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I just don't get it no matter how I look at it.

Why did you do that?

Well…

So…

The reason I did that was that…

It seems you had an ulterior motive from the very start.

Well, it's…

I didn't have any ulterior motives.

So what you're saying is

that you didn't know anything?

I don't know anything.

Are you just going to keep silent like that?

I'm not trying here trying to be a pain in the neck here.

Let's start over.

Prosecutors are usually the ones doing the questioning.

But once a year, they end up being the ones to answer the questions.

What?

Typhoon number 21, Teollim,

is making its way up north toward Korea.

It's a late typhoon which is very rare.

We can see the clouds gathering for the typhoon.

Torrential rain is to be expected this week

starting in the southern regions.

It is during inspections.

Division Chief Min, it must've been tiring to come such a long way.

-It's fine. -Please take a seat.

Our inspection prosecutor is Prosecutor Cha Myeong-ju.

I'm aware that she used to work under you before.

I thought you'd find her easier to work with.

I know her very well.

"You've become so gaunt since the last time I saw you."

"Who put you through such a hard time here?"

"Is it you?"

-"Or is it you?" -Sorry?

"It's this bastard's fault, Mr. Min."

"Don't worry."

"I'm here to take you back to Seoul, Prosecutor Cha."

"Goodbye, Prosecutor Cha. I won't see you out."

-Seon-ung! -Damn it.

Step up your acting, Seon-ung!

That line was just terrible. Let's try that again.

Whatever. This is no fun.

Gosh.

The inspection is being conducted by the Supreme Prosecutors' Office.

Maybe the rumors are true.

What rumors?

The prosecution is in hot water for Hwang Hak-min Case

because he got acquitted.

As a way to make up for it,

they're trying to punish some regular prosecutors instead.

All of a sudden? Can they do that?

Why can't they?

If they go through everything

and find fault with us, we're done for.

Then…

rookies who aren't being inspected should be fine, right?

-Seriously? -Damn it.

I'm relieved.

They're all smiles there when we're shivering out of fear.

I guess Prosecutor Cha has nothing to worry about.

It's her former chief. He'll make sure she gets off scot-free.

Then probability-wise,

if the first-year Prosecutor Kim and Prosecutor Cha

out of the ten regular prosecutors…

That would be a one-in-eight chance.

-Gosh. -Hello, sir.

It's been a while.

It looks like one-in-six now.

This is just like Russian roulette.

-You'll be just fine. -Right.

It's been so long.

-I look forward to seeing you here. -Yes.

You said you'd be visiting,

but I didn't think you'd come as an inspector.

It just happened that way.

But I'm reassured that you're here.

-Let's do our best. -Yes, Chief.

Prosecutor Cha won't give you any problems.

Take good care of her.

Here.

-Thank you. -Good luck.

You should go there and learn how to pace yourself.

And see how others live.

Take that with you.

PROSECUTOR HONG JONG-HAK

Yes. Prosecutor Hong Jong-hak of division 2 speaking.

Yes. I'll be right over.

1ST DAY OF THE INSPECTION

-Prosecutor Hong Jong-hak. -Yes, sir.

You know why I called you.

Well, I'm not sure.

Well, it's…

I didn't have any ulterior motives.

THE INSPECTION TEAM KNOWS WHAT PROSECUTOR HONG DID LAST WINTER

It was winter last year.

It was even before Prosecutor Cha and Prosecutor Kim came here.

That's when it all started.

We got the chart for the unsolved cases last month.

Number one this month…

-is Hong Jong-hak. -Gosh.

Applause.

Prosecutor Hong.

You're the most senior here,

and you have the most unresolved cases.

You're leading by example, aren't you?

I'm sorry. I'll do better this month.

You should.

Follow the steps of Prosecutor Choi.

He was in the last place just a few months ago,

but now he's doing great.

PROSECUTOR CHOI DAE-JIN, 42ND CLASS YEOJU DISTRICT PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE

This year will be over soon. You know what's about to happen, right?

We'll tally up the number of unsolved cases,

and I'm going to give an earful to whoever comes in last.

All right?

