"Park Cha Oh Reum, Court of South Korea"
I'll get going.
My gosh, Grandma.
Why are you waiting out here?
-My gosh! Judge Park is here. -Look who's here!
-Oh, my. -Have you eaten yet?
-I'm hungry. -Eat this.
-You like this wheat tteokbokki. -Have this too.
-Hey, we have to heat those up. -It's okay.
Oh Reum, show me your judge ID card.
-My ID card? -Yes.
-Show me first. -I want to see it too.
-Don't talk to me all at once. -Show us.
-Let's see it. -I'm taking it out.
-It's coming out. -She's taking it out.
-Ta-da.-Oh, my goodness.
-Here it is! -I want to see it!
Oh, my gosh.
Goodness, I never thought I'd get to touch something so precious.
This is like...
the secret royal inspector's tablet in the ancient days.
"I'm a secret royal inspector!"
"Long live the king!"
Be quiet.
Did you go see your mom...
after work today?
Yes.
I'm sure your mom knows how successful you've become.
I owe it all to you ladies.
No, that's not true.
You owe it all to your grandmother.
All we did was feed you.
That's right!
You're right. I do owe it all to Grandma.
Without what you used to tell me all the time, I would've never dared...
to even think of becoming a judge.
-Yes!-That's right.
Be quiet already.
You worked hard and achieved it on your own.
You don't owe it to anybody.
Grandma. Grandma, my grandma...
-My grandma. -Gosh, stop it.
Oh Reum.
-Oh Reum!-Hey.
-You're here, Oh Reum.-Aunt.
Oh Reum.
I went to court yesterday.
How did it go?
The judge kept trying to wrap up the trial.
What?
-Wasn't it the first trial?-Yes.
Have a seat here.
Every time I tried to explain what happened,
the judge got annoyed at me and told me to bring evidence.
He said he couldn't believe my words without seeing the contract.
He got annoyed at you?
I trusted the person, not that piece of paper.
I won't be able to live if I can't get that money back.
That money is all I have.
Aunt, it'll be okay.
Tell the judge that you'll bring a witness.
I mean, everyone at this market knows what happened.
I'll fill out the application for witness appearance.
But the thing is...
I can't say anything to the judge because I get scared.
Why do you get scared?
Whenever I'm standing in front of the judge,
I get all intimidated.
He's sitting high up, you know.
And his face is expressionless as if he's wearing a mask.
He doesn't even look human.
I didn't do anything wrong,
but I get all scared as if I committed a crime.
Aunt, it's the judge's fault that he's making you feel that way.
Don't be scared.
Don't be intimidated.
I'll fill out all the forms for you, so don't worry.
Oh Reum, thank you. Thank you so much.
Now that you're a judge,
you should do your best and become a very good one.
I got your back.
You're early.
I'm sorry about last night, Judge Im.
I wasn't angry at you.
Then who made you angry?
If you'd really like to know... I was mad at court.
-Because of that elderly lady? -No, I was...
Frankly, I decided to come here because I'm angry at this place.
-Why are you angry? -Don't you know?
Everyone outside knows.
I guess you became a judge because you wanted to change this place.
Good luck.
Oh, hello. Take it easy.
Hello.
All right.
"Civil Case Department 44, Associate Judge, Presiding Judge"
Hello.
I don't think we've met before.
You must be the assistant clerk here.
Yes, as far as I know.
I'm in the office next to yours...
You're Associate Judge Jung Bo Wang in Department 43.
You and Judge Im went to high school together.
You two are either best friends or enemies.
-What... Pardon? -You can go in.
Judge Im is in his office.
Okay, that's...
Or are you here to see me?
No.
No, I was just... Hang on.
Please don't get the wrong idea. I was just...
I'll go in, then.
But... Okay, take it easy.
Goodness.
Gosh.
My gosh, what is going on here?
This building is so grim,
yet your office is so bright. Both here and outside.
The office is facing south, so it must get a lot of sun.
Like this.
Hello. I'm Judge Jung Bo Wang from the office next door.
Judge Im and I are best friends.
Says who?
Hello, I'm Park Cha Oh Reum.
I know, of course. You're a celebrity.
Pardon? A celebrity?
People thought that deities didn't exist...
because of Ba Reun.
Here's why.
He's always on top of his class and top scorer at the institute.
He's very smart.
You, on the other hand,
dropped out of music school.
You passed the bar exam by studying at home.
With the highest score at the institute,
you were hired at District Court.
You're much smarter than this rude brat.
You don't exist anymore.
I was just lucky.
Gosh, you're also humble.
You're done for.
Besides,
you left a strong impression since your first day.
Stop blabbering. You should go if you're done saying hello.
Don't say that. He came to say hello.
If you aren't careful, he might bother you every day...
-I guess it's too late. -By the way,
I heard that you had a big fight with Presiding Judge Han.
What happened?
Doesn't Judge Im brag because he's your senior?
You have your first trial today. Aren't you nervous?
We had a fight, and I clearly won.
He does brag.
It's my first trial, so I'm very nervous.
I'm pretending not to be.
You're down to earth. I like you already.
-Give me a high five. -High five.
High five. That's great. You're full of positive spirit.
There's no need to be nervous.
If you get too nervous in court, just sit quietly like this.
Keep your back straight.
Presiding Judge Han will do all the talking.
I don't think I'll sit still.
Do you have a back pain? Then use a cushion.
You should go back to your desk.
You know that she's busy with reviewing files for the trial.
I know. I was about to leave.
