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THE JUDGE RETURNS

This is where it ends.

It's so unfair to die like this.

When I've only begun

to want to live

as the real Lee Han-young now.

EPISODE 1

The Seoul Metropolitan Council has passed the 18th ordinance of 2025

to expel all the homeless on the streets

for improved city aesthetics and public safety.

The ordinance, otherwise referred to as "The Urban Homeless Removal Policy"

allows the police and security guards

to evict any homeless

from key urban areas immediately.

This has left the homeless

to hide in underpasses, abandoned buildings, and sewers

angering human rights organizations that describe it

as "an erasure of people."

A family of three was found dead

in a semi-basement unit in Hanyang City.

Power and water had already been cut off from the unit

and all that was found was a pizza box

that the family seemed to have eaten from as their last meal.

The police speculate that the couple, struggling in poverty

killed their young son

before taking their own lives.

A stack of overdue bills and scrap papers was found

in the unit

and there was no money at all

in their bank accounts.

The public is in absolute shock

by the family's tragic story

caused by financial hardship.

KOREA IN 2035, WHERE EARNEST PEOPLE THRIVE S GROUP, THE GROUP OF EARNESTNESS

SEOUL CENTRAL DISTRICT COURT

Gojin Chemical must acknowledge its workplace injuries!

- Acknowledge them! - Acknowledge them!

Gojin Chemical must apologize to the nation!

- Apologize! - Apologize!

We demand that the Judiciary punish Gojin Chemical!

- Punish them! - Punish them!

Gojin Chemical must acknowledge its workplace injuries!

- Acknowledge them! - Acknowledge them!

Gojin Chemical must apologize to the nation!

- Apologize! - Apologize!

I know it's a tough world

but they can't do anything about laws.

The lawbreakers will be punished

and everyone here will have

their hospital bills paid for, along with compensation.

So, I need you

to stay strong

and take care of your health.

Do you understand?

Hello.

Hello, Mr. Attorney.

- Thanks for coming. - Hello.

It must be so rough.

Indeed. Please help us.

We demand that the Judiciary punish Gojin Chemical!

- Punish them! - Punish them!

Gojin Chemical must acknowledge its workplace injuries!

- Acknowledge them! - Acknowledge them!

They're all bark, and no bite.

This isn't our first time. Don't worry.

We demand that the Judiciary punish Gojin Chemical!

- Punish them! - Punish them!

Gojin Chemical must acknowledge its workplace injuries!

- Acknowledge them! - Acknowledge them!

No dog can bark in court.

Gojin Chemical must apologize to the nation!

- Apologize! - Apologize!

Out with S Group!

- Out! - Out!

Guarantee our rights to survival!

- Let us live! - Let us live!

Out with S Group!

- Out! - Out!

Help!

Father?

PRESIDING JUDGE LEE HAN-YOUNG

- Ready? - Yes, sir.

Yes, sir.

Everyone, please stand.

COURT

THE JUDGE RETURNS

CHIEF JUDGE, SEOUL CENTRAL DISTRICT COURT

Block all entrances at arrival, from underground levels to the rooftop.

If we overlook a single piece of paper

they'll strike us back.

And it'll be over for us.

Got it.

I don't have time to chit-chat.

So, this crazy bitch is serious about causing a scene?

They should be on standby by now.

GENERAL MANAGER OF S GROUP, HAN JEONG-HUN

They'll be there any minute.

Yes, sir.

Thank you, Mr. Baek.

Mr. Han!

This is an official duty.

Please step aside.

I don't remember Korea being an anarchy.

What are you doing?

This is the search-and-seizure warrant

for the Chairman's Office and Future Vision Office at S Group.

Sure, let's follow the law.

The Chairman's Office is on the 52nd floor and the Future Vision Office on the 47th!

- Yes, sir! - Yes, sir!

That's not working, either?

How childish.

Over here!

Only the Chairman can use that.

Oh, no.

I don't have the key, either.

Let's take a break.

Aren't we in big trouble if we miss even a piece of paper?