How did you get so good all of a sudden?

Be honest. You must have a secret.

I doubt you'll be able to do it even if I told you.

Prosecutor Choi.

I'd do anything if I could escape coming in last place.

Please help me out.

So what this is,

it's as old as the history of the prosecution itself.

It's a dangerous and forbidden technique.

Come closer.

You call the defendant…

Then you…

What?

Are we allowed to do that?

Who says we can't?

The forbidden technique that Prosecutor Hong learned

from Prosecutor Choi…

It was much simpler than expected.

First, you call the defendant in a case that's unresolved.

Then you hang up right before they answer.

Next, you suspend the indictment of the case

saying that the defendant cannot be reached.

You can also suspend the testimony using the same method.

WITNESS JUNG SEONG-WON COULD NOT BE LOCATED

Easy, right?

Damn it.

PRINTING IN PROGRESS

PROSECUTION SERVICE

It's a technique that exploits the fact that

the cases with suspended indictment or testimony

are not categorized as unresolved cases.

Just last December,

you filed four indictment suspensions

and five testimony suspensions.

I'm sorry.

Well…

I know I should've continued to reach the defendant and the witness

even after the suspension.

Do you know how many defendants

reached their statute of limitations on suspension last year?

Is there a lot?

There are over ten thousand.

Most of it is because of the prosecutors' derelict

and neglect of duty.

Do you have any way to explain yourself about suspending their indictment

without even looking into their whereabouts properly?

No.

These nine cases.

Chase after the defendants and the witnesses for these cases.

For ones where you can reach them, reinvestigate them.

REINVESTIGATION: REOPENING A CLOSED CASE DUE TO SUSPENSION

Yes, sir.

THESE CASES GET NEW CASE NUMBERS, AS THEY WERE TEMPORARILY CLOSE

Are you all right?

Yes, I'm fine.

I feel like a hopeless piece of human trash, but still…

I'm fine.

You should still look after your health.

Have this.

Thanks.

I'm not even worthy of being a prosecutor.

Cheer up, will you?

Come on. Don't beat yourself up.

That's how everyone is during the inspection.

Exactly. Even idiots like me have no trouble eating.

What's the matter?

Right.

Right.

-Take it slow. -No, I should fill myself up now.

Since I'll be beaten to a pulp in the inspection.

-Dig in. -Thank you.

What is it?

Hey, I think this is working.

Do you want another?

2ND DAY OF THE INSPECTION

Prosecutor Oh Yun-jin.

Yes.

You remember July 14, right?

Yes.

I couldn't believe what I was seeing after I read this.

How did it even come to this?

Well, so…

The reason I did that was that…

PROSECUTOR OH, RIDING THE COATTAILS OF THE WEEKEND

The victim seemed to think positively about reaching a settlement too.

Right.

All you need to do is wrap things up.

Sure.

-You can go for today. -Thank you.

-Don't mention it. Goodbye. -Thank you. Goodbye.

-See you. -Bye.

Goodness.

Yes, Mother. How is your back?

I'm sorry?

You need surgery?

No, Mother. I'll be right over.

Yes.

Mr. Kim, I'll take a half day today.

Is she seriously ill?

Yes, she needs surgery.

-I'm sorry, but can you file these for me? -Sure.

PROSECUTOR OH YUN-JIN

I'll see you on Monday. I'm sorry.

-Goodbye. -Goodbye.

-Goodbye. -Bye.

Prosecutor Oh didn't know

that she'd be returning here before the weekend was over.

This is a story of Prosecutor Oh returning

to the prosecutor's office before the weekend is over,

but I'll skip the majority of what she went through during that time.

That's because the victim in the story is neither Prosecutor Oh

nor Prosecutor Oh's mother-in-law.

PROSECUTOR LEE SEON-UNG

What?

The real victim behind this story

will be revealed shortly.

Has the electricity gone out?

My gosh.

The elevator stopped.

-Are you a prosecutor? -Yes.

We've brought in a wanted man.

I see.

Come in.

It must be hot. The electricity is out.

-Please have some. -Thank you.

-Thank you for your work. -Thank you.

