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This film is a work of fiction inspired by true events

The Attorney

This stop is Bumin-dong.

Busan, 1978

Law Office

Counselor!

How have you been?

You!

What brings you here?

I was in the neighborhood.

I see.

Should I come back later?

Say hello.

This is Song Woo-seok. He's a judge in Daejeon.

Is that so?

This is Attorney Lee Heung-ki.

Hello, I'm Song Woo-seok.

I'm Lee Heung-ki.

How do you like being a judge?

I didn't.

- So I resigned. - Resign?

They even put it on the news when you were appointed.

I thought you were serious about it.

All that media coverage for no reason?

They were only mocking me for being a high school graduate.

I'm looking to make money.

You don't need a degree to make money, right?

The founder of Hyundai only finished grade school.

You won't get many privileges with such a short term.

I don't care about things like that.

I want to work down here in Busan.

Sir.

I have a brilliant plan.

What is it?

It's absolutely brilliant.

But the thing is...

I'll need an office at least, but I'm broke.

Lend me some money.

It's all about real estate registration.

The profit margin is unbelievable!

While lawyers run around courtrooms

notaries rake in the money with just a few stamps.

- Can lawyers do it? - That's the best part.

Real estate is booming nationwide.

There's too much work for notaries to handle alone.

So they changed the law and lawyers can do it too.

Call an attorney for real estate!

I'll be home soon.

Have to go.

- Good evening! - Goodbye, sir.

Call an attorney for real estate...

You bastard! Which club are you from?

No, I'm a lawyer.

Attorney at law, Song Woo-seok.

The law is just a phone call away.

- Hey! - Even real estate...

What's going on here?

Call an attorney!

- Good night. - What the...

Attorney?

Who was that?

I guess lawyers aren't all high and mighty.

Attorney Song Woo-seok

This is real estate specialist...

It's me.

Right.

Did you have lunch?

Not yet.

It'll take time for business

to get going.

Don't worry so much.

I've got a client. I have to go.

Chinese delivery.

Enjoy.

Where are the pickles?

We don't deliver single orders...

Just say that you forgot them.

- Don't forget them again. - Yes, sir.

Goddamn pickles.

Is this...

Real Estate Registration

Welcome!

I'll be right back with your pickles.

Annual Busan Bar Association Reception

- Long time no see. How've you been? - Doing well, sir.

Thirty percent?

Do they take us for chumps?

We're the ones putting food on their table.

But they think they put the food on ours.

- Why so serious? - Broker wants higher fees.

Did you hear about that fool named Song?

Hands out business cards like some salesman.

I heard.

But what for?

I heard he does real estate registration.

Registration?

What an idiot!

- How low can you go? - Isn't that what notaries do?

Can lawyers do it?

Lawyers can now. The law changed recently.

Someone should talk sense into him.

- Where did he get his degree? - He only finished high school.

High school?

Well, that explains it.

The poor idiot just doesn't know any better.

Talk about a rotten apple spoiling the barrel.

A high school graduate signing real estate...

There you are, sir.

You're all early.

Don't get up.

You're here!

Did you all meet?

Hello.

I'm the idiot who hands out business cards.

High school graduate, Song Woo-seok.

Real estate registration isn't so bad of a business

since I don't send brokers a monthly check.

Enjoy, gentlemen.

I have to get going.

What happened?

- One noodle and a fried rice. - Yes, sir.

- Who ordered the coffee? - Over there.

Excuse me...

Sorry, but there's a wait.

Counselor Kim sent me here.

Should I come back later?

- It's nice to meet you. - I've heard a lot about you.

Business is booming, as you can see.

You must have your hands full with angry notaries.

They already called with complaints, but I'm not breaking any laws.

Shall we get started, then?

Started on what?

Work.

But we just met.

I only dropped by for Counselor Kim's sake.

I heard your salary was 300,000 won.

500,000 won a month. What will it be?

You're awfully impatient, aren't you?

That's hot!

You two can go now.

Everyone, line up here and give me your paperwork!

That's it. Give them to me.

- Don't push. - Take mine!

Hold on!

I'm home.

I couldn't even find the time to take a piss!

Count up how much we made today.

You're still awake!

Let me pee first.

Don't just throw it all into a sack.

What a mess.

That feels good.

Damn it! It's not flushing again!

- Just pour some water. - Damn it.

How many more times do we have to tell the landlord?

It's no use. It's because we're on high ground.

You happy?

About what?

I'm happy making all these sacks of money.

Aren't you?

Of course I am.

Is there anything you wanted to do?

We suddenly have all this money...

- I don't know what to do with it. - Right?

That's what happens to people when they have money.

You think of countless things to buy when you're broke.

But it's different when you're rich.

That's true.

Those little rats.

- They're at it again. - Come on!

You're making a mess!

Damn it.

They're even louder recently.

Go to sleep. It's late.

- My goodness. - I'm sure they understood.

You try it, then.

Forget it. It sounds nothing like it.

Hey.

Let's move to an apartment. There's no mice there!

And water gushes out!

No newspapers.

It's not newspapers.

I'm a lawyer.

Good afternoon.

I'm Song Woo-seok, attorney at law.

- Attorney? - Yes, ma'am.

"Real estate specialist."

- What is this about? - Well...

May I come inside for a moment?

- Your husband is home. - No, he's some lawyer.

And we're not done yet.

Have a seat.

Okay.

So what is this about?

They grow these domestically now.

Oh my! Isn't that a pineapple?

This is too much...

But what brings you here?

I want to buy this house.

Pardon?

But it's not for sale.

That's right.

I heard room 803 is on the market.

You came to the wrong house.

This is the tenth floor.

Isn't it nice here?

Great view of the ocean. Lots of sunlight.

And sturdy framework. Whoever built it did good work.

Look here!

Our house isn't for sale!

I want to buy this apartment.

I'll give you 25 million won for it.

The other place is 20 million.

You'll be making five million just by moving.

What will it be?

Mrs. Lee.

- I'll buy the rest tomorrow. - Okay.

Would you care for some cold juice, sir?

Sounds great.

Bye now.

Is there some reason for buying this particular house?

Well...

Why don't you finish up your makeup first?

My goodness! Oh my!

How embarrassing!

Seven years ago

Thank you.

The baby born today. Which room is it?

Excuse me?

The mother's name is Jang Su-kyung.

- Room 202. - 202?

Two...

Gosh...

You're here, ma'am.

There's my smart son-in-law.

You look exhausted from all that studying.

Here.

Don't mind the fees. I took care of it.

What?

Oh. You shouldn't have. I can pay it.

Just go on in.

You must've been startled.

He's impatient like his father.

Why do you look all miserable?

