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You haven't eaten yet, right?

Hey, bring some food over here too!

Okay.

Did he have any health issues?

No.

He was always in great health.

I never thought he'd pass so suddenly like this.

Please eat.

He seems to have a big family.

No, they're all his neighbors.

He has one son, but he's in the US.

So everyone's eager to stand in as the chief mourner until he gets here.

So the townspeople prepared all of this?

Yes.

There's not a single person in this town who didn't get help from Mr. Park.

Even if it weren't his problem,

he'd diligently go around and make sure everyone was taken care of.

If it weren't for Mr. Park,

I wouldn't have even thought of getting our family's land back.

I don't even know where the land starts and ends.

The land that was taken is even bigger than what you thought.

What?

We found a land register from the Japanese occupation period.

Everything past the stream was owned by Han Insu

- Even that part beyond it was ours? - Yes.

But what does it matter now?

Mr. Park is gone now, and there's no one left to fight for it.

Enjoy your food before you go.

And thank you for hearing Mr. Park out.

He must've been a really good person.

I quit. Find yourself another associate.

What do you think you're doing?

Exactly what I just said.

Fine. Don't take Jang Sugil's case.

No, sir.

This isn't just about this one case.

I've thought about it for a long time.

I…

Can't keep working here anymore.

What is this all of a sudden?

Is this law firm a joke to you?

Goodness.

You can't just do this all of a sudden.

Resignations must have a period of notice.

We need to hire a replacement, handover duties, and follow protocol...

Did you follow that protocol when you hired me?

You didn't even give me a proper contract.

So that's what you were upset about. Goodness.

Okay, let's talk this out like lawyers.

Here, have a seat.

All right, then.

Stay until we hire someone new. Just until then.

I don't want to.

Well…

So you do have a backbone, Attorney Cho.

Fine. Then…

Just give me 10 days.

- One week. - Okay, one week. Thanks.

Okay.

HELLO, MS. BAE MUNJEONG HERE IS THE INTERVIEW SCHEDULE

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL POSITION AT YJR INDUSTRY

CERTIFICATE OF SCHOLARSHIP GWANGSEONG LAW SCHOOL, HA SANGGI

DANDELION SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION CHAIRMAN KIM HYUNGMIN

You must've had a rough time, Attorney Ha.

I don't think Ms. Kim gave you the case

just to use extenuating circumstances and reduce his sentence.

It's a student from her foundation, so she's more invested.

- Are you joining us today? - I'd like to take the class as well.

Is that okay?

Are you going to apply for the PhD?

This? No, it's nothing.

I say go for it. I'm very much for it.

Professor, you got this!

LAW GROUP HYUNGMIN ADVISOR KIM HYUNGMIN

Come in.

- Attorney Ha. - Hello, Ms. Kim.

- Have a seat. - Yes, ma'am.

What brings you here?

So…

The foundation

that you oversee…

It's the Dandelion Scholarship Foundation, right?

Yes, that's right.

Where did you hear that from?

It seems you didn't hear it in passing.

Thanks to you,

I was able to graduate from law school

without needing to take a single break.

It was the first time in my life

where I could focus on studying and not worry about anything else.

Thank you so much.

If it wasn't for your support,

I couldn't have even dreamed of this.

I didn't realize you were so close. I'm sorry it took so long to thank you.

I'm truly grateful.

Gosh, please sit.

Just seeing you doing well made me the grateful one.

- You knew all along? - Of course.

I was so happy when I heard you worked at a firm in our building.

Then, you should've told me.

Tell you for what?

I'm someone you didn't need to know.

Gosh.

I thought I always had in mind all the people who had helped me,

but not being able to recognize you like this…

I'm ashamed. There's so much I need to repay.

You don't owe me a thing.

Just keep doing well like you are now. That's how you repay me.

Goodness. By the way,

just like you once did for me,

I've found someone I want to help out.

He grew up in an orphanage,

and I want to financially support him, so he can go to college.

