Everyone, you should work out!
It'll make you even more attractive. Thank you.
You should exercise. Thank you.
Please come by. Thank you.
Do some exercise. Thank you.
That's right. Weight loss. It's very important.
You should work out. Thank you.
Thank you.
Exercise is so important. Thank you very much.
Please check out this gym.
Thank you.
You should work out.
Regular exercise is important for everyone.
Here, do some exercise. Thank you.
Come and work out at our gym. Get some exercise done.
You, handsome man over there. You should exercise.
Come and work out at our gym.
Judge Im?
Excuse me.
Ma'am.
Yes?
- Could I please get one? - Pardon?
- One of those. - What is he doing?
Are you talking about this?
Yes. I need it.
Sure.
Thank you.
Weight loss. It's very important.
(Store Closing! Thongs Only for 2 Dollars)
Here, please take one. Thank you.
Come by and get some exercise done.
Yes, thank you.
Wait, would you like another one?
Everyone needs to exercise.
- No, it's okay. - You should exercise.
Gosh, you have to work out.
Judge Im!
Could I get one too?
Judge Park.
Are you going to buy this?
- For your girlfriend? - No, I was just...
This is pretty good.
I wear it often too.
- Sorry? - Isn't it uncomfortable?
It looks like it'll get stuck.
It may look like that, but it's actually very comfortable...
when you have it on.
But isn't it a little embarrassing?
Who cares? Only your husband will see it anyway.
- My gosh. - I'd like one too.
- I'd like one too. - Me too.
- I'll take one too. - Thank you.
She's unbelievably sociable.
I've seen it before, but I still can't get used to it.
Let's go.
Can I get one too?
What is this?
My gosh, please don't lie.
I mean, how old is your husband? How can he still...
I'm not lying. How can I lie in front of a judge?
He's always been like that.
Judge Im, come and join us. Please have a cup of coffee with us.
Well...
I'm a little busy at the moment.
So? Tell us the details.
My gosh.
- Did you pull another all-nighter? - Who is it?
Is it you, Ba Reun?
Stop coming by our office so often, and get some work done.
Then you wouldn't have to pull all-nighters.
Hey, that's not what life is all about.
Because I come by your office and goof around like that,
Judge Park can put up with working with you.
Having to spend an entire day with a boring guy like you...
must be like torture. It's so cruel. You understand?
Rinse your hair thoroughly.
- Don't leave foam everywhere. - Goodness.
Stop bothering me. Hey, what was that?
Hey. You can't take that. Give it back! Hey...
I mean, Mr. Im Ba Reun!
Gosh, don't you worry.
I'll bring a huge group of people.
You know me. You have nothing to worry about.
Okay. Talk to you soon.
Judge Im, are you going to the Civil Justice Research Group's meeting?
I'm not sure. I don't really want to.
Come on, let's go together.
Judge Hong from Department 49 just called.
Her presiding judge will do a presentation today,
so she wants to make sure enough people are there.
You know him, right?
Presiding Judge Sung is notorious for being a difficult boss.
Judge Hong?
Since when were you two friends?
I started a female associate judges' group.
I mean, we're all human after all. We need friends to chat with.
Well, we mostly bad-mouth our presiding judges anyway.
I don't enjoy doing things with a big group of people...
as it reminds me of a pack of wild dogs.
I guess that got on your nerves.
I was just joking.
Participating in research groups is just a waste of time.
I'd rather use that time to research on my own.
I'm sure I'll have to have drinks with them afterwards.
Well, I know that you like doing things on your own,
but it's important to get to know other associate judges.
We, associate judges, should be there for each other.
You'll come with me, right?
(22nd, 24th, 28th, and 40th classes)
(44th, 36th, 43rd, and 44th classes)
(22nd class)
Hold the button.
- Please go ahead, sir. - Okay.
(22nd class)
(44th class)
You go ahead.
(44th class)
- No, please go ahead, sir. - After you, sir.
- Come on. - No, it's okay, sir.
- After you, sir. - After you, sir.
It's a clash between two cultures.
Ladies first...
versus elders first.
If no one is getting in, I'll go ahead.
And an alien.
- Please go ahead, sir. - All right.
Please go ahead, sir.
- Please go ahead. - Go first.
- No, sir. After you. - No, sir. After you.
You guys are making me uncomfortable. Please go ahead.
- Gosh, no. Please go ahead, sir. - We'll get off after you.
