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Is it right to take away the livelihood of a family's patriarch over some jokes?
[Episode 3] Your Honor.
It's a world in which an individual can provide a living for 99 people.
Must a key person at the company be fired over this small matter?
Please do not fire him for this.
Shouldn't we create a society that cherishes people?
Oh, half hot air and half noise.
People who were former politicians sure are different.
He was merely helping a passive intern on the media team gain skills.
He made a mistake, is all.
The plaintiff manager in his fifties
made such efforts for a female college intern.
He referred to himself as her "Honey" and so on.
This is him helping her?
She was not very confident and unable to fit in at work.
He was mentoring her.
Confidence, you say? Let's take a look at the texts.
Plaintiff, you have a loud voice. Why don't you read the bottom?
Ah, ah...
I'll read it for you.
"You have the face of a good girl, but from behind you drive me crazy."
These texts were sent to give her confidence?
Ah, you know women.
They must have confidence in their looks first in order to be confident.
Isn't it a good thing to compliment their looks?
Let's look at the next image.
This is a picture of the plaintiff's chest, isn't it?
Ah... yes.
I believe that was sent by mistake.
Hm, a mistake? There's a message here.
"Don't I smell like a man?"
Anyway, I see you are overflowing with confidence, plaintiff.
Though I don't know why.
Of course, he may have gone too far.
You have to consider the characteristics of this industry.
The PR and marketing industry consider sexiness and provocation important.
Jokes can get out of hand, as well.
So, it was a joke?
Yes, there was no sexual intent.
As you saw in the messages, it was a playful joke using song lyrics.
Even if such a thing happened
it's not like he touched her.
Must he be fired over some words?
I believe our society these days is too harsh on men.
Isn't this harsher?
That lawyer from before...
How could he have ever been a congressman?
It's because he's that kind of person.
There are many citizens just like him.
He would be their representative.
Our country is a democratic republic.
That man has gone to work dinners with female reporters and harassed them.
People like that must have a club. They are always--
That's enough.
Don't focus on the lawyer. Focus on the case.
- Still, Senior Judge. - Hey...
That lawyer isn't 100 percent wrong.
I looked at the messages.
Was he making jokes with song lyrics that are popular with young people?
Even if they were song lyrics, you can't send them to just anyone.
On top of that...
what about the picture of his hairy chest?
He couldn't possibly have been trying to seduce her with that if he's sane.
According to the law
there does not need to be motive or intent to sexually harass.
I know, I know. I know that.
Still, shouldn't we have a discussion about whether he should be fired?
Should he fired for being a fool?
Senior Judge.
He sent messages like that and you simply think they were foolish jokes?
Does that make sense?
Of course, he did something wrong.
However, there is a generation of people who don't know how wrong it is.
There are people who cannot keep up with the changing times.
Our society developed too fast.
Do we have to forgive their wrongs until those people catch up?
Oh, Mister! It's not your fault.
I'm sure you'll catch up with the times eventually.
Will it be possible in this lifetime though?
A person's livelihood is like their life.
We need to be cautious when we cut that line.
Firing a family's patriarch from a company he worked at all his life...
is not that easy to do.
Especially to their families.
My manager?
I'm sure you can all see.
He's like a comedian.
His jokes are a bit tiresome, so that's unfortunate.
He isn't someone who would send those things with any strange intent.
Honestly, he can be a bit foolish.
I feel comfortable with him and he's very affectionate.
He's not an unpopular person.
Plaintiff, what were you thinking when you sent those?
What?
I'm sorry.
I was wrong.
My young subordinates seemed to take my jokes well.
I acted like an idiot and didn't act my age.
Until this very day...
I thought I was a very fun person.
I thought I was witty.
I am dying of shame, Judge.
My family has done nothing wrong.
My oldest is in college.
My second and third are in high school.
Getting fired?
That would be the death of my entire family.
It's a conflict.
I felt like Senior Judge Han was being too cautious earlier.
After the afternoon hearing, I'm conflicted.
Judge Im.
Should we tell a regular drunk driver to continue speeding too?
Because their livelihood is important?
A reprimand, wage cut...
We should consider other forms of punishment too.
Getting fired from a job is like death for a worker.
Firing the patriarch of a family...
will affect the family immensely.
Patriarch, patriarch.
That is the important thing.
The patriarchy system was abolished over 10 years ago and you still say that?
It's not about the patriarchy system.
I'm talking about the difficulty for his family.
For that intern employee...
it could mean death for her to try and avoid the manager.
According to the testimonies we saw
it seemed like people took his jokes lightly.
The person who should determine the degree of severity is the victim.
That's true, of course.
The standard used should not be that victim, but a rational victim.
If you were an ordinary and average person in that situation
how would you react?
This is a big problem.