It's fine.

You got any cigarettes?

What?

NO SMOKING

Wait, I thought the prosecutor was a woman?

30 MINUTES AGO

We will begin the session for Case 2035N9722

regarding the workplace injury claims against Gojin Chemical.

Twenty-four employees

including Plaintiff Han Na-yeong, at the Yeoju branch of Gojin Chemical

have been diagnosed with acute leukemia and brain tumors.

Not only that, but nine people have already passed away

all of whom were in their twenties and early thirties.

Counsel

is there anything new other than what we know?

Pardon?

Your Honor

all air flow is blocked off

at Gojin Chemical's work stations

to block out toxic chemicals.

SONG NA-YEON LEGAL CORRESPONDENT AT DAEJIN DAILY

Exposure to Benzene or Formaldehyde

even at the slightest, can cause leukemia.

The Plaintiff is making a one-sided claim.

Yes, both parties are valid.

Counsel for the Defendant

you requested an evaluation of the factory's conditions

and their correlations to the employees' diagnoses of leukemia

is that right?

Yes, Your Honor.

I'd like to recommend

Dr. Kim Seok-hyeon of Hanguk University for the task.

I'd like Gwangmin Law Firm to take this case.

Oh, no.

I'm the partner at Haenal Law Firm.

I know very well that your son-in-law is a judge.

I also know

that Haenal uses Gwangmin, its shell company

in all cases he's a part of.

This case will determine Gojin Chemical's fate.

Sure, a former judge is great

but not as great as a working one.

Gojin Chemical is

quite the lucky company.

The case involves

nine deaths and twenty-four leukemia diagnoses.

We agreed on a partial win for the Plaintiff

so slap on some fine and close the case.

Yes, sir.

A partial win for the Plaintiff?

Yes.

Just enough punishment to show

Gojin Chemical's effort.

It'll damage the company's reputation

and the revenue will drop.

But if the Plaintiff's claim is dismissed

the court will be to blame.

The extra charge is 300 million won in bearer bonds.

Even bolder than your father-in-law.

Make it an express delivery.

By the way

is this really okay? You're a judge.

It's okay because I'm a judge.

Thought he was a puppet for his in-laws.

But no, he's a snake.

If a CEO can take its employees' lives

why can't a judge do this?

According to the research experiment

the toxic chemicals found at the Yeoju factor were

within the acceptable range.

PLAINTIFF

Dr. Kim

was the experiment conducted

in the exact conditions at the factory?

No, we can't say

the conditions match exactly 100%.

But I can confirm as an expert

that all factors were considered as appropriately as possible.

Could there have been procedural errors or other variables?

That's less than 1% likely.

What's going on?

What?

What are the prosecutors doing here?

CHOI JONG-HAK CEO OF S CONSTRUCTION

Damn it!

Mr. Jang, we have an emergency.

- Stop! - There are...

You can't barge in like this!

I'm Kim Jin-a of the Specialized Division at the Seoul Central Prosecutors' Office.

We'll begin the search and seizure of S Group now.

Mr. Jang! Chairman!

I know we caught you off guard.

I'm Prosecutor Kim Jin-a of the Seoul Central Prosecutors' Office.

It's been a minute, huh?

See you soon.

Sure, see you soon.

Man, that was hard.

JANG TAE-SIK, CHAIRMAN OF S GROUP

QUOTES AND BILLS

What's the password?

What?

110456.

You can come out now, Mr. Kim.

The Plaintiff's claim about the causal link

between the factory's toxic chemicals

and the diagnoses was not established.

I pronounce

that the Plaintiffs' claims are

hereby dismissed.

What does "dismissed" mean?

What punishment are they getting?

It means they're not in the wrong

and so, are proven innocent.

- They're innocent. - What?

They're innocent?

How are they innocent?

My baby is dying of an illness

from working at your factory.

How can the Chairman be innocent?

How is that possible?

Why?

Where's justice in the system?

How can we live on, knowing we weren't heard?

How do you expect us to live on like this?