- Just go ahead. - We can wait.
Well, then.
The doors will stay open with just one button.
- Oh, right. - Yes, you're right.
Why did you block me like that?
You obstructed me.
Let's not argue about every little thing.
It'll be a waste of time.
(Civil Justice Research Group Seminar)
I'm not that experienced or knowledgeable...
with respect to this field.
I'm much obliged and honored to be...
leading this seminar today.
I'm worried about making a mistake due to my lack of knowledge...
in front of our chief justice, whom I deeply admire,
as well as my fellow presiding judges.
I'm Presiding Judge Sung Gong Choong.
Sung Gong Choong?
I'm much obliged to be speaking like this...
in front of our chief justice, who's an expert in legal cases,
and many senior presiding judges...
that are here.
Please.
I'm truly honored and grateful to participate in this seminar.
"The history of the Housing Lease Protection Act and its goals".
"In order to stabilize the housing market..."
So it's a recitation, not a discussion?
Gosh, are you crazy? Hey.
Stop it.
The presentation was extremely thorough,
so I'm not sure if this is even necessary.
Do any of you have a question that you absolutely must ask?
Anyone?
Yes, Judge Im Ba Reun.
Please go ahead.
The rental and housing auction case examples...
from other countries that you mentioned...
won't help us find solutions for the issues that we have in Korea.
It's because of the long-term lease system that we have.
According to the research studies released by KDI recently,
a new legislation will be necessary to stabilize the housing market.
First...
Thank you.
I'm in complete agreement with what you just pointed out.
I kept it brief as I didn't want to take up too much time,
but I've obviously been paying attention to that issue as well.
You're quite observant.
That was a good point.
You must be hungry after this long discussion.
We've prepared food for you in the cafeteria.
For our tomorrow...
that's rich and sweet.
- Rhododendron. - Rhododendron.
Judge Im, I'm sorry.
You came to an uncomfortable place because of me.
It's true that it's uncomfortable,
but I didn't come here because of you.
Your comment was the best during today's seminar.
I'm so glad that you came today.
Listen. Let's hurry and get in line.
We must make our appearances first.
It won't be obvious even if we leave earlier.
I know that being courteous is important,
but isn't this excessive?
What's wrong with everyone?
What do you mean? They're the model citizens of Korea.
Let's pour them alcohol.
See? The line got long. Hurry.
You go.
I'm going first.
- I'd like to make a toast. - I'm late.
Predominance of men over women.
Men exist...
to please women.
Please repeat after me.
Predominance of men over women.
- Predominance of men over women. - Predominance of men over women.
Cheers.
Isn't it difficult for you?
It's bearable.
Didn't he hold grudges against you for not rendering judgment on time?
He's famous for being overly ambitious about work.
I wonder if he's ambitious about work...
or about getting promoted.
Here you go, sir.
Gosh, thank you.
You look so tired these days.
I heard you work overtime and even on the weekends.
Can your body keep up?
I'm okay. I'm not the only one.
Judge Im.
Do you remember the regular teatime with the chief?
Is it today?
"Regular teatime"? What's that?
The chief justice invites the judges in groups.
If you have nothing to say, the map of office buildings will work.
Does anyone...
have any good suggestions?
Chief Justice.
What do you mean by "good suggestions"?
"Good suggestions"?
Not many people apply for trials where citizens participate.
We should advertise it more.
I noticed that the map of office buildings...
was difficult to read.
I think it'd be good to make it bigger.
Gosh, that was mine.
I thought about...
My suggestion is...
I also thought about the map.
- It's too small. - Right.
You have a new message.
(Read the recent journal of Korean Bar Association.)
(Legal Protection for Safe Housing)
(Department 49, Sung Gong Choong)
This is shocking.
Is he insane?
Calm down.
This is exactly what Judge Im said last time.
How could he plagiarize his junior's idea?
Calm down.
Presiding Judge Han might hear you.
Presiding Judge Sung...
and Presiding Judge Han are in the same year at the institute.
However, their career paths are completely different.
What do you mean by their career paths?
He chose his path by its name.
He followed a faraway path called success.
Presiding Judge Sung Gong Choong was proud...
of being the genius in his hometown.
He didn't pass the bar during his studies.
He wasn't recruited to Seoul.
These two events scarred him.
He was determined to prove himself in practice.
He worked hard all his life.
