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