28,937 --> 00:11:32,315 The Chairman's Office is on the 52nd floor and the Future Vision Office on the 47th! 109 00:11:32,399 --> 00:11:33,441 - Yes, sir! - Yes, sir! 110 00:11:39,406 --> 00:11:40,615 That's not working, either? 111 00:11:45,870 --> 00:11:46,955 How childish. 112 00:11:47,038 --> 00:11:48,039 Over here! 113 00:11:55,922 --> 00:11:57,590 Only the Chairman can use that. 114 00:11:58,174 --> 00:11:59,300 Oh, no. 115 00:11:59,926 --> 00:12:01,469 I don't have the key, either. 116 00:12:10,979 --> 00:12:12,564 Let's take a break. 117 00:12:14,399 --> 00:12:16,985 Aren't we in big trouble if we miss even a piece of paper? 118 00:12:17,944 --> 00:12:19,696 It's fine. 119 00:12:21,448 --> 00:12:22,449 You got any cigarettes? 120 00:12:22,532 --> 00:12:23,616 What? 121 00:12:25,243 --> 00:12:27,495 NO SMOKING 122 00:12:31,249 --> 00:12:33,376 Wait, I thought the prosecutor was a woman? 123 00:12:34,544 --> 00:12:35,670 30 MINUTES AGO 124 00:12:47,599 --> 00:12:50,685 We will begin the session for Case 2035N9722 125 00:12:50,769 --> 00:12:53,897 regarding the workplace injury claims against Gojin Chemical. 126 00:12:57,233 --> 00:12:58,860 Twenty-four employees 127 00:12:58,943 --> 00:13:02,197 including Plaintiff Han Na-yeong, at the Yeoju branch of Gojin Chemical 128 00:13:02,697 --> 00:13:06,075 have been diagnosed with acute leukemia and brain tumors. 129 00:13:06,493 --> 00:13:10,163 Not only that, but nine people have already passed away 130 00:13:10,497 --> 00:13:14,250 all of whom were in their twenties and early thirties. 131 00:13:14,334 --> 00:13:15,335 Counsel 132 00:13:16,127 --> 00:13:18,254 is there anything new other than what we know? 133 00:13:18,505 --> 00:13:19,506 Pardon? 134 00:13:19,672 --> 00:13:20,924 Your Honor 135 00:13:22,217 --> 00:13:24,010 all air flow is blocked off 136 00:13:24,093 --> 00:13:25,678 at Gojin Chemical's work stations 137 00:13:25,762 --> 00:13:28,181 to block out toxic chemicals. 138 00:13:32,018 --> 00:13:33,436 SONG NA-YEON LEGAL CORRESPONDENT AT DAEJIN DAILY 139 00:13:34,771 --> 00:13:36,689 Exposure to Benzene or Formaldehyde 140 00:13:36,773 --> 00:13:38,608 even at the slightest, can cause leukemia. 141 00:13:38,691 --> 00:13:40,902 The Plaintiff is making a one-sided claim. 142 00:13:40,985 --> 00:13:43,279 Yes, both parties are valid. 143 00:13:43,780 --> 00:13:44,906 Counsel for the Defendant 144 00:13:45,657 --> 00:13:47,742 you requested an evaluation of the factory's conditions 145 00:13:48,159 --> 00:13:50,787 and their correlations to the employees' diagnoses of leukemia 146 00:13:50,870 --> 00:13:52,330 is that right? 147 00:13:52,413 --> 00:13:53,414 Yes, Your Honor. 148 00:13:53,498 --> 00:13:54,999 I'd like to recommend 149 00:13:55,083 --> 00:13:59,212 Dr. Kim Seok-hyeon of Hanguk University for the task. 150 00:14:06,553 --> 00:14:10,348 I'd like Gwangmin Law Firm to take this case. 151 00:14:10,932 --> 00:14:11,975 Oh, no. 152 00:14:13,393 --> 00:14:15,687 I'm the partner at Haenal Law Firm. 153 00:14:15,770 --> 00:14:18,690 I know very well that your son-in-law is a judge. 154 00:14:19,357 --> 00:14:20,984 I also know 155 00:14:21,359 --> 00:14:23,695 that Haenal uses Gwangmin, its shell company 156 00:14:24,195 --> 00:14:25,697 in all cases he's a part of. 157 00:14:26,197 --> 00:14:29,367 This case will determine Gojin Chemical's fate. 158 00:14:29,701 --> 00:14:31,244 Sure, a former judge is great 159 00:14:31,661 --> 00:14:33,371 but not as great as a working one. 160 00:14:42,589 --> 00:14:43,965 Gojin Chemical is 161 00:14:46,009 --> 00:14:48,011 quite the lucky company. 162 00:14:49,137 --> 00:14:50,179 The case involves 163 00:14:50,263 --> 00:14:53,141 nine deaths and twenty-four leukemia diagnoses. 164 00:14:54,559 --> 00:14:56,978 We agreed on a partial win for the Plaintiff 165 00:14:57,478 --> 00:15:00,064 so slap on some fine and close the case. 166 00:15:00,148 --> 00:15:01,149 Yes, sir. 167 00:15:03,359 --> 00:15:04,944 A partial win for the Plaintiff? 168 00:15:05,028 --> 00:15:06,029 Yes. 169 00:15:06,112 --> 00:15:09,741 Just enough punishment to show 170 00:15:10,491 --> 00:15:11,868 Gojin Chemical's effort. 171 00:15:11,951 --> 00:15:14,037 It'll damage the company's reputation 172 00:15:14,120 --> 00:15:15,747 and the revenue will drop. 173 00:15:15,872 --> 00:15:18,291 But if the Plaintiff's claim is dismissed 174 00:15:18,374 --> 00:15:20,752 the court will be to blame. 175 00:15:22,045 --> 00:15:24,589 The extra charge is 300 million won in bearer bonds. 176 00:15:29,218 --> 00:15:30,762 Even bolder than your father-in-law. 177 00:15:33,139 --> 00:15:34,682 Make it an express delivery. 178 00:15:36,267 --> 00:15:37,310 By the way 179 00:15:38,895 --> 00:15:40,605 is this really okay? You're a judge. 180 00:15:46,486 --> 00:15:48,905 It's okay because I'm a judge. 181 00:16:05,171 --> 00:16:06,798 Thought he was a puppet for his in-laws. 182 00:16:07,799 --> 00:16:09,217 But no, he's a snake. 183 00:16:12,011 --> 00:16:14,263 If a CEO can take its employees' lives 184 00:16:14,347 --> 00:16:15,974 why can't a judge do this? 185 00:16:19,936 --> 00:16:21,562 According to the research experiment 186 00:16:21,646 --> 00:16:25,108 the toxic chemicals found at the Yeoju factor were 187 00:16:25,191 --> 00:16:27,568 within the acceptable range. 188 00:16:28,945 --> 00:16:30,154 PLAINTIFF 189 00:16:35,368 --> 00:16:36,369 Dr. Kim 190 00:16:36,744 --> 00:16:39,205 was the experiment conducted 191 00:16:39,288 --> 00:16:41,541 in the exact conditions at the factory? 192 00:16:41,958 --> 00:16:43,960 No, we can't say 193 00:16:44,043 --> 00:16:46,963 the conditions match exactly 100%. 194 00:16:47,714 --> 00:16:49,132 But I can confirm as an expert 195 00:16:49,215 --> 00:16:52,427 that all factors were considered as appropriately as possible. 196 00:16:52,510 --> 00:16:55,596 Could there have been procedural errors or other variables? 197 00:16:55,930 --> 00:16:58,016 That's less than 1% likely. 198 00:17:24,959 --> 00:17:26,002 What's going on? 199 00:17:27,086 --> 00:17:28,087 What? 200 00:17:28,171 --> 00:17:29,172 What are the prosecutors doing here? 201 00:17:29,255 --> 00:17:30,256 CHOI JONG-HAK CEO OF S CONSTRUCTION 202 00:17:30,339 --> 00:17:31,716 Damn it! 203 00:17:35,344 --> 00:17:37,388 Mr. Jang, we have an emergency. 