He wants to succeed while working his associates to death?
How about Presiding Judge Han?
He isn't interested in a promotion. He does what he wants.
In front of the chief justice...
- Lastly, - "Lastly".
I'd like to thank the chief justice again...
for making this happen today.
Those who are impatient will die while waiting to drink.
Goodness.
Go ahead and drink.
I'm sorry.
If you said, "lastly", you should've ended it right away.
Why bother saying it three times?
I hate that.
He chose the most frightening path...
as a judge.
A judge who gave up on getting promoted.
What's there to promotion?
To the general public, a judge is a judge.
They don't know that district judges are different to high court judges.
There's a huge difference.
A high court judge is like a deputy prime minister.
- What's the difference? - They get a car and a chauffeur.
Ba Reun, we're in Korea.
Let's say that you went to a college reunion.
There's someone who comes...
by driving his old, Korean car.
There's another who arrives in a vehicle with a chauffeur.
Do you think people will consider them the same?
No, they'll think that they're completely different.
All right. Do people compete for promotion...
in order to impress others?
Forget it.
Listening to that makes me sad.
Everyone is different.
The presiding judge I worked for last year...
worked with a sense of duty.
Presiding Judge Cho Young Jin?
I heard that...
he was quite intelligent in college.
Is he special?
Compared to Presiding Judge Sung Gong Choong,
he's very different.
It's surprising the more I look at it.
How could he copy something after hearing it only once?
We shouldn't let him get away with this.
If we let it go, what if he does it again?
Why don't we talk to the chief presiding judge?
He's reasonable.
I wonder if that's necessary.
Someone who steals his junior's ideas shouldn't be promoted.
We must bring up the problem beforehand.
If you don't bring it up, I'll do it.
I can't let go of things like this.
Okay.
I'll see the chief presiding judge tomorrow.
I'm worried about Judge Hong...
who works with him.
She seems exhausted these days.
When you see the chief presiding judge,
can you tell him about her?
I will.
Judge Hong, you didn't eat lunch.
Have some of this.
I'm sorry. I have an upset stomach.
Should I tell the presiding judge?
My belly will be getting bigger soon.
I better not.
I should remember what he said on my first day.
I try not to hire female associate judges,
but there are so many female judges now.
- Sorry? - I'm just being considerate.
As long as I'm leading,
women are just not physically strong enough.
You don't have to be considerate of me.
I pulled all-nighters...
at the training institute to enter this place.
Fine, I get it.
Also, let me give you a piece of advice.
While you're working with me, forget about dating or getting married.
Just focus on your work.
Pardon?
Did you just tell me not to get married?
591701.
Okay.
By the time female judges get the hang of the job,
they take vacations to get married.
Soon after, they get pregnant and take maternity leaves.
This panel has a lot to do.
With only half the strength,
we can't fight battles.
Public officials...
should sacrifice themselves for the public good.
You can start dating and get married...
once you transfer to a department with less workload.
Also, this panel...
confers on Sundays.
The court is quieter on the weekends,
so we can focus better.
Note that.
Presiding Judge Han.
Take it easy.
Ordinary people like us will never keep up with you.
I've been slow this month. I have so many unresolved cases.
How many?
More than 400. It's driving me crazy.
Come on. I'm much more behind.
I've almost given up.
Let's take it easy.
We need to live.
- See you. - Goodbye.
Don't believe what he says.
He always puts on a show.
- What are you talking about? - He was just here to pry.
His goal is to go down to near 300.
He's been working his bottom off...
seven days a week.
- What? - High Court will...
conduct an inspection soon.
I admire his enthusiasm.
The court considers this amount reasonable.
Why don't you settle on it?
Your Honor.
Like I said during our previous trial,
my client has no intention to settle.
Please give a verdict.
Oh, my.
Mediation would be the most reasonable option here.
Are you sure you want to ignore the court's suggestion...
and insist on a verdict?
Do you really want me to make a decision according to the law?
I'm not trying to ignore your suggestion. My client...
You're a legal expert.
It's your job to persuade your client.
Or doesn't your client trust you enough?
The judge is pretty much threatening the lawyer.
Why is he so obsessed with a mediation?
You really don't know?
Supreme Court has been emphasizing mediation.
That judge is dying to get...
the highest mediation rate.
Gosh, I admire his enthusiasm.
- I'm exhausted. - You must be tired.
Yes. Please take this.