I can feel it very severely.
If I'm odd and being picky, I suppose I have no right being a judge.
A man who is sound, ordinary, and average.
A man who 100 female celebrities want to go on vacation with.
Jung Bo Wang will make the decision for you.
No matter how hard it is.
Your existence is too much.
Don't butt in.
Let me see.
Is it this?
What are these lame jokes?
Oh, oh! What is that?
I was about to curse.
What is that? I'm just so...
As a fellow man, I really don't understand it.
What do you mean?
Before he sent these messages as a joke
I don't even understand how he could view his subordinate as a woman.
There are not many charming women out there in the world.
Why must it be them?
People like him have no charm and aren't popular out in the world.
People like that do trashy things like that.
Yes.
This is for the meeting coming up. Can you fill it out for me?
Okay.
Men like me...
do not gawk with their open mouths
just because they see an attractive woman.
Why? Because I control myself with my rationale.
I really don't understand men who are controlled by their instincts.
What? Why are you looking at me like that?
The distance between rationale and instinct that you talk about...
In my opinion...
I think it's only about 10 centimeters.
10... centimeters?
10 centimeters.
10 centimeter neckline.
What are you doing?
Skirt length, 10 centimeters.
View of hip, 10 centimeters.
You're ordinary and average.
Wait, wait, wait.
You all seem to be misunderstanding, but it's not that.
She lifted her skirt a bit and...
Honestly, it was more than 10 centimeters.
That's against the rules. That's not allowed.
Stop talking. You're embarrassing yourself.
Judge Jung, I had no idea that your eyes were so large.
I think they were 10 centimeters large.
I only opened them this much, really.
Why are you two doing this to me?
The way I was looking at her wasn't that bad.
It was very strange. Be careful.
Anything to sexually shame a person can be used for sexual harassment.
Why would you bring up shame?
It's just...
a bit unpleasant.
Unpleasant, just end it there.
Why would there be sexual shame?
Is it that common?
I'll treat you both to dinner today.
Will you both come with me?
Judge Park, are we going to some delicious restaurant?
Ah! What is that?
It's fresh. Do you want it?
Why is that so big?
I'll put it in this bag.
Hey, look at that.
Where's Judge Park?
I wouldn't be here if I knew. Look for her.
- He has no strength at all! - Nothing to brag about.
Oh my, oh my.
Those young men look fine from behind.
Look at those butts in those pants.
Those butts.
No, a man is all about the thighs.
They need thighs like that to be of any use.
This zucchini sure is fresh and nice.
Put that away.
A pepper should be nice and big.
What are you talking about?
A small pepper is nice and spicy.
It's true that the small ones are spicy, but a pepper should still...
- Judge Park. - Judge Park!
- Hey. - Judge Park!
Where were you? I was looking for you.
Where were you? Look at them. They're evil.
Why would you men wear such tight clothes?
That's why the ladies were going crazy.
No wonder you were harassed.
Oh my. I can see everything.
How come you're not wearing an undershirt?
You're a problem.
You're not supposed to wear anything under a white shirt.
Why are you looking at me like that?
I'm ignorant, so I don't know those things.
- I keep looking there. - Why?
Why are you licking your lips?
Aunties, cut it out.
You don't know when to stop.
We're only kidding because the young men are so handsome.
It's a compliment, a compliment.
- Thank you. - It's important who compliments you.
If it's from Jeon Ji Hyun or Song Hye Gyo, it's a thank you.
From a person like you, it's sexual harassment.
That's right.
Something feels very familiar.
At the same time, I feel like crap too.
- Would you like to feel? - Of course not.
You crazy girls.
Why would you do such a thing to the judges?
Grandma, this is the Right Associate Judge for our court.
He's a judge for the 43rd court that we work with.
Judge Im, this is my grandma.
Hello.
Judge Im.
My Oh Reum is like a rough amateur.
Please watch over her well.
No need to say such a thing. I'm the one learning a lot.
I can't stay here. It's a weird place.
Oh, I can't stand it.
Hello.
- Oh, what is this? - You startled me. What?
Huh?
What?
Why, why? Why are you cheering me on? Huh?
What are you doing?
Hey, man.
I'm going to sue.
I'm going to sue everyone. All of you need to go to jail.
I think you truly felt sexually shamed.
Shut up, shut up! I'm going to sue you too.
Sorry for bringing you to such a scary place.
Do you think you can understand the daily lives of Korean women now?
I can't dare to say I know just from this experience.
Wait, are you acting cool by yourself?
Hey, you were victimized too.
By those ladies and that grandma.
Judge Jung, did you feel like you were ever in real danger?
Well, it's not like I thought something would happen.
But it didn't feel good.
I doubt that you could understand from just this experience.