204 00:17:37,472 --> 00:17:38,473 - Stop! - There are... 205 00:17:38,556 --> 00:17:40,266 You can't barge in like this! 206 00:17:44,312 --> 00:17:47,565 I'm Kim Jin-a of the Specialized Division at the Seoul Central Prosecutors' Office. 207 00:17:48,858 --> 00:17:51,652 We'll begin the search and seizure of S Group now. 208 00:18:03,623 --> 00:18:04,916 Mr. Jang! Chairman! 209 00:18:05,124 --> 00:18:06,459 I know we caught you off guard. 210 00:18:06,751 --> 00:18:08,711 I'm Prosecutor Kim Jin-a of the Seoul Central Prosecutors' Office. 211 00:18:08,795 --> 00:18:09,921 It's been a minute, huh? 212 00:18:10,379 --> 00:18:11,589 See you soon. 213 00:18:12,256 --> 00:18:14,634 Sure, see you soon. 214 00:18:18,471 --> 00:18:19,639 Man, that was hard. 215 00:18:20,932 --> 00:18:22,475 JANG TAE-SIK, CHAIRMAN OF S GROUP 216 00:18:22,558 --> 00:18:23,684 QUOTES AND BILLS 217 00:18:24,769 --> 00:18:26,187 What's the password? 218 00:18:29,315 --> 00:18:30,316 What? 219 00:18:30,399 --> 00:18:31,526 110456. 220 00:18:58,594 --> 00:19:01,305 You can come out now, Mr. Kim. 221 00:19:12,942 --> 00:19:15,069 The Plaintiff's claim about the causal link 222 00:19:15,153 --> 00:19:17,822 between the factory's toxic chemicals 223 00:19:18,364 --> 00:19:21,742 and the diagnoses was not established. 224 00:19:24,328 --> 00:19:25,329 I pronounce 225 00:19:27,165 --> 00:19:28,416 that the Plaintiffs' claims are 226 00:19:28,875 --> 00:19:30,001 hereby dismissed. 227 00:19:50,730 --> 00:19:52,064 What does "dismissed" mean? 228 00:19:52,857 --> 00:19:54,567 What punishment are they getting? 229 00:19:55,067 --> 00:19:56,652 It means they're not in the wrong 230 00:19:57,904 --> 00:19:59,405 and so, are proven innocent. 231 00:20:00,823 --> 00:20:02,783 - They're innocent. - What? 232 00:20:04,118 --> 00:20:05,536 They're innocent? 233 00:20:07,205 --> 00:20:08,873 How are they innocent? 234 00:20:10,541 --> 00:20:12,418 My baby is dying of an illness 235 00:20:12,501 --> 00:20:14,378 from working at your factory. 236 00:20:14,462 --> 00:20:16,714 How can the Chairman be innocent? 237 00:20:16,797 --> 00:20:18,007 How is that possible? 238 00:20:18,341 --> 00:20:19,634 Why? 239 00:20:20,676 --> 00:20:23,721 Where's justice in the system? 240 00:20:24,096 --> 00:20:26,140 How can we live on, knowing we weren't heard? 241 00:20:27,099 --> 00:20:29,435 How do you expect us to live on like this? 242 00:20:30,353 --> 00:20:31,979 PLAINTIFF 243 00:20:34,482 --> 00:20:35,691 Oh, no! 244 00:20:35,775 --> 00:20:36,817 What's wrong? 245 00:20:37,276 --> 00:20:39,612 Please, Na-yeong! 246 00:20:40,029 --> 00:20:41,239 Look at this blood. 247 00:20:41,822 --> 00:20:42,907 What do I do? 248 00:20:43,366 --> 00:20:44,575 What do we do? 249 00:20:47,078 --> 00:20:48,329 I'm sorry, Grandma. 250 00:20:49,330 --> 00:20:51,207 I've caused you so much trouble. 251 00:20:53,542 --> 00:20:54,919 My baby! 252 00:20:55,002 --> 00:20:56,712 My Na-yeong... 253 00:20:56,796 --> 00:20:59,298 My poor baby. 254 00:21:00,383 --> 00:21:03,678 What do we do now? 255 00:21:09,642 --> 00:21:10,935 My baby... 256 00:21:12,186 --> 00:21:15,231 What do I do about my poor baby? 257 00:21:15,690 --> 00:21:17,608 My Na-yeong... 258 00:21:22,405 --> 00:21:25,533 LADY JUSTICE'S SCALES 259 00:21:30,371 --> 00:21:32,206 I hear you dismissed the case. 260 00:21:34,333 --> 00:21:36,210 I didn't ask you to go that far. 261 00:21:36,961 --> 00:21:38,129 So why? 262 00:21:39,380 --> 00:21:42,091 Just do as much as they pay you! 263 00:21:42,174 --> 00:21:45,761 You think they'll appreciate it if you do more? 264 00:21:46,178 --> 00:21:48,139 They'll only ask for a discount. 265 00:21:49,390 --> 00:21:50,599 I'll keep that in mind. 266 00:22:19,670 --> 00:22:22,089 He definitely made another deal with Gojin. 267 00:22:22,173 --> 00:22:23,758 So greedy for a nobody. 268 00:22:25,760 --> 00:22:28,387 A puppet needs to be ambitious to work for a master. 269 00:22:28,971 --> 00:22:30,264 If a puppet has no ambition 270 00:22:30,723 --> 00:22:32,099 how can I make him work? 271 00:23:19,605 --> 00:23:22,149 I'm Ju Yeong-ho, a second-grader. 272 00:23:23,067 --> 00:23:24,360 Is this for me? 273 00:23:29,407 --> 00:23:31,575 Sure, thanks. 274 00:23:33,494 --> 00:23:35,579 I won first place in running on sports day. 275 00:23:36,414 --> 00:23:38,082 Wow, that's impressive. 276 00:23:39,708 --> 00:23:40,835 Thank you. 277 00:23:42,837 --> 00:23:45,214 Are you a professional runner? 278 00:23:45,714 --> 00:23:46,757 No. 279 00:23:50,970 --> 00:23:52,930 If you're not a professional 280 00:23:53,722 --> 00:23:55,724 why are you running so hard? 281 00:23:58,978 --> 00:24:00,020 What? 282 00:24:16,829 --> 00:24:19,623 GOJIN CHEMICAL CASE 283 00:24:19,707 --> 00:24:21,250 JUDGE LEE HAN-YOUNG OF SEOUL HIGH COURT DISMISSES NINE DEATHS 284 00:24:24,420 --> 00:24:27,089 The 25-year-old lady with leukemia waited 285 00:24:27,173 --> 00:24:30,259 for the law to save her from her workplace injury. 286 00:24:30,718 --> 00:24:33,345 However, the court ruled her proof to be insufficient 287 00:24:33,429 --> 00:24:35,347 excusing the corporate of responsibilities. 288 00:24:35,431 --> 00:24:38,976 That afternoon, the woman jumped from her hospital building. 289 00:24:39,226 --> 00:24:41,020 Reporter Choi will speak more on the case. 290 00:24:41,103 --> 00:24:43,731 At a hospital in Seoul, a woman is seen on the CCTV 291 00:24:43,814 --> 00:24:46,192 leaving the elevator in her wheelchair. 292 00:24:46,275 --> 00:24:48,819 She's Ms. Han Na-yeong, who was diagnosed with leukemia 293 00:24:48,903 --> 00:24:51,655 after working at Gojin Chemical in Yeoju. 294 00:24:51,739 --> 00:24:52,865 Earlier this day 295 00:24:52,948 --> 00:24:55,868 the Seoul High Court concluded that Gojin Chemical was innocent 296 00:24:55,951 --> 00:24:59,497 and a few hours later, she jumped from the hospital rooftop. 297 00:24:59,580 --> 00:25:02,082 She left a message before taking her life. 298 00:25:02,166 --> 00:25:05,461 "I don't want to burden my grandmother, who lives on selling junk." 299 00:25:05,544 --> 00:25:07,755 This short but tragic sentence shows 300 00:25:07,838 --> 00:25:09,465 how desperate she'd been 301 00:25:09,548 --> 00:25:11,926 for the law to restore justice. 302 00:25:12,927 --> 00:25:15,095 Gojin got away with nine deaths. 303 00:25:15,179 --> 00:25:16,555 Is this really fair, Your Honor? 