Veri Lee

Hae-tae

Hae-tae is an imaginary animal in the ancient legend of East Asia and a symbol of justice. The image illustrates a figure of the privileged class leaving the court without any legal punishment. The broken statue of Hae-tae is next to it as a metaphor for the breakdown of social justice.

“Hae-tae is an imaginary animal in the ancient legend of East Asia and a symbol of justice. It is believed that with its own innate power, It is believed to distinguish between good and evil and punish corrupt officials. Just as the rule of law was ineffective in the Joseon Dynasty, all kinds of legal privileges and amnesty are granted to the Establishment in modern days. This illustration depicts a figure of the privileged class leaving the court without any legal punishment. The broken statue of Hae-tae is next to it as a metaphor for the breakdown of social justice.”