When I was a young woman
I was punched and threatened with a knife.
- Yes. - It's no different nowadays.
Didn't you hear about that woman who was stabbed to death at Gangnam Station?
Was there any reason for that to happen to her?
You're right. Sexually shaming people...
It's something you do when you have more power.
It's different than just being unpleasant.
Yes.
Just like the manager and intern, a power imbalance.
Are you talking about that case with the hairy chest?
Why is that old man doing that?
Is it because he wants to show that he's still a man?
If it was about being a man and finding a mate
then shouldn't he be doing something
that gives him the chance of seducing her?
It didn't matter if he liked her or not.
- He was just bothering her. - Yes.
Because he had the power to do so.
Gosh, how frustrating.
Why is it so complicated?
He's just a dog. That's all it is.
A dog is acting like a dog. Why do you need to know its thoughts?
There's nothing more you need to do. Just cut it off.
- Okay? - Ow.
Like this.
Are you working late because of this case?
I'm looking for similar cases.
What is conditional and circumstantial sexual harassment?
I can explain what they are easily when I read up on old US case files.
I think I only knew it my head.
There are all kinds of situations in real life.
Honestly, this case feels personal to me.
It's very familiar to me.
What do you mean?
When I was in college, I worked part-time at a live cafe.
I would play the piano when customers sang and so on.
Wasn't your family wealthy, Judge Park?
That's what I thought when we met in the reading room.
Do I need a reason to work part-time?
Everyone has their reasons.
Anyway, most people were all right.
Bravo!
That was great, very good.
That's how Chopin should be played.
You learned well.
That was Debussy, actually.
Anyway, I have a family member who is a professor at Juilliard.
Don't you want to study abroad? You need to go big.
I'll support you.
For music, it should be Germany.
Oh Reum, should I drive you home?
It's dangerous to take a taxi this late at night.
Dangerous, dangerous...
Those dirty lowlives.
I'd better quit this job too.
Oh Reum.
Why are you ignoring me?
Ignoring you? What do you mean?
I must have told you I'd buy you dinner over 10 times.
You won't even respond once.
You can buy it for me next time.
You promise, right?
Yes.
Put your number in.
- What? - Put your number in.
Here.
It's not ringing.
Gosh, get your phone out.
My phone?
One thing I can't handle is being ignored like this.
Huh!
Do you know who I am?
You could've been in big trouble.
Why would he act that way to someone who could be his daughter?
If I looked into them all, they were all patriarchs of a family.
They all had good standing in society.
I don't think I can get married.
I learned too much about the world at an early age.
There are things in the world you're better off not knowing so early in life.
I see.
Judge Park.
You must have felt I was raising ridiculous points during this case.
You probably felt that men are hopeless.
You're right. You're right about it.
But the more you are in a position to be moved by this case
the more questions I have to raise.
"Is there another side to this? Are we missing anything?"
I know sexual harassment is very serious.
I need to know there is enough evidence in this case.
It is our job to be strict and look at that.
I know it sounds like an excuse.
No, I know it's the job we have to do.
I think I'll have to look at rest at home.
Judge Im, aren't you going home?
I'm going to finish up some things.
Go on home first.
See you tomorrow.
Judge Im, I thought you had more work to do.
I forgot that I had plans.
At this hour?
Well, it's just a gathering I go to.
I thought I would drop by before the second round is over.
Ah, I see.
Judge Im, did you run?
No.
Go on home first.
See you tomorrow.
Thank you.
For what?
Just because.
Okay.
Hi.
The trial is today, right? The perverted, hairy chest man?
Are you coming to watch again?
What do you mean, watch?
It's called monitoring the court.
Don't you know that I'm researching statements given by witnesses?
I think that you must be the true genius, Judge Jung.
Why is that?
I don't know when you get your work done.
Could you let this poor girl who works late every night in on your secret?
- Yeah? - Yes.
Ah, I don't usually tell new judges because they may develop bad habits.
What? You really have one?
- Of course. - What is it?
Actually, I graduated with an electronic engineering degree.
I didn't even have the grades, but the reason I'm here is...
because of an AI project that comes up with judgments.
The project is called Al-JudgmentGo.
Is this all you've learned from going after frauds?
Why do you keep butting in when she was falling for it?
Hey, Kim Dong Hoon in my office really believes this.
He even signed a confidentiality agreement a few days ago.
Really?
He is so mean.
There is no comedy in this room.
There's no affection either.
It's so cold, inside and out.
I'm going. I'll get going. Goodness.
Still, I'm able to laugh because of Judge Jung in this dim building.
There is no secret method.
What?
Bo Wang has a cot in his office.
He knows how to survive in court.
When he was in school for engineering, he had a tent in his lab.
Shall we head in? It's almost time.
The intern is supposed to testify today.