- Want some more? - I'm fine.

I almost forgot.

Pay me for last month if you can.

I have to pay the butcher later.

- Thank you, ma'am. - It was delicious.

Thank you.

- Come again. - Good night.

I need my books back.

Never give up

You like it?

It's our new home.

My goodness gracious.

Someone scribbled on here.

We should replaster it.

Oh my.

Gun-woo.

You can read now, right? What does that say?

"Never give up."

I wrote it the day you were born.

You did?

Son.

I built this house. Isn't it nice?

- You really built it, Dad? - Of course.

I built it so we could all live here together.

One brick after another.

Should we eat out?

- Thank you, ma'am. - Is it good?

Sure.

Good night.

Good night.

It's spicy.

- What is it, honey? - What?

I have a debt to settle.

A debt?

Nothing. Eat up.

- It's tasty. - Is it?

Can I get you anything?

Do you remember me?

Ma'am.

Don't you remember me?

My memory isn't what it used to be.

I ran out without paying the bill seven years ago.

Oh!

You were studying to become a lawyer.

Remember, Mom?

You called him a crook, perfect for being a lawyer.

Remember?

You!

Are you really that twit?

Did you pass?

I did. I'm an attorney now.

Really?

I was a judge in Daejeon. Now an attorney here.

Say hello.

This is my wife.

Nice to meet you.

You too.

My goodness.

A wife and two children.

The poor flimsy thing came back as a man.

Ma'am.

Please forgive me.

I should've come sooner.

But I've finally come to pay my dues.

Gosh!

Put that away.

I've long forgotten about that.

Don't make me into a real crook now.

I said to put that away.

Seeing you this successful is payment enough.

- But ma'am... - Come now!

This isn't enough for seven years.

What?

Old debts are settled by face, not money.

It means you better come back often!

To heck with it. Your meal is free today, too!

Gosh, ma'am.

Would you let me hug you?

Ma'am...

Thank you so much.

Why let a good meal sit bad all these years?

My goodness.

Thank you.

All right.

Next customer, please.

Who didn't get coffee?

Here you go.

You should add more chives.

All right.

That's good.

Yangjeong.

Dongrae district.

Yangjeong. Central Busan.

Let's take a break.

I told you it needs more chives.

What's wrong?

- Not feeling well? - I'm fine.

- I'll be back. - Take care.

- Excuse me. - How old are you?

Seven!

I bet you're excited to move.

It's like a cat pissing in the sky! It's chilly.

- Where are you going? - Not this again.

It's the perfect weather for some good stew.

Let's get you a balanced diet.

How about some seafood? With a little soju.

What? You'll drink yourself silly like last time.

- Come on! - That smell!

You like rice wine so much, but did you know this?

They use blowfish to wipe...

- I put in extra meat today. - Wow.

What about mine?

Anyway, blowfish skin is so toxic...

When will we say goodbye, little piggie?

Come on, Song.

Why are you so picky about food?

You need a balanced diet.

It's time we changed our menu.

Let's set up a better office and a secretary.

It doesn't look good...

- With call girls serving coffee? - That's right.

Then let's do it right. We'll renovate the office.

Get us a nice secretary.

As for the menu...

we'll keep eating here.

Watch the sides!

This way.

Put it where people can see it.

Have a cold drink.

Here you go.

Nice and cold.

What about me?

You're hardly working.

I have a bad back.

And Song is overdoing it.

We didn't pay good money to haul things ourselves.

Song! You can speak English?

It's all in English!

What is this, sir?

Those orchids could use some water, Miss. Moon.

Okay!

They're dry as a bone!

Would you read these if they were in Korean?

It's purely for show. May as well be in English.

There you go.

Put these right in the middle.

I know you love me...

Hurry and get dressed!

Who is it?

Our neighbor is coming to ask about taxes.

- Goodness. - Is that so?

Wipe your face a little.

I'm letting her in.

The penalties are higher than the original deduction.

Here you go.

- It's a bit much. - Exactly!

Let's try this.

- Thank you, Mr. Song. - It's nothing.

- Take care. - You too.

Good night.

Bye.

Damn it. It's over.

- What? - I'm impressed.

Come on.

That's hardly impressive.

Are the kids asleep?

Come now.

It was impressive...

but earnings are short these days.

Are you hiding it from me?

Of course not.

All those badmouthing lawyers are doing real estate too now.

Less work means less money.

Why hire a secretary if there's less work?

I hear she's awfully pretty.

Gosh.

Well...

I guess she's not too hard on the eyes...

I really wasn't keen on hiring anyone.

But Mr. Park insisted so much, with all those call girls...

What are call girls doing in your office?

Well...

I don't...

Why were they?

We had to serve out coffee.

We were short of hands...

All those times you told me not to come.

And that was why.

- Come on. - Forget it.

- Are the kids asleep? - Forget it.

Stop it.

- I said, stop it. - I thought you were impressed.

Stop it.

Mr. Park.

I've been thinking.

Why don't we change our range of practice?

I'd say it's about time.

All the lawyers are doing registration these days.

Look how empty our office is.

Did you have something in mind?

Why don't we do taxes?

Taxes?

Taxes are good.

But you need to know about accounting as much as law.

I learned it all back in high school.

No lawyer around does books like I can.

Really?

I can bring in all the tax cases.

I even thought of a great slogan.

We take care of you and your interests.

Tax law specialist, Song Woo-seok.

That's perfect!

This is why I love you, Song.

- Sound good? - Absolutely.

Mr. Song! Mr. Park! Come quick!

What's all the ruckus?

Come quick!

What are all those people?

- Down with Song Woo-seok! - Down with lawyers!

I'm Song Woo-seok. What is this about?

You call that a question?

All the lawyers are in real estate because of you!

Say we're switching to taxes and they'll go.

They shouldn't come here making a scene.

Stop blocking my office!

Sue me if I'm at fault! Or I'll sue for interference!

- What did he just say? - He's impossible.

- Down with Song Woo-seok! - Down with lawyers!

Down with Song Woo-seok!

Down with lawyers!

Gosh.

What's going on?

Are you all right?

What's happening?

1981

Inspector Cha Dong-young.

This medal is for your achievements in national security.

President Chun Doo-hwan.

You played a big role in this case.

You did well.

Thank you, sir.

- Superintendent General. - Yes.

I need a favor.

Inspector Cha.

- I need him to do a case in Busan. - Sure.

If the country needs his services, who am I to say no?

Which prosecutor do you have in mind?

We put Kang Hyung-chul on the case already.

He's studying the files as we speak.

- Inspector. - Yes, sir.

You have to stop them from starting another riot.

That's how you serve your country.

I'll keep that in mind, sir.