Thank you for coming all this way.

Sir, drink this.

Here, have this.

-Sir, we'll get going then. -Sure.

-Goodbye. -Goodbye.

-Bye. -Bye.

Yes, this way.

-Bye. -Goodbye.

It must have been hard coming all this way.

Why did they bring me here?

Well, let's see…

What's your name?

It's Bang Bae-seong.

Bang Bae-seong, was it?

All right.

Unfortunately, there has been a blackout.

So I can't browse your file on the computer.

Do you remember the name of the prosecutor in charge?

It was a female prosecutor.

-Oh-- -It must be Prosecutor Oh Yun-jin?

-Yes. -I see.

I understand.

Hold on a second.

Excuse me. Come with me.

-There they are. -I'm sorry?

Honey!

I can't believe you!

What am I going to do with you?

What have you done now?

-How did you end up here? -What happened?

Don't cry.

What have you done?

-What did you do? -Please wait inside.

Tell me this instant!

I'll figure it out, so please wait.

Take a seat in there.

-What have you done? -Don't cry.

Yes, step inside.

-Please take a seat. -Why did you have to do that?

-Please calm down. -If you haven't done anything,

-why are you in chains? -Please sit.

How would I know?

-Who are we supposed to ask then? -Are you lying to us?

Please! Stop fighting.

-Take a seat inside. -It's too hot here.

-Why are you telling us to go inside? -The power--

-Just listen to him. -Mother.

-Let's head inside. -Mommy!

-Let's head in. -Sure.

-No, you don't have to. -Let's go.

-You can just sit here. -Come on!

-Just sit anywhere you like. -My goodness!

Take a seat here. Please don't cry.

Take a seat, first.

-My gosh. -Seriously.

We went on a holiday,

and now look what happened.

After losing my husband at 32, I did my best to raise him.

-I thought I had finally made it, but now… -I can't believe this.

I can't believe I'm seeing my husband in cuffs.

I never thought I'd end up following him to prosecution.

They say you could ruin your family just because of your daughter-in-law.

My parents raised me with all their effort too.

How did I end up with someone like you?

My parents didn't even have me do any chores around the house.

-Look at you talking back. -It's not my fault.

-My life is ruined -You probably

-because I married the wrong man! -whip my son around!

I'm ruined!

My gosh.

-What are we to do? -Please wait.

My gosh.

Stop crying.

Is this it?

Damn it.

INDICTMENT WITHOUT DETENTION BANG BAE-SEONG

I think this is it.

Dear heavenly Father,

we lived the past few years

thanking you for everything you did.

Father, I've done my best in raising

my one and only son to this day

so that he may raise his family

-and be able to provide for them. -Father…

Father! If you love us,

please, show us your grace

and save my son

from the evils of worldly temptations!

-Father! -My Lord!

-Father! -Father!

-And His blood makes me whiter than snow -And His blood makes me whiter than snow

-I believe Jesus saves -I believe Jesus saves

-And His blood makes me whiter than snow -And His blood makes me whiter than snow

-Father! -Father!

-Father! -I believe Jesus saves

-And His blood makes me whiter than snow -And His blood makes me whiter than snow

So this is what happened.

-Father! -Father!

Mr. Bang Bae-seong was wanted for an assault case,

but turned himself in to the prosecution

and received questioning.

-And the victim… -If there weren't any problems,

he would have been taken off the wanted list, normally.

I'm sorry? You need surgery?

I'll see you on Monday.

But Prosecutor Oh was too busy

and forgot to get him off the wanted list.

-Get off. -You can get off.

Damn it.

-Who do you think you are? -Stop.

-Damn it. -Get off.

Don't touch me.

Gosh.

-What did you say? -And just as he left for Seoul

for vacation with his family,

ended up at the police station while stopping two people from fighting.

-You're going to hit me? Go ahead. -I said to be quiet.

WANTED LIST

BANG BAE-SEONG

What have I done?

-Let go! -Come on.

I said, let go!

This is driving me nuts!

Gosh.

He was found on the wanted list

and was taken to the prosecution by the police.