Is that right? Is she present?
Attorney for the defendant, please start.
Witness.
Everything you wrote in your statement is the truth, right?
- Yes. - Next.
Your boyfriend saw the messages and put them on social media.
That's how this went public.
That's why the company fired the plaintiff?
Witness, please answer.
- Yes. - Judge, that's all.
How absurd.
They fired him and that's it for the questions?
Do they even care about this trial?
- No further questions? - No.
Plaintiff, you may question her.
Witness, look at me and answer me.
A father and his family's fate is on the line.
- Attorney! - Yes?
Are you filming an American law drama?
Sit in your seat and question her.
The microphone works just fine.
- All right. - Get back in your seat!
Did the plaintiff give you lots of advice
and tell you that in order to do well at work, you must be tough like a man?
Yes.
The plaintiff says with that in mind
he joked with you in a slightly inappropriate way.
Isn't that right?
In the marketing industry, you meet many people and drink with them.
Didn't he teach you that you must know how to take racy jokes and laugh it off?
He did say that to me.
Isn't that why he sent you those messages on your phone?
That's not why.
My manager...
sent me other messages besides those, every night, saying strange things.
Then, did you submit those as evidence?
Why aren't they on the record?
They were so disgusting.
I deleted them right away, so I don't have them--
Don't make up stories without evidence! You can go to prison!
Are you interrogating a criminal?
Show the witness some manners, would you?
Your Honor, I am sorry.
I just felt such pity in my heart for the plaintiff's family.
I am finished with my questions.
I'm sorry.
I made a mistake.
I made a mistake. I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
It was a mistake.
Witness, you worked for the plaintiff as the deputy chief?
- Yes. - You worked with him for a long time.
What was the assessment of him within the company?
He is exceptional and has done a lot for the company.
He came up with the marketing idea of "sexy code" and had many big hits.
Then, he must have a sense of humor that includes this "sexy code."
- He must enjoy that. - Yes, he does.
He often said my beauty meant I wouldn't live long.
He would joke that I could only live so long because I had everything.
I knew he had no bad intent, so I laughed it off.
In order for a woman to survive in the a workplace full of men...
you have to compromise somewhat.
I learned as a rookie that I should not make a fuss just because I am a woman.
Young women these days cry over nothing. It is harmful to the entire organization.
I heard that many within the company feel that firing him was too severe.
I'm not in a position to speak on behalf of the company.
I would just like you to know that the company was in a predicament too.
Next, the company's side, you may question the witness.
We have no questions.
You have nothing?
Yes.
All right, then. Bring in the next witness.
Maybe I shouldn't say this.
But people in the department were saying that the intern seemed a bit sensitive.
A marketing company is a bit different than a regular company.
- It seemed like she couldn't fit in. - Isn't that right?
No one else thought it was strange.
Only that part-timer made a scene.
Plaintiff, please speak properly!
She's not a part-time employee, but an intern.
- All right? - Yes.
I'm sorry.
So, that intern could not fit in and was behaving abnormally, right?
I did not!
Oh, Judge. Did you just see that?
She makes a fuss over everything.
She cannot fit into any organization.
Am I right, witness?
Yes.
You practiced a lot. I'm proud of you, Oh Reum.
Thank you, Teacher.
You'll become a great pianist, my Oh Reum.
You'll grow up into a beautiful woman too.
Witness.
Is everything you wrote in your statement accurate?
Yes, it is.
Your Honor!
There isn't anything else that needs saying!
Please close the case here!
Close the case?
Even though the other side is doing nothing and hasn't even cross-examined?
If neither side has anything else to add
I'll end it here.
We're going to end the cross-examinations here
but we'll take a look at the case once more.
Pardon, but what else is there left to do?
The three of us must look over the case and make some decisions.
Next case.
But, Your Honor!
I will end today's hearing here. Thank you all.
All rise!
I really love watching professional baseball
but sometimes, it feels as if it's been rigged.
And that makes me feel really uneasy.
It makes me wonder if they just changed the lineup to prepare for future games
or if there is some sports-related gambling going on.
And when I start wondering about things like that...
it makes me want to re-watch the game.
It's one of the side-effects of my job.
And there was someone sitting next to me
who looked as if she'd hit me if I'd closed the case there.
Pardon, Sir?
Me?
It's good to be invested in a certain case
but you mustn't let your bias show.
You must keep a distance.
And be careful to keep a straight face.
Yes, Sir.
It's exactly as Judge Han said, about this feeling rigged.
- But-- - Hey, don't you think this is rigged?
And they're making it way too obvious!
We're already done discussing that.
You are?
You should've told me sooner, then!
I thought the trial was going to end like this.
Come now, Judge Han isn't the type of person to do that.
Wow, this is unexpected!