PLAINTIFF

Oh, no!

What's wrong?

Please, Na-yeong!

Look at this blood.

What do I do?

What do we do?

I'm sorry, Grandma.

I've caused you so much trouble.

My baby!

My Na-yeong...

My poor baby.

What do we do now?

My baby...

What do I do about my poor baby?

My Na-yeong...

LADY JUSTICE'S SCALES

I hear you dismissed the case.

I didn't ask you to go that far.

So why?

Just do as much as they pay you!

You think they'll appreciate it if you do more?

They'll only ask for a discount.

I'll keep that in mind.

He definitely made another deal with Gojin.

So greedy for a nobody.

A puppet needs to be ambitious to work for a master.

If a puppet has no ambition

how can I make him work?

I'm Ju Yeong-ho, a second-grader.

Is this for me?

Sure, thanks.

I won first place in running on sports day.

Wow, that's impressive.

Thank you.

Are you a professional runner?

No.

If you're not a professional

why are you running so hard?

What?

GOJIN CHEMICAL CASE

JUDGE LEE HAN-YOUNG OF SEOUL HIGH COURT DISMISSES NINE DEATHS

The 25-year-old lady with leukemia waited

for the law to save her from her workplace injury.

However, the court ruled her proof to be insufficient

excusing the corporate of responsibilities.

That afternoon, the woman jumped from her hospital building.

Reporter Choi will speak more on the case.

At a hospital in Seoul, a woman is seen on the CCTV

leaving the elevator in her wheelchair.

She's Ms. Han Na-yeong, who was diagnosed with leukemia

after working at Gojin Chemical in Yeoju.

Earlier this day

the Seoul High Court concluded that Gojin Chemical was innocent

and a few hours later, she jumped from the hospital rooftop.

She left a message before taking her life.

"I don't want to burden my grandmother, who lives on selling junk."

This short but tragic sentence shows

how desperate she'd been

for the law to restore justice.

Gojin got away with nine deaths.

Is this really fair, Your Honor?

They left the world in desperation.

The law neglected them again.

Judge Lee, does death mean nothing to you?

Perpetrators are protected while victims die.

What a sad world we live in.

If you're not a professional, why are you running so hard?

You're right.

I really don't know anymore.

SEOUL CENTRAL DISTRICT COURT

GO JIN-GYU, CEO OF GOJIN CHEMICAL 100 MILLION WON

The extra charge is 300 million won in bearer bonds.

Is this really okay? You're a judge.

It's okay because I'm a judge.

It's your mother's birthday, right?

She called me earlier.

That was unexpected, considering how she never calls.

Come on. Sit.

She asked me how you were doing.

I guess she wants her son to congratulate her.

Why can't she call you straight, then?

If she can't even call his son

how can he congratulate her?

I was going to mail it.

You think

this would suit my mother?

I don't know.

Do I have to consider her taste, too?

The receipt is inside.

She can exchange it, get a refund, or whatever she wants

if she doesn't like it.

I did my part as her daughter-in-law.

Sure.

You're the best at being the worst daughter-in-law.

No!

Father!

I wonder if he recognized me.

Mother.

Happy birthday.

I was wondering

why it was my birthday today, of all days.

I guess it came to bring you here.

I'm glad you came.

Had you not come

I would've visited you myself.

It's your birthday. Of course, I'd come.

Where are you going?

My neighbor's granddaughter took her life.

She puked blood in court yesterday.

People told me

some jerk of a judge

basically cut the last string of this dying woman.

I'm sure you know who the jerk of the judge is.

Let's go.

We have to go

and apologize to the living, at least.

No.

I followed the law

which means

I have nothing to apologize for.

You shouldn't go, either.

Why not?

Because they'll try to kill me for being the mother of that jerk?

You're causing trouble for yourself. Don't go.

Are you sure you made a fair judgment?

Yes.

No.

There's no point in asking you this.

Anyone would know it in their hearts.

But

if you still insist that you were fair

look me straight in the eyes and tell me.