304 00:25:16,639 --> 00:25:18,807 They left the world in desperation. 305 00:25:18,933 --> 00:25:20,226 The law neglected them again. 306 00:25:20,309 --> 00:25:22,978 Judge Lee, does death mean nothing to you? 307 00:25:23,062 --> 00:25:25,648 Perpetrators are protected while victims die. 308 00:25:25,731 --> 00:25:27,024 What a sad world we live in. 309 00:25:46,210 --> 00:25:50,422 If you're not a professional, why are you running so hard? 310 00:25:51,215 --> 00:25:52,424 You're right. 311 00:25:54,051 --> 00:25:55,636 I really don't know anymore. 312 00:26:39,847 --> 00:26:42,433 SEOUL CENTRAL DISTRICT COURT 313 00:26:43,517 --> 00:26:46,604 GO JIN-GYU, CEO OF GOJIN CHEMICAL 100 MILLION WON 314 00:26:46,687 --> 00:26:49,315 The extra charge is 300 million won in bearer bonds. 315 00:26:49,398 --> 00:26:51,150 Is this really okay? You're a judge. 316 00:26:51,442 --> 00:26:53,819 It's okay because I'm a judge. 317 00:27:02,077 --> 00:27:03,537 It's your mother's birthday, right? 318 00:27:04,204 --> 00:27:05,664 She called me earlier. 319 00:27:05,831 --> 00:27:08,292 That was unexpected, considering how she never calls. 320 00:27:10,002 --> 00:27:11,211 Come on. Sit. 321 00:27:14,089 --> 00:27:16,717 She asked me how you were doing. 322 00:27:16,800 --> 00:27:18,802 I guess she wants her son to congratulate her. 323 00:27:19,845 --> 00:27:22,306 Why can't she call you straight, then? 324 00:27:23,807 --> 00:27:25,476 If she can't even call his son 325 00:27:25,559 --> 00:27:26,935 how can he congratulate her? 326 00:27:29,438 --> 00:27:30,564 I was going to mail it. 327 00:27:30,648 --> 00:27:31,732 You think 328 00:27:32,524 --> 00:27:34,818 this would suit my mother? 329 00:27:41,784 --> 00:27:42,910 I don't know. 330 00:27:44,411 --> 00:27:46,664 Do I have to consider her taste, too? 331 00:27:48,540 --> 00:27:51,085 The receipt is inside. 332 00:27:52,086 --> 00:27:54,963 She can exchange it, get a refund, or whatever she wants 333 00:27:55,506 --> 00:27:56,715 if she doesn't like it. 334 00:27:58,133 --> 00:28:00,094 I did my part as her daughter-in-law. 335 00:28:15,526 --> 00:28:16,527 Sure. 336 00:28:17,778 --> 00:28:20,823 You're the best at being the worst daughter-in-law. 337 00:29:15,502 --> 00:29:16,503 No! 338 00:29:22,092 --> 00:29:23,343 Father! 339 00:29:26,263 --> 00:29:28,599 I wonder if he recognized me. 340 00:29:40,027 --> 00:29:41,069 Mother. 341 00:29:42,112 --> 00:29:43,405 Happy birthday. 342 00:29:48,827 --> 00:29:50,496 I was wondering 343 00:29:50,579 --> 00:29:52,372 why it was my birthday today, of all days. 344 00:29:52,873 --> 00:29:54,625 I guess it came to bring you here. 345 00:30:02,925 --> 00:30:04,009 I'm glad you came. 346 00:30:05,886 --> 00:30:07,429 Had you not come 347 00:30:08,055 --> 00:30:09,807 I would've visited you myself. 348 00:30:13,519 --> 00:30:15,479 It's your birthday. Of course, I'd come. 349 00:30:15,813 --> 00:30:16,939 Where are you going? 350 00:30:40,462 --> 00:30:42,381 My neighbor's granddaughter took her life. 351 00:30:44,800 --> 00:30:47,511 She puked blood in court yesterday. 352 00:30:49,221 --> 00:30:50,973 People told me 353 00:30:51,723 --> 00:30:53,517 some jerk of a judge 354 00:30:54,309 --> 00:30:56,937 basically cut the last string of this dying woman. 355 00:31:01,108 --> 00:31:04,069 I'm sure you know who the jerk of the judge is. 356 00:31:05,612 --> 00:31:06,655 Let's go. 357 00:31:07,155 --> 00:31:08,282 We have to go 358 00:31:09,074 --> 00:31:11,159 and apologize to the living, at least. 359 00:31:13,245 --> 00:31:14,288 No. 360 00:31:15,289 --> 00:31:16,874 I followed the law 361 00:31:16,957 --> 00:31:17,958 which means 362 00:31:18,709 --> 00:31:20,252 I have nothing to apologize for. 363 00:31:22,629 --> 00:31:23,964 You shouldn't go, either. 364 00:31:24,172 --> 00:31:25,340 Why not? 365 00:31:25,465 --> 00:31:28,385 Because they'll try to kill me for being the mother of that jerk? 366 00:31:28,468 --> 00:31:31,972 You're causing trouble for yourself. Don't go. 367 00:31:32,055 --> 00:31:35,851 Are you sure you made a fair judgment? 368 00:31:36,018 --> 00:31:37,019 Yes. 369 00:31:41,857 --> 00:31:42,858 No. 370 00:31:44,026 --> 00:31:46,695 There's no point in asking you this. 371 00:31:47,571 --> 00:31:49,406 Anyone would know it in their hearts. 372 00:31:52,159 --> 00:31:53,243 But 373 00:31:56,788 --> 00:31:58,874 if you still insist that you were fair 374 00:31:59,750 --> 00:32:01,877 look me straight in the eyes and tell me. 375 00:32:01,960 --> 00:32:03,086 "Mother" 376 00:32:03,962 --> 00:32:05,797 "I made a fair judgment." 377 00:32:05,881 --> 00:32:07,466 "I'm a judge of justice." 378 00:32:07,549 --> 00:32:10,802 Then, I'll believe you, no matter what, okay? 379 00:32:11,678 --> 00:32:14,097 I'll say, "My son isn't a jerk of a judge." 380 00:32:14,181 --> 00:32:16,600 "He swears by being a fair judge." 381 00:32:16,808 --> 00:32:18,060 And I won't hold back 382 00:32:18,143 --> 00:32:20,354 if anyone ever tries to badmouth you. 383 00:32:33,033 --> 00:32:35,035 How did my son become this way? 384 00:32:36,078 --> 00:32:37,371 Mother! 385 00:32:43,210 --> 00:32:44,920 It's only a mother's duty 386 00:32:46,213 --> 00:32:48,632 to let people beat her when her son has done wrong. 387 00:32:49,341 --> 00:32:50,342 Mother... 388 00:33:27,754 --> 00:33:31,174 There's our Chief Justice Kang! 389 00:33:31,258 --> 00:33:32,259 Here. 390 00:33:37,305 --> 00:33:38,306 Well 391 00:33:38,557 --> 00:33:41,852 some crazy bitch named Kim Jin-a robbed 392 00:33:42,394 --> 00:33:44,521 our S Group of everything. 393 00:33:47,774 --> 00:33:48,984 I'll take care of it. 394 00:33:50,027 --> 00:33:51,236 I know it's not for free. 395 00:33:51,903 --> 00:33:54,531 Don't tell me that'll cost me more than what I've lost. 396 00:33:55,240 --> 00:33:56,575 It's the entire S Group. 397 00:34:04,249 --> 00:34:05,751 Okay, fine. 398 00:34:13,383 --> 00:34:14,593 Kang Sin-jin speaking. 399 00:34:14,885 --> 00:34:16,636 Hello, Chief Justice Kang. 400 00:34:17,220 --> 00:34:19,389 As you must know, S Group is in a pickle. 401 00:34:20,015 --> 00:34:21,308 How about Judge Lee Han-young? 402 00:34:22,100 --> 00:34:24,186 As long as we get paid right 403 00:34:24,686 --> 00:34:25,937 he'll be the best judge. 404 00:34:27,647 --> 00:34:29,608 We'll get rid of everything 405 00:34:29,691 --> 00:34:31,318 that may get in our way in court. 