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Mister, I love Se-ra's sneakers. Thank you so much.

I can

take this with me, right?

No, not yet.

There's something I must do with this phone.

I'll give it to you once I'm done.

Are you all right?

You must be in shock too.

That can't be an excuse

for me to lose focus.

Assemblyman Do will be looking for the phone too.

We must stay a step ahead of him.

I'm sorry. This was supposed to be my burden.

Assemblyman Do isn't someone

just anyone can poke.

One wrong move

can hurt the initiator.

And you getting hurt isn't

something Han-jun and I want.

If Han-jun finds out--

I must make sure Han-jun never finds out.

That's why I pretended

to be visiting Seo Yong-su's house for the first time then.

By the way,

how did you find out

that I had the phone?

I was going to review the case just as you asked,

but this guy is a piece of trash.

I've never seen such a scumbag.

He shows no sign of self-reflection.

It seems like he already enticed the victim.

And he even had his passport renewed already.

Is this all you amounted to?

You can't enter the Blue House if you play it safe.

I'm doing this because I want to enter the Blue House.

If I become a source of gossip due to one wrong action,

you won't be able to recruit me even if you wanted to.

My goodness. See?

You should stop associating yourself with those vulgar families.

If things go south, it'll come back to you and--

Just drink your tea.

Goodness.

I'm heading out now.

I was about to call it a day too.

Then would you like to get a drink?

I thought you wanted only one drink.

That's just an expression.

Then do people say, "Do you want to get ten drinks?"

Then have some fishcake too. You'll ruin your stomach.

It's really hard to accept

the fact that I can't do anything

even though it's my own brother's retrial.

Getting retrials approved is a hard thing by nature.

And it shouldn't be easy.

I wish I could get

the petition approved with the recording on Ga-yeong's phone.

I'm a judge of this nation,

but I let my brother die in vain.

There's nothing I can do for him.

This is just my personal opinion.

If that was all that was on Kim Ga-yeong's cell phone,

it may not be decisive evidence

to prove that Assemblyman Do is the real murderer,

but in light of this new evidence,

I believe that it's enough to summon him as a witness.

But he's the presidential candidate for the next term.

His approval ratings shot up after Jang Sun-bok was acquitted.

If I ask to summon him as a witness,

the higher-ups will feel the heat.

I must play that card with caution.

Your levelheadedness really stands out today.

Is it because of the drinks?

I'm glad you realized that at least now.

HAN-JUN

HAN-JUN

Aren't you going to pick up?

TEXT MESSAGE TO HAN-JUN

Don't worry. I'm safe.

What are your feelings for Han-jun?

Excuse me?

When I see how you treat Han-jun,

it makes me curious as to

how you think of him.

Why are you asking me that all of a sudden?

I was just...

curious.

He's just...

a good senior to me.

I feel comfortable around him.

He's like a good friend.

I said I can give you a lift.

The last bus is still running.

That was never an excuse for getting a ride from me before.

I need to talk to you too.

I can't keep living my life

under the protection of you and Han-jun.

Let's continue our talk tomorrow since it's getting late.

Good night.

Judge Sah, what are you doing?

What do you mean?

When are you going to accept my apology?

What apology?

You said you'll consider...

You know what it is.

You have this prejudice

that I'm easily swayed by feelings rather than rationality.

You don't even try to acknowledge my impartiality and rationality at all.

Did I?

If that's how you felt, I apologize.

I'll think about whether I'll accept

your apology or not.

Oh, that?

It depends on your behavior.

You won't be able to stop yourself from accepting my apology with this.

This is...

I only saved the recording of Choi Gyeong-ho.

I was going to delete it while getting a new phone,

but I couldn't.

It was the sincerest recording I had ever heard.

Are you giving this to me?

Yes.

It was just being neglected.

I think you should have it at least now.

I guess

I should accept your apology.

I'm giving you this to wish you luck with the retrial.

Yes.

I will prove my brother's innocence.

By any chance,

did you go to Jang Sun-bok's place?

-Yes. -Why did you go there?

-To apologize. -Apologize?

For what?

How did you know I went

to Jang Sun-bok's place?

Well...

Han-jun keeps doing stupid things,

so I had someone tail him.

Is what Han-jun doing really that stupid?

Why are you being like this too?