Looks like you repaired your relationship a bit.
Our relationship has been excellent from the very beginning.
Wow, you're done.
You're done getting acclimated to this line of work!
You sure are quick on the uptake.
Please move aside for a bit.
Sure.
I apologize.
Here's the application for accessing legal publications.
Everything is searched on the computer nowadays
so it'll be much easier to use the condensed version of the code.
I see. Thank you.
Um... yes, the condensed... code books are better.
It's even easier to nap on smaller ones than bigger ones, yes.
The bigger ones are just too big.
The amount that it elevates your head and neck is just...
I apologize.
But why did they rig things like this?
If they wanted to let him off the hook, they shouldn't have fired him.
So why are they doing this now, after firing her?
So you're saying, why are they going to such lengths to rig this?
If they fired him despite not wanting to
maybe they did it to put on airs?
Who has the most leverage when it comes to ad agencies?
- Seolhyun of AOA. - The company buying the ad?
I am sorry to interrupt you all, but...
Go ahead.
There is a cosmetics ad that is always on TV nowadays.
I think it was created by the defense's company.
Really?
Well, if they're a cosmetics company
they must care a lot about their female consumers.
And having a story about sexual harassment spread on social media
will cause problems for them.
Please do a search on "sexual harassment in the marketing industry."
I think an intern's boyfriend got angry and posted something online
at the beginning of this case.
Oh, you're right!
You're right, you're right!
Goodness, so it's true!
So, they fired him first since this would cause a huge commotion.
And as for the lawsuit regarding his termination
their defense is sloppy because they intend to lose
so they don't have to get their hands dirty?
Precisely.
Why, those little...
But...
how did you know about this, Secretary Lee?
Well...
I just ran a small search.
Because the defense on behalf of the company back then
just left me feeling so baffled.
I don't poke my nose in other people's affairs, usually.
Oh my gosh!
Wow, she's just too cool.
That is a pretty convincing argument.
But if this truly is rigged
it won't be easy to catch them in the act.
We only have two things to support this claim.
One, the text published on social media. And two, that one photo.
Will you be able to keep him fired with just that?
If the company will not acknowledge the harassment claims as valid
shouldn't the legal system step up?
Civil courts are different from criminal courts
so the parties have to fight it out amongst themselves.
We're just the mediators who make the final ruling.
How about we exercise our authority
to have the female employees come back and testify?
Of course, it is customary in civil suits
for both parties to present evidence.
But when necessary
the court can exercise its authority to investigate evidence, right?
So you want to exercise our authority to summon witnesses?
All of these people who already testified?
Do you know what a stressful and scary thing it is to be summoned to court?
Well, of course we feel bad for the witnesses.
But what if all of the witnesses and the company's defense attorney
are all co-conspirators who are helping to conceal that manager's crime?
How do you think the victim would feel, seeing that?
Sir.
Didn't you say that you wanted people to replay games
that made you suspicious of any rigging?
It would be a bit much to call in all of the witnesses again.
How about we bring just one back in?
Witness number four.
The fourth female employee?
The one who kept turning around?
Yes, Sir.
Well, then...
let's summon her back.
But...
we must thoroughly...
and properly prepare for this.
- Yes. - Yes.
If things go wrong, I'll kill you both.
You'll be late, Seo Hyun.
I'm coming!
- Oh my gosh, Mom! I'll be late! Hurry! - Sure, sure.
Is your school okay, Seo Hyun?
The school in the next neighborhood keeps on appearing in the newspaper.
Our school is fine.
Our P.E. teacher did walk in one time while we were changing
but it's not like he groped us, or anything.
What are you talking about?
Students were changing in the classroom
so why did a male teacher walk in?
I'm sure it was just by accident.
But that teacher is still pretty flirty, even though he's old.
He keeps asking girls with big boobs if their shoulders hurt.
People like that should be immediately fired!
How is it that people like him are teachers?
Why, I ought to go see that bastard right now
and get him fired, or something.
Geez, I can't believe this.
I'll go.
- You have a trial today, after all. - All right.
Seo Won! You pulled your skirt up again, didn't you?
I told you not to wear your skirt too short!
It's because it's hot!
- I'll be late! Hurry, hurry! - Oh!
Let's hurry!
- I'll get going now, Mom! - All right, be careful!
Pull your skirt down!
- I'll be going now, Mom! - Okay! Pull your skirt down!
The court is exercising its authority to have a direct examination
so the court will first ask any questions they have
and the two sides will commence with questioning afterward.
- Understood? - Yes.
- Yes! - All right.
And since you testified last time
you don't need to make your statement again.
All right.
You're the youngest in your department besides the victim, correct?
Since you and the victim are close in age
I feel like you must have been most close to her.
Am I correct?