406 00:34:32,194 --> 00:34:33,195 Bye, then. 407 00:34:36,740 --> 00:34:38,200 Who's Lee Han-young? 408 00:34:38,283 --> 00:34:39,284 Some guy. 409 00:34:39,576 --> 00:34:42,162 Haenal Law Firm's puppet son-in-law. 410 00:34:44,081 --> 00:34:45,082 So 411 00:34:45,791 --> 00:34:48,877 his master decides his ruling? 412 00:34:50,587 --> 00:34:52,130 The master always controls the puppet. 413 00:35:13,360 --> 00:35:14,736 YU SEON-CHEOL, PARTNER AT HAENAL 414 00:35:14,945 --> 00:35:15,946 Hello. 415 00:35:18,365 --> 00:35:19,366 Right now? 416 00:35:27,749 --> 00:35:28,834 Yes, sir. 417 00:35:52,941 --> 00:35:53,984 Did you need me, sir? 418 00:35:55,026 --> 00:35:57,154 He's Lee Han-young 419 00:35:57,237 --> 00:35:58,530 the judge for S Group's case. 420 00:35:58,738 --> 00:35:59,739 I see. 421 00:35:59,990 --> 00:36:01,116 Nice to meet you. 422 00:36:03,243 --> 00:36:05,829 Say hello to Mr. Jang Tae-sik, the Chairman of S Group. 423 00:36:09,749 --> 00:36:10,750 Hello, sir. 424 00:36:49,372 --> 00:36:53,627 Where's your precious judge son? Why are you here instead? 425 00:36:53,710 --> 00:36:57,672 Why didn't you bring that jerk of a judge? 426 00:36:57,756 --> 00:37:00,425 Why are you the only one here? 427 00:37:00,508 --> 00:37:02,385 I'm so sorry. 428 00:37:02,469 --> 00:37:04,763 About what? 429 00:37:04,846 --> 00:37:06,264 If you're really sorry 430 00:37:06,348 --> 00:37:08,683 bring your damn son 431 00:37:09,100 --> 00:37:12,729 who dismissed the case 432 00:37:13,188 --> 00:37:16,191 and killed Na-yeong! 433 00:37:18,902 --> 00:37:20,111 I'm sorry. 434 00:37:23,323 --> 00:37:25,075 I'm sorry. 435 00:37:25,784 --> 00:37:27,202 - My Na-yeong! - I'm sorry. 436 00:37:27,285 --> 00:37:29,246 Bring my Na-yeong back alive! 437 00:37:29,329 --> 00:37:31,915 - My Na-yeong... - I'm sorry. 438 00:37:34,125 --> 00:37:37,337 Bring my Na-yeong back to life! 439 00:37:40,548 --> 00:37:43,009 The prosecutors took some documents 440 00:37:43,760 --> 00:37:46,846 that prove S Group's embezzlement, right? 441 00:37:48,974 --> 00:37:50,850 Embezzlement? 442 00:37:50,934 --> 00:37:52,519 That's all my money. 443 00:37:57,232 --> 00:37:58,900 The documents also include information 444 00:37:58,984 --> 00:38:01,569 on the slush fund made with that money. 445 00:38:06,324 --> 00:38:07,325 So? 446 00:38:09,077 --> 00:38:12,038 Embezzlement and slush fund? 447 00:38:13,873 --> 00:38:16,376 As long as the Chairman takes all the blame for them 448 00:38:17,794 --> 00:38:19,045 it'll be fine. 449 00:38:29,306 --> 00:38:31,975 You said you had something to get rid of. 450 00:39:19,981 --> 00:39:21,775 Pour him a glass. 451 00:39:26,112 --> 00:39:27,113 Yes, sir. 452 00:39:29,407 --> 00:39:32,702 What an honor it is to have a judge pour for me. 453 00:39:37,082 --> 00:39:38,833 He's not a judge in this room. 454 00:39:38,917 --> 00:39:40,877 He's a part of Haenal Law Firm. 455 00:39:43,838 --> 00:39:44,839 Okay. 456 00:39:50,428 --> 00:39:51,429 Cheers. 457 00:39:53,473 --> 00:39:54,516 What are you doing? 458 00:40:37,809 --> 00:40:39,936 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER 459 00:41:32,739 --> 00:41:34,073 Doctor, a cardiac arrest! 460 00:41:34,157 --> 00:41:36,409 - Starting CPR right now! Lower the bed! - Yes, sir. 461 00:41:36,659 --> 00:41:38,161 Charge the paddles! 462 00:41:38,244 --> 00:41:39,829 Yes, all ready. 463 00:42:04,521 --> 00:42:08,024 SUPREME COURT 464 00:42:08,191 --> 00:42:09,526 Make sure Judge Lee is assigned 465 00:42:09,609 --> 00:42:11,736 on the S Group case. 466 00:42:12,403 --> 00:42:14,447 The Plaintiff from the Gojin case died 467 00:42:14,531 --> 00:42:16,032 and he's getting a lot of backlash. 468 00:42:16,366 --> 00:42:19,118 And he's on leave due to his mother's death. 469 00:42:19,202 --> 00:42:20,578 As soon as he's back 470 00:42:20,662 --> 00:42:23,540 I'll move him to the Criminal Division and assign him to the case. 471 00:42:23,748 --> 00:42:24,999 And the Chairman of S Group? 472 00:42:25,500 --> 00:42:27,418 It'll all be sorted by tomorrow. 473 00:42:28,753 --> 00:42:29,796 Okay. 474 00:42:31,673 --> 00:42:33,424 From embezzlement to slush fund 475 00:42:33,508 --> 00:42:35,051 all the proof is here. 476 00:42:39,389 --> 00:42:41,724 From fraudulent loans 477 00:42:42,058 --> 00:42:43,601 to illicit lobbying charges. 478 00:42:47,438 --> 00:42:48,898 You'll serve a life sentence 479 00:42:48,982 --> 00:42:50,733 if you take all the blame. 480 00:42:54,404 --> 00:42:56,072 Did Chairman Jang promise 481 00:42:56,155 --> 00:42:57,865 to throw you a lifeline for this? 482 00:42:59,617 --> 00:43:01,035 I doubt it. 483 00:43:02,787 --> 00:43:05,915 I bet he's planning your funeral 484 00:43:05,999 --> 00:43:08,209 and choosing your casket 485 00:43:08,293 --> 00:43:10,044 just about now. 486 00:43:23,016 --> 00:43:24,684 Think about your family. 487 00:43:35,445 --> 00:43:36,446 Ms. Kim. 488 00:43:37,113 --> 00:43:38,656 What now? 489 00:43:38,740 --> 00:43:41,284 Judge Lee Han-young is joining the Criminal Division. 490 00:43:41,868 --> 00:43:43,578 What? Who? 491 00:43:43,661 --> 00:43:45,538 Haven't you heard all the rumors about him? 492 00:43:47,749 --> 00:43:50,627 It sounds like S Group plotted this. 493 00:43:52,545 --> 00:43:53,546 Is that right? 494 00:43:55,089 --> 00:43:56,799 Look into it. Hurry. 495 00:43:57,216 --> 00:43:58,217 Okay. 496 00:44:08,019 --> 00:44:09,103 Have some. 497 00:44:11,189 --> 00:44:12,690 Go ahead. 498 00:44:15,151 --> 00:44:16,611 It'll get cold. Dig in. 499 00:44:24,077 --> 00:44:25,745 Don't worry about your family. 500 00:44:28,414 --> 00:44:30,375 If you don't take it, it'll only get harder. 501 00:44:34,796 --> 00:44:36,005 At the detention center. 502 00:44:36,673 --> 00:44:37,965 Not here. 503 00:44:44,597 --> 00:44:46,140 - Hello. - Hello, sir. 504 00:44:49,394 --> 00:44:51,104 Are you moving to the Criminal Division 505 00:44:51,187 --> 00:44:52,730 at the Central Court from tomorrow? 506 00:44:54,399 --> 00:44:55,483 Yes, sir. 507 00:44:55,566 --> 00:44:56,567 Okay. 508 00:45:00,571 --> 00:45:01,864 Now that I think about it 509 00:45:01,948 --> 00:45:04,200 Mr. Yu at Haenal Law Firm really loves 510 00:45:04,617 --> 00:45:06,536 his son-in-law, huh? 511 00:45:16,504 --> 00:45:19,173 He graduated from a mid-tier school with okay grades in training 512 00:45:19,257 --> 00:45:20,675 then became Haenal's son-in-law 513 00:45:20,758 --> 00:45:22,427 the year he became a full-fledged prosecutor. 