But I don't want him to know it's from me,

so I'd like to do it through your foundation.

So you have someone in mind?

Then, our foundation will take care of the funds.

No, I want to do that.

And well… I have a bit of money now, Ms. Kim.

Honestly,

I didn't know why I was so persistent in saving money all this time.

But I want to put it to good use.

All right. Let's do that.

Goodness.

It's hot in here.

ATTORNEY HA SANGGI

Let's just drop that case.

I looked over the land documents,

and if we go through everything,

just the filing and delivery fees alone would cost tens of millions of won.

So things actually worked out.

Even though Mr. Park is gone,

the clients are all still here.

We're fully capable of handling it.

But didn't you say there could be tons of plaintiffs and defendants?

It'll get out of hand and drag on.

It'll probably take years to see through.

We never should've taken it on.

- Just let it go. - Yes, sir.

I figured you'd say that.

Do you only do things for your gain?

If I don't do this, who will?

Someone's got to do it, so that's why I'm doing it.

Since the burden of proof lies with the plaintiff,

and because she has not provided…

Evidence to overcome this…

We request the court to dismiss this claim.

You were never bothered by this kind of stuff.

It had always bothered me.

I just got used to the discomfort.

Attorney Ahn, should I clear out the maps in the meeting room?

Don't throw them out. Bring them to my office.

Okay, sir.

Also…

Could you bring me the files on Shin Jihye from the Deus GA case?

Okay.

ATTORNEY KANG HUIJI

DEFENDANT JEONG SUNJA

Let's go.

We'll begin with the case ruling.

Criminal case number 2025-7430.

The charge of murder.

Defendant Jeong Sunja.

We will now deliver the ruling.

The verdict.

Defendant, Jeong Sunja,

is sentenced to three years in prison.

COUNSEL'S SEAT, DEFENDANT'S SEAT

However,

this sentence will be suspended

for five years from the date of this ruling.

Thank you…

For listening to me,

Attorney Kang.

Episode 12 See You in Seocho-dong

I've decided to quit my firm.

I applied to become a prosecutor.

I'm going to start studying for the exam.

- Prosecutor? - Yeah.

You used to hate prosecutors. Why all of a sudden?

That's exactly the reason why.

I'll become the type of prosecutor I don't hate.

When did you start thinking about this?

It hasn't been that long.

But once the thought hit me, I couldn't do this job anymore.

You'll do great. It suits you.

Thanks. I knew I could count on you.

You guys have nothing to say?

Well? Are you upset?

"Prosecutor Cho Changwon" doesn't really thrill me.

Exactly.

He'd be a pain to deal with in court.

But your boss didn't say anything about this?

He gave me so much flak when I quit.

So what if he does? It's my decision to leave.

So when are you staying until?

Until this week.

That soon?

Yeah.

It just worked out that way.

I applied for a PhD program.

You finally went for it?

- Yeah. - Wait…

- So you had wanted to be a professor? - Yeah.

You taught the interns with such effort. I guess it suited you.

- Then, what about work? - Yeah. I don't think I can stay.

You're quitting too?

Well, my professor said

if I studied and worked at the same time, I wouldn't be selected.

I have an interview tomorrow.

- What interview? - It's for an in-house counsel opening.

If I get it, I'll switch jobs.

When I think about having a kid,

I don't think I can keep working here.

So they didn't allow the maternity leave after all?

Well, that too.

But even after I have the baby,

the benefits as in-house counsel are way better.

There would be way less overtime too.

But you struggled with corporate life.

That's why you came here.

Better me than the baby.

But I heard it's super competitive.

So if I don't get it, I can't leave even if I wanted to.

I'd just have to quit then.

Goodness.

This won't do.

Ma'am, could we get a bottle of soju, please?

Okay.

I guess everyone had a lot on their minds.

Actually, there's something I wasn't able to say earlier too.

What is it?