"Mother"

"I made a fair judgment."

"I'm a judge of justice."

Then, I'll believe you, no matter what, okay?

I'll say, "My son isn't a jerk of a judge."

"He swears by being a fair judge."

And I won't hold back

if anyone ever tries to badmouth you.

How did my son become this way?

Mother!

It's only a mother's duty

to let people beat her when her son has done wrong.

Mother...

There's our Chief Justice Kang!

Here.

Well

some crazy bitch named Kim Jin-a robbed

our S Group of everything.

I'll take care of it.

I know it's not for free.

Don't tell me that'll cost me more than what I've lost.

It's the entire S Group.

Okay, fine.

Kang Sin-jin speaking.

Hello, Chief Justice Kang.

As you must know, S Group is in a pickle.

How about Judge Lee Han-young?

As long as we get paid right

he'll be the best judge.

We'll get rid of everything

that may get in our way in court.

Bye, then.

Who's Lee Han-young?

Some guy.

Haenal Law Firm's puppet son-in-law.

So

his master decides his ruling?

The master always controls the puppet.

YU SEON-CHEOL, PARTNER AT HAENAL

Hello.

Right now?

Yes, sir.

Did you need me, sir?

He's Lee Han-young

the judge for S Group's case.

I see.

Nice to meet you.

Say hello to Mr. Jang Tae-sik, the Chairman of S Group.

Hello, sir.

Where's your precious judge son? Why are you here instead?

Why didn't you bring that jerk of a judge?

Why are you the only one here?

I'm so sorry.

About what?

If you're really sorry

bring your damn son

who dismissed the case

and killed Na-yeong!

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

- My Na-yeong! - I'm sorry.

Bring my Na-yeong back alive!

- My Na-yeong... - I'm sorry.

Bring my Na-yeong back to life!

The prosecutors took some documents

that prove S Group's embezzlement, right?

Embezzlement?

That's all my money.

The documents also include information

on the slush fund made with that money.

So?

Embezzlement and slush fund?

As long as the Chairman takes all the blame for them

it'll be fine.

You said you had something to get rid of.

Pour him a glass.

Yes, sir.

What an honor it is to have a judge pour for me.

He's not a judge in this room.

He's a part of Haenal Law Firm.

Okay.

Cheers.

What are you doing?

EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER

Doctor, a cardiac arrest!

- Starting CPR right now! Lower the bed! - Yes, sir.

Charge the paddles!

Yes, all ready.

SUPREME COURT

Make sure Judge Lee is assigned

on the S Group case.

The Plaintiff from the Gojin case died

and he's getting a lot of backlash.

And he's on leave due to his mother's death.

As soon as he's back

I'll move him to the Criminal Division and assign him to the case.

And the Chairman of S Group?

It'll all be sorted by tomorrow.

Okay.

From embezzlement to slush fund

all the proof is here.

From fraudulent loans

to illicit lobbying charges.

You'll serve a life sentence

if you take all the blame.

Did Chairman Jang promise

to throw you a lifeline for this?

I doubt it.

I bet he's planning your funeral

and choosing your casket

just about now.

Think about your family.

Ms. Kim.

What now?

Judge Lee Han-young is joining the Criminal Division.

What? Who?

Haven't you heard all the rumors about him?

It sounds like S Group plotted this.

Is that right?

Look into it. Hurry.

Okay.

Have some.

Go ahead.

It'll get cold. Dig in.

Don't worry about your family.

If you don't take it, it'll only get harder.

At the detention center.

Not here.

- Hello. - Hello, sir.

Are you moving to the Criminal Division

at the Central Court from tomorrow?

Yes, sir.

Okay.

Now that I think about it

Mr. Yu at Haenal Law Firm really loves

his son-in-law, huh?

He graduated from a mid-tier school with okay grades in training

then became Haenal's son-in-law

the year he became a full-fledged prosecutor.

Since then

he's been the judge

for every case taken by Gwangmin Law Firm

that has a 100% success rate.