Well, not really.
Have you ever witnessed the victim having a hard time?
Or that she was acting awkwardly around your manager?
Well, not really.
Was there a difference in how the manager treated the victim
as opposed to how he treated his other female employees?
Well, not really.
You saw the photos and messages that the defendant sent the victim.
Right?
If you haven't, I'll show them to you now.
Um, there's no need.
- So, among those messages-- - Um...
I'm sorry, but...
can you turn off the display?
We need it for the examination, though.
Can you look at the screen and tell us?
I don't have anything in particular to say.
I'm sorry
but can you read those text messages for us?
Your Honor.
How could I possibly read something like that?
Um, witness.
In your written testimony, there was a question stating
"The text that the manager sent to the victim"
"was typical of the lighthearted jokes he usually made, correct?"
And you wrote, "Yes."
That's why I asked you to read it, since it's so "lighthearted."
Witness?
You also worked as an intern before being hired for a full-time position.
- Two years ago. - Yes.
You're closest to the victim in terms of age
and you both were interns at one point, too.
The victim must have felt like she could relate to you the most.
What do you think about that?
I do not know.
Is there any full-time employee
who had lunch, one-on-one, with the victim?
Is there?
- Yes. - Who was it?
Me, Your Honor.
How many times?
I don't know the exact number.
So that means it wasn't just once or twice.
Yes.
Then, the person who was closest to the victim among the full-timers
was you, wasn't it?
- That's-- - I'll ask a different question.
If the witness were to suffer some hardship at work
but all of the full-time employees turned a blind eye to it...
Of course, this is all theoretical.
Who, in your opinion
would make the victim feel pain by treating her in this way?
I do not know.
Who, in your opinion, among the victim's seniors at work
could help her
and would be the least likely
to turn a blind eye to her struggles?
I do not know.
Witness.
You do know that perjury is punishable by law, correct?
Yes.
I'm just letting you know, but...
even if you testify in a way that is not completely accurate
you will not be punished if you correct yourself
before your cross-examination is over.
Yes, Your Honor.
Anyone can make mistakes, so this policy has been instated
in order to forgive people's wrongs if they fess up to them.
As long as it is not done too late.
Interpersonal relationships are the same, don't you think?
As long as you are not too late.
I see.
Your Honor!
Advertising Team One is a tight-knit family
that revolves around the defense!
Outsiders like her are trying to disrupt the harmony of this family!
People who would do anything
in order to join the company.
There are rumors that this case was orchestrated
by the defense's rival who was up for the same promotion.
A full-timer wouldn't be involved in such affairs, though.
Right?
Witness.
I'm right, aren't I?
Other departments said that they envied Advertising Team One
because they seemed like a family.
Like a family, huh?
Your family must have a good relationship.
My family always fights whenever we get together, though.
Witness.
You didn't feel that the jokes that the defense usually made
were too inappropriately sexual in nature, correct?
Even the deputy chief, who is also a woman
said that she would just laugh off the jokes the defense made, after all.
"Also a woman," huh?
You mean the deputy chief
who only cares about getting promoted and becoming an executive?
The one who goes around slapping the butts of the new male employees?
Witness!
You even signed a petition supporting the defense
so why are you suddenly changing your tone?
I did sign that, yes.
And when he was going to be punished by the company
I testified in a way that would benefit him.
- So then, why-- - You people are going way too far!
Remember what your secretary said to all of us last week?
"You have to testify well for the manager to survive."
"And if the manager goes down"
"all of you, who were his subordinates, are going down, too."
You said that we had to make the intern seem like a complete psycho!
And that she's only a part-timer, anyway
so the full-timers don't need to pay her any mind!
I'm ashamed by this
but I was planning to turn a blind eye to this, at first.
Because I had to endure all that before to get a full-time job at this company.
But I was watching a movie at home last weekend
and there was this one line:
"We may not have money, but we have honor."
"Let's not live in a way that we're ashamed of."
I couldn't finish the movie after hearing that line.
Because I've lived a life that I'm ashamed of, you see.
Your Honor.
Can you please take a look at this?
Bailiff, if you could show all of us, please.
I was an intern two years ago, too.
And these are the texts that the defendant sent me back then.
[What will you do for me if I make you a full-timer?]
I wanted to get a job at a large company, no matter what it took.
So I endured this disgusting behavior.
Most of the female interns had to go through this treatment.
"Why did you ignore me like that today, Sweetie?"
"Did you hate the fact that I asked for a kiss that much?"
"Tee hee!"
The manager was careful about how he acted toward full-timers, though.
He was scared of the union.
But, to powerless interns...
When the staff went to karaoke bars...
he'd beg me to sing some slow song with him...
and then grab my butt when nobody was looking.
I will sue for that now, despite how long it's been.