-See you again. Good luck. -Bye.
Ba Reun. You little... You're so rude. I'm leaving.
Did you finish reading the files?
I read quite fast.
I see.
Judge Park.
Yes, sir.
Is it your first trial today?
Yes.
On the day of the first trial for a recently hired judge,
I put the robe on you myself.
Thank you, sir.
A citizen with sovereignty...
in this robe...
represents the duties of the judiciary.
Remember that.
I understand, sir.
Let's go in.
All rise.
Scoot over.
Please be seated.
"Illegal Act, Criminal Punishments"
What's that? How dare you?
-Let me go. -What are you doing?
-What are you doing?-Stop it!
My boss is bad.
Why doesn't he pay me?
Boss, you're a horrible punk.
He's good at cursing. Next plaintiff.
2, 3.
-Hello, we're beautiful creatures. -Hello, we're beautiful creatures.
-We're Cute Animals. -We're Cute Animals.
-We love you.-Students, quiet down!
Goodness.
All the annoying civil cases and appeals...
were assigned to Department 44.
Aren't you eating, Judge Park?
I can't go out to the balcony.
I'm afraid that I might jump off.
Who am I to expose...
the corruption and get myself in this situation?
My child is bad.
His heart is bad.
I need money.
My boss...
My boss is terrible.
He's terrible.
I don't care about not getting allowances or covering our expenses.
They should at least let us eat.
He's only in ninth grade. He's still growing.
He lives on instant noodles every day.
They're animals, not human.
How can each case be so unfair?
My lifespan decreases every time I attend a trial.
-Let's go back to court.-Your Honor, I paid off the debt.
I swear that I paid off.
No, you didn't.
How dare you lie in court?
Ma'am, you don't have to raise your voice.
I'm sorry.
It's so unfair.
Ma'am, if you paid off the debt,
you should have gotten back the promissory note.
The plaintiff still has it.
I thought paying off the debt would be enough.
She keeps saying that I didn't pay all the interest.
-She makes excuses.-What did you say?
You only paid interest for two months.
-How dare you lie? -Plaintiff, sit back down.
It's because she keeps lying.
It's my first time...
borrowing money for my child's wedding.
I clean to pay the debt.
For some months, I have no money at all.
I starved for two days.
That's how I paid the debt.
But...
This is unbelievable.
If you have no evidence to submit, we'll close the hearing.
We'll close the hearing and decide the sentence.
You don't have to come on the day of pronouncement.
We'll send the final decision to your address.
You may go.
Next is the reconstruction case of Jangmyeon Apartment.
Is the representative of the construction company present?
Yes, I'm present.
Please step forward. Is the plaintiff present?
-Yes. -Both of you, step forward.
-What? -Do they know each other?
They must know each other. She just said hello.
Didn't you see?
You have no idea what the robe signifies.
Goodness.
What did the presiding judge mean?
Did I do something wrong?
Didn't you say hello to the lawyer of the construction company?
Yes.
He was my professor at the institute.
I respected him the most.
Do you know the people in the back...
of the audience?
Residents who are fighting against the construction company.
Also,
you couldn't control your face during the hearing.
This isn't a movie theater.
We're in court.
In that robe, you're not Park Cha Oh Reum.
You're a judge.
You have no right to show personal feelings.
Do I have to forget human feelings when I put on this robe?
You should remove your weaknesses.
I'm a human being and a judge.
I won't be an expressionless judge.
Do you think each case is personal?
Yes, I'll treat it as a personal matter.
You won't be a judge much longer.
-What? -Trial is someone else's matter.
If you don't keep a distance, you can't stay being a judge.
Yes, sir.
I got it.
Get ready to go out. We have dinner with the department.
For your information, the first dinner won't be easy.
Why not?
It's a type of fight among the judges.
I think you might get cooked before the meat does.
I'll do it.
Judge Im was too busy studying to grill meat in his life.
You should grill it instead.
You must be good with tools since you do martial arts.
Yes, I'm level three in kendo.
I'll grill the meat.
You're so amazing.
I heard you were a top taekwondo player too.
I beat many of my seniors.
I haven't played in the Olympics though.
I heard other female guards made a big deal...
because you got to see our innocent and handsome judge.
What did you say?
Judge Im, no matter what happens in court, don't worry.
I'll protect you.
You must feel so safe.
Do you play tennis by any chance?
Why don't you come and check out our tennis club tomorrow evening?
-You play tennis?-I majored in sports.
Judge Im, you can join us if you want. I'll protect you.
You don't have to. I'm actually pretty good at tennis.
Really? Are you interested in the foot volleyball competition?
Not many judges are participating. Other employees are disappointed.
My glass is empty.
-Oh, my. I'm sorry. -It's completely empty.
Alcohol tastes so good today.
Presiding Judge Han, now that we're drunk,
can I say something to you?
Go ahead.
Wasn't it exhausting today?
The number of cases this department deals with...
per day is pretty high.
-So? -So...
although no one dares to complain,
everyone is a bit dissatisfied.
Dissatisfied? With what?
What is it?
Sir, the keyword of today's society is...
"consensus".
Following the trend, shouldn't we be able to...
have a free discussion as equals in this department?
Wouldn't that be nice?
Oh, well... Let's drink.
Drink with me, sir.
Come on.
Will you?
What if we're not equals?
I'm sorry. I should have acted my age,
but I whined a bit.
Let's drink. Judge Im, Judge Park,
-and Ms. Lee. Let's drink. -Let's drink.