514 00:45:22,969 --> 00:45:24,178 Since then 515 00:45:24,262 --> 00:45:26,013 he's been the judge 516 00:45:26,097 --> 00:45:29,225 for every case taken by Gwangmin Law Firm 517 00:45:30,727 --> 00:45:33,062 that has a 100% success rate. 518 00:45:34,397 --> 00:45:36,065 Haenal didn't gain a son-in-law. 519 00:45:36,441 --> 00:45:37,692 They made an ally. 520 00:45:38,067 --> 00:45:40,528 Thanks to that, he became the first presiding judge in his cohort. 521 00:45:40,611 --> 00:45:41,696 What a bitch. 522 00:45:41,779 --> 00:45:44,532 But he's known to be relatively fair 523 00:45:44,615 --> 00:45:46,576 in every case that Gwangmin isn't involved in. 524 00:45:46,659 --> 00:45:48,453 So, not a total bitch? 525 00:45:48,536 --> 00:45:50,830 Judge Lee's father has Alzheimer's. 526 00:45:50,913 --> 00:45:52,832 He's at a care home in Gwacheon. 527 00:45:53,332 --> 00:45:54,459 Man... 528 00:45:55,460 --> 00:45:57,462 You know how much it is to stay there per year? 529 00:45:58,045 --> 00:45:59,589 It's 200 million won. 530 00:46:00,047 --> 00:46:01,966 Yu Se-hee pays for his stay. 531 00:46:02,049 --> 00:46:03,468 That's Judge Lee's wife. 532 00:46:04,218 --> 00:46:07,096 His wife's family definitely spoils him 533 00:46:08,306 --> 00:46:10,224 but he owns nothing in his name. 534 00:46:10,767 --> 00:46:12,518 I'm sure he's just hiding his wealth. 535 00:46:12,769 --> 00:46:14,854 What else? Gambling addiction? Messy love life? 536 00:46:14,937 --> 00:46:17,190 He's Haenal Law Firm's puppet judge. 537 00:46:17,899 --> 00:46:19,525 We need something on him, too. 538 00:46:19,609 --> 00:46:21,569 Judge Lee has two nicknames 539 00:46:21,652 --> 00:46:23,821 one being "a puppet for his in-laws." 540 00:46:24,530 --> 00:46:25,573 Have you ever seen 541 00:46:25,656 --> 00:46:27,325 a puppet getting paid by his master? 542 00:46:29,118 --> 00:46:32,205 He has no secret boos, nor does he gamble. 543 00:46:32,789 --> 00:46:35,333 He's an obedient bitch, so to say. 544 00:46:38,711 --> 00:46:39,712 And the other one? 545 00:46:40,171 --> 00:46:41,464 You said he had two nicknames. 546 00:46:41,547 --> 00:46:42,799 "Six and Done." 547 00:46:42,882 --> 00:46:43,925 "Six and Done"? 548 00:46:44,008 --> 00:46:45,635 That's definitely gambling-related. 549 00:46:45,718 --> 00:46:47,804 I already told you. He doesn't gamble. 550 00:46:47,887 --> 00:46:50,139 He goes home right at 6 p.m., so "Six and Done." 551 00:46:59,732 --> 00:47:02,401 How's that possible for a judge working in Korea? 552 00:47:02,485 --> 00:47:04,862 It's possible for Haenal's son-in-law. 553 00:47:04,946 --> 00:47:07,949 They give him just enough cases to keep him working. 554 00:47:08,032 --> 00:47:10,493 You have to get something on him yourself. 555 00:47:10,576 --> 00:47:11,577 Bye. 556 00:47:54,287 --> 00:47:56,455 Hey! Inmate 522! 557 00:47:56,831 --> 00:47:57,832 Look at me! 558 00:47:59,584 --> 00:48:00,585 What? 559 00:48:01,836 --> 00:48:03,129 How did you... 560 00:48:04,380 --> 00:48:05,673 even let this happen? 561 00:48:06,257 --> 00:48:07,258 What should we do? 562 00:48:07,341 --> 00:48:10,094 If the public finds out, they'll call it a coercive investigation. 563 00:48:10,428 --> 00:48:12,513 Should I set a press embargo for the legal press corps? 564 00:48:12,597 --> 00:48:13,598 No. 565 00:48:14,557 --> 00:48:17,894 Suggest an internal foul play by someone in the prosecution. 566 00:48:19,520 --> 00:48:22,023 At least one person will come and beg for help, then. 567 00:48:48,215 --> 00:48:51,010 CHECK FOR 50,000,000 WON 568 00:49:09,195 --> 00:49:10,363 Han-young! 569 00:49:12,448 --> 00:49:13,741 My Han-young. 570 00:49:14,408 --> 00:49:15,952 You have to become a judge. 571 00:49:24,168 --> 00:49:25,962 Why are you telling me to become one 572 00:49:26,045 --> 00:49:27,755 when I already have, years ago? 573 00:49:29,131 --> 00:49:31,634 No, I don't even know if I'm the judge you wanted me to be. 574 00:49:32,718 --> 00:49:35,054 What a great son you have. 575 00:49:37,723 --> 00:49:39,266 You're Judge Lee Han-young, right? 576 00:49:40,476 --> 00:49:43,187 I'm Kim Jin-a at the Specialized Division at the Seoul Central Prosecutors' Office. 577 00:49:49,235 --> 00:49:51,320 I'll see you in court soon. 578 00:49:51,404 --> 00:49:53,864 You know Chairman Jang Tae-sik of S Group. 579 00:49:54,740 --> 00:49:56,242 I'm prosecuting him. 580 00:49:57,910 --> 00:50:00,454 I hit S Group's biggest reservoir 581 00:50:00,538 --> 00:50:02,707 and I guess that terrified the higher-ups. 582 00:50:03,332 --> 00:50:06,002 I didn't expect them to bring a civil judge from the High Court 583 00:50:06,085 --> 00:50:07,628 to the Criminal Division. 584 00:50:12,967 --> 00:50:15,469 Sure, you can act naive all you want. 585 00:50:15,553 --> 00:50:17,013 But follow the law this time. 586 00:50:17,638 --> 00:50:20,182 Or I'll make sure I bring you down in every way. 587 00:50:21,392 --> 00:50:23,477 I graduated second in class from Hanguk Law School. 588 00:50:23,894 --> 00:50:27,064 Not only am I smart, but I have one hell of a temper, too. 589 00:50:27,732 --> 00:50:29,775 You don't seem smart, based on what you're doing. 590 00:50:33,779 --> 00:50:36,032 I guess you agree that I'm one hell of a bitch, then. 591 00:50:39,493 --> 00:50:41,829 If you want to keep playing puppet for your in-laws 592 00:50:42,246 --> 00:50:44,248 let's respect the law this time, alright? 593 00:50:44,915 --> 00:50:47,710 I'm requesting a stenographer and an audio recording in court. 594 00:50:48,961 --> 00:50:51,047 Don't bother. I'll reject it. 595 00:50:51,630 --> 00:50:52,673 Why? 596 00:50:53,132 --> 00:50:54,216 You scared? 597 00:50:56,218 --> 00:50:57,720 That means you lose. 598 00:51:15,988 --> 00:51:17,073 Breaking news. 599 00:51:17,156 --> 00:51:20,367 CEO Choi Jong-hak of S Construction 600 00:51:20,451 --> 00:51:22,453 was found unconscious this morning 601 00:51:22,536 --> 00:51:24,705 at the detention center in Seoul. 602 00:51:24,789 --> 00:51:27,333 Choi was immediately taken to the hospital 603 00:51:27,416 --> 00:51:29,085 but did not survive. 604 00:51:29,585 --> 00:51:32,171 The police are investigating the case 605 00:51:32,254 --> 00:51:33,839 with suicide in consideration. 