Do you really not know why?

I don't.

Don't you remember?

-What? -On the day Kim Ga-yeong died,

the day of our wedding anniversary,

I was worried about you driving Han-jun's car while drunk,

so I went after you to the villa.

You did?

I called on my way because I was worried.

Don't you remember?

You called?

-Are you at work? -Yes.

-Not you. I'm asking about Jeong-ju. -Ask her yourself.

I get to hear your voice this way. Don't be like that.

You really don't listen.

I keep saying I don't like you.

I hear that as your way of liking me. What else can I do?

Also, if you really hated me, you wouldn't take my calls.

You picked up after two rings.

Whatever. Bye.

Hey, you need to answer my question before you hang up.

Hold on.

Did my girl, Jeong-ju, get to work okay?

-Would you drop the "my girl"? -What the...

This is the benefit of you two sharing a room.

Wait a minute. What if you two grow on each other?

Bye.

Wait, hold on. Let me hear your voice...

They have no manners...

Okay. Just stay safe.

-Good morning. -Morning.

All right. Is this the last case?

We have so many cases today

that are difficult to see if the facts are relevant.

Is this one like that too?

For this case, the relevant facts are easy to spot out,

but we must decide the sentence.

Case number 2017G184 is habitual larceny.

For this case, the 62-year-old defendant was imprisoned

for larceny three times already.

Within two months

after serving his sentence,

he stole bread and milk from the convenience store

to feed his two young grandchildren

and 60-year-old wife with dementia.

The defendant is unhealthy and unable to work.

The parents of the four and five-year-old couldn't be reached

ever since their business failed,

so the defendant was taking care of his grandchildren.

He admitted to the theft,

and we have plenty of evidence.

All that remains is determining the sentence.

Every time I review case files like this,

it's quite troubling for me

as the presiding judge.

A year or two in jail for stealing bread is

difficult for most people to understand.

But it was during his probationary period after release,

so we can't just let him off on probation.

I wish the legislature could resolve matters like this.

The victim found out about the defendant's pitiable situation

and doesn't want him to go to prison,

but even considering all the extenuating circumstances,

we can't avoid giving him jail time.

The law requires a minimum of two years in prison,

but considering his confession, pitiable situation,

and the victim's request for favorable treatment,

even if we try to reduce his sentence according to Article 53 of Criminal Act,

he must still serve at least a year.

One year in prison.

Without breaking the law,

that's the shortest sentence we can give him.

It's heartbreaking, but we have no other options.

Let's do that.

The phone has been turned off. Please leave a message...

-He won't pick up? -He must be in a trial.

Judge Jeong doesn't have any trials today.

Don't you know his days changed after switching departments?

Oh.

Because you're so clueless like this,

you can't win him over.

I told you that Chae-seong can't come to your trial.

I know. It's so annoying the more I think about it.

He should show some concern

and come on his own even if we don't ask for it.

We need to train him right.

Or you'll suffer after you get married.

I have to go to court now.

Go to his chamber and bring him.

MYEONG SU-JIN'S THIRD TRIAL

Is it true

that the defendant lost her bag in your shop?

Yes, it is.

I was testing out makeup on her,

and the bag went missing.

It was very crowded that day

because of a sale.

So what did you do?

I wanted to report it missing to security

and check the surveillance videos as well,

but she thought I'd be scolded by my boss

and said it was okay.

I'm sorry.

Are you sure you don't want to report it missing?

It isn't real anyway.

Pardon? Really?

It's a fake that I got to carry around without worrying.

I see.

Please don't let word get out that a famous designer

carries a fake.

Yes, ma'am.

So she said it was a fake

and that there was no need to report it.

And she said it out of consideration for you, correct?

-Yes. -That is all, Your Honor.

Do you have any other evidence to submit?

No, I don't.

We don't have any more evidence,

but I ask you to consider the criminal court's verdict

that found my client not guilty.

Shouldn't you go to the trial?

My sister told me not to.

She said to spend time with you if I have the time to spare.

I've been busy lately with the transfer and stuff.

Because I couldn't see you,

I even started to get jealous of Mong-sil, who's always with you.

I was actually going to call you this week.

Ms. Lee!

Are you okay? Is something wrong?

Ha-neul...

Ha-neul was taken in an ambulance.