- Let me get you some tea. - Okay.
Hello.
Hello, sir.
Judge Hong, where are you? The lights at the office were off.
- Pardon? - You've already left?
The lights in all the other offices are still on.
Why are my associate judge's lights off?
It's midnight.
I didn't leave the office until 11pm.
The lights seemed to go off before 11pm.
You know I can see your office from my apartment, right?
If you only work as much as the others do,
you will never beat them.
Work harder, will you?
I'm sorry. It's an urgent call.
(How to make a toast)
(Success, happiness, fun)
Presiding Judge Sung, what are you doing? It's your turn.
I'm coming.
I...
really hope...
the chief presiding judge will get on his way soon.
He's spent his whole life at Court Administration.
He should first become the deputy head,
then a justice, and then even the chief justice.
His path is already decided.
Please hurry up,
and lead the judiciary.
Your flattery skills have improved a lot.
What are you talking about?
I'm speaking based on facts.
You're very unreserved.
It's unlike a judge.
I'm sorry if I was rude.
Being outgoing and sociable unlike a judge...
is your strength.
At the management level, you have to deal with many outsiders.
Hold on.
Why haven't you worked at Court Administration yet?
You seem to be very competent.
With some people, it takes more time.
You need to watch them closely...
for a long time to realize their real worth.
I'm like a weed.
Rather than working at the army headquarters,
dealing with complicated cases in the front line suits me better.
I'm cut out for the most difficult tasks.
On that note, let me make a toast.
To your success.
- Let's drink. - Oh, my.
- Good morning. - Judge Im,
you biked instead of taking the subway?
It's Friday, and I bought a new bike.
That's cute.
- What? - Your bike.
I see.
What's that?
Hey. What's that?
You bought it?
Doesn't it cost thousands of dollars?
Oh, it's not that one.
I guess it doesn't have to be expensive.
It looks nice and cute.
But it's probably not that fast.
I like that about it. I don't want to put too much effort.
This building is full of people who try too hard.
That's right.
I heard it's pretty nice to ride along the Han River.
It's nice.
We can check it out together...
on a weekend sometime.
- With Bo Wang. - Sure. That sounds fun.
Hold on. You hesitated for about half a second,
didn't you?
- No. - Was it two seconds?
I'll leave you two alone now.
See you.
- See you. - Bye.
- I'm really okay. - You're pregnant.
You shouldn't carry heavy things.
You really don't have to do this.
Don't worry.
- Is it Department 51? - Yes.
Let's go. I'll carry it.
- Thank you. - No problem.
Hello.
Let's go.
When is your baby due?
In a month.
In a month? That's soon.
Hey, isn't Judge Jung so cute?
Hey. You shouldn't call a judge cute.
Anyone can be cute.
He's so kind.
A few days ago, he even carried a mop bucket...
for a cleaning lady.
- Really? - Yes. Isn't that incredible?
- That's so nice of him. - He has such good manners.
You should catch him.
I'd catch him if I wasn't married. What should I do?
(Bicycle rental)
Judge Im, did something good happen?
No.
I'm going to the chief presiding judge's office.
Judge Im, come on in.
Have a seat.
You're working so hard.
Isn't it hard to work with Presiding Judge Han?
- It's fine. - I'm glad you came.
I got this premium-quality puer tea last week.
You're lucky that you get to taste this.
Here.
Sir, there's something I'd like to talk to you about.
It's about the seminar the other day.
I guess I can just let it slide, but it keeps bothering me.
I'd like to file a formal complaint so that it doesn't happen again.
Judge Im.
Would you say that you're more like the hare or the tortoise?
I'm not quite following, sir.
The hare is used to running effortlessly...
and flaunting its nimbleness in front of others.
Thus, it's hard for the hare to understand the tortoise,
which has to crawl endlessly while looking at those who are ahead.
You passed the bar exam while you were still in school,
and you joined Seoul Central District Court with top grades.
I heard you were famous for giving the professors...
a hard time with your sharp questions even at the institute.
Whenever someone says anything wrong, you point it out right away.
Of course, you'd be like that.
You've never felt insecure in your whole life.
You're just stating what's right and wrong.
You probably have no idea how those behind you must feel.
That wasn't my intention.
I'm well aware of Presiding Judge Sung's shortcomings.
He tries too hard because he wants validation.
He must seem like a joke to a smart, intelligent guy like you.
