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Case Results in Korea
These are real cases handled by YUSU Lawfirm, a Korean law firm led by a former prosecutor. They cover criminal investigations and trials, crime victim representation, divorce and family matters, and civil disputes. Consultations are available in English.
Every case turns on its own facts, and past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Details have been anonymized to protect our clients.
Sex Crimes
14 cases
Sex Crimes
Sexual assault allegation by a former partner
No ChargesA relationship-based accusation. Deleted chats were recovered and the police closed the case; prosecutors also declined to charge after the complainant's objection.
Service: Sex Crime Defense
Read the case: Sexual assault allegation by a former partner →Sex Crimes
Sexual intercourse with a minor by abuse of position
No ProsecutionRetained at the prosecution stage after another firm. The prosecutor found no real use of deception or authority.
Service: Sex Crime Defense
Read the case: Sexual intercourse with a minor by abuse of position →Sex Crimes
Producing sexual exploitation material involving a minor
No ChargesChat records showed no request or pressure to film. Police closed the case for lack of intent.
Service: Sex Crime Defense
Read the case: Producing sexual exploitation material involving a minor →Sex Crimes
Secret filming of a partner
Suspension of IndictmentForensic records showed no distribution and the files were deleted. A settlement was reached and prosecutors suspension of indictment.
Service: Sex Crime Defense
Read the case: Secret filming of a partner →Sex Crimes
Indecent assault by a public official
Suspension of IndictmentA fine of KRW 1 million or more for a sexual offense could have ended the client's public service career. Prosecutors suspension of indictment and the client kept the position.
Service: Sex Crime Defense
Read the case: Indecent assault by a public official →Sex Crimes
Indecent assault under military criminal law
Suspension of IndictmentA civilian military employee faced losing the job even with a suspended sentence. Prosecutors suspension of indictment.
Service: Sex Crime Defense
Read the case: Indecent assault under military criminal law →Sex Crimes
Repeat illegal filming, detention sought
Suspended SentenceThe arrest warrant was denied and, after a settlement and prevention efforts, the court imposed a suspended sentence.
Service: Sex Crime Defense
Read the case: Repeat illegal filming, detention sought →Sex Crimes
Trespass and illegal filming
FineThe court imposed a fine and waived the employment restriction order after the defense showed a reduced risk of reoffending.
Service: Sex Crime Defense
Read the case: Trespass and illegal filming →Sex Crimes
Filming offense during probation, detention sought
Warrant DeniedMaterial had been handed over voluntarily and the client had stable ties. The court denied the arrest warrant.
Service: Police Investigation Support
Read the case: Filming offense during probation, detention sought →Sex Crimes
Indecent assault at trial
Not GuiltyCross-examination exposed inconsistencies in the complainant's account. The court found no violence or intimidation and acquitted.
Service: Sex Crime Defense
Read the case: Indecent assault at trial →Sex Crimes
Indecent assault by abuse of authority at work
Not GuiltyThe client had no real power over staff, and intent was not proven. The court acquitted.
Service: Sex Crime Defense
Read the case: Indecent assault by abuse of authority at work →Sex Crimes
Groping accusation on a crowded subway
Not GuiltySubway CCTV and the positions of the passengers showed any contact came from the crowding. The court found no intent and acquitted.
Service: Sex Crime Defense
Read the case: Groping accusation on a crowded subway →Sex Crimes
Quasi-rape allegation after drinking together
No ChargesMessages, movements and the complainant's account did not show an inability to resist. Police closed the case.
Service: Sex Crime Defense
Read the case: Quasi-rape allegation after drinking together →Sex Crimes
Indecent assault accusation with no physical evidence
No ChargesInconsistencies in the complainant's account were set against the timeline and movements. Police closed the case.
Service: Sex Crime Defense
Read the case: Indecent assault accusation with no physical evidence →Fraud & Financial Crimes
7 cases
Fraud & Financial Crimes
Bank account and SIM card provided to others
FineTwo separate cases were merged through a request for formal trial and ended in a single fine.
Service: Fraud Defense
Read the case: Bank account and SIM card provided to others →Fraud & Financial Crimes
Mid-level role in a voice phishing organization
Suspended SentenceDespite large losses and no settlement, the court imposed three years suspended for five.
Service: Fraud Defense
Read the case: Mid-level role in a voice phishing organization →Fraud & Financial Crimes
Fraud complaint after a construction project stopped
No ChargesRecords of work actually performed and supplier statements showed no intent to deceive.
Service: Fraud Defense
Read the case: Fraud complaint after a construction project stopped →Fraud & Financial Crimes
Bank account used in a romance scam
No ProsecutionThousands of pages of chats showed the client was deceived. Prosecutors declined to charge aiding fraud and money laundering.
Service: Fraud Defense
Read the case: Bank account used in a romance scam →Fraud & Financial Crimes
Accused as a co-conspirator for being present
No ChargesCall, message and account records showed limited involvement. Police closed the case.
