Mr. Lee, a lawyer at Hanbyul Law Firm, explained that summary prosecution is a procedure that quickly establishes criminal liability, but it does not end the issue of recovery or damages. Even if the perpetrator pays the fine, Ms. A's civil claims for medical expenses, lost wages, and alimony remain valid, and the criminal record can be used as evidence to prove negligence in a civil case.

In his view, victims should actively seek redress through civil damages claims regardless of the outcome of the criminal proceedings, and should take into account that the granting of summary judgment does not extinguish civil liability.