I've been thinking about becoming a public defender.

A public defender?

I had a thought cross my mind while working on Jeong Sunja's case.

If no one had listened to her,

she might have received a much harsher sentence.

Without a court-appointed counsel,

she would've had no chance to tell her story to anyone.

Not everyone will be like her in court-appointed cases though.

There are plenty of shameless and violent criminals too.

I know. I'm sure there are.

But I want to help people like Jeong Sunja,

and the only way to do that is to be a public defender.

It might be a lot harder than you think.

You become emotionally invested in your clients.

And you'd do the same for even the unforgivable ones.

I just worry it'll be too hard on you.

Actually, I have something to say too.

2025 IN-HOUSE COUNSEL INTERVIEW NOTICE

- Ms. Bae Munjeong? - Yes.

- Come this way, please. - Okay.

RESUME

You've worked in the public sector

and also spent a few years at a private company.

You've done litigation too.

- Yes, that's correct. - What made you go into litigation?

I wanted to meet clients in person and gain experience in trials.

Then, why do you want to become an in-house counsel?

After doing litigation,

I think corporate work suits me best.

I want to give it another shot.

Law Group Hyungmin.

It looks like it wasn't a big firm.

That must've been very tough.

You would've had to deal with every person directly.

Excuse me for being late.

I'm Attorney Bae Munjeong with Law Group Hyungmin.

Attorney Bae, please do what you can for her.

Let's get that joy back.

I'm sure dealing with a lot of people can be difficult.

Yes, it can.

You won't have that here.

There's no work outside the office,

and you won't always have to do new things.

You just need to stick to a routine and get along with everyone here.

Okay. That sounds great.

We're looking for

someone who will stay long-term.

Yes, I'm looking for a place where I can stay long-term too.

That sounds great.

Do you have any final thoughts you'd like to share?

No.

I don't think you'll need to get in touch.

- Sorry? - The truth is,

I actually like litigation.

I like meeting people and going to trials.

And I love taking on new cases every time.

I think that kind of work matters to me more.

I'm sorry for taking up your time.

Wait…

What?

How did it go?

- How did what go? - Your interview.

I'm not taking the job.

I said I'm not taking the job.

You're not, right?

Okay, good job!

Why are you so happy? You didn't want me to take the job?

No, because it wasn't the type of work you wanted to do.

That's right.

Did I do a good job?

Yeah, you did a really great job.

You did an amazing job.

Let's eat.

- I want some water. - Sure.

Here's your water.

Are you crying?

Thanks.

What?

Thank you.

What an ugly face you're making.

Thank you!

Hey, you wanted to eat. Why are you crying? Let's eat.

- All your favorite dishes, right? - Yeah.

- Hello. - Hello.

- Hello. - Hi.

CREATE ACCOUNT

PARENTING FORUM

"Complete checklist for childbirth."

"Drool rash cream"?

FOUND A TEMP FOR PARENTAL LEAVE

"A temp for parental leave"?

TRY SEARCHING WITHIN THIS POST

YOU'LL FIND ONE QUICKLY!

How many cases are you handling right now?

Hiring a temp lawyer for three or six months isn't easy.

Plus, I'm not eager to do that.

MATERNITY LEAVE

CAN I FIND A TEMP HERE? I FOUND A TEMP

I RETURNED FROM MATERNITY LEAVE

LAWYER

HELLO, I'M A LAWYER AND A NEWBIE MOM

I'm a lawyer and newbie mom who's raising a six-month-old while on leave.

That's right. Eat up.

After six months, my husband will be taking a year of parental leave,

so I'm looking for a one-year position.

I haven't found anything that lines up.

Are there any other moms in the same field here?

WORKING AS A PARENTAL LEAVE TEMP

I worked as a lawyer at a law firm and took a break after giving birth.

Right now, I'm working as a parental leave temp.

My contract will end right when my child starts daycare,

so that should make it easier for them to adjust.