- Good night. - Take care.

Wait. I almost forgot.

- Thanks for lending them. - No problem.

Mrs. Park!

- Thank you for the meal. - Come back soon.

- We'll get going then. - All right, goodbye.

Good night.

See you tomorrow.

That's it for tonight.

- Hurry up! - Is it here?

We were about to close.

But it's so early.

Say hello, Jin-woo. These are my classmates.

I became the alumni president, ma'am.

That's great. But we were closing.

I brought them all this way... Isn't she pretty?

She sure is!

I dragged them all here to show you off.

Bring us some soju. Pork stews all around.

Sit down, boys.

- This is good. - Thank you.

I meant to go to reunions.

But it wasn't easy getting my practice going.

They're all from big-name universities.

All high and mighty.

They wouldn't make room for a high school graduate like me.

But I'm still kicking, because I'm just that good.

Right you are.

Now I'm at the top.

I've got a hotshot lawyer friend, thanks to you.

That's right.

- Let's drink to that! - Cheers!

Look.

You boys come to me if you ever have legal problems.

It's on the house.

- You mean it? - Alumni President's honors.

- I'll make some trouble, then. - Don't say that.

Crowds cheered on as the President and the First Lady waved.

Celebrating the birth of a great nation

under a great leader.

The Central District Court sentenced the group of socialist radicals...

- Turn that down! - Rioting college students...

What kind of corrupt law is that?

A flawed government and its absurd law enforcement...

What's wrong with sentencing criminals

for violating the law?

Their parents didn't send them to college to do protests.

What's wrong with putting those idiots away?

Hey!

You believe this rubbish?

The media is the last thing you can trust now.

Gosh!

Then what?

What should we believe, if not the media?

What?

The gossip of old women in hair parlors?

It's been long since all the honest reporters were fired.

Making money is fine and all.

But pay some attention to the world. Goddamn lawyers.

Then why are you still a high and mighty reporter?

According to what you're saying

you weren't fired, because you kept feeding lies.

Hey!

Like a coward!

I kept my damn mouth shut like a coward!

That's why I wasn't fired.

At least I'm not running blind with my eyes wide open!

Where are you going?

We were just getting started.

Don't get upset over a stupid argument!

- Sit back down. - Come on.

Yoon-taek.

You're one heck of a smart man, but much too biased.

Why do you find fault in everything?

The real problem is these smart kids protesting all the time!

Instead of studying to find a logical solution to things.

They're doing that bullshit to get out of studying!

What?

Have you ever stopped to think why they're protesting?

What are all those smart kids doing all that for?

Because they're sick of studying?

Snap out of it, you idiot!

You think it's fine and dandy, since you're successful?

Look here.

I never went to college.

But those spoiled idiots don't seem too smart to me.

They think they can change the world with a few protests?

That's not the world I live in!

Change the world through protest?

Bullshit.

Grab him!

You know what this is?

It's a lack of pride.

Are you that ashamed of yourself?

You bastard!

- Cut it out! - Stop it!

- What's gotten into you two? - Come on!

Just drop it!

Ouch...

Gibbering fool.

A high and mighty lawyer fighting like children.

Hang on. That needs an ointment.

I'm all right.

To hell you are.

You don't protest, right?

You'll be damned if you do, when your mother works this hard.

Pay attention when an adult is talking to you.

This corrupt system should be damned.

What did you say?

Come over here.

I have to clean up this mess.

If protesting could change the world...

I would've done it ages ago.

You think the world is that soft?

You can throw dozens of eggs, but it can't hurt a boulder.

As weak as eggs are, they're still living things.

Boulders will break into dust, but eggs will hatch with life.

Ever hear that saying?

What about eggs now?

Are you giving me lip for the mess I made?

Is that what this is?

I'll pay for it all.

Here.

That's for the food and drinks.

That's for the broken table.

That's for the broken plates.

And that's for you to take a girl out on a date.

That's enough.

Say thank you when an adult gives you money.

People will call you a bastard with that kind of attitude!

What did you say?

Ma'am...

This isn't nearly enough!

Go get the salt.

- I didn't mean... - Mom.

Did you learn these manners from your father?

You think money solves everything, you drunken nitwit?

Get me the salt!

I didn't mean it, ma'am.

Come on, sir.

- I'm sorry, ma'am. - Just go home.

- Hold on a minute. - Get out of my sight!

- You drunken fool! - Calm down, Mom.

Who do you think you are?

- He's just drunk. - I'm sorry, ma'am.

I didn't mean to...

Good afternoon. I'm Cha Dong-young.

I'm Kang Hyung-chul.

Your reputation precedes you, Inspector Cha.

- You're too kind. - Here.

I did some digging around to cook something up.

But I couldn't find much.

It's up to you now to wrap things up.

Our country would be damned if they were real commies.

My father was a high grade detective, and he used to say...

"If I have to chase after criminals, it's already over."

"Detectives like me don't arrest. We prevent."

Sounds like a fine man. How is he?

He was slaughtered in the Korean War.

Lieutenant Yoon Sung-du!

Come here.

Why are you in uniform?

I didn't receive orders otherwise.

I was only told to report here.

Wear civilian clothing from now on.

You'll be known as Manager Yoon here.

What are my duties here, sir?

Aren't you a medic? You'll save lives.

"I asked Asako where to put the shoes."

"She gazed at me with eyes of wonder."

"Then she told me I needn't take my shoes off."

"Then sudden"...

"Then suddenly, she brought me the umbrella I had left behind."

- "I still recall the umbrella"... - Hey!

Tell us about your first love.

I haven't had one yet.

Then you want me to be your "Asako"?

"I sometimes thought of Asako."

"If she had married"...

Can we help you?

Park Jin-woo. Busan Engineering College.

Your mother sells pork stew?

Run for it!

Get over here. You heard me!

Run away, Jin-woo! Hurry!

Shut your trap, communist bitch!

Quick!

- There's one out the window. - Yes, sir

Hey!

Jin-woo, run!

Why are you doing this?

Jin-woo?

Manager Yoon!

Hurry up!

Come on!

- Let's get dinner. - Anything but seafood.

Just stay down.

- How about milmyeon? - What's that?

A type of cold noodles.

- Is it any good? - Not bad.

The IV takes time to finish. Let him sleep for the day.

Let's order in.

What for?

Let's try some milmyeon.

National Security Law and martial law?

That's how they got those book clubs in Seoul.

Now they're using the same strategy on these kids.

We'll talk when you get back.

How have you been, sir?

Not too great.

But I hear you're doing well.

The most successful lawyer in Busan.

Successful?

I'm just working hard.

Heard you bought a fancy yacht.

Fancy?

Is that what they say?

Geez.