Really? To which hospital?

-Korea University Hospital. -Let's go. I'll take you.

Su-yeon, I'll call you later.

Chae-seong!

Who's that chick?

I don't know.

He's never been like that with me.

The person you are calling is unavailable. Please...

Let's go.

Se-ra, is that you?

What are you doing here?

We meet again.

-What are you doing here? -What?

Su-yeon's fiance is a judge here.

He's Judge Jeong Chae-seong.

It's been a while, Su-yeon.

Hi.

-The food is here. -I'm so excited.

That looks so good.

Can we eat it now?

-Hurry. We don't have time. -It's hot.

Where's my wallet?

Did anyone see my wallet?

Look carefully. Don't freak out.

It's gone. I'm sure I left it here.

Su-yeon, you were here earlier by yourself, right?

Did anyone come in?

Se-ra,

please stop harassing Su-yeon.

Are you girls

picking on her because she joined later?

Su-jin, why do you keep making accusations?

When did we ever ostracize Su-yeon?

Our reputation is heading to the gutters

because you go around saying those things.

No, I never talked about you guys.

Look. The wallet isn't in Su-yeon's bag, is it?

What? Aren't you guys going to empty your bags?

Are you only suspecting Su-yeon?

What are you doing?

Se-ra.

I didn't do it.

You did this, didn't you?

What are you talking about?

Why are you accusing an innocent person?

It's you who stole the wallet.

I said I didn't do it.

Is this how

you torment Su-yeon too?

Look. She is so weird.

We can't get along with her.

I'm sorry, Se-ra. It's my fault.

Please don't be angry at me.

I'm sorry, Se-ra.

Get out.

Please get out.

Okay.

It was nice running into you.

It was nice?

Yes, it was very nice.

Su-yeon, do you agree with her?

Yes, Se-ra.

Judge Sah,

you have two missed calls.

Okay.

Yes, Se-ra.

Are you crying?

Where are you now?

Okay.

Se-ra.

Here. What happened?

Eui-hyun,

I ran into those people today.

"Those people"?

How could they talk to me

as if nothing had happened?

I got goosebumps.

Se-ra.

I...

can't do what you told me to.

She always bragged that she's from a wealthy family,

but it turns out she's a thief.

Se-ra is such a snob.

I hope she dies after dropping out of Bellagio.

So she thinks she's hot stuff now?

Se-ra's causing all of the problems.

According to Article 260 of the Criminal Act,

an individual who physically harms another individual can face

a maximum of two years in prison, a fine of up to five million won,

or will be put under detention.

DETENTION: IT LASTS UP TO 30 DAYS

Who are you?

I'm your tutor starting today.

I don't need a tutor. Get out.

I can't do that since I was paid in advance.

-Come sit here. -I said I don't need a tutor.

If you feel wronged, don't use your tears to be sympathized.

File a written complaint instead.

A complaint?

Study the law.

When I met those people today,

I couldn't forgive them.

I won't let it slide.

What will you do then?

I will make them suffer

as much as I did.

Se-ra.

Let's go.

Ma'am...

Ms. Yoo.

I'm so scared. What should I do?

I have no idea where I am.

I'm scared, Dad.

Dad.

Dad...

Ga-yeong...

Mr. Kim,

your daughter called for her dad

in fear.

She made 11 calls.

Imagine how terrifying and hard

it must have been for her.

At that time, you couldn't do anything for her,

but you can do something for her now.

Mr. Kim,

please tell the truth.

You know as well as I do

that living a life

while concealing the truth is...

very hard.

Did you read Chief Choi's ruling that he found

Myeong Su-jin not guilty?

You're talking about the famous designer, Myeong Su-jin, right?

It didn't raise any red flags.

Did you know? Chief Choi's wife, Chief Moon Yu-seon,

was the presiding judge of the same case in the civil court.

I heard they had a huge fight over the case.

It was like a lovers' quarrel.

They had a fight? Why?

Are you serious?

It's like a modern Maupassant work.

The focus is on whether Myeong Su-jin was

aware that the bag was genuine

when she got it back.

But if she lied that she didn't know, that would be a fraud.

It's not like we know what goes inside her head.

It's over if she claims that she didn't know even if she did.

Chief Choi found her not guilty of fraud

because there was no evidence.