How long does it take for kids to get used to daycare?

LAWYER MOM PREPARING FOR SECOND BABY

I've already forgotten how hard the first one was.

I can't believe I'm planning for a second.

Luckily, the results are good.

We'll be doing egg retrieval in two weeks.

I'm worried I won't find a place

where I can work for just a year before my first child enters school.

But I'm sure things will work out.

By any chance, are there any lawyers here looking for a parental leave temp?

SEND A NOTE

Hello, I'm an associate attorney about to go on maternity leave,

and I'm currently looking for a temp to cover my position.

You must be Mr. Kwon Gukjin.

Yes, I am.

You don't have to be too nervous. What brings you in today?

One of our new employees

reported me for sexual harassment.

Could you explain the situation?

Well, we had a welcome dinner

for the new hire.

And somehow, she ended up sitting next to me.

But…

She's saying I touched her thigh under the table and reported me.

Did you accidentally touch her thigh by any chance?

No, I didn't accidentally touch her.

PLAINTIFF SUFFERED HUMILIATION AND PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS

REQUESTS PUNISHMENT AGAINST DEFENDANT

I just touched her.

Excuse me?

It wasn't an accident. I touched her.

Then, are you admitting to the charges?

Yes. It's true that I did it.

Then,

you must be seeking a lighter punishment.

Is this your first offense?

By that, do you mean

the first time I've ever touched someone,

or the first time I've been caught and punished?

I've never been caught or punished before.

There's no CCTV there, and it was under the table,

so no one could've seen it.

I'm hoping I can get off this time too.

It'll be possible, right?

I've never been caught before, but it'd be weird

if it were to happen this time.

PRESIDENT KIM

Hello?

You just happened to be passing by my office again?

Yeah, that's right.

You showed up right on time.

For what?

It's nothing.

What is it? Tell me.

What? Is something on your mind?

Well, there's something called a public defender.

They're appointed by the court

They only handle court-appointed cases for people who can't afford a lawyer.

Hey, I know what they are.

Are you thinking of doing it?

Yeah.

But I'm wondering if I'm just thinking too idealistically.

Do you have to do it?

- I'd rather you didn't. - Why not?

I don't like the idea of you dealing with troubled people all the time.

There could also be people like you who are falsely accused.

Sure, maybe.

Maybe I'm just being selfish,

but I don't want you to do it.

You feel that way too?

Was there someone else who said the same thing?

Yeah.

- Attorney Cho, I'm coming in. - Yes, come in.

My goodness.

Wait, what's all this?

Mr. Seong wanted you to write up briefs for each of these cases.

- All of these? - Yes.

Okay, I understand.

Did you get the cases? You can do them, right?

- There's still plenty of time. - Yes, I can do them.

You sure do have a backbone, Attorney Cho.

- Can you check these? - Sure.

Also, about the unjust enrichment part…

Come in.

Let's settle this today.

Either I leave or you follow the law.

What's that?

Resumes of temps you didn't even bother looking for.

I've done this a few times before and...

Done what? Everyone probably left on their own.

But I'm not leaving. No, I refuse to.

It's my right. Why should I leave?

But realistically…

Realistically, you can take your pick from here.

These folks are ready to take my place per the labor law. That should do, right?

I'll get going then.

What is wrong with her?

COMPLAINT

DEFENDANT KWON GUKJIN

I'm hoping I can get off.

I've never been caught before, but it'd be weird

if it were to happen this time.

DEFENDANT JEONG SUNJA

Thank you…

For listening to me,

Attorney Kang.

Let's start again by discussing

your admission of the charges.

Come in.

Yes, Attorney Ha?

Ma'am, do you have any plans tonight?

No. Why?

If you're free, would you like to have dinner with me?

Sure.

Okay, I'll grab my things and be right out.

- Okay. - All right.

Okay.

- Try this too. - Okay.

- They say it's good. - You too.

It's really good.

But…

Why did you suddenly ask to eat dinner?

