Breaking Up Is Better Than Divorce

taste of money

“Let’s do it with 4 billion.”

The other side said the cost was too high, but Eugene doubled it.

In fact, I thought so from the beginning.

“You seem serious.”

The lawyer leaned his head forward and looked into Eugene’s eyes.

“Sure. Do you want to lie in front of a former Supreme Court Justice?”

Attorney Dongsoo Kim is a very unique lawyer.

During his time as a chief judge, he sentenced quite a number of judgments against large corporations, and during his time as a Supreme Court judge, he made several progressive minority opinions and made his name known to the general public.

But if you say it’s progressive, it’s not.

His minority opinion is rather more conservative than that of other Supreme Court justices.

Nevertheless, he made a stern judgment with no regard for conglomerates or corruption in power.

In other words, I would say that he is a true conservative.

We value the rule of law and freedom, and recognize discrimination based on ability.

Instead, those in power were the ones who believed that they should fulfill their obligations.

At least, that was the thought of Judge Dong-soo Kim, which was revealed to the outside through the judgment.

Also, unlike other high-ranking lawyers, he lived in an apartment for ordinary people in Gangbuk, not Gangnam, and the fact that there was no increase in wealth even during his decades as a judge was also a model person.

Perhaps that’s why politicians say they’re working hard to recruit this person regardless of the opposition.

Because of the image of being fair and for the common people, as soon as he entered politics, there was talk of a highly competitive presidential candidate.

However, this person resigned as a Supreme Court Justice and did not enter politics, but opened a law office and worked hard to collect his fees.

Actually, it’s not that surprising.

It can be said that it is orthodox conservatives to consider it a natural and rather proud thing to use one’s abilities to pursue profit.

“I think 4 billion won a year is too much for an advisory fee.”

Attorney Kim Dong-soo said.

“Because you are worth it.”

“Do you want me to lobby the legal profession as a former Supreme Court Justice?”

“It is not. If you ask for the lobby, it will be a favor. I just believe that the lawyer’s legal knowledge and years of experience are worth it.”

“A lot of people know the law. Even if it’s not me.”

“It would be. But not all lawyers have experience on the Supreme Court.”

“Hmmm…”

Attorney Kim Dong-soo appeared to be in trouble.

“To be honest, the amount is so large that I’m rather scared.”

After a while, he opened his mouth.

“But it’s still a waste to say no.”

He looked at Eugene with a very clear look for an old man’s eyes and said.

“By the way, did you know that Yoojin Kang is currently suing Daeyang Group?”

Before, he spoke as if he was someone he didn’t know well, but now he doesn’t hide that he knows his circumstances.

I think he’s a really bad old man.

“That’s right. There is a dispute between the company my father runs and Daeyang Heavy Industries.”

“Then should I participate in the lawsuit?”

“Yes, thank you.”

“After all, what role do you want me to play in the fight against the ocean?”

“I want at least a chance for us to be judged fairly. Isn’t the power of a large corporation like the Daeyang Group too great?”

“okay. I have seen for a long time how big a corporation like Daeyang can wield a knife in its hands in this country.”

“In fact, isn’t it rather the court or the prosecution that wields the power in their hands at will?”

“Young people are not afraid. You’re not talking to someone who just retired from the Supreme Court, right?”

The elderly man said with a soft smile.

“I say that I believe in the character of the Supreme Court Justice. The prosecution doesn’t even prosecute the crimes committed by their family members, and the court doesn’t even issue a warrant if they say they want to investigate the crimes of their family members, isn’t it?”

“This is… so scary. But it’s not wrong, so I can’t argue with that. In fact, the fact that the chaebol groups wield such great power is partly due to the inconsistency of the judicial system. If the prosecution and the courts are not swayed by financial power, no matter how much money they have, they will not act so arbitrarily.”

Attorney Dong-su Kim unexpectedly agreed with Eugene’s opinion.

“So we also need at least a shield to resist such an unstoppable force. It’s not that we are unconditionally right, but I think we should at least have the right to a fair judgment.”

“I don’t know if I have the power to do that.”

“I do not believe that one Supreme Court judge alone can counter the legal network that the Daeyang Group has built up over decades. But I think the Supreme Court will help you at least get a fair chance.”

“I see. Yes, I will try.”

Attorney Dongsoo Kim nodded and agreed to the advisory lawyer.

“But it’s difficult to pay 10 years in a lump sum. I don’t know if I’ll be alive until then.”

The old man smiled a little weakly and said.

Perhaps he knows that his life is only a few years away.

Indeed, 10 years later, he suddenly died of an illness.

He was on the agenda of the Chief of the Board of Audit and Inspection, but was dropped out due to a high fee, and he was continuing his career as a lawyer, concentrating on increasing his fortune.

Oh Joo-won, a lawyer who was in charge of Sungjin Precision’s lawsuit, reminded me of the words of Eugene’s past life.

“He was a bad person. To be honest, he would have done a great job if he had served as the Auditor General once and went into politics.”

Lawyer Oh believed that this old man was a model for many lawyers.

“Of course, there are people in the legal profession who only care about their own interests, but there are many people who don’t. Supreme Court Justice Kim was such a person. He was trying to be fair, at least in court. So, while you were wearing a robe, you lived in such a wretched way. The reason he made so much money after he retired from the Supreme Court seems to be because he wanted to give his wife and two daughters something that they had never done before. However, as others have said, it is not that you have been charged an unreasonable fee as a courtesy. Because you have that kind of ability, you have been paid a fee that is appropriate for your ability.”

After winning the lawsuit against Daeyang Heavy Industries in the first trial, when we went to the second trial, lawyer Oh said that if the judge came out unfairly, we would go to lawyer Kim, who was a former Supreme Court Justice.