I have to go now.
-Have fun. -Okay.
We're having so much fun. Where are you going?
You have something to do?
-Yes. -What?
What is it?
Something you do at night.
Do you want to know?
What? What is it?
You can go.
-See you. -Stop.
You're really leaving? Gosh, how arrogant.
-With the presiding judge here... -Cut it out.
She's competent.
She hasn't made a single typo yet.
But competence is not everything.
We're in an organization.
Being competent is more than enough.
It's better than buttering up at team dinners.
-Judge Im. -Yes?
Would you like to drink with me?
I'm sorry, but I can't drink much.
You're not very social.
A man should be able to handle this much.
It's Presiding Judge Han's order.
Let's drink.
Coercing obedience...
while feeling me out, pretending to be drunk.
How typical.
This is how they establish hierarchy within a male society.
Come on.
Well... I'll drink it.
It's so hot in here. I'm thirsty.
I'm burning up. Let me drink it.
I'll drink it.
-Are you sure? -Yes.
-Bottoms up. -Bottoms up.
Yes.
He is a man. He sure is.
Judge Im fell asleep.
He's so stuck up, but he can't even drink as much as a woman.
Gosh, Presiding Judge Han.
When you say, "He can't even drink as much as a woman,"
how would a woman feel?
You're talking back again.
I'm telling you this because you're so full of energy...
and because I like you.
Even when your senior says something that doesn't make sense,
shouldn't you try to understand?
That's ridiculous. It's garbage.
Can't you just say something that makes sense in the first place?
Why should the other person try to understand?
It's just absurd.
Well... Judge Im seems very drunk.
Get up. I'll find a taxi for you.
It's okay.
Don't you two have families?
Go back to your family at home.
We're colleagues, not friends.
We're all tired from the trials. Can't we go home?
What's the point of a team dinner?
A team dinner?
A team dinner...
-Didn't he drink just one glass? -Yes.
How embarrassing.
You were very impressive last night.
I'm surprised.
-Did something happen? -Yes.
Nothing happened.
Hello, Ms. Yoon.
-Hello, Judge Park. -Did you get home safely?
I was wondering...
if I could receive the trial transcripts a bit earlier.
Okay.
Hello. Civil Case Department 44...
-Hello, Judge Park. -Hello, Mr. Maeng.
The reports were written rather briefly.
For the cases without lawyers, I'd like to know more details.
It'll take some time.
Should I send you some of my notes?
No. It's fine.
Are you sure? Okay.
All right. Thank you in advance. Thank you.
Okay.
They don't like to change their work styles.
No one welcomes overzealous judges.
But it's for the people involved in the cases.
Human beings don't act for others.
Then?
Well...
For themselves...
or their sides.
I guess that's it.
Isn't that just what you think?
Am I wrong?
Come in.
-Judge Park, please sign this. -Okay.
Thank you.
-Here you are. -Thank you.
I'll wait downstairs.
-See you. -See you.
Are you reviewing yesterday's case already?
Yes. I'm worried about the lady who claims to have paid off her debt.
When there's not enough evidence, you can't do anything.
You rule based on evidence, not sympathy.
If you look at what she wrote in her clumsy handwriting,
her descriptions are just so detailed.
Could there be a solution?
Not writing a contract or an IOU is just like...
forgetting to turn off the gas. It's one's fault.
The principle of one's own responsibility, remember?
I see. You're cold as ice.
Do you know how many people out there...
have never written or read a contract in their lives?
Why would anyone need a judge...
if what matters is not the truth, but papers?
We need evidence to find the truth.
A judge is neither a fortune teller nor a physiognomist.
Shouldn't you sometimes trust people...
based on how true their stories sound?
Judge Park.
You don't want people to lose because of lack of evidence, right?
-No. -Then...
we should first make it clear that no evidence means no win.
With many exceptions, people won't change their behaviors.
Why is everyone in this office so down every time I visit?
Do you guys breathe once in a while?
The second I walked in, I thought I stepped into a military guardhouse.
I was actually reminded of the time when I was in the military.
Anyway,
you guys know that the tennis club gathering is today, right?
-Did you bring your racket? -Here.
Ba Reun, here it comes. Focus!
Here we go!
-What just happened? -Yes!
Yes!
-Well done! -Nice!
You'd better stay focused!
Gosh, I thought you were a statue or something.
You're human, right?
I'm sorry about that.
She said she'd protect me.
Judge Im, don't be so upright.
-My gosh.-I can't tolerate losing.
Do your best. Do better.
You got this. You can do it.
-I can do it. -Go for it.
Here comes the second one.
Here we go!
-Nice! -Judge Im!
You sure can't beat me, you idiot.
-Nice. -Great work.
Guys, we're going to win!
Let's keep it up!
This is killing me.
It's coming. Hit it!
-Here it comes! -Nice. Great work!
-Keep your eyes on the ball! -You're so good.
Here it comes!
It's game over. That was too easy.
-What was that about? -What's up with these people?
-That was not fair. -I'll play like this next time.
Like this.
-Are they athletes or what? -Are you okay, Judge Im?
I managed to hit it!
Are you okay, Judge Im?
-I'm sorry. -Look at that.
Hey, that was very intentional.
I saw everything.
You can do it.
-I can do it. -Yes.
Gosh, that was fun.
Judge Park, that was awesome.
You're very good at tennis. You were really awesome.
I guess that means the two of you have to treat us to a meal.
Just consider yourself unlucky. You picked the wrong partner.
Yes, I'll just have to accept it.
