1. Introduction to the text
This article discusses the controversy surrounding the investigation of Kim Geon-hee, the wife of former president Lee Jae-myung, in relation to the Deutsche Motors stock manipulation case. It highlights the tensions between the investigation and the presidential office at the time.
2. Vocabulary
| Korean Word | Romanization | English Meaning | Contextual Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 당시 | dangsi | at that time | At that time, the presidential office strongly objected to summoning Kim Geon-hee. |
| 소환 | sohwan | to summon | The investigation team decided that summoning Kim Geon-hee was necessary. |
| 기사 | gisa | news article | The news article reported on the controversy surrounding the investigation of Kim Geon-hee. |
| 김건희씨를 | gim-geon-hee-ssi-reul | Kim Geon-hee (honorific) | The investigation team wanted to summon Kim Geon-hee for questioning. |
| 송경호 | song-gyeong-ho | Song Kyeong-ho (name) | The investigation team reported the need to summon Kim Geon-hee to Song Kyeong-ho, the then prosecutor-general. |
3. The main text in both Korean and English
당시 서울중앙지검 수사팀은 도이치모터스 주가조작 사건과 관련해 김건희씨에 대한 서면 조사를 실시했습니다. 그러나 이 사건을 곧바로 처리하지 못했습니다.
The Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office investigation team conducted a written investigation of Kim Geon-hee regarding the Deutsche Motors stock manipulation case at that time. However, they were unable to immediately resolve this case.
2023년 말, 결국 수사팀은 김건희씨에 대한 소환 조사가 필요하다고 판단했습니다. 당시 중앙지검 수사팀 관계자는 “서면 조사만으로는 수사 종결이 어려워 김건희씨에 대한 소환 필요성이 제기됐다”고 말했습니다.
By the end of 2023, the investigation team ultimately determined that summoning Kim Geon-hee for questioning was necessary. A member of the Central District Prosecutors’ Office investigation team stated, “It was difficult to conclude the investigation with just a written investigation, so the need to summon Kim Geon-hee was raised.”
이에 대해 당시 대통령실에서는 “이재명은 구속 못하면서 김건희는 조사하냐”는 격한 반응이 나왔다고 합니다. 대통령실은 김건희씨 조사에 강하게 반발했던 것으로 전해졌습니다.
Regarding this, the presidential office at the time reportedly reacted strongly, saying, “How can you investigate Kim Geon-hee when you can’t even arrest Lee Jae-myung?” The presidential office was said to have strongly objected to the investigation of Kim Geon-hee.
수사팀은 김건희씨에 대한 소환 조사 필요성을 당시 중앙지검장 송경호 검사에게 보고했습니다. 하지만 결국 김건희씨 사건은 곧바로 처리되지 않았습니다.
The investigation team reported the need to summon Kim Geon-hee for questioning to Song Kyeong-ho, the then prosecutor-general. However, the case involving Kim Geon-hee was ultimately not immediately resolved.
이번 사태를 두고 당시 중앙지검 수사팀 관계자는 “서면 조사만으로는 수사 종결이 어려웠다”며 “김건희씨에 대한 소환 조사가 필요했다”고 설명했습니다.
Regarding this incident, a member of the Central District Prosecutors’ Office investigation team explained, “It was difficult to conclude the investigation with just a written investigation,” and “it was necessary to summon Kim Geon-hee for questioning.”
이처럼 김건희씨 사건 수사를 둘러싸고 검찰과 대통령실 간 갈등이 있었던 것으로 보입니다.
It appears that there was conflict between the prosecution and the presidential office surrounding the investigation of the Kim Geon-hee case.
4. Reading comprehension questions
- What was the main controversy surrounding the investigation of Kim Geon-hee?
- Why did the investigation team decide that summoning Kim Geon-hee was necessary?
- How did the presidential office react to the investigation of Kim Geon-hee?
- To whom did the investigation team report the need to summon Kim Geon-hee?
- What was the ultimate outcome of the Kim Geon-hee case investigation?
5. Cultural and historical notes
This article highlights the tensions between the prosecution and the presidential office in South Korea, particularly regarding the investigation of high-profile figures with close ties to the president. It reflects the complex power dynamics and potential conflicts of interest that can arise in such situations.