Juvenile Justice (South Korean TV Series)

Juvenile Justice (Korean: 소년심판; RR: Sonyeonsimpan) is a South Korean legal drama series that premiered on Netflix on February 25, 2022. Directed by Hong Jong-chan and written by Kim Min-seok, the series consists of 10 episodes focusing on the operations of a juvenile court and the ethical dilemmas faced by judges dealing with youth offenders.

The narrative centers on Sim Eun-seok, an elite judge known for her cold demeanor and deep-seated disdain for juvenile criminals. Upon being assigned to the Yeonhwa District Court's juvenile criminal division, she challenges established judicial customs by implementing her own rigorous methods for handling cases involving minors. The series examines the tension between the legal system's limitations and the desire for justice in cases involving violent or cruel acts committed by youths.

Promotional poster for Juvenile Justice — Promotional poster for the series.

Cast and Characters

The series features an ensemble cast portraying judges and staff within the Yeonhwa District Court:

Kim Hye-soo as Sim Eun-seok
Kim Moo-yul as Cha Tae-ju
Lee Sung-min as Kang Won-jung
Lee Jung-eun as Na Geun-hee

The supporting cast includes Lee Sang-hee as Joo Yeong-sil, Park Ji-yeon as Woo Su-mi, Shin Jae-hwi as Seo Beom, and Geum Kwang-san as the bailiff Kyung Jung-han.