-Father! -And His blood makes me…

So an innocent citizen was arrested wrongfully

because of the prosecution's mistake.

-Father! -Father!

-Father! -Father!

-Hello? -Prosecutor Lee. What is it?

-What? -What?

Damn it.

I'm so sorry.

Let me go and apologize to them first.

Wait.

RULES ON PROSECUTION CASE PROCEEDINGS

Sir. What should we do?

Sir?

Everything will be fine.

It will?

I knew he would find a way.

How much do you have in cash?

-Sorry? -Sorry?

According to the navigation,

it costs around 400,000 won from Jinyeong to Seoul by taxi.

I only have 123,000 won.

We should give them a cab fare so they won't complain later.

Cash, now!

-Sure. -Right.

-Give it here. -I have some here.

All of it.

Stop playing with that.

Here's the prosecutor in charge of your case.

Hello.

-Well, hello. -Hello.

I'm so sorry.

I was supposed to take you off the wanted list,

but I was too busy and forgot.

I'm so sorry.

You must have been startled.

And…

This.

We prepared it so you can spend it on your vacation.

Does this mean I can go?

Yes.

Thank you.

-Thank you so much. -Thank you.

Thank you.

I don't know what to tell you.

-I… -Don't worry.

Let's go.

-You should thank the prosecutor. -Gosh.

-Come on. -There's no need for that.

Hurry and thank her.

Thank her, okay?

-Thank her! -Say, "Thank you."

-Thank you. -Stop already. Let's go.

-Thank you. -Goodbye.

Thank you.

-Thank you. -Thank you.

Thank you. Mother, let's go.

Goodbye.

-Take care. -Let's go.

I'm so glad nothing happened.

I thought we were in trouble.

Prosecutor Oh Yun-jin.

Yes.

How long have you been working?

It's been six years.

It's been six years,

but you made a mistake like a rookie.

I have nothing to say.

I was swamped that day.

Did you explain to him about the Criminal Indemnity Act?

CRIMINAL INDEMNITY ACT: COMPENSATING THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN

WRONGFULLY ARRESTED OR SENTENCED

Well…

No.

You should call him now…

and tell him about his rights.

Yes, sir.

-Mr. Cho, I'm here. -Hey.

You're alone?

What about Prosecutor Hong and Oh?

They both seemed to be working late.

They really must be reflecting on what they did.

Why did you drink so much alone?

You know why.

Every breath I take is agonizing me these days.

This might have occurred to a few of you out there.

Why is he still at work?

THE MISSING CASE OF CHIEF CHO'S RESIGNATION LETTER

LETTER OF RESIGNATION

I'd rather earn the respect of my juniors

and leave.

As you know, Division Chief Cho handed in his resignation letter.

And all of us were getting ready to see him off.

Here.

Thank you.

-What? -Nothing, sir.

Branch Chief Choi Jong-hun didn't accept the resignation letter

and kept acting as if he had never received it in the first place…

-Did you have breakfast? -Yes.

…and Division Chief Cho kept coming to work

as if nothing happened.

Is everything all right?

Listen.

Don't you find it fishy?

Maybe he wants to pretend it didn't happen.

Or…

he might have delayed it for a bit.

Delay it?

They're going to fire someone once the inspection is finished.

Maybe he's trying to kick me out using the inspection.

Mr. Cho.

Didn't you want to leave the prosecution

when you handed in that letter?

Prosecutor Lee.

Do you want me to quit?

No, sir.

Should I go ask him to process my resignation?

Sir, please. There's no need for that.

Let me pour you one. You know how I feel about you.

-Mix it with soju. -Okay.

It's the higher-ups that caused trouble.

But why should we suffer for it?

I know.

Cheers.

3RD DAY OF THE INSPECTION

Darn it.

What should I do on my way back?

Just go. It's the same whether you have an umbrella or not.

Then can you lend me your umbrella?

-What? -I'm only joking.

Are you going to joke around during the inspection?

Of course. I'm only in my first year.

-Hello. -Hello.

This is great. I was going to call you over right away.

I'll be right there after I put my bag away.

No, not you.

I'm sorry?

What? Me?