606 00:51:34,423 --> 00:51:37,635 Considering his being a key figure in the prosecution's investigation... 607 00:51:37,718 --> 00:51:39,053 Mr. Choi Jong-hak. 608 00:51:39,136 --> 00:51:40,554 He didn't kill himself. 609 00:51:40,638 --> 00:51:44,308 There are also speculations of external pressure or interference. 610 00:51:44,767 --> 00:51:48,104 The prosecution confiscated S Construction's internal account book 611 00:51:48,187 --> 00:51:49,980 which showed embezzlements in billions... 612 00:51:51,524 --> 00:51:52,942 Did you get anything on him? 613 00:51:53,317 --> 00:51:56,070 No, I just gave him a warning. 614 00:51:56,779 --> 00:51:58,280 I doubt that it worked, though. 615 00:51:58,864 --> 00:52:01,117 You should've scared him with your temper. 616 00:52:01,200 --> 00:52:04,120 I know. I regret not having done it, too. 617 00:52:05,996 --> 00:52:07,248 Damn it. 618 00:52:07,790 --> 00:52:10,167 SEOUL CENTRAL DISTRICT PROSECUTORS' OFFICE 619 00:52:13,045 --> 00:52:15,464 - Excuse me! - Over here! 620 00:52:15,548 --> 00:52:17,633 - Any words on the case? - Please tell us. 621 00:52:17,716 --> 00:52:19,051 - Over here! - Please! 622 00:52:41,282 --> 00:52:43,450 Your Honor, can we expect a fair judgment today? 623 00:52:43,534 --> 00:52:46,120 Will the death of S Construction's CEO 624 00:52:46,203 --> 00:52:47,997 affect the ruling? 625 00:52:50,040 --> 00:52:51,208 Mr. Lee! 626 00:52:51,292 --> 00:52:52,960 Mr. Lee, please say something... 627 00:52:53,043 --> 00:52:54,837 Will you be fair in court today? 628 00:52:54,920 --> 00:52:56,297 Please say something, Mr. Lee. 629 00:52:56,881 --> 00:52:58,841 - Please get out of my way. - Sir! 630 00:53:00,551 --> 00:53:02,386 The prosecution is investigating 631 00:53:02,469 --> 00:53:04,013 CEO Jang Tae-sik of S Group 632 00:53:04,096 --> 00:53:06,724 for embezzlement, slush funds, and obtaining fraudulent loans. 633 00:53:07,224 --> 00:53:10,436 The court will make a fair call based on the law and principles. 634 00:53:10,519 --> 00:53:12,062 Please step aside. 635 00:53:17,026 --> 00:53:19,069 Please say one more thing, sir! 636 00:53:19,153 --> 00:53:21,780 - Mr. Lee! - Please get out! 637 00:53:22,656 --> 00:53:23,866 Hello, sir. 638 00:53:29,121 --> 00:53:31,040 You two were appointed together, right? 639 00:53:31,957 --> 00:53:33,042 Yes, sir. 640 00:53:35,169 --> 00:53:36,253 Are you two close? 641 00:53:39,131 --> 00:53:41,300 Well, we're not on bad terms. 642 00:53:44,011 --> 00:53:45,095 That's great. 643 00:53:48,766 --> 00:53:50,809 Don't you want to know 644 00:53:50,893 --> 00:53:52,061 who killed the CEO of S Construction? 645 00:53:52,144 --> 00:53:53,520 The prosecution's coercive investigation? 646 00:53:53,604 --> 00:53:55,481 Ever heard of someone "getting suicided"? 647 00:53:56,148 --> 00:53:57,650 Time to look for the murderer. 648 00:53:59,568 --> 00:54:01,028 What's the point in looking 649 00:54:01,111 --> 00:54:03,239 when the court would rule them as innocent, anyway? 650 00:54:04,573 --> 00:54:07,117 Just as long as you promise to follow the law 651 00:54:07,409 --> 00:54:10,162 I can even take my panties off and beg you, naked. 652 00:54:10,663 --> 00:54:12,581 Oh, no. 653 00:54:13,082 --> 00:54:14,541 That wouldn't work on you. 654 00:54:14,625 --> 00:54:17,044 I'd have to do that with Mr. Yu, the partner at Haenal. 655 00:54:18,504 --> 00:54:20,172 Have you lost your mind? 656 00:54:27,596 --> 00:54:30,307 This is proof of all the embezzlement and slush funds by Jang Tae-sik. 657 00:54:37,356 --> 00:54:39,191 KIM YONG-JIN, ACCOUNTING MANAGER OF S CONSTRUCTION 658 00:54:40,859 --> 00:54:43,445 I hear you're always dying to prosecute S Group. 659 00:54:43,529 --> 00:54:44,947 Is that your life's mission? 660 00:54:45,030 --> 00:54:46,949 Or is it for personal vendetta? 661 00:54:48,701 --> 00:54:49,702 Both. 662 00:54:52,538 --> 00:54:55,124 I went after Jang Tae-sik as soon as I became a prosecutor. 663 00:55:02,798 --> 00:55:04,008 Not even righteous, huh? 664 00:55:18,731 --> 00:55:22,484 CRIMINAL CASE RECORDS OF THE FIRST INSTANCE 665 00:55:22,568 --> 00:55:24,194 Lunchtime. 666 00:55:24,653 --> 00:55:25,779 Can't. I'm busy. 667 00:55:29,116 --> 00:55:31,493 What a complicated case, huh? 668 00:55:34,621 --> 00:55:35,622 Not really. 669 00:55:37,207 --> 00:55:39,501 PRESIDING JUDGE LEE HAN-YOUNG 670 00:55:41,420 --> 00:55:42,629 You need help with anything? 671 00:55:45,424 --> 00:55:46,800 Lunchtime is over soon. 672 00:55:47,551 --> 00:55:48,552 Where's the written judgment? 673 00:55:48,635 --> 00:55:49,762 Yes. 674 00:55:49,845 --> 00:55:51,805 The session for the S Group is in two days. 675 00:55:52,056 --> 00:55:55,309 He should have the first draft of the written judgment by now. 676 00:55:55,642 --> 00:55:57,436 I'll check at lunch. 677 00:55:58,771 --> 00:55:59,772 Okay. 678 00:56:06,403 --> 00:56:07,696 You still here? 679 00:56:11,075 --> 00:56:12,159 I'm leaving. 680 00:56:19,917 --> 00:56:22,878 THE 18TH JUDGE ROOM OF CRIMINAL DIVISION PRESIDING JUDGE LEE HAN-YOUNG 681 00:56:27,299 --> 00:56:29,385 He's a mid-tier college graduate with no strings. 682 00:56:30,094 --> 00:56:32,805 Why did Haenal Law Firm even pick the guy? 683 00:56:33,347 --> 00:56:34,807 I'm so much better. 684 00:56:38,268 --> 00:56:40,854 I don't think the written judgment draft is ready 685 00:56:40,938 --> 00:56:42,523 but I'm getting a bad feeling. 686 00:56:54,493 --> 00:56:57,329 LETTER OF RESIGNATION 687 00:57:00,874 --> 00:57:02,042 I guess 688 00:57:02,543 --> 00:57:04,169 you're finally joining Haenal Law Firm? 689 00:57:19,893 --> 00:57:22,104 Seon-cheol, it's me. 690 00:57:22,813 --> 00:57:25,607 Judge Lee just submitted his letter of resignation. 691 00:57:25,691 --> 00:57:27,025 Do you know about this? 692 00:57:33,365 --> 00:57:34,366 Let's grab dinner. 693 00:57:34,450 --> 00:57:35,951 What, you can't eat without me? 694 00:57:36,034 --> 00:57:37,035 Not with me. 695 00:57:37,953 --> 00:57:39,079 With the Justice. 696 00:58:02,769 --> 00:58:03,854 Thank you. 697 00:58:06,607 --> 00:58:08,942 A Chief Research Commissioner at the Supreme Court is 698 00:58:09,026 --> 00:58:10,652 about to end their term. 699 00:58:12,988 --> 00:58:15,324 We need someone to fill the spot immediately. 700 00:58:17,034 --> 00:58:18,243 That's too bad. 701 00:58:18,327 --> 00:58:20,746 Had I known about it sooner, I wouldn't have resigned. 