Law Firm YK announced on August 6 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Correctional Committee of the Ministry of Justice to support inmate rehabilitation and social reintegration. The firm plans to provide legal consultations and mentoring for inmates and their families as part of this agreement.
The signing ceremony took place the previous day at YK's main office in Gangnam, Seoul, and was attended by YK's representative attorney, Kang Kyung-hoon, advisory committee member Kim Dong-hyun, partner attorney Kim Bo-kyung, attorney Jang Cheol-won, and Chief Privacy Officer Lee Sang-yeop. From the Correctional Committee, President Yoo Dong-geun, Senior Vice President Lim Young-chun, and Secretary General Seong Gang-min were present.
Established in 1998, the Correctional Committee is an organization under the Ministry of Justice that represents over 4,700 correctional officers nationwide. It comprises various professionals, including religious leaders, counselors, psychotherapists, and social workers, and supports inmate rehabilitation, vocational training, psychological counseling, and reintegration programs.
Through this MOU, both organizations agreed to establish a successful partnership framework that includes support for inmate rehabilitation and legal advice for correctional officers and their families. YK will provide legal consultations necessary for the operation and administration of the Correctional Committee. The firm will offer various benefits, including free legal consultations for correctional officers and their families, and legal assistance for any legal issues arising during correctional volunteer activities.
Prior to this agreement, YK has been actively supporting correctional facilities through its internal volunteer group, the Hope Support Team. Led by advisory committee member Kim Dong-hyun, the team consists of 56 attorneys and members who participate in mentoring, legal consultations, and rehabilitation programs across four regional correctional offices and their affiliated prisons and detention centers in Seoul, Daegu, Daejeon, and Gwangju.
The Hope Support Team will also implement specific support projects for inmates and correctional officers. Plans include assistance for children of inmates, providing maternity supplies for infants born in correctional facilities, free legal consultations for underprivileged inmates, and workshops on practical legal issues. Additionally, the team will offer free legal consultations and support for litigation costs in cases involving complaints against correctional officers, along with workshops to facilitate smooth correctional administration.
Kang Kyung-hoon stated, "Correction is an important process that helps inmates return to society as healthy members. YK attorneys will actively participate in providing legal consultations and mentoring to support the legal challenges faced by inmates and their families."
Founded in 2012, Law Firm YK is a large comprehensive law firm in South Korea, currently employing hundreds of attorneys and professionals. It offers tailored legal solutions across various fields, including criminal law, corporate law, divorce, civil law, and real estate.
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