The country hick made money and lost his mind, right?

Is something wrong, sir?

Seems so.

I'm rather busy today.

Let's make it quick.

Sure.

- You know those Seoul law firms? - Law firm?

I thought I'd start one myself.

Building a sturdy system, if you will.

But no one will sign on just for me.

So I thought I could ask you to join me.

Didn't you hear about my license suspension?

Of course I heard.

I'll bring in the money until the suspension is lifted.

Song.

I appreciate the offer.

But we're on two different paths.

We breathe different air. See different worlds.

Don't be disappointed.

You'll find someone better.

There you are.

I'm preoccupied today, but we'll talk.

All right, sir.

Oh! Come by the pier sometime.

We'll do a few laps and get some food.

They busted the night school?

How many were arrested?

Nine in total.

Closed temporarily

She's been running around town looking for her son.

It's been over a month now.

They want us to take the case, so they can lock us up.

We need a lawyer they won't suspect.

Someone we can get through to.

One they won't suspect...

You can't tax them on these dishonored bills and bonds.

It's nothing but a deliberate attempt to bankrupt them.

Shall we go to court, then?

That's more like it.

They'll send you a new bill.

Great.

- You saved us again. - It's our pleasure.

- Thank you. - You'll have the papers tomorrow.

- Have a nice day. - Thank you.

Take care!

Gosh.

- Get me something to drink. - Again?

- Welcome. - Hello.

Wait a second. Excuse me.

I'm Lee Chang-jun. Haedong Constructions.

Have a nice day.

Song!

This is it!

You'll be going national with a case like this!

- Don't get your hopes up. - Too late for that.

Haedong Constructions is top class.

One of the best ten companies in the country.

And he's the son that inherits it.

I thought they'd go to a big law firm in Seoul.

But it means they think you're even better.

Have I told you that I love you?

- Mr. Park. - Yes?

You have connections with the police.

Sure.

Then see if there are any cases concerning Park Jin-woo.

Park Jin-woo? Isn't he...

the pork stew lady's son?

He's been missing for over a month.

I think something happened.

I'll look into it.

Where are you going? We should celebrate.

I'm feeling all anxious...

I'll just go for a lap.

They called it a luxury yacht that sailed the Pacific.

Sir.

You sound disappointed.

It's a dinghy used for racing.

Racing?

I'm looking to enter the Olympics.

They're announcing the host city of the '88 Olympics soon.

If it turns out to be Seoul, the yacht races will be held here.

An athlete needs to own a yacht in order to compete.

So I thought I'd try it.

There aren't any Korean athletes who own a yacht.

Is that so?

I know what these Busan lawyers are saying about me.

A money-hungry idiot with no education.

But I've made enough money.

Now I want to serve my country.

Olympic athlete, Song Woo-seok! Don't you like the sound of that?

Sailing is my only joy these days.

Song.

Yes?

Can you take on a case for me?

I've got a big case coming up, but anything for you.

What case is it?

It's...

National Security Law.

National security?

Gosh.

How many lawyers did you meet before me?

Quite a few.

I'm just a greedy tax attorney, sir.

Right.

I'll see you around.

Sorry for the hassle.

Don't say that, sir.

Why don't you stay for a beer?

You know the kid?

Son of a local restaurant.

- Our attorney eats there every day. - Heck.

Then just forget about it and move on.

But he's not the kind to get in trouble.

It's a communist case.

Communist?

Stay out of it, no matter what.

It's being handled directly by the boys upstairs.

That's not good.

Sure.

Just one moment.

Honey, it's Mr. Park.

It's me.

Largest Antigovernment Group Arrested Since Korean War

I'll be there soon.

Attorney at Law Song Woo-seok

Ma'am!

Is that you?

What are you doing out here?

You're a lawyer, right?

Yes.

Jin-woo!

What happened to Jin-woo?

That came last night.

It's a notice of trial.

He's in prison and his trial is...

In two days?

I went to the prison to see him.

But they wouldn't let me.

They said it's against the law.

That's absurd!

Guardians have full visitation rights.

Then...

Can I see him if I go with you?

Counselor Song!

How are you, ma'am?

Counselor Song.

The chairman sent a car for you downstairs.

I need your help.

You know that Jin-woo isn't a communist.

Please go and tell them that he's not a communist.

Help me this once.

I swear if you help me...

I'll serve you for the rest of my life.

The car is waiting, Counselor.

Can't you see me talking with the counselor?

Ma'am.

I have this important meeting, but we can go afterwards.

I ran around like a lunatic looking for my son.

I even looked through the morgue.

Please. I need your help.

I have no one else to turn to.

I'm begging you.

I'm so sorry about what I said before.

I was out of line. Please forgive me.

Ma'am...

I promise to go with you later, but I can't cancel this.

Come help her, Miss. Moon.

My Jin-woo...

Jin-woo isn't a communist. He's not...

I'm sorry, ma'am.

Counselor! Sir!

Jin-woo isn't a communist!

Did you see today's paper?

It's the Busan Book Club case.

Jin-woo got mixed up in it.

The Book Club case?

Yes.

You knew about it?

I didn't want you to worry about it.

- Now you tell me? - I was going to...

- Gentlemen. - Get up. He's here.

This way, Father.

Excuse me, ma'am.

Do you know where this is?

Street number 16-3.

Mrs. Park!

Is anyone home?

- Ma'am. - Counselor!

It's really you!

Please forgive me for earlier.

Thank you.

- Thank you so much. - There's no need.

She has her visitation rights!

Is this prison somehow above the Constitution?

It's nothing like that.

The public visiting room is in repairs.

Then we'll use the private visiting room.

Is that under repair too?

Because I'll sue you if it isn't!

He's throwing a fit and threatened to sue us!

Just him and the mother.

The mother?

He wasn't sent by Counselor Kim.

- Seems the mother brought him. - What's his name?

"Tax law specialist, Song Woo-seok."

"We take care of you and your interests."

Right away, sir.

Down the hall to the left.

Let's go.

Jin-woo! What happened?

It's me, Jin-woo. Your mother and me!

Jin-woo?

Look at me! Jin-woo!

They treat me well. I confessed my crimes.

I'm guilty. I'll be good now.

I'll be good...

Mom...

Mom!

Mom!

What's wrong?

Are you hurt?

What's this?

- Why are you hurt? - Who did this to you?

- This is unauthorized... - Get your hands off!

- Jin-woo! - What are these bruises?

You filthy crook!

You did this!

You did this to my son, goddamn bastards!

It was you!

You filthy bastards!

- Did they beat you, Jin-woo? - How dare you!

You crooks!

Filthy bastard!

What's this?

Let go, ma'am!

What are you doing?