Haenal didn't gain a son-in-law.

They made an ally.

Thanks to that, he became the first presiding judge in his cohort.

What a bitch.

But he's known to be relatively fair

in every case that Gwangmin isn't involved in.

So, not a total bitch?

Judge Lee's father has Alzheimer's.

He's at a care home in Gwacheon.

Man...

You know how much it is to stay there per year?

It's 200 million won.

Yu Se-hee pays for his stay.

That's Judge Lee's wife.

His wife's family definitely spoils him

but he owns nothing in his name.

I'm sure he's just hiding his wealth.

What else? Gambling addiction? Messy love life?

He's Haenal Law Firm's puppet judge.

We need something on him, too.

Judge Lee has two nicknames

one being "a puppet for his in-laws."

Have you ever seen

a puppet getting paid by his master?

He has no secret boos, nor does he gamble.

He's an obedient bitch, so to say.

And the other one?

You said he had two nicknames.

"Six and Done."

"Six and Done"?

That's definitely gambling-related.

I already told you. He doesn't gamble.

He goes home right at 6 p.m., so "Six and Done."

How's that possible for a judge working in Korea?

It's possible for Haenal's son-in-law.

They give him just enough cases to keep him working.

You have to get something on him yourself.

Bye.

Hey! Inmate 522!

Look at me!

What?

How did you...

even let this happen?

What should we do?

If the public finds out, they'll call it a coercive investigation.

Should I set a press embargo for the legal press corps?

No.

Suggest an internal foul play by someone in the prosecution.

At least one person will come and beg for help, then.

CHECK FOR 50,000,000 WON

Han-young!

My Han-young.

You have to become a judge.

Why are you telling me to become one

when I already have, years ago?

No, I don't even know if I'm the judge you wanted me to be.

What a great son you have.

You're Judge Lee Han-young, right?

I'm Kim Jin-a at the Specialized Division at the Seoul Central Prosecutors' Office.

I'll see you in court soon.

You know Chairman Jang Tae-sik of S Group.

I'm prosecuting him.

I hit S Group's biggest reservoir

and I guess that terrified the higher-ups.

I didn't expect them to bring a civil judge from the High Court

to the Criminal Division.

Sure, you can act naive all you want.

But follow the law this time.

Or I'll make sure I bring you down in every way.

I graduated second in class from Hanguk Law School.

Not only am I smart, but I have one hell of a temper, too.

You don't seem smart, based on what you're doing.

I guess you agree that I'm one hell of a bitch, then.

If you want to keep playing puppet for your in-laws

let's respect the law this time, alright?

I'm requesting a stenographer and an audio recording in court.

Don't bother. I'll reject it.

Why?

You scared?

That means you lose.

Breaking news.

CEO Choi Jong-hak of S Construction

was found unconscious this morning

at the detention center in Seoul.

Choi was immediately taken to the hospital

but did not survive.

The police are investigating the case

with suicide in consideration.

Considering his being a key figure in the prosecution's investigation...

Mr. Choi Jong-hak.

He didn't kill himself.

There are also speculations of external pressure or interference.

The prosecution confiscated S Construction's internal account book

which showed embezzlements in billions...

Did you get anything on him?

No, I just gave him a warning.

I doubt that it worked, though.

You should've scared him with your temper.

I know. I regret not having done it, too.

Damn it.

SEOUL CENTRAL DISTRICT PROSECUTORS' OFFICE

- Excuse me! - Over here!

- Any words on the case? - Please tell us.

- Over here! - Please!

Your Honor, can we expect a fair judgment today?

Will the death of S Construction's CEO

affect the ruling?

Mr. Lee!

Mr. Lee, please say something...

Will you be fair in court today?

Please say something, Mr. Lee.

- Please get out of my way. - Sir!

The prosecution is investigating

CEO Jang Tae-sik of S Group

for embezzlement, slush funds, and obtaining fraudulent loans.

The court will make a fair call based on the law and principles.

Please step aside.

Please say one more thing, sir!

