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Come on.

Five!

4! 3!

Two!

One!

Happy birthday!

- Hey. - What?

Hey, hey. Stop it. Stop.

Go.

Nice!

Why do you still have your tie on?

Take it off. What is this?

I have a trial tomorrow.

Happy birthday. Bye.

Hold on. She just got here.

I called her here just for you. Over here!

Say hi.

This is Joo Eun, a friend from college.

The only girl I couldn't win over.

And this is...

my only friend from a poor family.

My honorable judge.

Han Soo Ho.

Get along.

I know you're both too arrogant, but...

This is so annoying. Get over here. Come. Come.

(Your Honor)

- Mr. Jo! - Yes?

Does the law allow a trainee to defy a judge?

Well... I don't know the law, so...

They say Osung spent...

millions of dollars on attorneys' fees.

But only gave the victim 5,000 dollars.

He lost an eye, but they gave him only 5,000 dollars.

And it wasn't him personally, but the company, that paid it.

They said it wasn't Lee Ho Sung's fault,

but the obligation of the manager.

He keeps denying his fault, and won't even repent.

How could we not sentence him at all?

Shouldn't we at least give him the maximum for bodily harm?

Say that again.

What is it?

I'm asking as a friend's friend, so be frank with me.

How much did you get in attorneys' fees?

You must've heard the rumors.

Exactly how much?

Unless the client discloses that information,

we can't...

I'll ask as a judge now.

How much?

Five big ones.

Big ones? I'm not very good at estimating.

Five million dollars.

Five million dollars.

He paid you five million dollars?

As I told you last time,

consider this a good way to create a bridge to Osung.

Let's talk later.

He still hangs up on people like before.

As a token of my appreciation, I prepared a big one.

He got 5 million, and I got a measly 100 grand?

How dare they discriminate against me?

(Judgment)

We defer sentencing the defendant.

(We defer sentencing the defendant.)

Committing a crime and erasing it with money...

is a tradition in our country.

It is?

In the Joseon era, there was a thing called Redemption Money.

Money a person who committed a crime would pay instead of being punished.

If you paid, you didn't get flogged or go to jail.

That's why it's good to have money.

(We defer sentencing the defendant.)

He's here.

There.

The public is outraged by the abuse of power by the wealthy.

- Do you admit to the charges? - Please give us a statement.

Please give us a statement.

(Courthouse)

Long time no see.

Are you going down?

No. I'm going up.

Get in. I'm going up.

- Are you enjoying your training? - Yes.

Have you written a decision?

Yes.

You've had your first experience here as well.

What you just said clearly constitutes as sexual harassment.

Everyone has their first experience. And I was merely referring to that.

The bigger problem is interpreting universal nouns in a sexual context.

Don't you know the interpretation of the target takes precedence...

over the intention of the speaker for sexual harassment?

Now that you're a trainee judge, you've become stiffer.

You think the judges are the most powerful?

No.

Even if they are almighty judges,

they can't digress from the charges presented by the prosecution.

Do you know what that means?

It means prosecutors are the most powerful.

But what about you?

Gosh, he's despicable.

Look at this tacky decor.

What a horrendous match of colors.

Hey, how do you put up with coming into this room?

We don't usually accompany clients to the waiting room.

Gosh, you, important lawyers, came in here just for me.

I ought to thank you.

No, sir.

Thank you.

I'm sorry, sir.

Seriously? A trial?

You don't need to worry.

Do you know how I feel right now?

I feel like I'm getting a beating for stepping on a cockroach.

I punished an employee I wasn't happy with at my own company.

This is precisely why Korea can't ever improve.

They have no respect for capital assets.

It's time for you to go in.

Please just lower your head a bit.

Let's go...

get the deferred sentence.

All rise.

Please take your seats.

Independent case number, 2018159.

Defendant, Lee Ho Sung. The court will rule now.

Defendant,

have you reflected on your wrongdoings?

I'm sorry to have caused trouble.

That's not what I asked.

Have you reflected on your wrongdoings?

Pardon?

I'd like to express my regret...

to the victim who has suffered from the accident.

I asked you...

if you've reflected on your wrongdoings.

In other words, I'm asking you think your actions were wrong.

I'd like to apologize...

to the public for causing them to worry due to the unsavory incident.

Why are you apologizing to the public? Why?

You must apologize to the victim.

I already fulfilled my moral obligations for the victim...

and sent my regards to comfort the victim.

My goodness.

Are you talking about those petty 5,000 dollars?

Unbelievable.

How much did you spend to hire your attorneys?

Didn't you at least spend about a few millions?

You only gave the victim a fraction of what you paid to your lawyers.

Do you think being discriminated by one's status feels good?

It would only hurt their pride.

Do you regret your actions?

I am sorry...

for causing trouble.

You don't.

The court will rule now.

The court sentences Defendant Lee Ho Sung to seven years in prison.

- 7 years? - 7 years?