I didn't expect you'd suggest a place like this.

Well, it's been a while since we had a meal together.

And I've never treated you before either.

So does that mean

- you're paying for this? - Of course.

Ms. Kim.

I've decided to apply for the PhD.

Really?

That's great!

So they're allowing you to work and study at the same time now?

No.

What? Then, what happened?

I think I'll have to resign.

So you're telling me

that you're quitting?

Yes.

It feels like I'm getting dumped.

So…

This was a farewell dinner?

Well…

It wasn't meant to be, but it turned into one. I'm sorry.

Who throws a farewell like this?

You're free after this, right?

Let's just go get a drink.

Okay.

But this…

But…

But this was an expensive meal.

Wait, Ma'am!

Come in.

Mr. Park, what's the matter?

Chairman, we're being audited at the foundation.

- Why all of a sudden? - Someone filed a complaint.

They'll come here next soon.

A complaint? From who?

Should I hand all of these over?

I'd like everything from last year up to today.

Hello, this is Seong Yudeok.

I had something to ask you.

- It's in here. - Okay.

Put those in too.

These were before the merger.

- Just put them in. - Give it to them.

What exactly are you investigating?

We're checking if money from the Dandelion Scholarship Foundation

was paid as retainer fees here.

If we find any signs of embezzlement or violations of the Attorney Act,

we'll have to file formal charges.

The complaint says it's suspicious

that the foundation keeps sending money to this law firm

as retainer fees.

They're basically suspecting that both are under your control.

What is the meaning of this?

We're dealing with a mess right now just for accepting retainer fees from you.

Who's Lee Dongsu?

- Lee Dongsu? - Yes.

Mr. Seong looked into it,

and apparently, it's all because this Lee Dongsu filed the complaint.

Is having your own office at the firm making you…

A little confused?

Everyone, it's nothing. So let's all calm down.

- We didn't do anything wrong... - What's your purpose?

What was your purpose in merging?

Did you really do the merger so the foundation could funnel money away?

At first, it seemed to be helpful.

But then came that conflict of interest case.

And the associates all hang out in their own clique.

The associates have been acting strange since the merger.

There won't be any issues with today's investigation.

The retainers were for real cases the foundation asked the firm to handle.

There's nothing to cause concern.

But it seems…

That's not the only thing you have issues with, is it?

How long have you been with us now?

It's been about three and a half years.

It's been a while.

I…

- I've always wondered. - Yes?

Why did you leave the firm downstairs and come work for us?

Well, you offered me a better salary.

- Was that really the only reason? - Yes.

You sure are a strange one.

I mean, if you move just one floor up, you have to see Mr. Seong all the time.

Isn't it really awkward?

Then, why did you hire someone who was right downstairs?

It'd be awkward for you too.

I liked you, Attorney Ha.

I could tell right away you wouldn't be someone who'd mess around.

And when we spoke, I figured we'd get along.

When did you…

Start to think that way?

At the interview.

We've never talked much besides then.

- At the interview? - Yes.

At the interview. What were you thinking?

I wasn't thinking about anything.

What were you thinking about?

I wasn't thinking about anything either.

- What would I be thinking? - Weird.

Of course, it was the interview.

Actually…

I offered to support you with your PhD

to keep you around longer.

Really? I honestly had no idea.

But my offer ended up making you leave.

What a shame.

Ms. Kim.

Thank you for everything.

I learned a lot

working under you.

Geez, stop it.

Just drink. As if you learned from me.

But are we supposed to finish the whole thing like this?

- Just drink however you want. - It's so strong though.

- This is how I drink. - Wait.

Take your time.

You look pretty tired.

Are there a lot of trials tomorrow?

I don't have any tomorrow.

I…

I've decided to try and become a public defender.

I know it's not going to be easy.

Like you said, dealing with shameless people was so tough.

I met someone like that.

But…

I still saw it through to the end today.