All right, good.
-That was fun. -Good job today.
Great work.
This is so refreshing.
-My gosh! -Hey!
Hey, are you okay?
-Ba Reun, are you all right? -Are you okay, Judge Im?
Yes, I'm okay. I'm alive. I'm all right.
Mister! What on earth were you...
Goodness. Hey, why...
Why did you block that ball with your face?
Human beings have two hands to be used in situations like that.
Shut it. My feet slipped.
Really? Is that why you used your face instead like this?
-Hey! -All right. Get up already.
Goodness.
Let's go.
It's pretty fascinating.
I can tell what she's reading by just looking at her face.
The fraud case where the perpetrator shamelessly kept playing innocent.
The case which we weren't sure...
whether it involved a nominal trust or not.
The case on the high school girl who was injured...
in a car accident.
Which case is she reading about?
Aren't you tired?
Are you hungry?
You were staring at that cheese cake so lovingly.
Was I? But then again,
these are quite lovely, aren't they?
She's definitely not normal.
Let's go for lunch.
Oh, I don't think I can eat with you today.
I'm pretty swamped.
Don't work too...
All right, then.
"Bring back my son, you jerks!"
She's not here today.
That's what I kept saying.
But... Gosh, it's so frustrating.
Those records aren't for one of our cases.
Right. These are for the elderly lady who's been protesting alone.
It's not one of our cases. She lacked evidence and didn't appeal.
Why are you looking into a closed case?
I found a hole.
-What? -The written judgment...
was mailed to her address,
but the landlord's son was the one who signed upon receiving it.
He's a college student.
So he forgot about it and gave it to her late.
If it wasn't her fault that she missed the deadline to appeal...
She can request to have that right restored.
But it's inappropriate that you're filling out the form...
for her.
Her attorney should fill it out.
She obviously can't afford to hire one.
Well, an attorney may need her.
That's all I can say for now.
By the way,
did you finish writing the judgment for next week?
Gosh, don't you worry.
I've done enough work on it, so I'm sure I can meet the deadline.
You spent hours looking into the case with no evidence whatsoever.
Then you got nosy about someone else's report.
And now, you're all excited about finding a hole...
in how another department's case was handled.
What is it that you really want to say?
Your priority should be making sure your cases are handled perfectly.
Once there's a hole,
whether it was done with good intentions or not won't matter.
Here, no mistakes are tolerated even if your intentions were good.
Sure, sure. Okay.
You're like a mother-in-law.
-Look at the camera and smile. -Okay.
1, 2.
"Sharing Love Event"
Excuse me.
Please stand closer.
-Hey. -Hey, Park Cha Oh Reum.
Hey, I heard that you're the hottest rising star...
among ruthless lawyers.
I heard that you're already a celebrity among all judges.
I'm the center of attention wherever I go, you know.
By the way,
I heard you're keeping yourself busy with things you never used to do.
I read about it on the newspapers.
The local election is just around the corner, right?
Hey, don't misunderstand my pure intention.
I want to get elected this year,
but that's as far as my greed goes.
Yes, of course. I know that.
Right, many elderly people are in tough situations these days.
There's an elderly lady like that in front of our east gate.
It's quite a story. The media will be all over it.
The lawyers who want to run for office are already eyeing on her.
-The east gate at court? -Yes, our east gate.
We can't work with you if this is how it's going to be.
-Pardon? -Ms. Yoon...
has been working late every night. Did you know?
Do you want every single document that's been submitted...
to be numbered so that they can be organized better?
That's all great,
but why does our assistant clerk have to work late to do it for you?
-Mr. Maeng. -You want us to call the doctors...
who haven't submitted their reports?
You probably think that making a phone call isn't a big deal at all.
But you know what? If you make one phone call yourself, you'll learn...
that nothing gets done that easily.
If people come to make complains,
we have to humor them until they leave.
When we call back, the doctor left work for the day.
Do you want us to continue like this?
Judge are high-ranking officials.
You're considered sacred.
Those of us in the lower department rank...
can't do that.
If it can't be changed, I'll bring up the issue...
to District Court's labor union.
I know it's difficult,
but shouldn't it be done if necessary?
We're civil servants after all.
Yoon Ji Young is too nice.
She does everything that's given.
Did you know that she's a single mom?
She has to pick up her five-year-old...
from the court kindergarten before going home.
In order not to work overtime,
she works without taking a single break.
Please let her breathe.
I beg you.
-Judge Park! -Yes?
Did you call the woman who said that she paid off her debt?
Yes, there was something that I wanted to check.
Are you the judge?
You listen to both sides during trial!
You don't call one of them!
I'm sorry, sir.
I heard that it's possible to call...
to verify if amendments are necessary.
Amendments? That case can't be amended.
Honestly, the other party seemed like an experienced loan shark.
I called in case the old lady was being taken advantage of.
On what basis do you believe that the other was a loan shark?
The old lady was consistent from the start.
-I'm sure that she had a reason... -If they were loan sharks,
they probably put a collateral on the deposit.
They lent her more money after a week.
You think that they're an experienced loan shark?
Do you know...
what that ignorant, old lady said to the other party afterwards?
Did you know that the young, female judge...
is my distant cousin?
I talked to her on the phone a moment ago.
Stop being stubborn, and drop the lawsuit.
If you keep insisting, I won't pay a dime. All right?
After the phone call, the plaintiff came to make a complaint.
She was crying!
She complained about our department!
Gosh, you embarrass me.
Darn it!