On March 20, 2018,

- Defendant Lee Ho Sung, Director... - What did he...

of Osung Group hired Osung Constructions' subsidiary...

Osung Chemicals where the victim, Shin Gyo Jong,

works as a supervisor of the assembly line.

The defendant assaulted the victim for improper cleaning.

The heir of Osung Group got seven years in prison.

He didn't get probation. He'll serve seven years in prison.

"A Third-generation of Conglomerate Will Serve Time in Prison".

Make this shocking ruling as the headline.

And get started on the article first.

After the incident, the defendant tried to cover it up.

There are no signs of remorse for his action.

The defendant's contribution to improving the economy of Korea...

won't be a mitigating circumstance for the court's decision.

Hey!

Is this a real trial?

- Is this the law of this country? - Be quiet.

How is this a real trial?

Do you know what you're doing right now?

If you don't stay quiet, you'll be held in detention.

What did I do wrong? You think your status is that powerful?

Hey, don't you know who I am?

Do you not know who I am?

I'll hold you in detention for 10 days for causing a disturbance.

Hey!

Let's see who wins in the end.

Let's see which one of us will die.

Say another word, then your term of detention will get longer.

Hey, Han Soo Ho!

I'll hold you in detention for 20 days.

Go ahead. Say it. I'll hold you for 30 days.

What is this? What?

Why don't you repent on your actions? All right?

- End of sentencing. - Yes, sir.

Come with me.

- Let go. Don't push me. - Stop resisting.

- Let go! - I told you to stay still.

- Let go of me. - Stay still.

- I told you to let go. - Don't move.

What are you doing?

Don't you know who I am?

Excuse me. I'm his attorney.

Please wait a moment. We aren't done with our proceedings.

Uncuff me.

Uncuff me right now, you jerk!

Two days ago, my training judge gave me an assignment.

He told me to write a decision as a practice.

And?

I thought it wasn't a big case,

but to lower the sentence, the prosecutor revised the charge twice.

It's a typical method of being lenient on the defendants.

The defendant of the case was an heir of a conglomerate.

Lee Ho Sung...

You investigated him, right?

So what?

I sentenced him to seven years in prison which is the maximum penalty.

I really thought it wouldn't work out.

I guess the judge and I saw eye to eye.

I'm sure you understand what I mean.

Don't be cheeky.

Judges are the most powerful.

Hey, isn't this hilarious?

Is this really happening? Is it?

Hey, slap my cheek. I want to see if it's really happening or not.

I'm sorry, sir. We did everything we could.

It hurts.

This isn't a dream.

This is my reality.

In certain circumstances, you may defer or postpone your sentence.

Are you sure you guys are the best law firm in Korea?

Think about the money I paid you.

To postpone carrying out your sentence,

there must be a possibility of a dispute in the higher court,

you must be required to settle your affairs,

or there must be an important business dealing regarding work.

Right now, all of these won't apply to you.

Then don't talk about why I can't get out of here.

Talk about what you can do.

I was explaining this to get to that point.

There is only one way to avoid the imprisonment.

Then do it. Don't just talk about it!

You need to collapse.

- What? - ER is the only way.

Before you arrive at the hospital,

don't open your eyes.

What?

- Sir. - Sir.

Are you okay?

Call an ambulance.

Call an ambulance. Now!

The Associate Judge wants to see you.

The Chief Judge is on the phone.

Assemblyman Yang is on the phone.

Joseon Daily's Shin Ji Hyun is on the phone.

Tell them I left.

- Where are you going? - Home.

Where are you going?

I'm going home!

(Individual Criminal Department 40)

Where are you going?

- Home. - Now?

Thank you.

For what?

For respecting the decision that I wrote.

Why did you act that way if you were going to do that anyway?

Let's just call it a sense of justice.

You said that was behind the trend.

I don't know anything about trends.

I knew that's how you were.

You bowed to the people in the courtroom, remember?

After the afternoon trials yesterday.

The people stand when the judge exits...

as a sign of respect toward the law, not the judge.

I heard most judges forget that.

But you were different.

I knew you were different.

Are you happy? Because you feel like you became a soldier for justice?

Pardon?

I feel like that one decision...

cost me something really big.

Let's stop. I would've quit two days ago, had I known.

Pardon? Quit?

I'm making my exit now,

so work hard, and keep pursuing justice, okay?

Good luck.

What are you so happy about?

I said to come up, but you won't. You won't take my calls.

Must I come looking for you?

Why aren't you greeting me? Who is she?

Hello. I'm a trainee...

Why aren't you greeting me?

Why should I greet you? As if I'll ever see you again.

Justice!

Where are you going? Judge Han. Soo Ho.

Soo Ho.

Stop that! Why are you being so clingy?

I quit being a judge.

Okay, okay. I'm sorry.

Bring back the letter of resignation from last time.

- Resignation? - Bring it back.

I'll process it.

I resigned?