But you see,
this place is filled...
with outstandingly smart people like you.
Tortoises like Presiding Judge Sung...
would want to do whatever it takes to catch up with hares like you...
because working here makes them anxious.
Judge Im, you're young and competent,
so you'll have many opportunities to shine in the future.
Could you let people like Presiding Judge Sung...
have a chance to shine?
An organization needs people like him as well.
Those who are not geniuses...
but are hardworking and motivated to prove themselves.
We should give hope to people like them too.
Sir, but this is cheating.
Judge Im.
Respect for elders and compassion still come first in our society.
You may be right.
But the presiding judge has seniority over you.
If you submit a formal complaint against him,
you'll be hurt too.
Reputation is very important.
If you come across as ruthless and prickly,
all of your knowledge and abilities will go to waste.
Being a good person matters more.
The right answers aren't the only thing that matters.
Don't be impatient.
Even if you think it's unfair,
that, too, shall pass.
My goodness. That is crazy.
He monitors whether the lights in your office are on or not?
That's sick, don't you think?
I'm scared and exhausted.
Eun Ji, you have to be very careful during the first trimester.
You shouldn't be working every single night.
I'm worried something might happen if you don't reduce your workload.
You said you've been only getting a few hours of sleep.
My presiding judge will probably pass out if I bring that up.
Every day, he checks the number of cases we've completed.
I'll bring it up if you don't feel like you can.
This is a human rights issue.
Don't do that.
Other associate judges are also stressed and overworked,
but they aren't saying anything.
And the presiding judge works hard himself.
It seems like I'm the only one who's this exhausted. I feel guilty.
I wonder if I'm behind like this because I'm not competent enough.
Eun Ji, why would you feel guilty?
It's not your fault at all.
I have to do something about it.
Judge Im, since you're already here,
I'd like to share my concern with you.
Here it is.
Please take a look.
Oh, this is...
Who recorded a video inside the court and posted it?
A public service worker who works here.
I took care of it.
Scroll down.
(The knee-kick judge in a miniskirt)
Judge Park.
She sure has become a celebrity on the Internet.
She even has a nickname now.
(The knee kick judge in a miniskirt)
She's young, passionate, and brave.
I completely understand where she's coming from.
However, a judge's job is to resolve legal disputes in court,
not to actualize justice on the streets.
Regardless of the reason,
I think it's a problem that people are talking about...
one of our judges this way and that they're making fun of her.
Judges must be careful in every conduct...
and must not have any personal ambitions.
A judge who stands out like that may damage people's trust for us.
The public's trust toward the judiciary is like fluttering snow.
It's hard to pile it up, but it can scatter very easily.
She was like that even when she was at the training institute.
Every professor had different opinions about her.
We have to help her.
Eun Ji looks more exhausted by the day.
Presiding Judge Sung is pushing her too hard.
She doesn't even have time to sleep.
We can't let her suffer like that.
Some professors thought highly of her sense of justice and duty.
How could he make her work that hard every day?
But others mentioned that she can be too aggressive and emotional.
This can't go on.
As a trainee, she posted about a politically sensitive issue...
on her social media page and got herself in trouble.
From what I know, her appointment caused quite a controversy as well.
Since you're such a competent judge who's serious about your work,
I believe that you'll guide her well.
Sir.
Judge Park still has a lot to learn since she's a newbie,
but she truly cares about the underprivileged,
and she's also very responsible.
She doesn't deserve to be judged like that, sir.
The elderly lady who used to protest alone in front of the east gate.
She requested to have her right to appeal to be restored.
- Pardon? - And a big law firm took the case.
How unusual, don't you think?
But the thing is,
there's a rumor that Judge Park introduced her to that law firm.
What do you mean, sir? That can't be.
I heard she even helped the lady figure out how...
she could prove she's eligible to make that request.
You didn't know about that either?
That's... Judge Park...
just wanted to help that lady.
According to Article 5, Section 2 of the Code of Judicial Conduct,
we must refrain from getting involved in legal disputes,
and we must not do anything that may affect other lawsuits.
A judge must never do anything that might give people the wrong idea.
What Judge Park did...
could provide reason for disciplinary action.
Frankly, I'm torn.
Please try to understand where I'm coming from.
Hey, did you see the thing on the Internet? "Miss Hammurabi".
Yes, I did.
Park Cha Oh Reum seems to be on her way to countrywide fame now.