So don't worry too much about me.

I know. You'll do great.

It's a really tough job,

but out of everyone I know, you'd be the best person for it.

Thanks.

- Ms. Kim? - No.

Ms. Kim, did you sleep well?

Yes, I was out cold.

Yeah, I slept like a rock.

Yes, tell me what's going on.

I've found something I want to pursue, so I think I'll have to resign.

I'd like to apply to become a public defender.

I came here to tell you this.

Thank you for all the opportunities you've given me.

I expected this.

I didn't know it'd be as a public defender,

but I figured you'd want to go in that direction.

I'm sorry I wasn't able to fully support you in that.

No, you've done more than enough for me.

So how long do you plan to stay?

If you need, I'll stay until you find someone new.

I'll stay as long as I can.

Didn't you say you hate staying

and getting paid for work you weren't fully invested in?

- Sorry? - During your interview,

I asked why you quit your last job before finding a new one,

and that's what you said then.

I really liked that answer.

I'll do my best right up to the end, so my paycheck won't feel like a waste.

Your answer then was the reason why I hired you.

I can't ask you to go back on your word.

You'll have a lot to study for the public defender exam.

Go study hard and make sure you pass.

I'll handle things here.

It's a shame, but let's end it here.

Okay.

Thank you, ma'am.

Me too.

I've finished the brief for the Taegeon Pipeline case.

I organized the current status and handover notes

for all 48 cases I was handling

and saved them on my computer's desktop.

When you hire a new attorney, just have them check that file.

Do you know any lawyers you could recommend?

It's been tough to find someone.

If not, don't worry. I'll handle it.

Thank you for your work.

If we meet in court later, let's say hi.

Yes, sir. Thank you.

- Yes? - Yes?

- What? - What is it?

- Sorry. - Right.

- I need to drop by the fourth floor. - Okay, sure.

- Okay. - Today's your last day anyway.

Why suddenly ask for permission?

- You can go. - Yes, if you go this way…

- Yes, I will. - I'll go this way.

Yunsu will believe he got the scholarship from our foundation

after being referred to by the orphanage.

Yes, thank you.

Helping someone hold onto their dream…

It really is a great feeling, isn't it?

Yes.

That's why I want to hold onto mine too.

Rather than wanting to become a lawyer,

I think I just wanted to keep studying.

Back then, my circumstances didn't make it easy to study.

Also, being a lawyer seemed like a good way to make a living.

I never thought there would be room in my life for a dream.

But I have one now.

I've decided…

To pursue the PhD program.

Really?

That's great. Congratulations.

I really wanted to tell you in person.

Thank you for sharing that with me.

Gosh, you'll be even busier now.

Studying and working late nights…

Actually, I'm going to resign.

Now that I've figured out what I want, I'm going to focus on just that.

- You're leaving? - Yes.

Today's my last day.

Today's my last day too.

What do you mean?

I'm stepping down from my position as an advisor here.

I guess being in Seocho-dong

tricked me into thinking that I'd achieved some kind of dream.

So I kept hanging around here,

bought a building,

and wanted to rent it out to only lawyers.

But…

I've come to accept that none of those things

could fill that void.

I'm thinking…

Of studying again to become a lawyer.

You can do it!

You can do it too!

I'll help you.

Of course.

I apologize again for causing concern yesterday.

We figured there won't be much trouble, so it's all right.

If there is an issue, it'd be a headache for you, not us.

Anyways, I'm more worried about hiring a new associate.

Yours left too?

We need to hire someone new too.

Yeah, me too.

I'm not sure we'll find someone as good as Attorney Kang.

They all resigned?

They'd always hang out together.

Now, they're leaving together too. Geez.

Wait, Attorney Ha quit too?

Did he get a better offer somewhere else again?

No. That's not it.

He left to study. And I encouraged him to do it.

I see.

Did anyone resign at your firm?

I heard someone was pregnant.

Why would she quit? She can just take maternity leave.