But Chief Moon had a different opinion,

so the ruling of the criminal case made her uncomfortable.

Chief Moon is right on this.

Chief Choi's ruling was wrong.

If this is about Myeong Su-jin,

she's a good enough liar to say

that she didn't know.

Over here.

You should have come into the courthouse.

It's not something we should discuss among other people.

Reapply

for your brother's retrial.

This is...

According to Article 152, Subparagraph One of the Road Traffic Act,

for driving without a license,

it's up to a year in prison or a fine of up to three million won.

Seeing how you're struggling with it, he must have a long record of crime.

Within the past three years,

he got a three million won fine for driving drunk without a license,

four months in prison with a year of probation,

a four million won fine,

and six months in prison with two years of probation.

He also paid three million won

for driving without a license two months ago.

He drove without a license

during his probationary period,

so you can't let him off on probation.

That's right. I'm debating between jail time and a fine.

He makes a living by driving a truck to support his family.

He has two young children, a homemaker wife,

and an elderly mother who can't walk well.

He is in a pitiable situation as the head of a household.

I'd lean towards a fine.

He received mercy many times after driving drunk,

but he violated the law again.

You should send him to jail to teach him a lesson.

If the previous probation gets canceled,

he'll have to serve an additional six months.

What gets me is that he's the head of a household.

Still, you can't keep showing mercy.

He received a merciful judgment only two months ago,

but he violated the law again before the ink could even dry.

Yes, that is true, but...

Why are there so many cases lately that are difficult to sentence?

Where did you get your wig?

I told you not to talk about my wig.

Why? I may need one soon.

You should've gotten it a while ago. You're going bald.

I guess our court internship is over now.

I know.

It feels weird to see that it's over.

We should be able to sit there at some point, right?

We have to.

But where is she?

-Isn't she supposed to be here? -She's always late anyway.

-We're here. -She's here.

What brings you here, Judge Jeong?

My baby had a doctor's appointment.

He drove us here because it was cold outside.

I heard you were having a farewell party for FHJ here first,

so I wanted to bring you a cake.

But you can't eat in here. You know that, right?

Okay, let's do this one last time.

"F" stands for fairness.

"H" stands for honesty.

-"J"... -Stands for judgment.

What brings you...

I texted her separately.

We're glad you came.

Se-ra, since you're here anyway, why don't you join FHJ?

-That would be great. -I know, right?

I'll think about it.

You're Judge Jeong Chae-seong, correct?

-Yes. -I heard you're marrying Myeong Su-yeon.

How did you...

Se-ra and Myeong Su-yeon were in Bellagio together.

That's why your profile picture is

the youngest member of Bellagio, Myeong Su-yeon.

She's so pretty.

May I see her photo too?

Well...

Please show us.

Okay.

I'm embarrassed.

-She's so pretty. -She's pretty.

-She's pretty indeed. -Isn't she?

Hold on.

Go back to the previous photo.

This?

-May I take a look? -Sure.

You can get the metadata of this photo, right?

Yun-il, can you spare me some time?

Time? Yes.

-Get in. -Okay.

You're good with computers, right?

Can you find out the time and place the photo was taken?

Yes, to an extent.

Please get the information for this photo.

Okay.

But where are we going?

To a cafe.

A cafe?

The fact that my client didn't know the bag was authentic

when she received it from the plaintiff was

proved by the not guilty verdict in the criminal case

that the plaintiff had brought against my client.

My client never deceived the plaintiff

and benefited unknowingly,

so the plaintiff may demand

only the remaining gain.

What does all of that mean?

Why is it so complicated?

I understand. Yes, it is complicated.

Simply put, if you receive something not knowing it wasn't yours,

you may just return what's left after using it.

Counsel, please continue.

Since the gain

that my client received wasn't money, but a bag,

and given that she has lost the bag,

she is not obligated to return it.

However, the plaintiff accused my client of fraud

and not only pressed charges against her,

but she is also trying to place the blame on my client

for the loss she incurred as a result of her own mistake.

Moreover, my client suffered a great detriment

to her reputation as a designer,

which she had built over the years.

Therefore, this case must be dismissed.

Who are you?

Your Honor,

I'm Jin Se-ra, a law school intern with the court.

The plaintiff would like

to submit decisive evidence related to this case.