- Mr. Lee! - Please get out!

Hello, sir.

You two were appointed together, right?

Yes, sir.

Are you two close?

Well, we're not on bad terms.

That's great.

Don't you want to know

who killed the CEO of S Construction?

The prosecution's coercive investigation?

Ever heard of someone "getting suicided"?

Time to look for the murderer.

What's the point in looking

when the court would rule them as innocent, anyway?

Just as long as you promise to follow the law

I can even take my panties off and beg you, naked.

Oh, no.

That wouldn't work on you.

I'd have to do that with Mr. Yu, the partner at Haenal.

Have you lost your mind?

This is proof of all the embezzlement and slush funds by Jang Tae-sik.

KIM YONG-JIN, ACCOUNTING MANAGER OF S CONSTRUCTION

I hear you're always dying to prosecute S Group.

Is that your life's mission?

Or is it for personal vendetta?

Both.

I went after Jang Tae-sik as soon as I became a prosecutor.

Not even righteous, huh?

CRIMINAL CASE RECORDS OF THE FIRST INSTANCE

Lunchtime.

Can't. I'm busy.

What a complicated case, huh?

Not really.

PRESIDING JUDGE LEE HAN-YOUNG

You need help with anything?

Lunchtime is over soon.

Where's the written judgment?

Yes.

The session for the S Group is in two days.

He should have the first draft of the written judgment by now.

I'll check at lunch.

Okay.

You still here?

I'm leaving.

THE 18TH JUDGE ROOM OF CRIMINAL DIVISION PRESIDING JUDGE LEE HAN-YOUNG

He's a mid-tier college graduate with no strings.

Why did Haenal Law Firm even pick the guy?

I'm so much better.

I don't think the written judgment draft is ready

but I'm getting a bad feeling.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION

I guess

you're finally joining Haenal Law Firm?

Seon-cheol, it's me.

Judge Lee just submitted his letter of resignation.

Do you know about this?

Let's grab dinner.

What, you can't eat without me?

Not with me.

With the Justice.

Thank you.

A Chief Research Commissioner at the Supreme Court is

about to end their term.

We need someone to fill the spot immediately.

That's too bad.

Had I known about it sooner, I wouldn't have resigned.

You resigned?

I visited the Chief Justice on my way out today.

Did Mr. Yu allow it?

Would Mr. Yu have approved of it?

You'd know by now.

Your resignation won't be accepted for a while.

Chief Justice Kang is

very interested in the upcoming trial.

The Supreme Court is much bigger than it seems.

Consider other positions

if you don't want to be a researcher.

While you prepare for S Group's trial, of course.

The prosecution will reassign the case after the first trial.

A different prosecutor will handle the appeal.

But

Judge Lee Han-young is the issue.

He rejected a new position offer at the Supreme Court

saying he'd resigned.

I didn't expect him to change so quickly.

That's pesky.

Yes, Chief Justice.

I guess your son-in-law doesn't respect his father-in-law enough.

HAENAL LAW FIRM

Sit.

You only talk in court?

Where's my "Hey, there. How have you been doing?"

Oh.

Is that insulting since you're older?

Hello.

See? How nice is that?

So nice to greet each other in the family.

You resigned?

Yes, sir.

Take care of S Group's case

and join my firm.

No, I'd like to be independent.

Dad, what is he even saying?

Did another law firm make an offer?

That'd be fun.

To see Haenal's son-in-law work for another law firm.

No, sir.

It's nothing like that.

Whatever it is, we'll talk later.

Presiding Judge Lee Han-young.

Here's a delivery for you.

HAENAL LAW FIRM

What is it?

The final verdict for S Group's case.

A judge's robe signifies

his judicial rights

given by the people of the nation.

From this moment on

Haenal Law Firm will join in

on having those holy rights.

It's been ten damn years

since I started living as the puppet

for Haenal Law Firm.

Are you

now controlling what I say

for the final verdict now?

Join my firm

after this case.

I'd like to be on my own.

That wouldn't free you from being my son-in-law!