Service: Police Investigation Support
Read the case: Accused as a co-conspirator for being present →Fraud & Financial Crimes
Fraud case referred to prosecutors by police
No ProsecutionRetained after referral. Further investigation was obtained and prosecutors declined to charge for insufficient evidence.
Service: Fraud Defense
Read the case: Fraud case referred to prosecutors by police →Fraud & Financial Crimes
Occupational embezzlement
No ChargesThe company's own rules and practice showed the spending was permitted. Police closed the case.
Service: Police Investigation Support
Read the case: Occupational embezzlement →DUI & Traffic
10 cases
DUI & Traffic
Repeat drunk driving, detained at first instance
FineRetained on appeal after the client was jailed. The appeal court replaced the prison term with a fine and the client was released.
Service: DUI & Traffic Defense
Read the case: Repeat drunk driving, detained at first instance →DUI & Traffic
Leaving the scene after an injury accident
FineThe client went to the police voluntarily and the victim did not seek punishment. No detention, and a fine of KRW 5 million.
Service: DUI & Traffic Defense
Read the case: Leaving the scene after an injury accident →DUI & Traffic
Hit-and-run allegation, accident not noticed
No ChargesDashcam forensics and witness statements showed the client did not notice the collision. Police closed the case.
Service: Police Investigation Support
Read the case: Hit-and-run allegation, accident not noticed →DUI & Traffic
Serious injury accident tried by jury
Not GuiltyThe case was moved to a citizen participation trial. The jury unanimously found the client not guilty.
Service: DUI & Traffic Defense
Read the case: Serious injury accident tried by jury →DUI & Traffic
Fatal motorcycle accident
FineRetained at trial. Video analysis and a settlement led to a fine of KRW 8 million.
Service: DUI & Traffic Defense
Read the case: Fatal motorcycle accident →DUI & Traffic
Fatal accident with measured speeding
Suspension of IndictmentSecond-by-second dashcam analysis on causation. Prosecutors suspension of indictment and there was no trial.
Service: DUI & Traffic Defense
Read the case: Fatal accident with measured speeding →DUI & Traffic
Repeat drunk driving, prosecutor appealed
Fine UpheldThe prosecutor argued the fine was too lenient. The appeal was dismissed.
Service: DUI & Traffic Defense
Read the case: Repeat drunk driving, prosecutor appealed →DUI & Traffic
Refusing a breath test, second time
FineA suspended sentence at first instance became a fine on appeal, avoiding automatic job loss.
Service: DUI & Traffic Defense
Read the case: Refusing a breath test, second time →DUI & Traffic
Traffic charge built on a broad reading of the law
Prosecution DismissedWritten opinions on the legality of the charge led the court to dismiss the prosecution, leaving no criminal record.
Service: DUI & Traffic Defense
Read the case: Traffic charge built on a broad reading of the law →DUI & Traffic
Motorcyclist charged after hitting a jaywalking pedestrian
Not GuiltyA pedestrian crossed the center line seconds after the signal changed. The court found this could not be foreseen and acquitted.
Service: DUI & Traffic Defense
Read the case: Motorcyclist charged after hitting a jaywalking pedestrian →Who handles these cases
Led by a former prosecutor
Managing attorney Soobin You served as a prosecutor before founding YUSU Lawfirm, and leads the firm’s criminal defense work.
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Violence, Assault & Stalking
4 cases
Violence, Assault & Stalking
Stalking, detained with no settlement
Suspended SentenceEight written opinions and a partial admission strategy. The court imposed a suspended sentence and the client was released.
Service: Criminal Defense
Read the case: Stalking, detained with no settlement →Violence, Assault & Stalking
Stalking during an earlier suspended sentence
Suspended SentencePrison at first instance. On appeal, after a settlement, a suspended sentence and release.
Service: Criminal Defense
Read the case: Stalking during an earlier suspended sentence →Violence, Assault & Stalking
Stalking complaint after a breakup
Suspension of IndictmentThe visits were shown to be separate events, and a settlement was reached. Prosecutors suspension of indictment.
Service: Criminal Defense
Read the case: Stalking complaint after a breakup →Violence, Assault & Stalking
Stalking complaint by a former partner
No ChargesThe reasons for contact were documented and the lawyer attended the interview. Police closed the case.
Service: Police Investigation Support
Read the case: Stalking complaint by a former partner →Juvenile & School-related
3 cases
Juvenile & School-related
Child under 14 accused of indecent assault
No HearingProblems with how the witness identified the child were shown. The juvenile court decided not to open a hearing.
Service: Criminal Defense
Read the case: Child under 14 accused of indecent assault →Juvenile & School-related
Extortion and related charges among students
Protective DispositionThe juvenile court imposed protective dispositions (levels 1, 2 and 3), not detention in a juvenile facility.
Service: Criminal Defense
Read the case: Extortion and related charges among students →Juvenile & School-related
High school senior with multiple charges including arson
Arson ClearedThe arson charge was found groundless and the rest went to juvenile court for a protective disposition.
Service: Criminal Defense
Read the case: High school senior with multiple charges including arson →Other Criminal Cases
7 cases
Other Criminal Cases
Violation of the Welfare of Disabled Persons Act
FineA suspended sentence at first instance was reduced to a fine on appeal.