The fee would be eye-popping, but I thought that no judge would dare to conduct a completely unfair trial, at least in front of a former Supreme Court lawyer.

It was for that reason. Eugene was the first to find this old man.

If you hug this person, you will be able to at least protect yourself.

“So, let’s assume that we normally receive an annual advisory fee.”

Attorney Kim Dong-soo said.

“Still, they say they have a lot of money, so I don’t feel sorry for receiving 4 billion won.”

And he had a really good laugh.

“The advisory fee alone is 4 billion won, and the litigation fee will be paid separately. First of all, I’m thinking about 1 billion.”

“okay? Thank you. He’s really rich and deserves a job. haha.”

Somehow, the old man’s smile seemed to be in vain. Perhaps this person was giving up something of himself for the sake of his family this time, he thought.

Attorney Kim probably knows it to some extent. The fact that too high a fee will become an obstacle to advance into politics in the future.

But I didn’t think it was that bad.

When protecting your beliefs and protecting your family’s happiness are incompatible, choosing your family over your beliefs may be a greater courage.

Recruitment of legal figures was not all there was to it.

Eugene saw a lawyer almost every day.

“welcome. I have heard from Vice President Kim.”

I also met a lawyer who was a former chief prosecutor and has an enemy at a large law firm.

This time, I was introduced by the vice president of Dasan Motors.

The person Eugene wants is a lawyer who is a moderately seasoned high-ranking barrister.

But they are the untouched people of the ocean.

So I would rather find a lawyer who is managed by Dasan.

“Did you say you’re litigating with Daeyang? I’ll try hard one more time. Heh heh heh.”

A fake smile filled his face.

“It’s a request from Vice President Kim, so let’s pretend we lose with the Daeyang Group. haha.”

At the end of every sentence, Vice President Kim is mentioned. It seems that they are trying to appeal that they are paying the price they have received.

“I will offer you a 10-year contract of 4 billion won a year. In addition, I will pay another 1 billion won in commission for getting the lawyer’s stamp on this lawsuit.”

“yes?”

The lawyer, who seemed a little arrogant, is surprised.

“If there is any other lawsuit, you only need to stamp it once. Of course, I will give you 1 billion each time.”

The lawyer’s mouth opened slightly as he listened to Eugene’s words, and his eyes almost popped out.

It seems that they are busy calculating how much they can get through the contract with Eugene in their head.

It’s a proposal worth at least billions, or even tens of billions.

I came here with the introduction of Dasan Group, so I was just shy, but Eugene’s suggestion was very different from what he thought.

Even if you are a chief prosecutor, you don’t just get a windfall who gets billions of dollars every year without having to do it.

What’s more, even if it’s all courtesy, it’s only a few years.

As time goes by after retirement, the influence of the prosecution tends to diminish.

Usually you have to earn very tight in the meantime.

Eugene’s proposal far exceeded the amount that could be earned by maximizing all the courtesy as a former chief prosecutor.

Unless you become a great chaebol, it is natural to be embarrassed and happy.

“uh. Ah yes. What is that…”

The arrogance that had been subtly revealed a while ago is disappearing.

Also, the power of money is great.

“Of course, I am not talking only about litigation with the ocean. I would like the Chief Prosecutor’s seal to be raised in all lawsuits involving my company.”

“Sure. If it has anything to do with Chairman Kang, I will step out.”

The name for Eugene has also changed.

“Then I wish you all the best in the future.”

“I wish you well. haha.”

I try hard to keep my composure. It looks like you have to keep your face.

But the laughter that came from the depths of his heart seemed hard to bear.

“Then be careful and go in.”

The lawyer who used to be the chief prosecutor followed Eugene to the elevator to see him off.

Now he had to keep Eugene’s safety for his own sake.

The people Eugene was looking for were not just those in the legal profession.

Similar to those in the legal profession, tax officials cannot work in large law firms, tax firms, or corporations for a certain period of time after retirement under the Public Service Ethics Act.

Therefore, he opens a personal tax office or opens a tax office that is a sister company of a large tax corporation and works there during the employment restriction period.

Eugene visited such a tax firm and signed a similarly expensive tax advisory contract.

One-year consulting fee of KRW 1 billion, the contract period is 10 years.

In the meantime, if you move to another tax firm or law firm, the advisory contract will also be transferred there.

“Then I wish you all the best in the future.”

Eugene politely bowed.

“I would like to thank you.”

Compared to lawyers from high-level legal professions, the tax accountant, a former deputy head of the National Tax Service, was far more courteous from the start.

This is probably because, compared to lawyers who can easily make billions of dollars in profits for a few years after changing jobs, taxpayers have less expected profits.

If there are no major problems, you can save a whopping 10 billion won over the next ten years.

During the week, Eugene visited ten law firms and tax firms.

All offices were opened or served by Supreme Court Justices, High Prosecutors’ Office Prosecutor General, and National Tax Service Deputy Chief or higher.

Some of them will be called to the Blue House as the chief civil affairs secretary in a few months.

Of course, he may not be aware of that fact yet.

All conditions were the same.

4 billion won per year for legal personnel.

A person from the National Tax Service earns 1 billion won a year.

In addition, in the current lawsuit between Sungjin Precision and Daeyang Heavy Industries, they decided to pay a fee of 1 billion won each in return for listing and submitting their name to the field of lawyers.

The total amount of money spent in that week was close to 50 billion won.

It’s just too expensive for its name.

But I never think it’s expensive.

If he and his family could be a little bit safer through them, I think he was rather cheaply eaten.

“brother. Did you see the news?”

When Media Focus hit the scoop, the brothers still hadn’t left Korea.

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The title was chosen very well.