Just grab her!

Jin-woo!

Let go of my son!

- Mom! - Jin-woo!

Jin-woo!

- Mom! - Jin-woo!

- Jin-woo! - Jin-woo!

Mom!

Mrs. Park!

Ma'am!

Call an ambulance!

Wake up! Ma'am!

They're scared it'll look suspicious if they appoint counsel.

They dropped a name. Park Byung-ho.

Park Byung-ho?

I'll talk to him.

He'll only cut down the sentence.

They convict people with no crime. What good is a trial?

Park might be our solution.

What is this Book Club case?

What are the charges?

Reading subversive literature with seditious content.

Praising anti-governmental groups.

These are what they call subversive literature.

That's their excuse at first.

Then they design a specific crime through interrogation.

What is History?

Historical Awareness in a Divided Era

Why does the news mention North Korea and communist orders?

- His name is Jin-woo? - Yes.

Does he seem like a communist?

He's...

How is this possible?

This isn't supposed to happen!

No, it's not.

I'll do it.

I'll take this case.

Song.

You've been up all night.

Go get some sleep. We'll talk.

You shouldn't decide such things on sudden impulse.

Then why did you suddenly come looking for me?

I was in a hurry.

I needed to postpone the trial while I found the proper lawyer.

I am a proper lawyer.

Look, Song.

- I'm not putting you down. - I told you.

I'm representing Jin-woo.

If you give up midway...

I will never give up.

- Here for a trial? - What brings you here?

Coverage.

Some fixed case about book clubs.

Sent here to play puppet.

The Book Club case?

Let me know if you need anything.

- For what? - I'm representing that case.

- You? - Yes.

Tired of making money now?

Don't tell me.

You're going into politics?

That's not it.

- You go write the article. - Yes, sir.

- I'm sick of playing puppet. - All right.

Gosh. I need a drink. Let's go get drunk.

Yoon-taek.

Let's go.

Counselor Park!

How have you been?

I'll be fine if you don't cause me trouble.

What are your plans for this case?

I don't have any plans.

I'm just an anvil. You're the hammer.

If you don't slam me, we'll all be fine.

Let's cut the talk and head inside.

We haven't met.

Don't you see these?

There you are.

- Good morning, sir. - It's been a while.

- I spoke with the chief prosecutor. - I see.

Well...

Let's keep it simple, gentlemen.

I never expected to see you in these courts, Song.

What a surprise.

I thought we'd say hello.

Lots of reporters have come to cover this high-profile case.

Be discreet with your statements.

I'll see you all in court.

Yes, sir.

Counselor Song.

I hear you got an offer from Haedong Constructions.

Why are you defending commies at such a critical time?

Excuse me?

Is there a relative involved?

Tell me who it is.

I'll go easy on him.

- Goodness... - Ki-woong!

Tae-jun!

Honorable Judge Park presiding.

All rise!

Be seated!

Court is now in session for trial of national security violations...

Objection.

Counselor. The trial hasn't even begun.

Precisely.

That's precisely why I'm objecting.

Well?

If it fails to be appropriate

you'll be held accountable for obstruction of justice.

Article 280 of the penal code prohibits

the physical restraint of defendants.

I ask for the immediate removal of the ropes and handcuffs.

It also states that defendants must be seated at the head of the court.

This is how trials are held in...

Article 26, clause 4 of the Constitution states

that the defendant is innocent until proven guilty.

This trial has not yet begun!

I will not tolerate customs treating the defendants as criminals.

The abuse of public authority!

Isn't that what we're here to determine?

Your Honor.

Prosecution may state the charges.

Since March 8th of 1981

these defendants including Park Jin-woo

held thirteen illegal gatherings disguised as a book club.

Contrary to the pretense of a book club...

the defendants studied works of subversive literature.

They praised Communist beliefs and antinational propaganda.

They organized a secret revolt

to do the biddings of the North.

These are their signed confessions revealing all of these atrocities.

I will now quote part of Park Jin-woo's confession.

"Vietnam has not collapsed, but reunited"

"under a Socialist system."

"South Korea must follow in suit."

"The goal for now is to overthrow the current fascist regime."

"But we must liberate the peninsula through a socialist revolution."

We present these statements as evidence before the court.

Defendant! Did you personally write these statements?

They are the result of torture...

I didn't ask you!

I'm asking the defendant!

Defendant!

Answer with a yes or no.

Yes, you wrote it. No, you didn't.

Yes. I wrote it, but...

And you signed it yourself? Yes or no.

Yes.

The court accepts it as evidence.

Song, is this your first National Security Law case?

Yes.

I was forced to prosecute public safety cases back in the day.

National Security cases are about one thing.

- What? - Negotiation of penalties!

Not guilty or innocent!

- And you meddled with the judge! - Counselor.

Do you believe these kids did anything wrong?

- That's... - He has bruises all over him.

What good is a confession

if they forced it from him through torture?

According to the law?

They'd all be innocent for insufficient evidence.

Our very President would be convicted

according to the law.

For military insurrection!

Aren't we here to uphold the law?

I'm not here to teach you about justice!

If you want to finish this, just do as I tell you.

I'll take care of it. Your duty is to assist me!

I don't think so.

I may not have much experience, but I know Jin-woo is innocent.

I just have to prove it, and that's my duty.

Song! He's out of his damn mind!

Attorney Song Woo-seok

Attorney Song Woo-seok's office.

It's the British Consulate.

The embassy sent a reply.

What should I say?

I'll go right now.

He'll be heading over now.

All right.

You should go home.

Counselor Song!

Where have you been all day?

- You drank again? - Sure did.

I met the Haedong people to seal our deal!

I got us a nice... Going somewhere?

- I'm representing Jin-woo. - Jin-woo?

Park Jin-woo? Absolutely not. Never!

- I already went to trial. - Just forget about it.

I promise.

I'll find a better pork stew place.

- And we'll go every day. - It won't interfere with Haedong.

Song!

Life is all about timing

and there's a superhighway in front of you.

Why are you hitting the brakes, when you should be speeding?

For my kids.

So they can live in a world free of this nonsense.

It'll be a better world for your son, too.

Don't worry about him. I'm sending him abroad.

- I'm not done talking. - I'm doing Jin-woo's trial.

Counselor Song!

Your name and affiliation.

Um Tae-nam. Domestic and Foreign Policy Institute.

What are your duties?

Evaluating subversive literature.

"What is History? was written by E.H. Carr"

"who is a historian and a communist."

"This book justifies communist beliefs"

"and serves as a threat to readers."

"It may inseminate such views in a reader."

"Should any person study this text"

"they are showing interest in learning communist theory."

Is this the evaluation issued by your institute?