I'm sorry, sir. I was being rash.
"Court"
Are you working late today again?
I'm going to order a delivery of the best spicy beef soup.
Come over with Judge Park.
We're working to eat after all.
-We should eat well, right? -No, thanks.
Judge Park works late without eating properly.
Did you know that?
You get your work done quickly because you're competent.
Still, you should look around from time to time.
Look at Judge Park. I feel bad about how much weight she's lost.
I'm okay.
What's wrong? Did you lose your appetite?
Why do you look so down?
It's delicious.
Right? Isn't it delicious?
Judge Park, don't you feel overwhelmed...
by how delicious it is?
I spent so much time with presiding judges that I make boring jokes.
Didn't you get teased because of your name when you were a child?
No, but my name is long.
People just call me Oh Reum.
"Oh Reum"?
Doesn't it mean "right"?
Your name is perfect for a judge.
The same applies to his name.
I just realized that Department 44...
is an amazing department.
Including Presiding Judge Han, you're the correct and right judges.
Isn't that right? Do you agree? I think so.
Laughing is always right.
Come on and smile. Now, you're more like Judge Park.
You look too serious these days.
-Aren't you working too much? -No, I'm not.
I can manage.
I have nothing to do if I go home early.
That's why I stay late.
Staying late at work all the time is bad.
Be careful, or it'll become a habit.
I'll clean up.
-Here you go. -I'm okay. It's nothing.
Thank you.
What time did you get off work yesterday?
I got off late.
I asked you what time.
Around 3:30am.
Did you work until morning all throughout this week?
Judge Park.
Why are you so reckless? Won't you work as a judge all your life?
Being a judge isn't a short-distance race.
It's like a marathon. It's for a lifetime.
If you fall from overworking, you'll hurt the others on the team.
I'm sorry.
Go home so that it won't affect your work tomorrow.
Why are you making that face?
It's nothing.
What is it?
"Oh Reum, are you hurt?"
"It hurts me too."
That was a roundabout way to say it.
Gosh, it's splashed all over me.
Goodness.
Ba Reun, are you upset?
Judge Park, I told you to go home.
I have a judgment to submit by tomorrow.
I'll go after I finish calculating the share of inheritance.
Is it Jung Joon Dang Case?
There are 33 defendants. Didn't inheritance take place a few times?
Yes.
I can use a program to calculate it in 30 minutes. Leave it and go.
It's my case.
I'll do it if you show me how.
It'll take over 30 minutes to explain.
I'll do it, so leave it.
Judge Im.
I'm not a child who needs protection.
I'll do my own work.
Collegiate panels work as a team.
Stop being childish. Get better so you don't affect the team.
Okay.
See you tomorrow.
I see. You did cause trouble.
I wanted to do an amazing job.
I was too impatient.
I keep making mistakes.
You can always fix your mistakes.
Don't work mindlessly.
That can be dangerous.
You can learn to be patient with yourself.
I was in such a hurry...
that I didn't have time to consider the judges I work with.
Oh Reum, people at this busy market...
still listen to me.
Do you know why?
It's because...
everyone knows that I'm on their side.
It can't be only with words.
You must be genuine and sincere.
You can only go far when you're together.
Don't be too impatient.
If you don't have strength, you can't go anywhere.
Have some food.
Everyone makes mistakes.
That's right.
Mistakes are the father of invention.
-Isn't that the mother? -They're the same.
-Isn't it the father? -You're so silly.
-You're just as silly. -Father and mother are different.
-Ladies or men. -Grandfather or grandmother.
-Did your dad breastfeed you? -They're the same.
No, have you ever been breastfed?
-It's the same. -Listen, ladies.
Can I have a moment to reflect?
Who's going to eat all this food?
Aunt.
Judge Im, you're early today.
-Did you get some rest? -Yes, thanks to you.
Thank you.
I'm e-mailing you the inheritance share table right now.
-The inheritance share table? -Yes.
-Thank you. -You're welcome.
Judge Im.
Are you coming to the foot volleyball competition this evening?
That event is mostly for clerks.
Not many judges participate.
I see. I'm thinking of participating.
If you change your mind, come by later.
I'm not sure.
I told you to bring your seal.
-Where is it? -You didn't tell me.
We need it to process the case.
Look.
On the phone...
Judge Park.
I stopped by. You're very busy, right?
Welcome.
Except for the year-end ceremony,
judges never come down here.
We work together.
We should visit each other often.
I put together the evidential materials,
but I'm not sure if I did it right.
I'll add some more along the way.
Also, when you ask for physical examination reports,
instead of calling everyone one by one,
why don't you send a mail to everyone at once?
I tried and wrote up...
a very emotional letter.
Please give it a read.
-Sure, Judge Park. -Thank you.
Can I join the foot volleyball competition?
You want to?
Of course. It'd be our honor to have you.
You're very welcome.
I'll try not to cause any trouble.
-See you in the evening. -Okay. Thank you.
See you.
What about this?
I was wondering if your kid would like that.
I still love those.
See you.
My dear Judge Im.
I brought you... Wait. Where is he?
Presiding Judge Han wanted to see him.
I see.
What is our beautiful Judge Park...
working on so enthusiastically?
-This coffee is yours. -Thank you.
Oh, it's that one.
You have to calculate the inheritance shares, right?
Let me tell you something about this task.
This kind of task makes you wonder...
why you became a judge in the first place.
I'd say it belongs to the bottom three.
And you're already working on this?
