Learn Korean: Park Seong-ung's Courthouse Testimony

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법정 나온 박성웅 “이종호, ‘우리 장군님’ 하며 허그...

Date: April 09, 2026

Introduction

This reading passage discusses the testimony of Park Seong-ung, who was summoned as a witness in the trial related to the "Chae Sang-byeong incident" and the alleged lobbying efforts by former Defense Minister Lim Sung-geun. The passage provides details about Park's recollection of his interactions with Lim at the time.

Vocabulary

Korean Romanization Meaning Example
법정 beobjeong courtroom 그는 법정에 출석했습니다.He appeared in the courtroom.
증인 jeungin witness 그녀는 재판의 중요한 증인이었습니다.She was an important witness in the trial.
기억하다 gieokhada to remember 그는 그 사건을 잘 기억하고 있습니다.He remembers the incident well.
술자리 suljari drinking party 그들은 술자리에서 이야기를 나누었습니다.They talked at the drinking party.
참석하다 chamseokhada to attend 그녀는 회의에 참석했습니다.She attended the meeting.
의혹 uirok suspicion 그 사건에는 많은 의혹이 있습니다.There are many suspicions surrounding the incident.
구명 gumyeong exoneration 그는 구명 노력을 했습니다.He made efforts to exonerate him.
로비 lobi lobbying 그는 정치인들을 상대로 로비를 했습니다.He lobbied the politicians.
특검 teukgeom special prosecutor 특검팀이 조사를 진행했습니다.The special prosecutor's team conducted the investigation.
참고인 chamgoin witness 그는 특검팀의 참고인 조사를 받았습니다.He was interviewed as a witness by the special prosecutor's team.

Reading Text

박성웅은 최근 법정에 출석했습니다. 그는 이종호 전 대표가 자신을 "우리 장군님"이라고 부르며 포옹했다고 증언했습니다.

Park Seong-ung recently appeared in court. He testified that former representative Lee Jong-ho addressed him as "our general" and hugged him.

당시 술자리에 임성근 전 해병대 1사단장이 참석했는지에 대해서는 박씨가 명확하게 기억하지 못했습니다. 하지만 그는 이종호 전 대표와 꽤 친했던 것 같다고 말했습니다.

Park was not sure whether former Marine Corps 1st Division Commander Lim Sung-geun attended the drinking party at the time. However, he said that former representative Lee Jong-ho seemed quite close to him.

박씨는 이종호 전 대표로부터 갑자기 전화가 왔고, 문자로 "임성근"이라고 적혀 있었다고 전했습니다. 이는 특검팀이 박씨가 만난 사람을 임 전 사단장으로 보고 수사를 진행해온 것과 관련이 있어 보입니다.

Park said that former representative Lee Jong-ho suddenly called him, and a text message saying "Lim Sung-geun" was sent to him. This appears to be related to the special prosecutor's team's investigation, as they believed that the person Park met was former Division Commander Lim.

특검팀은 채 상병 사건 외압 의혹을 수사하면서, 임 전 사단장이 윤석열 전 대통령 쪽에 '구명 로비'를 했다는 의혹을 받아왔습니다. 박씨는 이 사건과 관련하여 참고인 조사를 받은 바 있습니다.

While investigating the allegations of outside pressure in the Chae Sang-byeong incident, the special prosecutor's team suspected that former Division Commander Lim had lobbied the side of former President Yoon Seok-yeol for exoneration. Park was interviewed as a witness in relation to this case.

박씨는 임 전 사단장과 이종호 전 대표 사이의 관계가 꽤 친밀해 보였다고 증언했습니다. 그는 이종호 전 대표가 자신을 "우리 장군님"이라고 부르며 포옹한 것을 기억하고 있습니다.

Park testified that the relationship between former Division Commander Lim and former representative Lee Jong-ho seemed quite close. He remembers that former representative Lee Jong-ho addressed him as "our general" and hugged him.

이번 재판을 통해 채 상병 사건과 관련된 새로운 정보가 드러나고 있습니다. 특검팀의 수사 결과와 증인들의 증언을 통해 사건의 실체가 점차 밝혀지고 있습니다.

Through this trial, new information related to the Chae Sang-byeong incident is being revealed. The investigation results of the special prosecutor's team and the testimony of witnesses are gradually shedding light on the details of the case.

Grammar Points

-에 대해(서) about / regarding

Attached to a noun to mean 'about' or 'regarding'. Used to introduce the topic being discussed or questioned.

📖 당시 술자리에 임성근 전 해병대 1사단장이 참석했는지에 대해서는 박씨가 명확하게 기억하지 못했습니다. As for whether former Marine Division Commander Im Seong-geun attended the drinking gathering at the time, Park could not clearly remember.

✏️ 그 사고에 대해서 자세히 설명해 주세요. Please explain in detail about that accident.

Cultural Notes

The Chae Sang-byeong incident refers to a case where a Marine Corps private named Chae Sang-byeong was allegedly subjected to outside pressure and not properly punished for his misconduct. This case has become a significant political controversy in South Korea, involving allegations of lobbying and influence peddling at the highest levels of government. The testimony of witnesses like Park Seong-ung provides important insights into the complex web of relationships and potential abuse of power surrounding this incident.

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Why was Park Seong-ung summoned to court as a witness?

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What allegations were made against former Division Commander Lim Sung-geun in relation to the Chae Sang-byeong incident?

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