- That is correct. - Prosecution rests.

Begin the cross-examination.

Where is this institute?

Where is it located?

Yongsan, Seoul.

What's the address?

Witness Stand

I'm not sure.

You don't know the address?

Is that illegal?

Counselor.

I don't know the exact court address either.

Don't delay this trial with irrelevant questions.

Do a proper cross-examination.

I can tell you the address.

32-16 Yejang-dong, Seoul. Is that right?

I don't...

Then how about this?

Isn't that where the ANSP office is?

The location of ANSP is classified!

Counsel is currently revealing matters of national security.

Counsel thanks prosecution for confirming the location.

If the boys upstairs tell you it's a communist book

do you even read it before the evaluation?

Counsel is reaching a conclusion based on speculation.

I wouldn't have to, if the witness had done his job.

You wrote that E.H. Carr is a communist living in the USSR.

- He lived there for years... - So he's a Soviet commie?

- I bet my life on it. - No need for that.

He did live in the Soviet Union, but why?

Why did he live there when he wasn't Russian?

E.H. Carr was a diplomat

from Britain, our ally in the War.

He was the British Ambassador to the Soviet Union.

Counsel cannot prove these claims.

Can you prove it, Counselor?

This is a telegram sent by the British Embassy.

"Edward Hallett Carr was born in London"

"and educated at Cambridge."

"A respected historian and diplomat of the United Kingdom."

"What is History? is not a text which advocates communist beliefs."

"We encourage more readers in Korea to study this text."

"Foreign and Commonwealth Office."

This nation fought by our side...

You're saying they're communists just to convict these students?

This morning, I have...

bought the subversive books these defendants read.

These books can be found in any bookstore.

Even recommended by Seoul National University.

Does that make our nation's top university a corrupt school?

Your Honor.

Prosecutor Kang.

Didn't you both graduate from this corrupt university?

This trial is full of nonsense, like this fake evaluation.

Their book club is nothing more than a book club.

Students with little money sharing their books.

They study it together and teach others.

We should be applauding them.

These defendants are not defendants at all!

They're victims of unjust and cruel public authority.

Get me the Haedong files.

They said it's hopeless.

Hitting boulders with eggs.

Boulders will break into dust, but eggs will hatch with life.

Didn't you tell me that?

Are you gonna sit around and let them break you?

Are you?

Can you remember where they tortured you?

Their faces and names?

They called each other Director Cha, Manager Yoon.

Director Cha?

Where did they keep you?

It was an old building. Some kind of motel.

Motel?

You remember where?

They had my eyes covered...

- But I heard foghorns. - Stop here.

I could hear trains nearby.

Samil Media Group

There was a van parked outside for days.

Just stay down!

Or we'll break you.

- Mr. Lee! - Yes, sir.

Bring him over here.

- Get up. - You little bastard.

According to what you wrote, you deserve a medal.

You kids studied together and taught other kids.

Look up at me.

Jin-woo.

Yes.

Do we look like bad guys?

No, sir.

What do you believe in, Jin-woo?

What do I believe in?

I don't...

It's an easy question.

The thoughts that you keep close to your heart.

What are they?

Existentialism?

Did existentialism sound right? You bastard.

Grab him.

Wait! I was wrong!

I made a mistake!

Existentialism?

You goddamn commie!

What in the hell?

I'm a lawyer!

You thought you could waltz in here?

Wait.

Goddamn bastard.

Tax specialist attorney?

- Song Woo-seok. - I'm Park...

- Park Jin-woo's lawyer. - A commie counsel.

The law seem like bullshit to you?

Breaking and entering, and obstruction of justice!

You little...

Attention!

Mr. Lawyer.

You think the War is over?

It's called an armistice.

This is just intermission.

But for some reason...

everyone thinks the War is over.

You know why?

Because of men like me.

We risk our lives to catch these filthy commies

so people like you can go to sleep at night!

Go home and think about it.

How grateful you are to men like me.

How you can serve your country!

Counsel may begin examination.

Defendant.

Witness Stand

Jin-woo.

How much did you weigh before they took you?

- I weighed 64kg. - And now?

I don't know.

These prison records say 53kg.

You lost over 10kg in two months.

Didn't the police feed you?

Sometimes they did. Sometimes they didn't.

When didn't they feed you, and for what reason?

I threw up what I ate after they tortured me.

Since then, they didn't feed me on days I got tortured.

Quiet down.

I'll do anything you want.

Jin-woo.

Now...

You remember who mentioned reunification and all that?

I remember.

I remember everything.

Ready to write down the truth again?

Yes.

But if I write those lies that I make up...

What happens to him?

Lies?

You bastard.

Who told you to lie?

Who told you that?

I told you to write down the truth!

The goddamn truth!

Hold him down!

Your Honor!

These students aren't the ones that should be on trial!

It's the detective who beat and tortured them!

It's the corrupt prosecution and our military regime.

Counsel is threatening governmental authority!

I'm warning you. Speak with discretion!

Your Honor.

The defendant's mother...

She searched the city for months for her missing son.

She even...

She...

She ran to the morgue with a heavy heart.

Why did she look through the unidentified bodies?

Because the police kidnapped the defendants to torture them.

Prosecution may begin.

I'm not finished!

Don't create a scene, or I'll throw you out!

What was the worst thing you experienced there?

Resentment.

All those lies...

If I make up lies on a statement...

it would come back to me with more lies on it.

March 8th! He says you did this.

Why didn't you write it?

I'm sorry, sir. I didn't know, sir.

So...

Do you know now?

Yes, I know. I know very well now.

Read it.

May 15th...

And?

Anything else?

More?

Your memories are different.

- This is your last chance. - Yes, sir.

Dates, times, and names.

- Get it all right. - Yes, sir.

- Begin! - Begin.

We took the train to Seoul on May 15th.

Took a bus from Seoul Station. Got off at the last stop.

We met Mr. Kim and went to Kaebong-dong.

Mr. Kim called

for a revolution to overthrow the government.

And you and I nodded.

When we arrived...

the workers were gathered to welcome us.

So you and I educated them to raise their awareness.

We read subversive literature.

Shouted protest slogans.

Mr. Kim gave us some money the next day.

And on the train back to Busan...

We stopped at Daejeon and had some noodles.

Those noodles were so good.

The cherry blossoms were in bloom...

We said they smelled so pretty...

Ki-woong. Jin-woo. Don't cry.

You did nothing wrong.

- Ki-woong! - Don't cry!

It's okay!

Punish the torturer!

Release the defendants!

Release them!

Bailiff!

Quiet!

Banish the military regime!

Quiet!

Clear the courtroom! Take the defendants!

Defense rests with this examination.