Why are you asking me about something you did three days ago?

I was wrong back then. Sorry.

(Letter of Resignation)

- Are you going to a corporation? - No.

- Law firm? - No.

- Are you opening a law office? - I want to travel.

- Take time off. - I plan to travel...

at least 6 months to up to a year. I want to travel freely.

- Have you gone insane? - I must have.

Is someone supporting you financially or blackmailing you?

Please process it for me.

Process it? I'll process it right now.

Darn it. Why did I rip it up?

I put your judge's robe on you when you were sworn in.

That's why I'm saying this, and... I was wrong.

Just because I refused to process your resignation, you postpone...

decisions, act rude in court,

make unprecedented decisions, and don't even greet me.

Were you always such a punk?

Yes.

Bring your resignation to my office right now!

I'll process it for you.

What's this?

Whatever. You take care of it yourselves.

I'm sorry. I did my best...

To think, I called you my son.

You're off Lee Ho Sung's and Park Hae Na's cases.

I'm sorry...

that I'm your son.

But you're the one who dragged in this case, sir.

I only did as you instructed...

Shut it.

All I did was do what you told me to.

Shut it!

I didn't do anything on my own.

Why you...

I had Lee Ho Sung hospitalized,

and petitioned for a Stay of Execution.

Once the deadline for appealing passes, I'll request bail.

He will not go to jail.

Even junior associates can do that much.

Because all I did was what you told me to,

I've only done what junior associates do.

From now on,

I'll do it my way.

- Are you confident? - I am.

Can you take responsibility for whatever the result is?

I can.

That's your problem.

You don't lose trials based on confidence, but power.

Do you have the power to overturn this decision?

You have no power. Why are you so confident?

Don't disgrace me, my name, or my authority.

Stay down!

This just got added. Hurry up and memorize it.

(Osung's Heir Sentenced to 7 Years)

(In his decision, Judge Han Soo Ho...)

The Business group harshly criticized the decision,

saying the Court was being brutal, and senior members...

in the legal world agreed, saying judges who preside individually...

should reflect on why they are criticized as being dictators.

However, the public is pleased with the decision,

stating that the Court, which had always let conglomerates go,

finally became a just Court which punishes conglomerates,

and stated that they should submit a petition to the Blue House...

to protect the judge from retaliation.

Let's go to the hospital where Lee Ho Sung is currently.

We came to pick you up, Your Honor. Mr. Choi is waiting for you.

I'm Choi Jin Young. We spoke before.

I apologize for meeting you here, but too many people are watching.

You don't apologize with words, but with money.

Thank you very much for today's trial.

It isn't much, but here is our gift.

It's as I promised.

I've deactivated the dash cam, so feel free to count it.

Pardon?

I see.

Okay, then. I'll leave it here.

Sure. And this.

I had asked you to lend me a hand, but Osung was so confident,

that I expected a deferred sentence.

- Yes. - The truth is,

we were at a disadvantage for the bid...

for the upcoming government business.

If Lee Ho Sung was pretty much declared innocent and got off,

it would've been a difficult battle for the public's favor.

Hence...

Exactly. So...

Since it is a government-run business,

the company's reputation is quite important.

But you sentenced him to seven years in prison.

Thanks to you, Hanyoung Group is at an advantage.

We will use this opportunity to defeat Osung...

and repay you.

Gosh. You people.

You get the courts involved in a war between corporations.

What a great country this is.

Isn't a business-friendly country considered a good country?

Sure, sure.

By the way,

given the scale of your business, isn't your gratitude too small?

Let me be honest.

I was being circumspect since you have ties with Lee Ho Sung's side.

I should've realized it when you delayed Park Hae Na's sentencing.

Park Hae Na? The former idol singer?

Yes.

The bidding for the governmental lot is only a month away.

If you wrap up the trial by then, I'll bring a big present for you.

By a big present, how big do you mean?

I'm terrible at assessing size.

It won't disappoint you.

Gosh, you're hyping me up.

How do you want me to handle Park Hae Na and Ji Chang Soo?

I ask for your wise decision.

Gosh.

Goodness, the way you so-called intellectuals talk.

"Wise decision"?

How can people render wise decisions?

If so, we wouldn't need the law from the beginning of our time.

What I meant was...

Listen. Just spit out what you want. All right?

Come on, even the chief judge at the Supreme Court accepts bribes.

I'm just a lowly judge.

Make it easy for me to interpret.

Let's just use nouns and verbs.

Lee Ho Sung is behind Park Hae Na and Ji Chang Soo.

If you can find him guilty,

I'll give you one million dollars.

If you resign after the trial,

I'll put aside an opening for you at our company's legal team.

Great. That is such a wise suggestion.

This is directly from the chairman.

It's your mother's birthday in two weeks.

Thank you for remembering her birthday. Even I forgot about it.

(10,000 dollars)

You should buy her a cake.

Sure.

Is he a judge or a thug?