Which is why I'm getting a divorce, too.

Dad

this is why you don't teach your puppet that money is sweet.

A puppet.

Whatever it is

you can't do anything until you close S Group's case.

Nothing at all.

My deal with Haenal Law Firm

ends right now.

Should we have a kid, too?

Not that I'll have one.

Find a girl to have one for us.

Let's get a divorce.

You got a new girlfriend?

Just bring a kid to me.

If you don't have one, get on it now.

I'd prefer a daughter.

I told your father.

You can't break up with me.

We break up

when I want to.

Don't come home

until I tell you to.

Dad

this is why you don't teach your puppet that money is sweet.

I've been such an idiot this whole time.

You moron. Go die!

Huh?

- Hey. - What did you just say?

What did you just say to me?

- Cut it out. - Let go!

Die, you moron!

You piece of shit.

Hey.

Hey, that's enough.

Cut it out.

Just stop it.

Stop it. Let's go.

Come on.

Damn it. Let's go.

A train is coming.

Please do not cross.

My neighbor's granddaughter took her life.

I pronounce that the Plaintiffs' claims are...

Some jerk of a judge...

- dismissed. - basically cut the last string...

How are they innocent?

How is that possible?

This is why you don't teach your puppet that money is sweet.

Where's justice in the system?

How can we live on, knowing we weren't heard?

How do you expect us to live on like this?

How did my son become this way?

COURT

It's time. What's taking him so long?

He should come in soon, sir.

You know it's game over for people I hire

when they don't do their jobs right.

Yes, sir. I know it very well.

Everyone, please stand.

Everyone, please be seated.

JUDGE

Defendant Jang Tae-sik is

a mere victim

of the absurd and inappropriate embezzlement and slush funds

by Choi Jong-hak, the CEO of S Construction.

However

his employee's wrongdoing is

also a flaw of Chairman Jang.

I apologize.

Not only did Defendant Jang Tae-sik

only use S Construction

for embezzlement and slush funds

in the past ten years

but he is also blaming the late CEO Choi Jong-hak

for his wrongdoings.

Accordingly

under the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Economic Crimes

I request that the court sentence Mr. Jang

to six years' imprisonment

and a fine of 12 billion won.

Don't worry.

Defendant, please rise.

The verdict is ready.

JUDGE

The court sentences the Defendant

to ten years in prison

and 24 billion won.

I am ordering an immediate detention of the Defendant.

- What? What's going on? - Your Honor!

Jin-a, ten years!

There's no way it's this easy.

Do you have anyone to notify of your detention?

Is he crazy?

Hey! Get down right here.

Detention?

- Please calm down. - Ten years?

- Please. - Let go!

Judge Lee!

Start over!

Hey!

JUDGE

SEOUL CENTRAL DISTRICT COURT

YU SEON-CHEOL, PARTNER AT HAENAL

Do you realize what you've done?

He can file an appeal.

What did you just say?

What the hell are you doing?

This is hilarious.

Did you want to leave me that badly?

I'll send the divorce papers.

PRESIDING JUDGE LEE HAN-YOUNG

DEFENDANT

Defendant Lee Han-young

murdered his accomplice

and blackmailed him.

Hence, the prosecution files charges

against Mr. Lee Han-young.

Defendant, do you admit to the charges?

No.

No!

Defendant!

I didn't do it!

I didn't do it.

I'm...

I'm innocent.

I'm innocent!

I'm innocent.

THE JUDGE RETURNS

I'll prove my own innocence.

There's no way you can handle it alone.

You piece of shit!

This is what happens when a shithead tries to be a judge!

When I've only begun to want to live as the real Lee Han-young now.

2025?

I've come exactly ten years back in time.

Kim Sang-jin!

Arrest him right now. Or she'll die.

- How did you know? - Don't you read case files?

But you let him out.

Why did you do that?

That's right. I'm a judge.

Let's put him on trial together.

I must find proof that Kim Sang-jin is a serial killer.

Subtitles by Min-sun Kim