‘Free Legal Life Counseling’ Remains Popular... Ulsan City Sees Steady Increase in Interest Since Opening in 2012

Ulsan City Hall.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongguk Lee] Since its opening in 2012, Ulsan City's 'Free Legal Counseling Office' has been operating for 11 years and has been receiving increasing interest from citizens year after year.

Earlier this year, Mr. Kim, who purchased a used air conditioner, experienced a breakdown less than a month after purchase, and when the repair cost exceeded half of the purchase price, he was guided on small claims civil litigation procedures through the free legal counseling as a remedy.

Another person in their early 20s, Mr. Park, was able to receive guidance through the free legal counseling on how to draft a contract for the renewal of a residential lease agreement and how to handle defects in the leased property when getting the deposit refunded.

Ulsan City operates a team of 13 legal counselors composed of lawyers to provide free legal counseling services, helping citizens who are not familiar with the law to resolve their legal difficulties smoothly.

As of September 30 this year, the cumulative number of consultations at the 'Free Legal Counseling Office' reached a total of 6,185 cases, averaging 562 cases annually, steadily gaining citizens' support.

By type of consultation, real estate accounted for 1,065 cases (17%), financial matters 1,016 cases (16%), and compensation for damages 862 cases (13%), showing high proportions.

An official from the city stated, "Through free legal counseling, we have been able to satisfy citizens' right to know and improve their quality of life by resolving daily issues," adding, "We will continue to make efforts so that more citizens can use the Free Legal Counseling Office."

The free legal counseling is held every Monday and Tuesday from 3 PM to 6 PM, with about 20 minutes of consultation per person.

To apply for counseling, citizens can apply through the 'Free Legal Counseling' section on Ulsan City's website or by calling the 120 Haewool Call Center.

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