For sexual harassment!
If you keep letting your emotions get the best of you
- we'll sue for defamation! - Take a seat.
This is the problem with women.
They're more driven by emotions than reason.
I'm going to submit...
a written accusation too, Attorney.
- Mom. - Attorney.
If you touch someone without consent, that's sexual harassment.
You said, "I, a man who has a firm grasp of the law"
"am the only one who can save your husband."
"Think of me as your lifeline."
"If your husband gets fired"
"your daughter won't be able to finish college."
That's what you said.
Well, um, that's--
You said that, and said you wanted to have a meeting with me
and kept telling me to meet you at a Japanese restaurant.
You kept on giving me alcohol
and said, "Your beauty is wasted on your husband."
And, "You're my type..."
"which is why I took on this case, even though I'm not getting paid much."
Um, when did I ever--
And you kept touching my shoulders.
And grabbing my hands.
And last time, you pretended that you were very drunk...
and even touched my breasts a bit.
Mom!
I wanted to do anything I could
to protect my husband's job, so I endured it, but...
why do you keep asking for my daughter's phone number?
You son of a bitch!
You call yourself a human being?
- Why, I ought to-- - Oh, goodness!
Let them be.
- You little-- - Don't hold him back.
- You call yourself a human being? - Ow!
You call yourself a human being? Huh?
Thank you... so much.
Allow me to say one thing before I announce the verdict.
They say that getting fired is akin to death for an employee.
And their family suffers a lot as a result, as well.
However, a victim of sexual harassment
also has her own share of suffering.
Sexual harassment that is conducted by a superior abusing his powers
can destroy one's self-esteem.
It destroys their heart
and it makes the workplace feel like hell on earth.
I cannot allow someone who made employees feel that way
remain at the same company as his victims.
And I cannot even measure the suffering of the victim
versus the suffering of the perpetrator on the same scale.
The suffering of the perpetrator
is merely the consequence he must bear as a result of his actions.
No matter which scale is used here
the defense's termination...
was just.
I will now announce the verdict.
I hereby...
reject the defense's request.
The legal fees for the lawsuit will be paid for by the defense.
Excuse me.
If you have some free time this weekend
would you like to do a part-time job...
- with me? - A part-time job?
When we went to the marketplace together last time
there was a potential employer who really took a liking to you.
A potential employer?
Are you sleeping, Honey?
Honey?
Oh man, I'm so out of breath.
Are you a flyer?
Why are you sneaking in a day after you headed out
with the next day's newspaper?
Oh man, I want to die.
This is it.
This is the perfect spot with no blind spots.
- Dad! - Dad!
Did you come home late after drinking again, last night?
There are no safe spaces in this house.
Honey.
Did you hear?
That guy may be acting like that on TV right now
but he apparently has prostate cancer.
It progresses slowly
but cancer is still cancer.
Man, he has cancer after having three kids!
What kind of irresponsible prostate is that?
How could you call him irresponsible when he got cancer?
How could you say something so inconsiderate--
The main breadwinner isn't allowed to get sick whenever he wants!
Honey, if you leave us behind and die
whether it be because of illness or old age...
I'll seriously kill you.
I know, I know.
Even if I fall ill, I won't dare die
until I've paid off all of our loans.
You sure are confident.
You live with a person whose job security is the most secure
so why are you so worried?
You're worried over such trivial matters.
I am thankful, yeah.
I am, but...
thinking about having to support those two
gets my heart in a tizzy, you know?
With their cram school fees and all that.
Yes, I told you. I'll quit my job
and open my own practice.
As if you'd be a good lawyer, with that nasty temper of yours.
What, so you could be rude to both your defendant and the judge?
Honey.
You've been in the newspaper twice because you spoke disrespectfully.
So every time your recertification date comes up
my heart just...
You know that
the breadwinner has no right to be fired either, right?
You have to stick there like a barnacle until you can't anymore!
Yes, I'll stick there like a barnacle.
Even so...
despite your terrible temper
I can't watch you be one of those crooked judges
who get bullied by thugs
and says things like, "I can get you out of jail"
or "The judge in charge is my friend."
It doesn't suit you.
- Ugh. - Ow, that hurts.
Well...
it's not like you're close to any of the other judges, anyway!
Even though you have tons of enemies.
Isn't the pot calling the kettle black, here, Ma'am?
Allow me to eat just one apple, please.
Wow, it looks so pretty!
Um, yes, yes.
Please smile a bit!
We sell Korean traditional clothing here.
It's that store, over there!
Come on, big smile!
That doesn't look friendly at all.
I'm doing my best, here.
- Here! - That's beautiful!
- Where did he get this? - Over there.
- All together, now! - All together!
Wow, that looks nice!
- Wow! - Cheese!