Service: Criminal Defense
Read the case: Violation of the Welfare of Disabled Persons Act →Other Criminal Cases
Two petty thefts
Closed by PoliceThrough minor offense review the case ended at the police stage with no criminal record.
Service: Police Investigation Support
Read the case: Two petty thefts →Other Criminal Cases
Zolpidem prescribed under another person's name
Suspension of IndictmentTreatment records and a settlement with the name holder. Prosecutors suspension of indictment.
Service: Drug Case Defense
Read the case: Zolpidem prescribed under another person's name →Other Criminal Cases
Repeated zolpidem use with related charges
Suspension of IndictmentThe circumstances and low risk of reoffending were documented. Indictment suspended on all charges.
Service: Drug Case Defense
Read the case: Repeated zolpidem use with related charges →Other Criminal Cases
Evidence tampering allegation
No ProsecutionTechnical records showed the file was not altered. The case ended without prosecution.
Service: Police Investigation Support
Read the case: Evidence tampering allegation →Other Criminal Cases
Workplace injury after a confession
Not GuiltyThe client had confessed during the investigation. Four witnesses showed someone else was responsible, and the court acquitted.
Service: Criminal Defense
Read the case: Workplace injury after a confession →Other Criminal Cases
Drug charge at the airport, foreign national client
Suspension of IndictmentThe prosecutor weighed the circumstances and the public interest and suspension of indictment, so there was no trial.
Service: Drug Case Defense
Read the case: Drug charge at the airport, foreign national client →Crime Victims & Complaints
7 cases
Crime Victims & Complaints
Defrauded by a partner, about KRW 123 million
Offender ImprisonedThe complaint mapped the money flow and deception. The offender was detained and sentenced to prison for the full loss.
Service: Crime Victims & Complaints
Read the case: Defrauded by a partner, about KRW 123 million →Crime Victims & Complaints
Repeated loans to an acquaintance never repaid
Offender ImprisonedMessages and transfers showed a pattern of deception. The offender was detained and sentenced to prison.
Service: Crime Victims & Complaints
Read the case: Repeated loans to an acquaintance never repaid →Crime Victims & Complaints
Victim testimony in an illegal filming trial
Settlement ReachedThe victim was prepared for witness examination. The defendant then confessed and settled.
Service: Crime Victims & Complaints
Read the case: Victim testimony in an illegal filming trial →Crime Victims & Complaints
Online intrusion by an unknown person
Offender IndictedActing for the complainant, the firm helped investigators identify the suspect, who was indicted.
Service: Crime Victims & Complaints
Read the case: Online intrusion by an unknown person →Crime Victims & Complaints
Indecent assault victim approached with an offer
Settlement ReachedThe lawyer took over all contact and negotiated the full terms, from about KRW 3 million to about KRW 20 million.
Service: Crime Victims & Complaints
Read the case: Indecent assault victim approached with an offer →Crime Victims & Complaints
Employee theft and embezzlement at a business
Offender ImprisonedCCTV and sales records were organized for investigators. The employee was detained and sentenced to prison.
Service: Crime Victims & Complaints
Read the case: Employee theft and embezzlement at a business →Crime Victims & Complaints
Loan taken out in the client's name by a partner
Case type: criminal complaint by the victim
Issue: a loan taken out in the client’s name by a partner. The write-up explains how theft, fraud and forgery offenses can apply and why the complaint comes before a civil claim. The outcome of this matter is not published.
Service: Crime Victims & Complaints
Read the case: Loan taken out in the client's name by a partner →Family & Divorce
3 cases
Family & Divorce
International divorce with a foreign national spouse
Divorce GrantedEnglish consultation and Korean court filings prepared from the client's account. The court granted the divorce.
Service: Divorce & Family
Read the case: International divorce with a foreign national spouse →Family & Divorce
Divorce after a two-year marriage
Settled at MediationCustody, child support and property division were all agreed after two mediation sessions.
Service: Divorce & Family
Read the case: Divorce after a two-year marriage →Family & Divorce
Claim against a spouse's affair partner, without divorce
Damages AwardedThe court held the affair partner liable for KRW 20 million in damages.
Service: Divorce & Family
Read the case: Claim against a spouse's affair partner, without divorce →Civil & Property
3 cases
Civil & Property
Two months of unpaid rent
Eviction GrantedThe lease was validly terminated. Eviction and unjust enrichment claims were granted in full.
Service: Civil Litigation
Read the case: Two months of unpaid rent →Civil & Property
Tenant moved out during an eviction lawsuit
Claim GrantedThe claim was converted to unpaid rent and charges and granted with 12% annual delay damages.
Service: Civil Litigation
Read the case: Tenant moved out during an eviction lawsuit →Civil & Property
Unpaid severance pay after leaving a job
Payment Order IssuedThe court issued a payment order. After the employer objected, messages acknowledging the debt answered the limitation defense.
Service: Civil Litigation
Read the case: Unpaid severance pay after leaving a job →Have a similar legal issue in Korea?
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