But can a judge conduct herself like that?
I've always told you.
She's an attention seeker. She loves the attention.
Just wait and see. With the judge title,
she'll soon say that she wants to enter politics.
She'll become a deputy spokesperson for a leader of some party...
and stand by his side, looking all pretty.
That's clever.
She dropped out of music school. How far could she really go here?
- Im Ba Reun must be stressed out. - I know, right?
The presiding judge is a handful too.
Hey.
- Hello. - Hi, guys.
Gosh, I'm sorry. Why is the floor so slippery?
Someone put honey on the floor. It's so slippery. Are you okay?
- Yes, I'm okay. - I'm sorry.
You urinate for a long time. That's a surprise.
- Take care then. - Okay.
Enjoy.
It's so slippery.
That little punk. Is he even fully grown?
Be quiet.
Gosh, I'm so sorry.
I told them several times to clean the floor better.
It might cause a major accident.
- Are you okay? - We're okay.
Don't worry about us.
- Did you dirty your pants? - They're fine.
- Let me help you. - Goodness.
- Really? - I'm okay.
- I'm sorry. - It's okay.
Take care.
Goodbye, sir.
Darn it.
Are you okay?
- Yes, we're fine. - We're fine.
- Nothing is wrong. - Nothing is wrong.
Gosh, my shoulder hurts.
All right.
Have a good day.
Darn it.
What happened?
Will the chief presiding judge take care of it?
What happened was...
I said that we should ignore it.
What do you mean?
Stealing someone's idea is a theft.
If you can't do it, I'll bring up the issue.
Some say that she's aggressive and emotional.
I'll take care of this.
How will you take care of it?
It's nothing serious.
I'm not happy that he took my idea,
but that's how desperate he wants a promotion.
I don't want to make a deal out of it.
Someone with pride is different.
You don't want to be involved in the competition?
Don't be so crude.
Let's look at it objectively from the citizens' perspective.
Is it better to be a judge who works hard for promotion?
Or is it better to be lazy since he's already a judge?
Why do you separate people into two categories only?
Sense of duty, responsibility, and feeling rewarded.
Is caring about them being too naive?
It's naive in a system where they aren't considered.
Sincerity may be powerful,
but it's not as lasting as selfishness.
Fine, let's stop being flamboyant.
The more serious problem at hand is Judge Hong.
Presiding Judge Sung is greedy for his promotion.
He makes his associate judge work too hard.
Aren't you too rash at judging other departments' businesses?
There's a lot of work for every department.
You don't know what you're talking about.
Judge Hong Eun Ji's physical state is...
She's overworking in a very bad condition.
I'm worried that something might happen to her.
Don't act hastily.
Think more carefully.
Bringing up a department's problem as a third party...
"A third party"?
We're coworkers. It also matters to me.
I won't tolerate it.
Then what will you do?
If it doesn't change,
I'll start a petition.
That's a group behavior.
So what? Is that wrong?
You always insist on individualism.
That's because you're privileged and strong.
The weak can't protect themselves.
Unless we support each other,
we cannot survive.
Judge Park.
Leading a group behavior can be a serious problem.
Please think carefully, okay?
I must be careful.
Do you know what's happening...
to Judge Hong Eun Ji?
You don't care, do you?
Have you ever cared about someone in your life?
I wish...
I didn't care.
What Judge Park did...
could provide reason for disciplinary action.
If I can stop my coworker from being treated inhumanely,
I will do anything.
A group behavior?
Let them call it a problem if they want to.
Should I do nothing?
- I will not stand this. - Listen to me, Park Cha Oh Reum!
If you do that, you'll get hurt.
You became a judge to change the court system.
Then survive. You must survive instead of being haste!
So...
should I just stand it?
Should I just sit and watch it happen?
The person next to me is drowning.
Should I just watch her drown?
Oh Reum.
- I came to pick you up. - I said that I won't go.
That's why I came to pick you up.
They'll cancel the meeting if you don't come.
Hello.
- Hello. - You must work with Oh Reum.
I am...
I'm Min Yong Jun.
"NJ Group"?
Is it that NJ Group?
Yes.
You must be the head of General Affairs.
Is your father...
My father is the president.
He is my college senior from a club.
Why is everyone so involved in the meeting?
Our families have known each other since her childhood.
It's nice to meet you. I'm Im Ba Reun.
You look tired.
Do you want to drive? It's been a while.