Prosecutor Cha's office seemed to handle twice the cases the others do.

Does this mean that you've helped her out in dealing with her cases, right?

Well…

I'm asking if it would be okay for us to believe

that you took care of simple cases like minor traffic accidents.

I guess you could say that, but…

I don't know anything.

Seriously?

The case was under Prosecutor Cha's name,

so she'll be the one penalized anyway.

I called you here today to let you know what you did wrong

so you can learn and improve as a prosecutor.

You'll be working alone starting next month.

-Yes. -First…

let's start with the Hyoseong-dong and Myeongmun-dong DUI cases.

They both had similar blood alcohol levels at 0.051 and 0.054.

They were both first-time offenders and handed in their letters of apology.

But why was one of them fined five million

while the other was fined three million won?

PROSECUTOR KIM'S SECRET

I'm not trying to defend Prosecutor Kim,

but there are personal encounters that irk you

that you can't write on your report

or tell anyone about.

Please take good care of it for me.

Damn it.

You're a first-time offender.

It's my letter of apology.

You're a first-time offender.

Why don't you decide for yourself?

Now, take a pick.

I HAVE BEEN TOO WEAK-WILLED AND IT'S ALL MY FAULT…

I LIVED MY LIFE THE BEST I COULD…

Which one of these two people seems more sincere to you?

And what made you think that way?

VIOLATION OF ROAD TRAFFIC ACT (DUI) FINE

Their appearance? Their attire?

Their expression? Their eyes? Their attitude?

The way their hands trembled as they handed in the letter?

Prosecutor Kim had taken into account many things as he made his decision.

But could he have been right in coming to that decision?

I'm asking you why their fines were different.

So, what happened was…

SUPREME PROSECUTORS' OFFICE LEE JONG-WON, KIM YONG-CHEOL

Well…

What is it?

I can't seem to remember.

Why did I do that?

Fine.

You may forget when you've dealt with many cases.

But for you,

you shouldn't have a problem remembering these cases.

Do you know what you lack, Prosecutor Kim?

I'm not sure.

Age and experience?

It's common sense.

A prosecutor who files a complaint about his own case

and uploads selfies he took while at work.

Think about that for a second with common sense.

If a prosecutor says he doesn't want to work late online,

what would the citizens think?

They'll think, "Prosecutors are people too."

"He's just like the rest of us."

That's what I hope they think.

Delete your social media account

and don't ever do this again.

-Delete my account? -Yes.

Wait.

But aren't my online activities a private matter?

I thought inspections were only regarding work matters.

If you tell me to delete my social media account…

So you want us to stay out of your privacy since it's not work-related?

Should we call a disciplinary committee then?

No, sir. That's not what I meant.

I'm sorry.

I won't ever do it again.

So please don't tell me to delete my social media account.

SUPREME PROSECUTORS' OFFICE LEE JONG-WON

DELETE ACCOUNT

PERMANENTLY DELETE ACCOUNT

DO YOU REALLY WISH TO DELETE YOUR ACCOUNT?

YOUR ACCOUNT HAS BEEN DELETED

Gosh.

Did they have to go after a first-year as well?

Inspection from the Supreme Prosecution is in a class of its own.

How can we do this every year?

Do you eventually get used to it?

No.

Is there a way to avoid inspection?

There is.

-There is? -What is it?

Become a division chief.

-Gosh. -As if.

How long is that going to take?

-Hey. -Hello.

Then it's just you two left for the inspection in our division.

Let's cheer up.

-Right. -Yes, sir.

I think it's just one left, to be honest.

How so?

I'm sure Division Chief Min will go easy on Prosecutor Cha.

On his first day here,

he seemed to really care for her.

It may seem that way,

but it's actually not like that at all.

Wait. You two weren't close?

Why? What happened?

Come on.

You can't ask her stuff like that while we're all sober.

Gosh, my mistake.

Then how about we all go to Wet Fog later?

What do you say?

Sure. Let's do that.

Wait.

To remember my social media account that has been deleted,

I will stay late and work.

Sure.

I guess today's your lucky day.

-Right. -Keep up the good work.