We've found someone to cover for her.

Why is your associate leaving?

She found something she wants to do.

Of course, I know associates eventually move on,

but it's always bittersweet for us.

The associates must be pretty sad to part ways with each other too.

It was always nice seeing them get along so well.

They helped me out a lot too.

I wanted to see you in person to say goodbye as well.

Thanks to you, I was able to live out a dream for a little while.

Without this experience, I wouldn't have had the courage to make this decision.

You can keep the firm merged as is or go back to how things were before.

Whatever you choose, I'll provide whatever support you need.

Are you going somewhere?

No.

I just have something I want to focus on.

I hope we get to cross paths again someday.

Please eat.

Thank you.

I'll get going.

You don't need to come out. We can go on our own.

You're all free now.

Gosh, trying to study again at this age is rough.

Then, don't go. Stay in Seocho-dong.

I'll visit often.

No one ever does after saying that.

I can't help but come by often.

How annoying.

You don't have to tell me when you're coming.

I don't want to know.

All right.

I'm off.

- Bye. Keep in touch. - I'll get going.

It's due to the hormones, okay?

Attorney Ahn, Deus GA is asking if you can handle the appeal too.

It seems Shin Jihye filed it.

They said since you did a great job last time,

they want you on it again.

I'd appreciate it.

Yeah?

I won't be taking the Deus GA case.

What do you mean?

Also, I'll be continuing with Park Mansu's case.

What?

What are you doing? I told you not to do that case anymore.

Yes.

But I'm not saying I'll do it here.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION

Thank you for everything.

You're quitting?

Yes.

I know you've been unhappy with me lately.

But as the managing partner,

I have responsibilities.

Attorney Ahn, you understand that.

I don't think your approach is wrong.

I became used to it, so I worked with you for 10 years.

But now, that familiarity has started to feel uncomfortable.

I'd like to try it my own way now.

- Does that mean you plan to go solo? - Yes.

No matter what I say to try to convince you…

You won't change your mind, right?

No, I don't think so.

Okay.

I understand.

Thank you for your work.

Thank you, sir.

Why did you want to see me?

- There's something I had to tell you. - What?

Did that company tell you to pass along another message?

- It's not like that... - Then, let me ask you first.

Were you on Deus' side from the beginning?

Did you pretend to listen while hiding that from me?

You know…

I told you everything, because I trusted you.

How could you do that?

I'm sorry.

That's not what it was.

Then, what was it?

What did you come here to say?

I heard you're filing the appeal.

- You're trying to stop me from that too? - No.

All insurance contracts are made to be logged in the company's system.

If what you said is true and they keep people late to hit quotas,

there should be a lot of late-night entries in the system.

Some of those were probably contracts the agents input themselves.

If you submit those records, they will help prove the abuse.

Why are you doing this all of a sudden?

Because I wanted to make things right.

I'm truly sorry.

ATTORNEY AHN JUHYEONG

ATTORNEY BAE MUNJEONG

ATTORNEY CHO CHANGWON

ATTORNEY HA SANGGI

ATTORNEY KANG HUIJI

Hold on!

Thank you.

Ms. Jang.

Attorney Bae!

- It's been a long time. - Congratulations on the baby!

- Thank you. - Welcome back.

Attorney Bae.

- Hello. - Hello.

It's been so long since I've been out of the house.

Hey, there.

- Mr. Na. - How's the baby doing?

How have you been?

Good. You can work and go.

The baby's… doing well.

He hasn't changed a bit.

Come in.

My goodness. Hello, Attorney Bae.

It's been a while. How have you been?

Good. Hold on, you look great though.

No way. I feel like I'm dying.

Hang in there for the one-year miracle. Things get better after the first year.

- That miracle will really happen? - Yeah.

In any case, I'm sorry to bother you while you're on leave.

No, it's okay.

I live right next door anyway.

I heard the Sumyeong ENC case is giving you trouble?