You must be quite stressed. Go ahead.
Get home safely. I'll get going.
Get home safely.
It was nice to meet you.
(Seoul Central District Court, Seoul High Court)
- Hello. - Hello.
Is that a wheelchair?
Well, it's...
It's something similar.
Here you go.
Listen to me, Park Cha Oh Reum!
If you do that, you'll get hurt.
You became a judge to change the court system.
Then survive. You must survive instead of being haste!
Were you on a night duty?
No, I was working late.
"Working late"? Civil servants don't work late.
Getting off work on the dot is why you work for the government.
Are you a recent hire level nine?
I know, right?
(Turn Left with Caution)
I wish more people knew that...
civil servants work late too.
Don't say that.
Do you know how many hours I've been driving today...
to make enough money to pay my company?
My son has been studying for the level nine civil service exam...
in Noryangjin for three years now.
He eats cup rice and sleeps in a tiny apartment.
After getting a few computer certifications,
my daughter got a job at a small IT company.
Now, she has a camp bed in her office.
You just don't know how lucky you are.
I'm sorry, sir.
I was being childish.
You call this a ruling?
Couldn't you write any better?
Are you really a judge?
How many times...
did I tell you to write in more detail?
I'm sorry.
I had too many cases this week.
I couldn't...
How dare you talk back to me?
When I was an associate judge, I used to spend nights...
working on 100-page rulings.
This is just half done.
Do you expect me to sign this?
The higher court...
cares more about who the presiding judge is.
You're bringing disgrace upon me!
I'm sorry.
Do it again.
Right now!
It'll only take a few seconds.
I'll never have to be scolded by the presiding judge again.
This pain will...
finally stop.
Eun Ji.
What's wrong?
What? Did the presiding judge say something?
No.
Nothing is wrong.
Is it unbearable?
Do you want to take the afternoon off and go somewhere with me?
Oh Reum.
What should I do?
Eun Ji.
Eun Ji, pull yourself together.
No. Eun Ji. Eun Ji!
What should I do? Eun Ji, wake up!
Eun Ji, hang in there.
Hang in there.
What should I do? You'll be fine.
Eun Ji.
I heard. How is Judge Hong?
Is she okay?
What's that?
Let me see.
Give it to me!
"Discipline Presiding Judge Sung for Violating Associate Judge's Rights"?
What are you doing right now?
You're going to gather signatures to have him dismissed?
Please give it back. It's mine.
How dare you?
Why would a new judge do this?
Why?
Sir, Judge Hong...
had a miscarriage.
How did that happen?
Still, you can't do this.
I'll go talk to the chief presiding judge. Don't act up.
Just wait here.
You're also telling me to keep quiet.
Judge Park!
Tear it up again. I'm not giving up.
Walk out of this room with this paper,
and I'll take it that you don't recognize my authority.
Do you understand?
Please think about Judge Hong.
- Please... - I can't.
Could you sign this?
I'm sorry.
Please think about it.
I'm sorry.
Thank you.
Okay.
Sir.
I'm sure you heard about Judge Hong.
If she had told me, I would have done something.
She said nothing to me.
She kept such an important matter from me.
Hello, sir. The thing is...
Yes, it's about Judge Hong.
She did work hard.
Of course, I would've helped her out. Don't you know...
Why did you have to go overboard?
You don't get a promotion just because you solve many cases.
It's not like you have a chance. Why would you try so hard?
All I can do is work hard.
In this organization, not causing any trouble comes first.
Please help me.
Hi.
I'm sorry for causing trouble.
- Have a seat. - Okay.
It's all my fault.
What exactly happened?
She turns out to be pretty weak.
I had no idea.
I mean, all judges in this country have...
that much workload. Why does she have to cause all this fuss?
I heard she was pregnant.
How was I supposed to know that? She never told me.
They talk behind me all the time.
I mean, had she given me a heads-up,
I would've definitely been more considerate of her.
This is just between us,
but those young judges these days, especially the female ones,
are very different from how we used to be back in the days.
They don't have a sense of duty, and they're irresponsible.
They're just here to collect their paychecks.
In my opinion, it's a huge problem.
They'll never sacrifice themselves...
for the people of this country or the organization.
I'm telling you. They'd never do that.
Well, have you visited her yet?
Sorry?
Have you visited her?
What are you talking about?
What?