I'll leave you to it.

-Look at all this rain. -It's pouring down.

My goodness.

Watch out.

Gosh, it's cold.

When I first got here, Prosecutor Kim asked me

why I messed with the vice minister's father-in-law,

and what I was thinking then.

The hospital director you investigated

was the vice minister's father-in-law.

It was obvious you'd get demoted for messing with him.

What made you decide to arrest him without hesitation?

I'm only telling you this now,

but I never thought I'd be sent all the way to Jinyeong over that case.

I was expecting to be disciplined in the worst case,

but I guess I was naive.

The prosecution is ruthless against those who come after their organization.

Then did Division Chief Min send you all the way here because of that case?

He was only the chief of the special division.

He didn't have such powers.

It must have been the head office, but…

What she's saying is if Division Chief Min stood up for her,

she wouldn't have ended up here.

That's the job of a division chief.

Then you're here because of him.

My gosh.

Anyhow, it must have been a difficult time for you.

But just remember that we love having you in our division.

Am I right?

That goes without saying.

-Right? -Yes, of course.

-Of course. -Look at your face.

Why don't we have a toast?

My gosh.

-What's wrong with you? -What do you want?

Gosh.

-I'm getting wet. -The roof is leaking.

Here, eat this.

-My gosh. -It's not like we haven't seen it before.

Gosh!

PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE PROSECUTOR CHA MEYONG-JU

PROSECUTOR KIM'S SECRETIVE AND GREAT ENDEAVOR

-Hey, we're here. -Hey.

The two of them, who have been disturbed during their date for the past few days,

have come to a great decision.

We end up meeting people from work wherever we end up going.

It's because Jinyeong is such a small city.

Should we go to Seoul next time?

Then we may run into them on the bus to Seoul

or at a rest stop on the way there.

You're right.

Then where should we go for our next date?

Let's do it at work.

At work? We'll get caught for sure then.

They won't dare to think we're dating here.

Yes, okay.

What?

What is it?

Are you on the phone?

Then how about we all go to Wet Fog later?

What do you say?

Sure. Let's do that.

Oh, yes!

Wait.

To remember my social media account that has been deleted,

I will stay late and work.

Sure.

I guess today's your lucky day.

-Keep up the good work. -See you.

-I'll leave you to it. -Bye.

Goodbye.

-Good luck. -Okay.

The office is clear.

Ta-da!

I've made some preparations while we're at it.

Do you like it?

Yes.

Let's drink to the love

between the two of us.

Cheers.

Wait, this…

Someone spilled water here.

-What? -Gosh, it's wet here too.

Looks like this seat is okay.

Someone's spilled water over those chairs.

I guess you're right.

Indeed.

Cheers.

My goodness.

Oh, boy.

I thought it was loyalty.

I guess it was love.

How long have you known?

It's been a while.

I met him at a coffee shop last time, and I saw someone running away.

Those brats.

Carry on, then. Let's get going.

Okay.

How could you not tell me? We even live…

How did you know, Prosecutor Cha?

I'd be a fool not to know in the same room.

I'm a prosecutor after all.

Hello.

-Hello. -Yes, hello.

Yes, okay.

What?

What is it?

Goodbye.

-Good luck. -Okay.

Then what does that make me when I live with him?

Prosecutor Hong?

I bumped into him at a coffee shop a while back

and saw Ms. Sung running away

while Prosecutor Kim pretended nothing was going on.

This is nice.

Prosecutor Kim.

Oh, Mr. Hong. Hello.

-My gosh. -Hello.

Are you here alone?

Yes.

You two are very quick.

Even Mr. Lee knew.

-He did? -Yes.

He saw the two of them acting fishy on the rooftop earlier.

What?

Mr. Kim apparently saw them on the roof too.

Was the rooftop a secret hideout for you two lovebirds?

We only went up there once.

I don't know if I should congratulate you,

but congratulations.

It's Prosecutor Lee and Cha's turn today, right?

Yes.

Let's wish them the best.

Yes, of course.

It will be fine.

