Laying Down The Law
What is Eun-Seok’s involvement with the brick case?
Episode 10 of “Juvenile Justice” begins with Geun-hee doing some research and realizing how emotionally invested Eun-Seok is in this case. She also realizes why she recognized her several episodes ago. ..
Eun-Seok tells Geun-Hee that the court is simple and even killing someone doesn’t have repercussions. She also recalls how the case was over in 3 minutes, and how the kids learned that the court is simple and even killing someone doesn’t have any consequences.
She condemns Geun-Hee for not elaborating and making the two kids realize that what they’ve done is wrong and has destroyed a family.
Eun-Seok has been trying to reunite the family that was shattered and broken by the two kids who waled away that day, smiling and pleased with themselves. Seeing that the family was left shattered and broken makes a mockery of the system. ..
The young people I spoke to in Seoul said that Geun-Hee’s insistence on handling the situation quickly has created a generation of kids who realize there are no consequences for their actions. They say that this has made them more willing to take risks and do things they wouldn’t have before.
Does Geun-Hee have a change of heart?
Eun-Seok’s words cut deep and her scathing assessment of Geun-Hee’s methods causes her to reevaluate her own methods. ..
After this scathing assessment, Eun-Seok is clearly no longer a suspect given her personal claim to this.
Do-Hyeon, who is actually part of this runaway group which includes In-Jun too, has been receiving a lot of attention from the media.
What involvement does Do-Hyeon have in this?
According to reports, the children would use young girls like Ha-Rin to lure older, richer men into rooms and then con them out of money. Ha-Rin and the other girls would never be paid for their part in all this. Unfortunately, with no Do-Hyeon at the construction site, it will be difficult to incriminate him. ..
Eun-Seok continues to investigate the different runaway girls that could be in collusion or know about Do-Hyeon. Apparently, Do-Hyeon is also the ringleader in rapes and threatening them with prostitution charges. Eun-Seok also learns that their hideout is located on the second floor of Daeho Inn.
Eun-Seok goes out alone to confront her attacker, Do-Hyeon. She holds her own and knocks him back, finding a whole stack of shoes on the wall, presented like trophies of his triumphs.
Do-Hyeon, the man who admitted to killing his wife and then trying to escape, proudly admits what he’s done. However, as he choking out Eun-Seok, police sirens wail and she’s saved from certain death.
Are the kids incriminated?
Eun-Seok returns to the police station to find that her friend Geun-Hee is also in danger. The gang rape is only the beginning of a much larger problem, and Eun-Seok knows that she can’t just race through this case - she needs to take her time and figure out what’s going on.
The next day, Geun-Hee gets ready for court, but Eun-Seok – now all healed up – refuses to attend. Geun-Hee actually does go beyond the norm, and calls into question In-Jun’s conflicting statement to the other boys. ..
Dong-Gyun and Gyeong-Su have both claimed there were four boys present at the construction site – including Do-Hyeon. There is audio evidence to confirm this too, claiming that Do-Hyeon was the ringleader in this. They even claim to have been coerced into submitting, given if they didn’t then they’ll be stabbed. ..
What evidence is there against Do-Hyeon?
The police have found Do-Hyeon’s secret phone, which gives them photographic evidence of the rapes.
Do-Hyeon’s arrogance led to his downfall in court, as Gyeong-Su actually had Do-Hyeon’s phone hooked up to the cloud. However, according to these kids, Seon-A was the one in the wrong for offering herself up. It’s a twisted and sick ideology and hearing this causes Seon-A to break down crying. ..
The case against the kids is now going to the Prosecutor’s Office with the possibility of criminal charges against them. Despite being minors, they’re now going to get their punishments – but nowhere near enough given what’s happened.
This is something Beom points out to Joo Yeong-Sil, reminding her that there’s no end for rape victims. They have to live with this for the rest of their lives.
What helped Geun-Hee change her mind?
In a statement in court, Geun-Hee finishes up her statement apologizing to those she’s hurt in the past. This is, of course, directed toward Eun-Seok, understanding the error of her ways and repenting for not being more emotionally charged to tackle these cases effectively.
Eun-Seok had been critical of Won-Jung during a public forum, and the president was determined to make amends. So she went to dinner with the president and convinced him to stand up for her.
After hours in the court’s tranquility, Eun-Seok and Tae-Ju discuss what it’s like to be a judge. Tae-Ju admits he finally understands her, and how she hasn’t been swayed by emotions after all, but by beliefs. He has a newfound respect for her and understands everything she’s done up until this point. ..
Does Eun-Seok make peace with her past?
Eun-Seok, a single mother, heads home to look over all of her old belongings for her son. She cries privately; the painful memories of her son are too much to bear. ..
After seeing her son off for the last time, Ms. Park burns the belongings she brought with her to symbolize that she is ready to move on and start a new chapter in her life. “I’ll see you again… my son.” She whispers as the flames flicker. ..
Eun-Seok has made peace with the death of her son and the nature of his crime, but maintains that same hatred for young offenders.
How does Juvenile Justice end?
Eun-Seok, a Supreme Court committee member, tells officials she hates young offenders but that won’t affect her decision in court. She’ll remain unbiased and with a cool head, treating each case individually but continuing to despise young offenders all the same. ..
The Episode Review
After 10 episodes of Juvenile Justice, the series comes to a close with some finality for Eun-Seok. She makes peace with the death of her son and sees justice done for the boys responsible. These scenes have been heartbreaking to watch, and at least the boys responsible are given a fair chance in court this time. ..
The kids responsible for Geun-Hee’s rushed through the brick case are in trouble. Eun-Seok is right to be angry about it. This shows that the responsible adults are not taking their responsibilities seriously.
As it turns out, the law doesn’t need to be afraid of them. In fact, it ultimately leads to their committing more heinous crimes, even though they may seem like they’re trying to avoid it.
The show does an excellent job depicting the issue and although some of the cases haven’t quite hit the right note, many of them have been thought-provoking and shed light on the inadequacies inherent with juvenile justice as it stands. ..
The ending of this season was satisfying, and it seems like there could be a follow-up season. The show has definitely been enjoyable to watch, and the ending definitely shows that there could be a follow-up season.