702 00:58:23,290 --> 00:58:24,333 You resigned? 703 00:58:26,835 --> 00:58:28,962 I visited the Chief Justice on my way out today. 704 00:58:34,676 --> 00:58:36,470 Did Mr. Yu allow it? 705 00:58:40,891 --> 00:58:44,686 Would Mr. Yu have approved of it? 706 00:58:49,107 --> 00:58:51,818 You'd know by now. 707 00:58:52,194 --> 00:58:54,446 Your resignation won't be accepted for a while. 708 00:58:57,157 --> 00:58:58,534 Chief Justice Kang is 709 00:58:58,617 --> 00:59:00,410 very interested in the upcoming trial. 710 00:59:04,039 --> 00:59:06,500 The Supreme Court is much bigger than it seems. 711 00:59:07,668 --> 00:59:08,752 Consider other positions 712 00:59:08,835 --> 00:59:10,712 if you don't want to be a researcher. 713 00:59:13,757 --> 00:59:16,093 While you prepare for S Group's trial, of course. 714 00:59:27,604 --> 00:59:30,732 The prosecution will reassign the case after the first trial. 715 00:59:30,816 --> 00:59:33,485 A different prosecutor will handle the appeal. 716 00:59:34,695 --> 00:59:35,737 But 717 00:59:36,280 --> 00:59:38,282 Judge Lee Han-young is the issue. 718 00:59:38,991 --> 00:59:41,368 He rejected a new position offer at the Supreme Court 719 00:59:41,743 --> 00:59:42,911 saying he'd resigned. 720 00:59:45,831 --> 00:59:47,916 I didn't expect him to change so quickly. 721 00:59:51,044 --> 00:59:52,713 That's pesky. 722 01:00:02,222 --> 01:00:03,640 Yes, Chief Justice. 723 01:00:05,684 --> 01:00:09,021 I guess your son-in-law doesn't respect his father-in-law enough. 724 01:00:09,938 --> 01:00:12,524 HAENAL LAW FIRM 725 01:00:20,991 --> 01:00:21,992 Sit. 726 01:00:32,794 --> 01:00:34,421 You only talk in court? 727 01:00:35,422 --> 01:00:38,759 Where's my "Hey, there. How have you been doing?" 728 01:00:40,260 --> 01:00:41,303 Oh. 729 01:00:41,762 --> 01:00:43,513 Is that insulting since you're older? 730 01:00:49,561 --> 01:00:50,562 Hello. 731 01:00:51,938 --> 01:00:53,065 See? How nice is that? 732 01:00:53,148 --> 01:00:55,192 So nice to greet each other in the family. 733 01:00:55,776 --> 01:00:56,818 You resigned? 734 01:00:58,904 --> 01:00:59,905 Yes, sir. 735 01:01:00,947 --> 01:01:02,449 Take care of S Group's case 736 01:01:03,241 --> 01:01:04,242 and join my firm. 737 01:01:04,326 --> 01:01:05,827 No, I'd like to be independent. 738 01:01:09,247 --> 01:01:11,166 Dad, what is he even saying? 739 01:01:14,419 --> 01:01:17,297 Did another law firm make an offer? 740 01:01:20,133 --> 01:01:21,760 That'd be fun. 741 01:01:21,843 --> 01:01:24,054 To see Haenal's son-in-law work for another law firm. 742 01:01:24,805 --> 01:01:25,847 No, sir. 743 01:01:27,808 --> 01:01:29,017 It's nothing like that. 744 01:01:31,353 --> 01:01:33,313 Whatever it is, we'll talk later. 745 01:01:36,942 --> 01:01:38,443 Presiding Judge Lee Han-young. 746 01:01:40,070 --> 01:01:41,947 Here's a delivery for you. 747 01:01:42,030 --> 01:01:44,533 HAENAL LAW FIRM 748 01:01:47,077 --> 01:01:48,245 What is it? 749 01:01:51,039 --> 01:01:52,958 The final verdict for S Group's case. 750 01:01:58,839 --> 01:02:00,465 A judge's robe signifies 751 01:02:01,299 --> 01:02:03,468 his judicial rights 752 01:02:03,552 --> 01:02:06,012 given by the people of the nation. 753 01:02:08,432 --> 01:02:10,642 From this moment on 754 01:02:12,769 --> 01:02:14,938 Haenal Law Firm will join in 755 01:02:15,981 --> 01:02:17,232 on having those holy rights. 756 01:02:27,868 --> 01:02:29,578 It's been ten damn years 757 01:02:30,954 --> 01:02:33,165 since I started living as the puppet 758 01:02:33,915 --> 01:02:35,542 for Haenal Law Firm. 759 01:02:37,544 --> 01:02:38,587 Are you 760 01:02:40,046 --> 01:02:41,631 now controlling what I say 761 01:02:42,174 --> 01:02:43,383 for the final verdict now? 762 01:02:43,467 --> 01:02:45,260 Join my firm 763 01:02:46,094 --> 01:02:47,095 after this case. 764 01:02:47,179 --> 01:02:48,180 I'd like to be on my own. 765 01:02:48,263 --> 01:02:50,599 That wouldn't free you from being my son-in-law! 766 01:02:50,682 --> 01:02:52,476 Which is why I'm getting a divorce, too. 767 01:02:54,644 --> 01:02:55,771 Dad 768 01:02:55,854 --> 01:02:58,565 this is why you don't teach your puppet that money is sweet. 769 01:03:01,526 --> 01:03:02,527 A puppet. 770 01:03:03,570 --> 01:03:04,738 Whatever it is 771 01:03:06,198 --> 01:03:08,700 you can't do anything until you close S Group's case. 772 01:03:10,660 --> 01:03:11,745 Nothing at all. 773 01:03:27,177 --> 01:03:29,179 My deal with Haenal Law Firm 774 01:03:31,431 --> 01:03:32,724 ends right now. 775 01:04:02,921 --> 01:04:04,422 Should we have a kid, too? 776 01:04:05,507 --> 01:04:07,259 Not that I'll have one. 777 01:04:08,510 --> 01:04:09,886 Find a girl to have one for us. 778 01:04:09,970 --> 01:04:10,971 Let's get a divorce. 779 01:04:15,934 --> 01:04:17,102 You got a new girlfriend? 780 01:04:25,360 --> 01:04:26,611 Just bring a kid to me. 781 01:04:27,028 --> 01:04:28,989 If you don't have one, get on it now. 782 01:04:33,243 --> 01:04:34,953 I'd prefer a daughter. 783 01:04:41,126 --> 01:04:42,752 I told your father. 784 01:04:56,892 --> 01:04:58,685 You can't break up with me. 785 01:04:59,477 --> 01:05:00,478 We break up 786 01:05:03,815 --> 01:05:06,276 when I want to. 787 01:05:10,071 --> 01:05:11,323 Don't come home 788 01:05:11,656 --> 01:05:14,618 until I tell you to. 789 01:05:42,938 --> 01:05:44,147 Dad 790 01:05:44,230 --> 01:05:46,650 this is why you don't teach your puppet that money is sweet. 791 01:05:48,318 --> 01:05:52,238 I've been such an idiot this whole time. 792 01:05:56,409 --> 01:06:00,205 You moron. Go die! 793 01:06:03,750 --> 01:06:04,751 Huh? 794 01:06:05,961 --> 01:06:08,254 - Hey. - What did you just say? 795 01:06:08,546 --> 01:06:10,423 What did you just say to me? 796 01:06:10,507 --> 01:06:11,883 - Cut it out. - Let go! 797 01:06:11,967 --> 01:06:13,593 Die, you moron! 798 01:06:17,764 --> 01:06:19,349 You piece of shit. 799 01:06:21,476 --> 01:06:22,477 Hey. 800 01:06:22,560 --> 01:06:23,937 Hey, that's enough. 801 01:06:24,104 --> 01:06:25,230 Cut it out. 802 01:06:25,313 --> 01:06:26,773 Just stop it. 803 01:06:27,565 --> 01:06:28,984 Stop it. Let's go. 804 01:06:30,777 --> 01:06:31,820 Come on. 805 01:06:32,070 --> 01:06:33,947 Damn it. Let's go. 806 01:07:11,943 --> 01:07:14,571 A train is coming. 807 01:07:14,654 --> 01:07:17,532 Please do not cross. 