That's strange. Judge Im said...
it'd take only 30 minutes if he used a calculating program.
There's no such thing.
The law has changed so many times.
And you have to keep going back to the family register.
Judging from the scale of the case,
I'd say it'd take at least two days.
Just by looking at it, my head starts to ache.
I feel so sorry for you.
Good luck. You'll have to work late.
-Cheer up. -Okay.
Why is their family tree so complicated?
Human beings don't act for others.
Then?
Well... For themselves...
or...
their sides.
Collegiate panels work as a team.
Stop being childish. Get better so you don't affect the team.
"Seoul Central District Court Foot Volleyball Competition"
-Go! -Go!
Let's go!
Time out!
-Are you okay? -Yes.
We have no one to replace you. Get up.
-Try to move your leg. -Did you get hurt?
-Judge Park, when did you come? -Judge Park.
You're here.
-Should I take over? -Are you sure?
-You? -Trust me.
Okay.
Let's go!
Here I go!
Yes!
Judge Im!
-You came. -Yes.
Welcome.
I'll need to ask you for a favor.
-Pardon? -Come here.
Come.
Stay with him.
Well...
Play with us. You've been cheering the entire time.
-Please take this too.-Okay.
-Come. -I'm okay.
You should play.
-Let's go! -Let's go!
Nice to meet you. I'm...
I'm your mom's colleague, Im Ba Reun.
Im Ba Reun?
-Go! -Go!
Well... Hello.
Hello.
-This is luxurious. -Where is...
Oh, my. Judge Park!
-Oh Reum! -Oh Reum!
Well...
Aunt, this is my mentor, the right-seat judge.
They're my aunts.
I see.
-Hello. -I'm Hyang Sook.
-Are you on a date? -It hurts.
I'm Hee Ja.
Cut it out.
You sit on the right seat? I guess you are right-handed.
Sorry?
-You're the right-seat judge. -Stop it.
Yes, that's right.
-Here. -Thank you.
Makgeolli tastes better when you drink it with someone else.
It's true. Drink up.
Cheers.
-Cheers. -Cheers.
You brought so much food.
-Can we come again? -Does it taste good?
It tastes great.
-That looks tasty. -Judge Im.
Thank you for coming today.
Thank you for helping me with the calculations too.
It was nothing.
It wasn't nothing.
Judge Im.
I felt bad after seeing your nose bleed yesterday.
I'm supposed to be your mentor,
but I didn't notice you were overworking.
Don't say that.
I was overzealous...
and went overboard.
I was full of confidence,
but I only caused trouble.
Well... It wasn't that bad.
I felt terrible for the clerks too.
I should've supported them first because we work together.
"She's on our side."
Such trust will allow us to work together better.
Well...
You don't really have to repent like that.
"The ace of our court"
-My gosh! -Hey!
Aren't you tired?
Are you hungry? You were staring at that cheese cake so lovingly.
Judge Im.
-Look at my eyes when I'm talking. -Well...
-Gosh, come on. -It's a distance thing.
-Judge Im. -When you're this close, I get...
We'll move on to the next case.
Plaintiff Jin Se Hee, Defendant Choi Il Nam,
and Defendant Jung Soon Ryeo are here, right?
According to the records, the plaintiff was having a meal...
at a barbecue restaurant with her son, and the server... Ms. Jung.
You dropped the grill when you were replacing it with a new one,
and the plaintiff's son was injured by it.
Ms. Jin, you appealed after losing the first trial,
but where's your son who got injured?
Why are you the only plaintiff?
Your Honor, isn't this proof that this woman is...
just trying to take money from us?
There's no medical report, and her son isn't even here.
Please be seated.
I wasn't asking you. I was asking the plaintiff.
Plaintiff, please answer my question.
Can't either of us be the plaintiff in this case?
I didn't want my son to have to come to court.
Defendant, you do admit...
that you dropped the grill,
but you previously stated that it never touched anyone.
That woman is lying.
The grill definitely brushed against my son's face.
Gosh, I'm sorry.
Her face turned all pale, and she apologized.
Now, she's changing her words.
But in these photos that you submitted,
I don't see any wounds or scars from the grill.
I don't see anything.
These photos...
Gosh, I've been taking so much omega-3,
but it's not helping my eyesight.
Your Honor.
Well... Ms. Jung...
is from Yanbian, so she has a strong accent.
That's probably why that woman thought it'd be easy to rip us off.
Even if her claims are true,
you can't even see the scar because it's so tiny.
How can she demand 5 million won? Does that make sense to you?
Defendant.
I can't see that well, but my ears are fine.
Please lower your voice.
I apologize, Your Honor.
I just feel so victimized.
I'm reading here that you also...
sued the plaintiff.
Could you please explain this?
That crazy...
After the verdict from the first trial was announced,
she flung a stone at my restaurant's front window and smashed it.
I'll file a claim for all the damages.
For obstruction of business and defamation too. I want 100,000 dollars.
Okay, I've heard what you both have to say.
I know this because I've been doing this for 20 years.
The longer you drag this on, the more...
both of you will suffer.
That being said...
Not much will change no matter how hard you fight,
so you shouldn't make each other's life more difficult.
How about you try to settle and find a peaceful resolution? Both of you.
Your Honor, this isn't about money.
So it's probably about money.
Money isn't the issue here. I served in the Marine Corps.
I cannot tolerate injustice.
My, thank you for bringing that up.
So you served in the Marine Corps.
No wonder why you're so tough.
You just said that it's not about money.
Then it wouldn't be hard to mediate this case, right?