Plaintiff, what is it?

In order to prove

that the defendant carried the bag

even after the date she claims to have lost it,

the plaintiff would like to call me as a surprise witness.

Plaintiff, is that true?

SURPRISE WITNESS: A WITNESS IN THE COURT

-Yes, Your Honor. -Objection.

We do not know who that intern is,

what she will testify to,

and we're not ready to question the witness.

So she should not be permitted to take the stand.

I think she already said what she will testify to.

You're not ready to question the witness yet, so...

How about we take a recess and let that be resolved?

Yes, Your Honor.

Then we'll take a 30-minute recess

and hear from the witness afterwards.

COURT IN SESSION

You are now under an oath.

You know you will be charged for perjury

if you lie on the stand, correct?

Yes.

Plaintiff, question your witness.

Could you question her for me?

Yes, I'll do that.

I will question the witness on the plaintiff's behalf.

Are you saying the defendant had the bag after the date

she claims to have lost it?

Yes.

She had it for at least a week after that date.

How do you know that?

I saw it in a photo

that the defendant's sister posted on her public social media page.

If you look at the photo titled, "Our favorite cafe,"

you can see the bag.

Your Honor, I object.

We cannot tell whether the bag in the photo is authentic or not.

The witness is testifying to her personal experience

of when she realized it was the authentic bag.

Thus, your objection is denied.

How did you know if the bag in the photo was authentic?

Well, I know that bag very well.

I have much interest in the bag,

so I can tell the difference between a fake and a real one.

Did you ever see

the defendant carrying that bag firsthand?

I did not see it firsthand,

but I have evidence that supports my statement.

I have the cafe owner's testimony in this USB drive.

She says she looked at it carefully

because she had never seen it before.

Plaintiff,

are you submitting the USB drive into evidence?

Yes, Your Honor. Please do that.

Cross-examine the witness.

I have no questions.

You may leave the stand.

In the criminal case, the defendant was acquitted

due to lack of evidence that she knew the bag was authentic

when she received it from the plaintiff.

However,

new evidence was submitted in this trial,

so I may decide differently.

Considering all pieces of evidence,

the defendant is a famous fashion designer.

Accordingly,

she can distinguish authentic and counterfeit products

better than the average person.

Thus, when she received the bag back,

if she had recognized that the bag was authentic,

she had a moral duty to alert the plaintiff.

However, the defendant said nothing

and received the authentic bag.

Thereafter, when the plaintiff demanded the bag to be returned,

she claimed to have lost it,

but it was not true.

Thus,

the defendant has a duty to compensate the plaintiff.

The defendant will pay the plaintiff 50 million won

and interest as the plaintiff requested.

Starting November 29, 2017,

a day after the service of progress, until the day

the defendant pays the debt in full,

the defendant must pay a calculated amount

with a 15 percent interest, according to

Act on Special Cases Concerning Expedition of Legal Proceedings.

The defendant will cover

the legal fees of this lawsuit.

Hey, I couldn't...

find Kim Ga-yeong's phone, but I got this instead.

These are the call history and text messages on Ga-yeong's phone

that go back three months prior to the incident.

Look at these.

It says here that Assemblyman Do gave her Se-ra's sneakers.

And Seo Gi-ho was murdered

because he found out that Choi Gyeong-ho didn't kill her

and that the vehicle owner of 1371 was the real killer.

That's why Assemblyman Do instigated Kim Ik-cheol

to murder Seo Gi-ho, who discovered the truth.

The real murderer of Kim Ga-yeong

and the real instigator of Seo Gi-ho's murder

all point to one person.

Kim Ik-cheol is holding the key to both of these cases.

Han-jun.

I'm sure Judge Lee will do fine on her own without your help.

I need to go see Kim Ik-cheol right now.

I'm leaving now. Bye.

Judge Sah,

you're coming to today's gathering, right?

Our panel has case files to read for the trial tomorrow morning.

It sounds like you preside over every case in Korea.

We are all busy just like you.

I'm sorry.

All right then.

When I was your age,

I never listened to my chief and did whatever I wanted to do.

I told myself I'd never become an irksome chief like them,

but after submitting to my wife and raising my kids,

I sort of turned into one without even realizing it.

Why am I telling you this?

You are competent.

Are you being sarcastic?