What do you think? You act all politely to my face,
but you look down on me, and yet you came to see me.
That probably means you've already talked to other presiding judges.
No, of course not.
Have you visited your associate judge?
The one who had a bloody discharge and fainted while working with you!
Your associate judge...
who lost her baby and must be shedding tears now.
Have you gone to see her yet?
Yes, come in.
Hey, Judge Im. What brings you here?
Have a seat.
How's the civil department treating you? There must be a lot of work.
But it must be...
better than how hard...
we had to work in the criminal department together last year.
Yes, it's not too bad.
Sir, you must've heard about what happened to Judge Hong Eun Ji.
Yes, I have.
It's absolutely crazy.
Our job is to make sure human rights are protected.
How uncivilized is that?
When I was young,
my friends and I fought so hard...
to create a world where everyone is treated humanely.
As a member of the judiciary,
I thought I was doing just that with a bigger sense of responsibility,
but such things are still happening even within court.
I'm embarrassed.
Sir.
The left-seat associate judge on my team, Judge Park,
is trying to file a complaint about it.
I heard.
I heard she's new. She's very brave.
Young people like her can change the world.
Sir.
Judge Park won't be able to do it alone.
And I'm not sure if the means she's using are appropriate either.
Presiding Judge Sung is telling everyone how victimized he feels.
Someone like you must help her.
Right.
But the thing is,
I don't think it'd be appropriate for me to get involved.
She's passing around a petition, demanding him to be reprimanded.
- I can't side with her. - Sir.
Even the chief presiding judge doesn't want to get involved.
At least one presiding judge needs to speak up...
for this to get sorted out.
No.
I'm like water that has left the stream.
I'm just sandwiched between two generations. I have no power.
Young judges such as yourself must push ahead strongly.
I'll be rooting for you guys.
Okay, then. I should get going, sir.
Mr. Chief Presiding Judge.
Judge Im Ba Reun just stopped by my office to speak with me.
Guys, I got a 100 percent. I got a 100 percent on the test!
Oh, my goodness.
What? Ba Reun, you only got a 97 percent.
What happened to you? You always get a 100 percent.
The chairwoman of the committee will be happy...
about your getting the top grade.
Thank you, teacher!
The morpheme analysis in number two is correct.
I think number three is wrong.
Well... All right, Ba Reun.
That must be right if you say so.
- It's here too. - Okay, all right.
Give me your test.
Okay.
Here. We're good now, right?
- Ma'am. - What is it?
The answer was wrong, so the other students should get remarked too.
All right. Okay.
Both answers are correct, then.
- Well... - What now?
Number 2 is the correct answer, and number 3 is wrong.
You shouldn't accept both as correct answers.
Goodness.
Don't you think you're way too selfish?
Now, you got a 100 percent on the test.
Do you really have to deliberately lower your classmates' marks?
Getting good marks isn't everything.
You must learn how to get along with others.
Put yourself in their shoes.
We all live together after all.
I'm in complete agreement with what you just pointed out.
Even if you think it's unfair, that, too, shall pass.
Walk out of this room with this paper,
and I'll take it that you don't recognize my authority.
I'm like water that has left the stream.
I'm just sandwiched between two generations. I have no power.
I'll be rooting for you guys.
(Discipline Presiding Judge Sung for Violating Associate Judge's Rights)
Get out of my way.
You're going to try to stop me now?
As the right-seat judge,
you want to stop what you think is wrong?
- Yes, it's wrong. - What did you say?
Your method is wrong. Judges...
are most powerful when they go by the law.
Go by the law?
Both the Court Organization Act and the Supreme Court Protocol...
state that the chief judge must call a meeting...
concerning a request made by over a fifth of the judges here.
A meeting with all the judges?
If you want to complain about it, let's do it right.
I'll send an e-mail...
to everyone.
Judge Im.
(Sender: Im Ba Reun)
(A general judges' meeting required)
(Hello, I'm Judge Im Ba Reun from Civil Department 44.)
(A general judges' meeting must be held.)
(Miss Hammurabi)
How can you work after throwing a bomb at this peaceful court?
You should've been more careful as the right-seat judge.
It's too late to turn back.
When persistent people are cornered, they attack you mercilessly!
The way people act changed completely.
People say that Judge Hong was being too harsh.
Everyone in court must be talking about me.
We can't let go of this issue.
Judge Park will never ignore it.
So they want to start a fight?
Bring it on.