Pardon? Mediate the case?
I'm so glad you brought it up.
You served in the Marine Corps. That's great.
All right, next!
Well, it's a simple case. Try to mediate it, Judge Park.
Persuade them to settle and drop the charges.
Sir, but...
do you think mediating the case is the right thing to do now?
Shouldn't we find out who's at fault?
What are you talking about?
There isn't any objective evidence anyway.
And they don't even seem like ordinary people.
Even the sneakiest people sometimes encounter who try to rip them off.
You have no idea, do you?
Also, I think both sides are at fault.
It's normal to get angry when someone drops a grill on you.
But the plaintiff...
seems pretty well-off, judging from how she was dressed.
How can she demand 5,000 dollars? That's too much.
Well, even when someone else is bleeding,
you'd think that the thorn under your fingernail hurts more.
But some thorns actually hurt a lot.
Do you have to talk back to me like that?
"The plaintiff and defendant agree to drop charges..."
"and will no longer..." How ridiculous.
I'm settling because I don't want to see that woman's face ever again,
but the repair will cost quite a bit.
Ms. Jin, you didn't even have sufficient evidence.
Why did you decide to sue him?
I had the wrong idea, I guess.
I thought all I had to do was explain what happened.
I will not be mediating this case.
We'll let you know when the trial is rescheduled. Please attend it.
Oh, Judge Park. How did it go?
It looked like both of them had given up.
Yes, I think so too.
Good job. I knew they'd settle.
Well, where's their settlement agreement?
I'm sorry, sir.
I talked them out of mediation and sent both of them home.
What on earth are you talking about? Have you lost your mind?
I don't think both sides are okay with settling.
And before that... If one of them is telling the truth,
this would be too unfair for that person.
How are we going to figure out who's telling the truth?
The one with evidence wins, and the other one loses.
Plus, they're both responsible!
The restaurant owner still refuses to apologize,
and that woman is demanding a ton of money to get back at him.
They're equally bad!
Sir.
How can you say that they're equally bad?
Whoever that's more responsible should receive a bigger punishment.
Can only those who have done nothing wrong bring others to justice?
How dare a newbie talk back to me like this?
We have to figure out who's more responsible, sir.
Who do you think will benefit if we don't?
Wouldn't it be those who are really at fault...
and don't even feel guilty about it?
Don't jerks like them act like they're victims...
whenever they spot any flaws in the real victims?
Sir.
Is it our duty to persuade people like them to settle?
Even little kids know that those who wronged others must be punished.
Isn't it our duty to make a just, fair judgment?
Enough, Judge Park.
You said even little kids know how important justice is.
Then what kind of evidence will you try to obtain?
Those involved in the case must know the truth.
So you're going to question them?
You know that they're out to get each other!
I'm not confident, sir.
But regardless of the result,
I'd like to do my best until the end.
I think it's wrong to just follow the protocol and make a decision...
for formality's sake.
For formality's sake...
So you'd like to brandish your sword of justice.
Then you should.
But we don't know who will be stabbed by that sword of yours.
That's too harsh, sir.
I'm going crazy here.
Everyone in this department has anger management issues.
All right. Go ahead and do whatever you want.
I have no questions.
Good luck with questioning the plaintiff and defendant alone.
I'm sure you'll do a great job.
The case isn't likely to have many legal issues.
Right?
I have a hunch that there is something.
Don't you think there's something strange in this case?
It is strange.
However...
I worked on a case where someone went upstairs...
and stabbed a neighbor for being too loud.
I've seen someone who fired an air gun for cutting him in line.
Speaking of strange,
isn't the society itself strange?
The society is full of people who can't manage their anger.
You're not talking about me, right?
There must be something to the grill case.
However...
It's too much. You're going overboard.
-Pardon? -We must consider other cases...
that we're working on.
Though he was hit by a grill,
the scar isn't obvious enough in photos.
They have no hospital records either.
The damage was minor.
The plaintiff is overreacting so much that it's unreasonable.
Right.
What bothers me is the fact that they're overreacting...
so much so that it's unreasonable.
Accuracy is important, but being quick is also key.
If you dwell on trivial cases,
you'll be behind schedule.
Justice is a limited source.
"Justice is a limited source"?
You're right.
Finding out every detail of the truth...
may be impossible.
That's why choices...
and concentration are necessary as you mentioned.
But listen.
Is the damage amount...
the only measurement?
We have to make choices throughout our lives.
If you think that way,
do what you choose.
We work in separate departments anyway.
-Congratulations. -You startled me.
I heard you're conducting the trial. You'll be questioning the witnesses.
May I watch your debut performance?
"Yes." Thank you.
See you later. Good luck.
He's so nosy.
See you in court.
Your hairstyle today...
looks amazing. Did you get a perm?
What did you do to your hair?
-I didn't wash it. -What?
It's because I didn't wash my hair.
I was late working.
Is that why?
That must be why. I see.
Do you want to smell it?
No, it's okay. Stay seated. Don't come any closer.
Have a good day.
Mr. Choi Il Nam.
Please tell us what happened in detail.
I was behind the counter.
I heard a loud noise, so I went over right away.
-I'm sorry. -Hey!
As you dropped the grill, it touched my son's face.
Your child looks fine.
If you're upset, would you like a plate of meat for free?
What did you say? Do you think I'm a beggar?
How can you say that when my child is injured?
People might think it's an emergency.
Aren't you being too harsh?
If you think it was wrong, shall I call the police for you?