Come on, smile.
We're back, Auntie!
I knew it! I really do have an eye for these things!
I told you, he makes clothes look amazing!
- I know, right? - Goodness!
Wait a second. Here.
Oh, it's so nice!
Um, this outfit is a bit...
Oh, come on! This is just a part-time job!
- Wow, how pretty! - Wow!
Hello.
You look so beautiful!
You look amazing. Really.
Wow, you look so pretty!
Oh, wow! Come this way!
Granny!
Those traditional wedding clothes look so good on you two!
I'd think that you two were a married couple!
Oh, don't say things like that.
Um, I never imagined that I'd ever do this kind of part-time job.
Oh Reum was the one who thought of this.
What?
My business wasn't doing well, so I was considering closing this shop
that my mother opened.
But Oh Reum walked around wearing Dae Jang Geum's outfit
and brought all of the foreign tourists here!
Oh Reum.
I'm sorry for being so shameless.
To think that I'm asking a judge to do this for me!
But honestly, who would come to a small marketplace like this
if it hadn't been for our Oh Reum?
Everyone here is making a living thanks to Oh Reum!
Yeah, you're right.
And if this young man works with us
we might even be able to charge an entry fee!
And split the profits, six to four.
- Okay, 50/50! - Hey!
Geez.
Miss Judge.
Thank you so much for helping us out like this.
It was our pleasure. I had fun, too.
Even if it doesn't feel like you did much
this was a tremendous help to us.
All of those big supermarkets have opened here now
so we're all worried that our marketplace will be closing down soon.
- I see. - Judge Im.
I'll buy you an amazing cup of coffee at an outdoor cafe, so let's go.
- We'll be back! - Sure, go ahead!
- An outdoor cafe? - Yes!
Oh, hurry and go!
- Enjoy! - Okay!
- Bye! - See you later!
I'm sorry. That must have been so hard on you.
Well, yes, it was a bit difficult to be in front of the camera like that.
And the fact that you don't feel like
this was like a date, at all.
I wanted to see you outside of work.
The part-time job was just an excuse.
Pardon?
I don't know if I'm just really old-fashioned, or what.
But I really don't like having a work-only relationship with coworkers.
I like eating and going out to drink with coworkers!
And we should also make unnecessary small talk sometimes, don't you think?
Yes.
Right?
Yes, you're right.
Isn't this so nice?
So...
what kind of unnecessary small talk do you want to make with me?
Firstly...
I'd like to say that I'm sorry for how I've been recently.
You're sorry?
When Senior Judge Han told me to distance myself from the case
my brain went into overdrive.
To be honest...
I didn't do a good job maintaining a distance from that case.
Do you remember what I told you about that piano teacher
who gave me lessons...
during study hall?
I remember.
I've never forgotten about what that bastard did to me.
About how he would casually caress...
his young student's body.
Judge Park.
I thought that I was over it now.
But apparently not.
Back when I was in school
I'd get chills even if a guy just brushed against my shoulder.
I see.
Working on this case must have been quite tough on you.
Because this happened to you, too.
But, on the first day of work, on the subway...
how did you...
Because I wasn't alone.
There were people all around me.
People who could help me.
And not turn a blind eye like you, Judge Im.
And I want to be that kind of person, too
which is why I endure it.
A person who can help and won't turn a blind eye.
That kind of person.
A cool person.
- Go, Lotte Giants! - Go, Lotte Giants!
- You can do it! - You can do it!
Ugh, they're so annoying!
- Oh, come on! - No, it's okay.
But hey, that was so cool.
Your judges made sure justice was served to that evil guy!
That's right!
They showed him just how scary the law is.
He glared at him and said
"No matter which scale is used here"
"the termination of the defense was just!"
Oh wow, that was so cool!
So the law actually does protect us sometimes?
I'm telling you, yeah!
And I protect the law, too.
- Oh, wow! - Wow, you're so cool!
- Wow! - Cheers to that!
- Cheers! - Cheers!
Hey.
Come here.
What, huh?
What do you want?
Where are you going in such a hurry?
You should hang out with us.
- Go, Lotte Giants! - Go, Lotte Giants!
Ugh, you guys make me sick!
- Go, Lotte Giants! - Go, Lotte Giants!
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[Miss Hammurabi]
I'll bring an entire horde of people there.
Judge Park has acted questionably since she was in school.
What? Is acting like that not allowed?
Judge Park's actions
can end up getting you punished.
Ms. Lee!
If you take this and walk out of this room
I will take that to mean that you do not acknowledge me as your boss.
Are you going to sign a petition to get rid of your superior?
Rip it up again.
I'm not going to give up.
I will not stand for this!
Listen to me, Park Cha Oh Reum!
You're the one who will get hurt if you do something like that.