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‘14년만 파경’ 박지윤·최동석, 상간 맞소송…법원 판...

Date: January 28, 2026

Introduction

This reading material discusses the legal battle between two prominent Korean media personalities, Park Ji-yoon and Choi Dong-seok, over allegations of adultery. The case has been ongoing for 14 years, with both parties filing lawsuits against each other.

Vocabulary

Korean Romanization Meaning Example
아나운서 anaunseo announcer 그 아나운서는 방송에서 유명했어요.
상간 sanggan adultery 그들은 상간 소송을 제기했습니다.
출신 chulsin origin, background 그 방송인의 출신은 아나운서였습니다.
방송인 bangsongin broadcaster, media personality 그 방송인은 TV에서 많이 활동했습니다.
소송 sosong lawsuit 그들은 상간 소송을 진행해왔습니다.
재판부 jaepanbu court, judiciary 재판부는 두 사건을 병합해 심리했습니다.
의혹 uiryeok suspicion, allegation 양측은 소송 과정에서 의혹을 부인했습니다.
명예훼손 myeongyehweson defamation 그는 명예훼손에 대해 강경 대응하겠다고 했습니다.
파경 pagyeong divorce, breakup 그들은 14년 만에 파경을 맞았습니다.
변론 byeonron argument, pleading 재판부는 지난 11월 변론을 종결했습니다.

Reading Text

아나운서 출신 방송인 박지윤씨와 최동석씨가 14년간 진행해온 상간 맞소송 판결이 내려질 예정입니다. 두 사람은 이혼 절차와는 별개로 상간 소송을 진행해왔습니다.

Park Ji-yoon and Choi Dong-seok, both former broadcasters, are set to receive a verdict on their 14-year-long mutual adultery lawsuit. The two have been pursuing the adultery lawsuit separately from their divorce proceedings.

박씨가 지난 2024년 7월 상간녀 소송을 먼저 제기했고, 이후 최씨도 상간 소송을 제기했습니다. 재판부는 두 사건을 병합해 심리했고, 지난 11월 변론을 종결했습니다.

In July 2024, Park filed a lawsuit against Choi for being the other woman. Choi then filed a counter-lawsuit for adultery. The court consolidated the two cases and concluded the arguments last November.

양측은 소송 과정에서 의혹을 부인했습니다. 최씨 측은 "결혼생활 중 위법한 일은 전혀 없었다"며 "사실무근으로 인한 명예훼손에 대해서는 강경 대응하겠다"고 밝혔습니다.

Both parties denied the allegations during the legal proceedings. Choi's side stated that there was "absolutely no unlawful conduct during the marriage" and that they would "respond firmly to the defamation based on false facts."

이번 판결을 통해 14년간 지속된 두 사람의 상간 분쟁이 마무리될 것으로 보입니다. 그동안 두 사람의 이혼과 별도로 진행된 이 소송은 많은 관심을 받아왔습니다.

This verdict is expected to put an end to the 14-year-long adultery dispute between the two. The lawsuit, which has been pursued separately from their divorce, has garnered significant public attention over the years.

Grammar Points

-을/를 통해(서) through / via

Attached to a noun to mean 'through' or 'via'. Used to indicate the means or medium by which something is achieved.

📖 이번 판결을 통해 14년간 지속된 두 사람의 상간 분쟁이 마무리될 것으로 보입니다. Through this ruling, it appears that the two people's dispute that has continued for 14 years will come to a close.

✏️ 이 프로그램을 통해 한국어 실력을 키울 수 있어요. You can improve your Korean skills through this program.

-(으)ㄹ 것이다 will / probably

Expresses a future expectation or prediction. Here combined with '으로 보이다' (appears that), indicating what is expected to happen.

📖 이번 판결을 통해 14년간 지속된 두 사람의 상간 분쟁이 마무리될 것으로 보입니다. Through this ruling, it appears that the two people's dispute that has continued for 14 years will come to a close.

✏️ 내일은 비가 올 것입니다. It will rain tomorrow.

Cultural Notes

Adultery and related legal disputes have long been a sensitive topic in Korean society. The high-profile nature of this case, involving prominent media figures, has further fueled public interest and scrutiny. The protracted legal battle reflects the complex social dynamics and challenges surrounding such sensitive issues in Korea.

Source: 네이버 뉴스 | Original Article
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