Get up. What's wrong with them?
I'm sorry.
I said that we should call the police,
but she backed out and left immediately.
Your Honor, for common people like me,
every day is a battle.
I used up my retirement money and took out a loan...
to open up a restaurant. The business isn't going well.
There are many hardships.
I work very hard to pay my parents' medical bills.
The landlord wants to increase the rent.
These days,
we have to be bad to survive.
Defendant Jung Soon Ryeo.
Are you Korean Chinese?
"Korean Chinese"?
Gosh, being called Korean makes me sad.
Ever since I came here,
I was loved...
by so many people here for being ethnically Korean.
I don't care if I'm originally from Korea.
I consider myself Chinese.
I followed a broker when I was 16.
I got married to a 50-year-old man.
I don't know if I was sold off or got married.
During the day, I exhausted myself working at a farm.
I also had a hard time at night.
I was young,
but I had several miscarriages.
My body is damaged from serving my in-laws and working at the farm.
My home country is a paradise compared to this.
That lady never worked in her life.
Her son clung to her.
She threw a fit when it wasn't a big deal.
Her child is already grown up, but she hugged him...
like he was a baby.
"She hugged him like he was a baby"?
Ms. Jin Se Hee.
As you filed a lawsuit,
can you tell us why you didn't apply your son as a plaintiff?
The real victim is your son.
I already told you. I just didn't want to.
You said to the restaurant owner,
"How can you say that when my child is injured?"
Where was he injured?
What did you mean by that?
If it's too difficult, you don't need to answer.
I know you had a hard time.
You must have been startled...
as that hot grill dropped near your son.
Were you okay?
Her son is in middle school. He's not even a baby.
The way he was clinging to her mom...
was like a baby.
-Could it be... -Is he mentally challenged?
Defendant, be careful what you say.
Apologize to the plaintiff.
I'm sorry. That's not what I meant.
He's sick.
It's because he's sick.
You asked me...
why I didn't bring him here as a plaintiff.
I'll tell you if you really want to know.
My child...
He's mentally sick.
His body develops,
but he remains as a child mentally.
That's all.
However, people call him names...
like "mentally challenged".
When my child was young, he burned his hand on a hot pot.
He likes galbi.
He can't pick up meat...
because of charcoal.
I serve the meat on his plate for him.
He got hit by the grill.
The fire splashed as the charcoal dropped.
Thankfully it didn't leave a scar on him.
He turned completely white.
He trembled.
However...
that man didn't ask whether he was okay.
Instead he kept screaming.
People might think it's an emergency. Aren't you being too harsh?
If you think it was wrong, shall I call the police for you?
Shall I call the police?
Did I run away?
When I looked at my child,
he had peed.
His father yelled...
-whenever he drank alcohol. -It's okay.
He sometimes hits.
When I saw him,
I couldn't think clearly. That's why I took my child home.
I wanted to forget what happened.
Did you see the difference in the objects' thermal conductivity?
-Yes. -Yes.
Put out the fire and wrap up the experiment.
What? That's so dirty. See if he peed.
Guys, he peed.
It smells.
-Goodness. -He wet himself.
After that day,
everyone in his school...
treated him like a nobody.
Do you know what's most difficult?
During lunch,
he has no friend to eat with.
Mom, give me a lot for breakfast.
-A lot? -Yes, Mom.
I can't eat lunch.
I need to eat a lot for breakfast.
Okay, let's eat a lot.
Okay.
When I heard that,
I felt like...
I felt my heart being torn apart.
I became enraged.
I met with a lawyer and filed a suit.
I'm sorry.
It's my fault.
I lied.
I saw the grill graze the boy's skin.
I was so scared.
I couldn't pay his hospital bills.
When I ran away from my in-laws,
I was pregnant with a girl. Now I'm raising her on my own.
We live in the basement,
and my daughter has asthma.
Every time I break a plate,
my boss deducts it from my pay.
This time, I knew I got myself in huge trouble.
But the wound didn't look bad.
When my boss ran to me, I became so scared.
I was frightened.
I was terrified. I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
I must have been out of my mind.
I was so caught up in my own problems.
I didn't care about others' suffering.
"Are you okay?"
"Did you get hurt?"
"Does it hurt?"
"I'm sorry." I should have said that.
I didn't want to show my weakness.
I thought, if I did, others would get to me.
I'm sorry. I really am.
While wearing the judge's robe, you should erase all facial expressions.
But you shouldn't erase all your emotions.
I failed to see...
the things you can see only with your heart.
But someone...
never took her eyes off.
The trial is over.
The plaintiff withdrew the suit without any conditions.
The plaintiff wanted to hear...
someone ask if she was okay,
and Judge Park did.
Good job, Judge Park.
"Han Se Sang"
Judge Han, what do you think is a judge's job?
It's to make a judgement. To tell right from wrong.
That's right. But...
after 30 years,
I still don't know...
what's right and what's wrong.
Judge Han, you should learn to listen.
Before you make a judgment,
make sure to hear everyone out.
Sir.
After 20 years,
it's still hard to listen.
"Han Se Sang"
"Park Cha Oh Reum"
"Miss Hammurabi"
Your Honor, it was a mistake.
You sent her these texts to boost her confidence?
Gosh, I almost swore.
The victim should decide how serious the matter is.
How would an average person feel about something like that?
We have a problem. I think this is very serious.
Do people feel sexually harassed so often?
Your pants are stuck in your bottom.
Why are you making that gesture?
Do you now understand what a woman goes through every day?