"Senior judges don't cave in and sharpen their swords,

but they must be careful to judge according to the law."

"And junior judges

must be armed with bravery and the law without feeling intimidated."

Where did I hear this?

You didn't hear it.

You said it.

It's what you said during the special lecture

when I was in the Judicial Research and Training Institute.

That's right.

I did say that amazing quote.

But how can you still remember this?

It's my favorite quote.

It's something I would have said

even if you hadn't said it.

If I may share my personal opinion,

the years of your experience as a judge

shined in the case regarding habeas corpus.

Goodbye now.

That's right.

I did say that at the lecture.

Thank you.

When I was a law student,

I thought judges were supposed

to evaluate if the law was violated.

I thought I would be able to figure out the truth

after examining the evidence and reading case files.

But now that I hold trials,

it seems like evidence is always lacking in real life.

If there was enough evidence,

it wouldn't have made it to court anyway.

It's not like putting together puzzle pieces.

It feels like I'm looking for broken pieces all over the place.

Finding those scattered pieces and figuring out the case is

the job that the robe entails.

It is.

On a rainy night ten years ago,

Yong-su and Gyeong-ho went

to Gwangdeok Reservoir to find Ga-yeong.

I saw

Ga-yeong's sneakers and cell phone

on the ground.

GENERAL CIVIL SERVICE OFFICE

SEOUL CENTRAL DISTRICT COURT, FILING RECEIPT

Next up is

a retrial petition for the murder case 2017G.

This is a retrial petition for Choi Gyeong-ho's case.

Really?

Are you happy?

I wouldn't say "happy" exactly...

It hasn't been that long since we dismissed the petition.

This isn't a joke.

Seeing that she filed it again,

isn't it possible that she found definite evidence proving his innocence?

Judge Lee must know

that Article 434, Clause Two of the Criminal Procedure Act

states that she can't file another retrial for the same reason.

So what's the reason for the petition this time?

She claims that the cell phone

containing the recording of Ga-yeong's call with her father

and Kim Ik-cheol's statement are

definite evidence to acquit him.

She found the victim's cell phone?

What is the recording about?

Well, you see...

This involves Assemblyman Do Jin-myeong.

Assemblyman Do Jin-myeong?

Let's hear it.

The man keeps chasing me.

She claims that the man is Assemblyman Do Jin-myeong.

Dad, I'm so scared.

-Can she prove it? -What should I do?

Please take a look at this.

This evidence is very compelling unlike before.

In addition, she will summon Assemblyman Do as a witness.

Come again?

There are reasonable grounds for summoning him as a witness,

but summoning a promising presidential candidate as a witness will

impose pressure--

It may impose pressure,

but we're calling him as a witness, not the defendant.

I'm afraid the witness may turn into a defendant.

How could you be so clueless?

If we allow it, who will take responsibility?

I, the presiding judge, will have to take full responsibility.

Since this may influence his campaign,

how about holding

the motion for retrial in private?

Chief Seo,

Article 27, Clause Three of the Constitution

and Article 57, Clause One of the Judiciary Act

clearly state that the trials must be held openly.

It would be a bit of a stretch to make this a private trial.

Trials can be held in private

to guarantee national security and when national security

may be threatened.

It's hard to interpret whether it would fail to guarantee

national security...

Look at you two.

Anyway,

let's think about it.

What? Examination of a witness?

Have you lost your mind?

Regardless if it's a private trial or not,

it doesn't make sense.

Instead of hiding away,

facing the trial might be a good way to--

That's nonsense.

Whoever has more power will win.

"I don't remember."

-Sorry? -"I never said that."

-What... -"I don't know."

These are the lines that people use to get out of legal punishment.

If you want to keep your pace without letting them get to you,

you must not get riled up and stay calm.

Okay.

Here's a photo of you with the victim.

Do you still not remember?

This is a conspiracy.

When we play this file, you will hear the witness's voice.

No, don't get worked up.

I will play it for you now.

You need to be more levelheaded.

And watch the other side's reaction before playing the file.

Timing is critical.

Yes. Timing.

I'll be back.

Also,

you can't chew it in the courtroom,

so only until then...

He was scheduled to be here 20 minutes ago,

but he has not shown up.

It appears that Do Jin-myeong will not attend today.

Let's end here for today.