These confessions were forced through violence and torture.

They cannot and must not be used as evidence!

Defense calls for Cha Dong-young to testify before the court.

Hey.

Is this really necessary?

I'll extenuate the circumstances. Negotiate the sentences.

Prosecutor?

Then I'll negotiate with the...

Counselor Park!

And Your Honor.

This trial is about revealing the manipulation of public authority.

And Cha Dong-young is the key.

He must testify!

I will.

Prosecution accepts.

Fine.

The court accepts the witness.

Confessions Through Torture, Corrupt Investigation

- Yes. - The Busan Book Club case.

Leave it there.

I'll see you there.

Leave it.

We can buy the tax administration at these prices.

But why do you think we insist on hiring you?

I'm starting to wonder.

This may sound strange.

But I want to clean up this nation more than anyone.

Democracy was what I envied most while studying in the U.S.

But these people took power through a military coup.

Do you think they'll just agree to American democracy?

You can't get through to them. They must be driven out.

Civil movements. Democratization.

It's accomplished by bourgeoisie, middle-class citizens.

But for a civil revolution to happen in this country...

the national income must be three times higher.

Our people aren't ready yet.

Counselor Song.

My father received a call today.

He told me to fire you and find another lawyer.

But I insisted.

If you sign this...

You'll work exclusively for us.

If you continue with that case, we'll just have to say...

We never met you.

Thank you for your courtesy.

I mean it.

But say that you met me.

Just tell them you couldn't work with a nut like me.

I have a trial to prepare for.

Just one thing.

I only recently realized this.

I can't agree to the notion

that poor citizens can't have justice.

Oh well.

But remember this.

You turned down the chance of a lifetime today.

Don't regret it.

Counselor Causes Disturbance

Obstructs Trial Process

- That's the car! - Where?

- Is it him? - That's the bastard!

You communist crook!

You bastard!

You communist bastard!

Go back home, commie!

You filthy lawyer!

Take it off.

Your shirt, you idiot!

- The court is full! - You can't do this!

- Why can't we go in? - There aren't any seats left.

What's going on here?

There are no seats left.

No seats?

Don't worry.

- It's half empty! - Da-woon!

Dae-jun!

Let us in!

I solemnly affirm

that the evidence I shall give shall be the truth

the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.

Cha Dong-young.

Defense may begin.

Your name and affiliation.

Cha Dong-young, Busan Central Police.

Witness!

Did you lawfully arrest the suspects?

- I did. - Did you show them a warrant?

Witness Stand

Counsel doesn't seem to know

much about the law.

National Security cases are dealt

rather differently.

We apprehend suspects first.

Warrants come afterwards.

Should I come back

after you do some studying?

Go home and study!

Stupid high school graduate.

Were the families notified of their arrests?

We tried, but some people weren't home...

You illegally held them in custody for two months?

Counselor!

I told you to study National Security Law.

National Security cases allow up to fifty days of legal detainment.

Answer the question!

And mind your tone in this courtroom!

You only have the forged confessions?

Defense is leading the witness.

Counselor!

The only evidence you have are their confessions?

Sneaky commies like them

never leave evidence.

What evidence can there be

for crimes of thought?

National Security cases

focus on confessions.

National Security again.

The Constitution prohibits conviction of suspects on confessions alone.

Is National Security Law above all our legal foundations?

Don't ask me.

I only do what the law says.

How do you decide that this concerns National Security?

I've done it for 13 years.

I can spot a National Security case just by looking at them.

Really? Then tell me...

If I root for Ali instead of Foreman, did I violate National Security?

According to your interpretation, I'm guilty

if Kim Il-sung roots for Ali.

Defense has ridiculed the law and idolized the North Korean leader.

A few students gathered for a book club.

How did you decide

that they violated National Security Law?

On what grounds?

I don't decide it. The nation does.

The nation?

What is this nation that you speak of?

You call yourself a lawyer, not knowing what a nation is?

I know all too well.

Constitution Article 1, clause 2!

Sovereignty lies with the people.

All authority is granted by the people.

The people are the nation!

A nation you oppressed with no legal grounds.

Under premises of national security!

Those soldiers who took hold of the government by force!

They are your nation!

Shut your mouth!

Counsel is threatening the witness!

- Witness. - Counselor!

Didn't you torture the suspects for their confessions?

- No. - Witness is committing perjury!

- I didn't torture them! - No!

Will you keep denying what these pictures show?

Those were self-inflicted.

Self-inflicted?

Cut this bullshit and speak the truth.

You think you're a patriot?

Far from it.

You're nothing but a parasite feeding off an innocent nation!

Speak the truth.

That's real patriotism!

Shut your trap, commie!

- Get out of here! - You commie bastard!

This is no examination! Defense is threatening him!

One more time and I'll have you removed!

Remove those planted reprobates for obstruction first!

- Prosecution proceed. - I'm not finished!

I'll do this all night!

Speak the truth.

Admit that you tortured them to confess.

Bailiff! Remove users of profanity!

- Remove counsel! - Admit it!

- Prosecution proceed. - Did you use torture?

- No. - Prosecution rests.

He's giving false testimony!

- Final trial will be in two days. - Your Honor!

This is perjury!

Your Honor!

Your Honor!

It's all over now!

Did you expect an apology out of him?

Am I the only one here?

What were you doing?

Praying through the trial?

You are the only attorney.

You've already done everything as you please.

What can I do?

You wrecked this trial yourself.

Counselor!

They accused us of tax evasion...

You should both go home.

Take a few days off. I'll clean this up.

Like hell.

It'll take you ages.

Stop crying and sweep the floors.

Okay.

- Daddy! - Daddy!

My troublemakers.

I got a perfect score.

Didn't I do well? What's my reward?

Of course you should get a perfect score.

You look upset. What's wrong?

I got a phone call.

A call?

What did they say?

Not much.

Just some things about Gun-woo.

Tell me.

They knew which class he's in, who his teacher is.

Then they hung up.

Dear.

Couldn't you quit this case?

- I didn't order. - Someone else did.

Sent you this note, too.

Who?

I don't know.

Hey, kid!

What is it?

Did you eat yet?

Oncheon Cathedral

I need good reporters

and foreign press at tomorrow's trial.

Lieutenant Yoon visited me.

The medic from the interrogations.

A witness that will flip this case.

They won't accept him.

I'll tell the judge that I plan to hold a press conference.

That's why I need the foreign press.

Help me out.

Defense requests Lieutenant Yoon Sung-du as witness.

Song.

Today is the last trial.

Stop this nonsense and move.

He witnessed the entire event.

Fine! Dismissed!

You suddenly spring this on me on the day of the trial.

And in front of my house, to top it off?