4TH DAY OF THE INSPECTION

INSPECTION OFFICE

WHEN PROSECUTOR CHA MET DIVISION CHIEF MIN

I can see how you've been just looking at the records.

I sent you here so that you could take it easy and enjoy the scenery,

but you've worked nonstop.

Looking at the files

reassured me of how competent you are.

I hear that it was you who stopped

Branch Chief Kim In-ju's promotion.

I thought you'd be more careful

after being sent to Jinyeong from Seoul.

Nothing's changed for you, has it?

Well.

I'm not saying that it's a bad thing.

We need people like you to keep the prosecution well-balanced.

It won't be easy sticking by your principles until the end.

There's nothing to nitpick about.

You may leave.

You did well.

INSPECTION CHIEF MIN SEONG-JIN

PROSECUTOR CHA MYEONG-JU

Wait. Prosecutor Cha's been out of it?

Yes.

Since the inspection, she hasn't been looking so good.

She even skipped the meal.

I guess Prosecutor Cha was scolded too.

They're really not playing around here.

I lost my appetite.

What? What is it?

I get scolded inside and outside.

Inspection inside, and online outside.

They're calling us all sorts of names.

Hwang Hak-min.

I don't even know why I became a prosecutor anymore.

But firing a few regular prosecutors isn't going to be enough

to make all of this blow over.

-You're right. -Right, indeed.

Right.

Let's eat.

-Prosecutor Lee Seon-ung. -Yes.

We'll see you after lunch.

Yes, sir.

Don't be scared.

Gosh, this is unbelievable.

Take a seat here.

PROSECUTOR LEE IN HIS STORMY OFFICE

-Prosecutor Lee Seon-ung. -Yes, sir.

Why did you do it?

I'm sorry?

You remember the Muryang-dong Murder Case?

Yes, I do.

Where did she go?

You didn't intend to kill him, right?

You're wrong.

I wanted to kill him from the start.

Wait a minute, ma'am.

Before you answer my question,

think about it for a bit.

I aimed for his head the whole time.

So that he would die.

Why did this case end up being an injury resulting in death?

Ms. Jang Yeong-suk has been a victim of domestic violence

for the past 40 years.

But she was an assailant in the case.

I couldn't ignore her past 40 years,

and how much those years had an effect on this case.

But it was clear that she had the intent to kill.

She lost it momentarily

for getting beaten in front of her daughter-in-law.

It's hard to say she had the intent--

But it says here in her testimony that she beat him to kill him.

How is this bodily injury resulting in death?

But the court still had the final say in this case.

That still doesn't mean that your decision was correct.

That's right.

Your emotions got the better of you so you sided with the defendant.

This isn't even the only case.

I can see your political views from your cases.

I'm sorry?

You always side with the have-nots,

while you give out stern punishments to the privileged.

What do you have to say?

Could I ask which case made you think that way?

I'll correct my actions if need be after you tell me which case it is.

-Gosh. -We don't need to point out a case.

It's the same overall.

But there must be a case that bothers you to be accusing me like that.

Bother? What do you mean?

Do you think that's what this is about?

-Is it not? -How dare you…

My political views?

That's great, then.

Just call me a commie and fire me.

-What? -This inspection…

You're doing this to cover for Hwang Hak-min.

-How dare you… -This is a show

to regain the public's trust.

We all know why you came all the way here

-from the high and mighty office. -What?

Hwang Hak-min has no sin,

so now you found yourselves a commie prosecutor to fire instead.

Good for you!

-My gosh. -What's going on?

What's this?

Everything's getting wet.

Do something!

There's another one just like Cha Myeong-ju.

Typhoon number 21, Teollim,

has left the southern region.

As you can see in the satellite photo,

the skies will be clear overall

due to the continental anticyclone from China.

The last day of the inspection passed by peacefully.

It was because the inspectors could not focus on work

because of the damages from the typhoon.

Yes, this is the prosecution calling.

Am I speaking to Mr. Kang Jeong-hyeok?

I'm Prosecutor Hong Jong-hak from Criminal Division 2.

I called you about the case that was suspended long ago.

Their circumstances may be unfortunate,

but they did break the law.

Let's go with a summary indictment.