Yes, it's a case you wrote the complaint for before you left.

But it's progressing differently from what I expected.

- Can I see the file? - Yes.

- It's this part. - I see. This part.

This isn't it.

Where was it?

- This? - Yeah!

Okay.

What time was tonight's evening class moved to?

I'm not the teaching assistant for that one.

- You're not? - No, Professor.

- Gosh… - That. This one.

Yeah, that's it.

Then, can you post a notice later saying I'll be five minutes late

for the law school class on contract law?

Yes, Professor.

Hold on!

- Kang Sumin? - Here.

- Kang Hyeokchan. - Here.

- Ko Eunho. - Here!

- Donghyo. - Here.

- Minju. - Here.

- Seonhyeong. - Here.

- Kim Sein. - Here.

- Kim Hyungmin. - Here.

- Na Junyeong. - Here.

- Noh Yunseong. - Here.

- Nam Sehun. - Here.

Mun Boram.

My goodness.

I told you to wait there.

Why? It's nice to walk there together.

It's tough coming here every day for lunch, isn't it?

My boyfriend is a student.

I have to at least keep him fed.

Come along.

I feel like you'll buy me something fancy today.

No, I'm not. We're going to eat tteokbokki.

COUNSEL'S SEAT

Prosecutor, state your sentencing request.

The defendant embezzled billions of company funds,

denied it to the end,

and even coerced his subordinates into perjury to put the blame on them.

There's been no sign of remorse.

Since this is the behavior of a shameless and vicious criminal,

we request a sentence of 15 years in prison as strict punishment.

PROSECUTOR'S SEAT

Hello.

Here.

Attorney Kang, how many are you seeing today?

Today, I'll be seeing 17 of them.

Gosh.

Please wait out here for a moment and have some water.

Okay.

Everyone, don't worry too much. It'll all work out.

Sir, everything will work out.

Attorney Ahn.

- Are you ready? - Yes.

Let's go.

Civil case number 2026-3784.

Plaintiff Han Sucheol and 42 others.

Defendant Kwak Jeongyeon and nine others.

Is everyone ready?

Yes, Your Honor.

Okay. Attorneys from both sides, please step forward.

Plaintiffs and defendants, please remain in the gallery.

We're starting a difficult case.

Who's representing the plaintiffs?

I'm Ahn Juhyeong,

attorney for Han Sucheol and 42 others.

PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE

Let's go eat.

Were today's visits rough too?

I ran into a total madman this time. He was a complete lunatic.

I couldn't believe that guy.

- You ran into a madman? - Yeah.

You should back out.

I have to do it. It's my job.

I'm a public servant.

Or you could come work with me.

- Nope. - But why? "Nope"?

Everything's changed except for this.

This will never change.

Hello.

- You still dragging your feet? - Come on, I'm not that late.

Want to hear something funny that happened today?

Tell me later.

- You only poured for yourself. - Hello.

Geez, seriously?

You just never change…

Look at the time!

Haven't ordered yet?

Not everyone's here.

How's the baby doing?

Here they are.

Do you have no concept of time or no concept of etiquette?

Checking everyone's attendance took 30 minutes.

- I had 17 client visits. - Hey, I came all the way from Suwon.

I came back out after watching my kid.

- Hurry up and order. - Okay.

- Five bean sprout soups, please. - Okay.

Next time, let's meet in the middle.

That's what I wanted to say.

But we've never met anywhere else for lunch, have we?

Nope. We've never gone outside this area.

Just come to Seocho-dong. It's comfortable here.

Next time, let's eat something nice.

- Yeah. - Who even suggested

- bean sprout soup today? - Exactly.

- We should've gotten pork cutlets. - Sanggi.

- What? - Let's get some boss am.

They have boss am here?

- Thanks for buying, Sanggi. - They have octopus boss am.

Law and The City

Law and The City

Is the kimchi good?

Yeah, try it.

Translated by Hye Min Eom