808 01:07:24,330 --> 01:07:25,957 My neighbor's granddaughter took her life. 809 01:07:26,041 --> 01:07:27,500 I pronounce that the Plaintiffs' claims are... 810 01:07:28,043 --> 01:07:29,961 Some jerk of a judge... 811 01:07:30,045 --> 01:07:32,547 - dismissed. - basically cut the last string... 812 01:07:32,630 --> 01:07:33,965 How are they innocent? 813 01:07:34,382 --> 01:07:35,550 How is that possible? 814 01:07:35,633 --> 01:07:37,761 This is why you don't teach your puppet that money is sweet. 815 01:07:37,844 --> 01:07:41,222 Where's justice in the system? 816 01:07:41,306 --> 01:07:43,475 How can we live on, knowing we weren't heard? 817 01:07:43,933 --> 01:07:46,352 How do you expect us to live on like this? 818 01:08:03,745 --> 01:08:05,663 How did my son become this way? 819 01:08:34,651 --> 01:08:35,735 COURT 820 01:08:44,786 --> 01:08:47,080 It's time. What's taking him so long? 821 01:08:47,163 --> 01:08:49,415 He should come in soon, sir. 822 01:08:50,333 --> 01:08:52,544 You know it's game over for people I hire 823 01:08:52,627 --> 01:08:54,546 when they don't do their jobs right. 824 01:08:54,629 --> 01:08:56,214 Yes, sir. I know it very well. 825 01:09:00,468 --> 01:09:02,345 Everyone, please stand. 826 01:09:16,734 --> 01:09:18,444 Everyone, please be seated. 827 01:09:24,993 --> 01:09:28,913 JUDGE 828 01:09:29,664 --> 01:09:31,249 Defendant Jang Tae-sik is 829 01:09:31,332 --> 01:09:33,126 a mere victim 830 01:09:33,209 --> 01:09:36,129 of the absurd and inappropriate embezzlement and slush funds 831 01:09:36,212 --> 01:09:38,756 by Choi Jong-hak, the CEO of S Construction. 832 01:09:39,215 --> 01:09:40,633 However 833 01:09:41,301 --> 01:09:43,261 his employee's wrongdoing is 834 01:09:43,344 --> 01:09:46,598 also a flaw of Chairman Jang. 835 01:09:47,640 --> 01:09:49,225 I apologize. 836 01:09:59,527 --> 01:10:01,029 Not only did Defendant Jang Tae-sik 837 01:10:01,112 --> 01:10:03,489 only use S Construction 838 01:10:03,573 --> 01:10:05,033 for embezzlement and slush funds 839 01:10:05,116 --> 01:10:07,869 in the past ten years 840 01:10:08,494 --> 01:10:11,247 but he is also blaming the late CEO Choi Jong-hak 841 01:10:11,331 --> 01:10:12,957 for his wrongdoings. 842 01:10:16,794 --> 01:10:18,129 Accordingly 843 01:10:18,796 --> 01:10:22,467 under the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Economic Crimes 844 01:10:22,550 --> 01:10:24,302 I request that the court sentence Mr. Jang 845 01:10:25,136 --> 01:10:26,930 to six years' imprisonment 846 01:10:27,263 --> 01:10:30,350 and a fine of 12 billion won. 847 01:10:33,603 --> 01:10:34,979 Don't worry. 848 01:10:52,038 --> 01:10:53,748 Defendant, please rise. 849 01:11:21,067 --> 01:11:22,110 The verdict is ready. 850 01:11:22,193 --> 01:11:24,862 JUDGE 851 01:11:24,946 --> 01:11:26,322 The court sentences the Defendant 852 01:11:33,705 --> 01:11:34,872 to ten years in prison 853 01:11:36,624 --> 01:11:38,167 and 24 billion won. 854 01:11:38,960 --> 01:11:41,337 I am ordering an immediate detention of the Defendant. 855 01:11:44,465 --> 01:11:46,426 - What? What's going on? - Your Honor! 856 01:11:53,349 --> 01:11:55,143 Jin-a, ten years! 857 01:11:56,311 --> 01:11:57,770 There's no way it's this easy. 858 01:11:58,771 --> 01:12:01,649 Do you have anyone to notify of your detention? 859 01:12:01,941 --> 01:12:03,609 Is he crazy? 860 01:12:03,693 --> 01:12:05,278 Hey! Get down right here. 861 01:12:05,361 --> 01:12:06,404 Detention? 862 01:12:06,487 --> 01:12:07,947 - Please calm down. - Ten years? 863 01:12:08,031 --> 01:12:09,282 - Please. - Let go! 864 01:12:09,365 --> 01:12:11,701 Judge Lee! 865 01:12:11,784 --> 01:12:12,994 Start over! 866 01:12:13,411 --> 01:12:14,412 Hey! 867 01:12:37,143 --> 01:12:42,315 JUDGE 868 01:12:46,736 --> 01:12:50,823 SEOUL CENTRAL DISTRICT COURT 869 01:12:56,954 --> 01:12:58,373 YU SEON-CHEOL, PARTNER AT HAENAL 870 01:13:01,501 --> 01:13:03,586 Do you realize what you've done? 871 01:13:04,128 --> 01:13:05,129 He can file an appeal. 872 01:13:05,213 --> 01:13:06,464 What did you just say? 873 01:13:16,307 --> 01:13:17,642 What the hell are you doing? 874 01:13:22,188 --> 01:13:23,648 This is hilarious. 875 01:13:25,066 --> 01:13:26,859 Did you want to leave me that badly? 876 01:13:30,113 --> 01:13:31,697 I'll send the divorce papers. 877 01:13:31,781 --> 01:13:35,034 PRESIDING JUDGE LEE HAN-YOUNG 878 01:13:55,096 --> 01:13:57,181 DEFENDANT 879 01:14:03,104 --> 01:14:04,689 Defendant Lee Han-young 880 01:14:05,273 --> 01:14:07,900 murdered his accomplice 881 01:14:08,401 --> 01:14:09,527 and blackmailed him. 882 01:14:10,486 --> 01:14:12,196 Hence, the prosecution files charges 883 01:14:13,030 --> 01:14:14,240 against Mr. Lee Han-young. 884 01:14:15,867 --> 01:14:18,661 Defendant, do you admit to the charges? 885 01:14:32,175 --> 01:14:33,509 No. 886 01:14:33,634 --> 01:14:34,719 No! 887 01:14:35,887 --> 01:14:37,096 Defendant! 888 01:14:38,139 --> 01:14:39,182 I didn't do it! 889 01:14:45,354 --> 01:14:46,481 I didn't do it. 890 01:14:47,815 --> 01:14:48,941 I'm... 891 01:14:49,567 --> 01:14:51,486 I'm innocent. 892 01:14:53,154 --> 01:14:55,031 I'm innocent! 893 01:14:56,407 --> 01:14:58,493 I'm innocent. 894 01:15:02,830 --> 01:15:06,250 THE JUDGE RETURNS 895 01:15:30,274 --> 01:15:32,109 I'll prove my own innocence. 896 01:15:32,193 --> 01:15:33,986 There's no way you can handle it alone. 897 01:15:34,070 --> 01:15:35,112 You piece of shit! 898 01:15:35,196 --> 01:15:37,698 This is what happens when a shithead tries to be a judge! 899 01:15:37,782 --> 01:15:42,036 When I've only begun to want to live as the real Lee Han-young now. 900 01:15:42,119 --> 01:15:43,371 2025? 901 01:15:43,454 --> 01:15:45,248 I've come exactly ten years back in time. 902 01:15:45,790 --> 01:15:47,083 Kim Sang-jin! 903 01:15:47,166 --> 01:15:48,834 Arrest him right now. Or she'll die. 904 01:15:48,918 --> 01:15:50,962 - How did you know? - Don't you read case files? 905 01:15:51,045 --> 01:15:52,547 But you let him out. 906 01:15:52,630 --> 01:15:53,798 Why did you do that? 907 01:15:53,881 --> 01:15:54,882 That's right. I'm a judge. 908 01:15:54,966 --> 01:15:56,759 Let's put him on trial together. 909 01:15:56,884 --> 01:15:59,428 I must find proof that Kim Sang-jin is a serial killer. 910 01:16:01,222 --> 01:16:04,475 Subtitles by Min-sun Kim