Then I'll hold a press conference to announce your dismissal.

Reporters from Mainichi, AP, and ZDF are all there.

I'll state that

this dismissal only proves the manipulation of this trial.

Counselor!

Song!

Final Trial

Defense calls Lieutenant Yoon to the stand.

Prosecution was not consulted. We do not accept.

The court accepts the witness.

You can't accept a witness we didn't know about.

I have my reasons. You can handle it.

Go on.

Your name and affiliation?

Yoon Sung-du.

Medical officer of the ROK Army.

Why did you work with police detectives?

I was assigned to an anti-communism investigation.

What were your duties?

First aid and emergency treatment.

They needed treatment in interrogations?

Were they tortured?

- Defense is leading the... - Yes!

They were tortured.

Did you witness the torture?

I witnessed it.

Who tortured whom?

Inspector Cha Dong-young and his detectives.

They tortured the victims of this book club case.

Order in the court!

Through what methods were they tortured?

Assault.

Waterboarding.

Electrical torture.

Parrot perching.

Days of sleep deprivation. All possible means.

The truth is finally revealed.

We have a clear incident, a witness, and a testimony.

This is a trial on the violation of human rights!

Not national security.

As with defendant Park Jin-woo

all defendants of this case plead not guilty.

Defense Attorney

Defense Attorney

Stop springing

so many surprises.

I'm sorry, sir.

It all happened so quickly.

I meant that I failed, and you succeeded.

I must've let you down.

Of course not.

Prosecution may cross-examine.

I said to cross-examine!

One moment, Your Honor.

Prosecution will proceed.

Witness.

You're currently serving as a medical officer?

Yes.

Did you come here from the camp, or another location?

I'm currently on leave.

They let you take vacations without permission?

Witness left his post six days ago and still hasn't returned.

He is currently an AWOL soldier.

That's not true! I applied for leave!

Prosecution is threatening him with irrelevant information!

Your Honor.

MP's are standing by outside to arrest the witness.

This is blackmail and slander by manipulation of his status!

Defense must have fallen for this declaration of conscience.

But he's nothing more than a corrupt AWOL soldier

who is mocking the court with false testimony!

Prosecution will charge him with perjury.

Recess is due for military law.

No! You can't! Protect the witness!

We must protect him!

Stenographer.

Strike the testimony.

Court will adjourn for military law and resume in two hours.

Strike the testimony?

The witness risked everything to reveal the truth!

- Call off the recess! - Bailiff!

- You can't adjourn! - Remove counsel!

What is this trial for?

What happened to our rule of law?

- You call this nonsense a trial? - Drag him out!

Lieutenant!

Lieutenant Yoon!

Lieutenant!

You can't hide the truth forever!

Are you so terrified?

Counselor.

You did your best.

Get some food in you, for my sake.

I'm sorry, ma'am.

Don't apologize.

I'm truly grateful.

He's right here.

Come in.

The judge insisted on their release on parole in two years.

Prosecution agreed on terms that we don't file for appeal.

Jin-woo was sentenced to three, but will be out in two years.

You are currently illegally occupying this street.

We are all responsible for permitting injustice!

We are obligated to fight, because we stand alive today!

We must fight for democracy!

Citizens united!

We stand in memory of this unjustly killed student!

This is not illegal!

Stand united! Keep your ground!

Stand united! Keep your ground!

We must stand united!

Stay strong!

Stand united! Keep your ground!

Keep your ground!

Citizens!

Citizens united!

Keep your ground!

Citizens united!

A service could initiate disorder as in past instances.

Memorial services are about honoring the deceased.

Essentially calm and quiet.

If such things pose a threat...

It only shows the growing fear of people using violence against it.

But you're an attorney.

Haven't you crossed the line by violating positive law?

It's because I'm an attorney.

Attorneys must lead the people in such unjust, unlawful times.

That's the true duty of an attorney.

All rise!

Be seated.

Prosecution.

State your charges.

The defendant has planned and led various illegal gatherings

and extensively violated the law on assembly and demonstration.

Defense. Your opening statement.

Your Honor.

Many members of counsel are sitting in the gallery.

We cannot confirm their attendance.

In order to confirm counsel's attendance today

we ask that you call the names of these members of counsel.

These are all...

Yes. The reason for our request.

I will now call out the names.

Counselor Kim Sang-pil!

Present.

Counselor Lee Heung-ki!

Present.

- Counselor Yoon Jae-ho! - Present.

- Counselor Park Byung-ho! - Present.

Counselor Choi Won-jae!

Present.

I will henceforth forgo on titles.

- Lee Dong-jun! - Present.

- Yoo Jung-hyuk! - Present.

- Shin An-jin! - Present.

- Lee Kyu-taek! - Present.

- Park Sang-soon! - Present.

- Ko Jin! - Present.

- Hong Sung-ho! - Present.

- Moon Yoon-sup! - Present.

- Cho Sung-tae! - Present.

- Kim Sung-guk! - Present.

- Choi Jeong-ho! - Present.

- Lee In-ki! - Present.

- Park Hwan-su! - Present.

- Shin Yong-ki! - Present.

- Kim Yu-jin! - Present.

- Kim Dae-hee! - Present.

- Jung Chil-seong! - Present.

- Chung Jae-sun! - Present.

- Lee Jae-hong! - Present.

- Park Sung-hwan! - Present.

- Park Yong-shik! - Present.

- Lee Nam-il! - Present.

- Yoon Yeo-shin! - Present.

- Jeon Guk-jo! - Present.

- Jo Woo-tae! - Present.

- Suk Jin-gu! - Present.

- Song Chul-hong! - Present.

- Kwon Oh-yeob! - Present.

- Choi Sun-woo! - Present.

- Jo Sung-tae! - Present.

- Chung Seok-hwan! - Present.

- Hwang Ki-pyo! - Present.

- Noh Kyung-yik! - Present.

- Jang Cheol-ju! - Present.

- Cho Gil-jun! - Present.

- Kim Young-deuk! - Present.

- Kim Dae-yong! - Present.

Kim Hee-chil!

Han Kwang-ho!

Lee Byung-jo!

Kang Dong-sik!

Hwang Gi-ho!

Yang Soon-il!

Kim Woo-song!

Han Sang-kyu!

Park Jae-hong!

Lee Ki-dong!

Kang Young-sik!

Doh Byung-soon!

Lee Woo-shik!

Park Chang-sup!

Cho Yeong-pyo!

Chang Deuk-hwan!

Lee Sang-ho!

Park Bum-kil!

Kim Ik-hyun!

Lee Jeong-dae!

Shin Kyung-rok!

Lee Dae-gi!

99 out of 142 Busan lawyers were present on this day