Okay.

But because of this inspection,

the prosecutors learned their lesson.

They will be more careful from now on,

so I guess it was a meaningful inspection.

Goodbye.

-You did well. -Thank you.

We're just doing our jobs.

I've only now learned

that you've always been doing

what you believed was right.

I know that now.

Sure.

Who else is going to protect the prosecution if not us?

Goodbye, sir.

BRANCH CHIEF CHOI'S GUILTY CONSCIENCE

LETTER OF RESIGNATION

Wait.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION

Sure.

This is exactly what I wanted.

Yes, this is Branch Chief Choi Jong-hun.

Hey, Division Chief Park.

BRANCH CHIEF CHOI JONG-HUN

What is it?

What?

The inspection will be held by the Supreme Prosecutors' Office?

You know how the prosecution has been under criticism for not doing their job.

You should be careful too.

What about me?

Stop spending time golfing.

Come on.

That's all a part of the job.

Speaking of jobs,

I hear you've been bullying your subordinates.

What?

Rumor has it that everyone at Jinyeong has trouble working

because of the new branch chief.

-Take it down a notch. -That's absurd.

But I'm the branch chief. Can't I do that much?

I'm telling you because I'm worried.

They're saying that they might have to

fire a branch chief to make all of this blow over.

So don't get yourself into any trouble.

And stop bullying your subordinates.

Stop that nonsense and hang up.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION

Seriously?

Damn it.

It can't be.

They won't fire a branch chief.

So, who do you think it's going to be?

Well?

Well, I don't think it will be me.

I may have done wrong,

but I don't think it's worth getting fired over.

Same here.

Well, same here.

Then do you all think someone else is going to be fired?

This is funny. Then how about we all take a vote?

-Why even do that? -Just for fun.

Sure, let's do that.

Make your votes in the count of three.

You've decided, right?

Here it goes.

Who do you think will be the one to get fired?

One, two, three!

Gosh, you.

-Look at him. -Really?

Look at him.

How can you bring your personal feelings into this?

You never change.

Come on. She voted for me too.

Why do you think it's me?

What did I do that was so wrong?

We all have something that we did wrong,

but it's just a gut feeling.

Even the forces of nature got mad during your inspection.

They weren't mad at me. They were mad at the inspectors.

My gosh.

But they called you over last.

There must have been a good reason for that.

The last one is always the most important.

Don't you nod in agreement.

Just eat.

-What is it? -Wait.

…announced the reinvestigation.

-What? -Is this real?

Kim In-ju, the new head of the special investigation unit

is currently working at the Suwon High Prosecutors' Office.

We'll connect to the scene. Reporter Kim.

DIVISION CHIEF PROSECUTOR KIM TO LEAD THE INVESTIGATION

SPECIAL INVESTIGATION ON HWANG HAK-MIN TO BE CONDUCTED

PROSECUTOR LEE SEON-UNG

I can't describe how happy I am.

But I'm worried now.

It will be like going after my own family.

So what is happening? I heard they are being investigated.

I don't think it is a good idea that we talk on the phone often.

You two discuss it and decide by the end of the week.

-What should we do then? -Rock, papers, scissors.

Let's return the brass ruler to its real owner and ask.

Whoever gets it right will join the special investigation unit.

By any chance, are you Ms. Jeon Ha-yeong?

You came here to give me this?

Why did you quit?

I hear you guys made a bet.

-Who is she? -Chief Cho's ex-wife.

-"Parental consent form"? -I'm immigrating to Canada.

Without discussing it with me?

-Jong-hun? -Michelle?

Is this a love triangle?

You go. Reassign the cases you're working on to the others.

You don't intend to yield, right?

Prosecutor Cha. It's been boring without me, right?

EPILOGUE

Ms. Sung!

Why are you being like this?

Ms. Cha isn't the only prosecutor here.

I'm a prosecutor too.

Do you not even care what I say?

What I mean is…

I'm sorry.

Did you see that?

Gosh, you always get these things right.

Do you want to make another bet?

There's one more?

You'll see.

Are they still here?

Subtitle translation by: Uei-sung Kim