But sir,

he is still a presidential candidate.

He must be very busy.

I think we should wait a little longer out of respect.

Also, for Judge Lee Jeong-ju's sake,

I think we should wait a little longer.

Fine. We'll wait five more minutes.

If he doesn't show up, we will call it a day.

The witness did not appear,

so we will end the hearing for the retrial...

Your Honor,

I deeply apologize for even daring

to appear late for your trial.

Please be understanding and show kindness.

Not at all. You are not late.

The time allotted for questioning you has not expired.

And it is the duty of the judge

to wait for the witness in court.

"Duty of the judge"?

At times, one forgets that.

Anyway,

I expected a large crowd

wanting to hear

a presidential candidate testify.

I am

pretty disappointed.

Taking the stand as a witness may

influence the election,

and following Article 57, Clause One of the Judiciary Act,

we believed that this was an endangerment to national security.

Therefore, we have decided to hold the trial in private. Please understand.

If that is what the judicial panel decided,

I must oblige.

However,

because it is my first time to testify in court,

I was afraid,

so I brought my attorney to accompany me.

I am his attorney, Sah Jeong-do.

I see.

We will permit

the witness's attorney to observe the trial.

All right, we will proceed.

CASE NUMBER 2017G25 CHOI GYEONG-HO'S RETRIAL QUESTIONING

We will now question the witness.

You are now under an oath.

You will be charged for perjury

if you lie on the stand.

I would never disobey your orders, Your Honor.

Of course I will speak the truth.

Claimant Lee Jeong-ju,

please question the witness.

Yes, Your Honor.

Please display the first piece of evidence that the claimant has submitted.

PHOTOS FROM KIM GA-YEONG'S CELL PHONE

Here.

Are these photos of you and the victim, Kim Ga-yeong?

Yes, they are.

What did Kim Ga-yeong call you?

Let me remind you.

If a witness's testimony,

according to Article 148 of the Criminal Procedure Act,

may incriminate a relative

or a person who was once a related, or if it discloses facts

that may result in any of the above being found guilty of a crime,

the witness may refuse to testify.

This applies to individual questions

as well.

"Refuse to testify"?

There's nothing to refuse.

What did she call me...

I don't remember.

I've gotten so old.

Kim Ga-yeong must know you,

the witness, very well.

How could an old man know

whether a young child knows him or not?

Also, there are many people

in Korea who know me.

Please play the video that was found

in Kim Ga-yeong's cell phone.

EVIDENCE TWO: KIM GA-YEONG'S CELL PHONE VIDEO

Gosh, where am I?

Dad, why won't you pick up?

Please pick up.

The man keeps chasing me.

-Dad, I'm so scared. -The video file wasn't recovered,

but we were able to confirm the audio file.

You remember whose voice that is,

don't you?

I do not.

Well, it was ten years ago,

so I'm sure it may be difficult to remember.

Your Honor,

may I submit supplemental evidence?

Yes, go ahead.

I'm sure you'll remember this voice.

I did wrong, Ga-yeong.

I'm sorry, Ga-yeong.

Daddy...

should've protected you back then.

Mr. Kim, I'm begging you.

You're the only person who knows the truth behind both cases from ten years ago.

You must tell the truth.

I'm begging you.

I've already

told her everything.

Seo Gi-ho found out that Choi Gyeong-ho wasn't

the real killer.

Seo Gi-ho came to see me

to tell me that.

After listening to Seo Gi-ho,

I went to see Assemblyman Do Jin-myeong to tell him.

Then...

When Kim Ik-cheol told you that Seo Gi-ho said

that Choi Gyeong-ho was not the real killer,

what did you say, Assemblyman Do Jin-myeong?

What are you talking about? I never heard about...

No.

As a member

of the National Assembly of Korea,

I don't remember very well.

If we listen to the rest of this audio file,

we can see if you, the witness, are telling us

the truth or not.

You should think carefully

and speak only the truth.

Witness,

should we play the rest of the audio file?

What did you say after hearing that Choi Gyeong-ho isn't

the real murderer?

Let me ask you one last time.

What did you say?

Did you instigate Kim Ik-cheol to murder Seo Gi-ho,

who claimed that Choi Gyeong-ho wasn't the real murderer?

Did you...

kill Kim Ga-yeong?